Wellness 
COVID-19 vaccine appointments available for children
On Nov. 2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, authorized use of the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 years old. The CDC recommends parents check with their children’s healthcare provider or local pharmacy for a vaccine appointment or available walk-in hours. UF Health pharmacies and many UF Health Physicians […]
UF expert offers insights into diabetes prevention and access equity
In our latest Wellness Talk, we talked with Dr. Ashby Walker about diabetes awareness, prevention and access equity. Dr. Walker serves as the director for health equity initiatives at the UF Diabetes Institute. Watch the recording: https://bit.ly/3kZOPYi. Listen to the podcast on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3nZcn1v. Additional resources you can explore: The UF Diabetes Institute created a series of videos highlighting people living […]
Join GatorCare’s Wellness Countdown
Register for GatorCare’s Wellness Countdown to participate in holistic wellness challenges throughout the month of December. Each day you’ll receive wellness tips and trivia, and complete an activity focused on a different dimension of your wellness. You will also be entered for a chance to win a prize. Learn more!
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving
As a reminder, the University of Florida will be observing the Thanksgiving holiday next week on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 25 and 26. We wish you safe travels if you are traveling and joy with your loved ones. The UF Health Screen, Test & Protect and Student Health Care Center teams want to remind you if […]
Do you have questions about the COVID vaccine for children?
UF Health is hosting a webinar on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. to answer questions about the vaccine, discuss who should get it, how it works, potential side effects and how long it may protect you. You can submit your questions in advance or during the live webinar. Click here to register!
Lose weight while helping to further UF research
Are you interested in losing weight and keeping it off long-term? The UF Health Promotion Lab is seeking volunteers to take part in Project STAR, a research study aimed at helping people learn skills to lose weight and keep it off long-term. Eligible volunteers will receive a no-cost, 16-week program followed by an additional 20 […]
Ready. Set. Ride!
Join UF Bikes in the Love to Ride Florida Challenge, which encourages people to ride more throughout the month of November. Register on the Love to Ride website to join the competition. Whether you’re riding for fun, exercise or as part of your daily commute, every ride counts! Learn more!
UF Health pediatric expert gives advice on COVID-19 vaccine for kids
On Nov. 2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized use of the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine, now known as Comirnaty, in children who are 5 to 11 years old. Sonja A. Rasmussen, M.D., a professor in the departments of pediatrics and epidemiology at the UF College of Medicine and the UF College of Public Health […]
Tools to manage diabetes
November is National Diabetes Month. To learn more about developments in delaying, modifying and preventing the progression of Type 1 diabetes, listen to Professor and Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology at the College of Medicine Michael J. Haller, M.D., in the Finding Genius podcast: https://spoti.fi/30dWsmR. Explore the resources below to learn more about diabetes and ways to help manage […]
New GuidanceConnect service provides quicker, more direct access to therapists
UF’s Employee Assistance Program, or EAP, provides UF faculty and staff as well as their household members access to free live counseling support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through its partnership with ComPsych. Now, in addition to calling its toll-free number, (833) 306-0103, faculty and staff have the option to search for […]