Wellness

With cases of COVID-19 on the rise again throughout Florida, faculty, staff and students are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated if they have not already done so. While the Delta variant appears to be more contagious — affecting between two to three times the number of those who come into contact with someone who is […]

Returning to campus gave us the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues we haven’t seen since the start of the pandemic. This is also a great time to show our appreciation and recognize the people around us who went the extra mile during this challenging time. As a way to show your appreciation, check out UFHR […]

The coronavirus continues to mutate and evolve, and the delta variant is causing particular worry among infectious disease specialists. The variant has a small but rapidly increasing foothold in the U.S. and is already dominant in the United Kingdom. In a recent UF Health article, Kartik Cherabuddi, M.D., associate professor and epidemiologist in the UF […]

In an effort to more efficiently connect UF faculty and staff and their families to mental health services, UFHR, in partnership with the UF departments of Psychiatry and Clinical and Health Psychology, is introducing a new Mental Health Services Access Line devoted exclusively to university employees and their dependents. Faculty, staff and their dependents may […]

The past year has introduced unexpected stressors into our lives, impacting our emotional well-being in a variety of ways. How we feel and the emotions we experience can affect our productivity, our relationships and our overall mental health. A new Emotional Wellness toolkit designed by UFHR Wellness can provide you with strategies to help improve […]

In May, the FDA and CDC authorized the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 to 15 years old. Vaccine eligibility is expected to be expanded to even younger children in coming months. To answer questions from parents on COVID-19 vaccinations and the continuing need to be vigilant in protecting children, UF Health […]

Faculty and staff can explore retirement benefits, shared savings plans and more through three monthly webinar series offered by Florida’s Division of State Group Insurance (DSGI). These series will provide members with up-to-date information on the benefits offered to state of Florida employees. The Retiree Webinar Series focuses on eligibility and enrollment issues affecting retirees and […]

In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, Michael Shapiro, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry and medical director of UF Health Child Psychiatry and Psychology at UF Health Springhill, recently provided an expert’s perspective on mental health to increase awareness and decrease the stigma for those with a mental illness. Learn more

In our latest Wellness Talk, Dr. Lisa Merlo Greene discussed the impacts that stress and burnout can have on an individual’s health outcomes and provided potential preventative methods. Dr. Merlo Greene is a licensed clinical psychologist and director of wellness programs for the UF College of Medicine. You can hear what she has to say […]

In the video below, UF Health Screen, Test & Protect Director Michael Lauzardo, M.D., M.Sc., addresses some common myths about the COVID-19 vaccines. Additional information about vaccines may be found on the Screen, Test & Protect website. After a 10-day pause to study unusual blood clotting issues, federal authorities have allowed use of the Johnson […]