We hope you are having a wonderful week! As the holidays are quickly approaching, we have several opportunities for you to join us in food, fellowship, and fun, including two new programs! Mark your calendars for the following days and join us!

Week-at-a-Glance

Diabetes Today

Tuesday, November 18th

11:45am-1:00pm

322 Russell Hall

            In recognition of November as National Diabetes Month, we are hosting a program to help UA employees and family members with diabetes. Participants will receive a FREE blood glucose meter, as well as tips on nutrition, physical education, and medication management. Led by a Certified Diabetes Educator, this session is FREE to UA employees and family members. To register, please contact our office at 348.0077 or wellness@ua.edu.

Strive-For-Five Holiday Check-In

Wednesday, November 19th

7:45-9:00am: Rose Administration

9:00-10:00am: Mal Moore

10:15-11:15am: Ferguson Center

11:30am-12:30pm: Facilities

            Join us in preparation for the holidays with healthy holiday recipes!  Please note that participants need not be Strive for Five participants.  All are welcome!

Tobacco Challenge

Thursday, November 20th

12:05-1:00pm

322 Russell Hall

            We welcome your participation in the 33rd Annual Great American Smoke-out.  In partnership with the American Cancer Society, this FREE introductory tobacco cessation session will provide free resources and information to help individuals get started on their path to a tobacco free life. To register, please contact our office at 348.0077 or wellness@ua.edu. For individuals not able to attend the session, please call to receive a free packet of helpful information.

Coming Soon: 12 Days of Wellness

            Join us to reflect, relax and renew during this holiday season!  All UA employees are invited to participate in our 12 Days of Wellness.  Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 3rd, for the kick-off with Santa and your colleagues at Rose Administration G-54 from 8:00am-10:00am and at Ferguson Center from 10:30am-12:00pm with hot tea and coffee!  Throughout the 12 Days of Wellness, you will focus on activities that energize your mind, body, and spirit.  For more information, please contact our office at 348-0077 or wellness@ua.edu.  

Yours In Health,

The Office of Health Promotion & Wellness

It is with pleasure that I welcome you to the official website for the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness at The University of Alabama. As the first ever director of Health Promotion and Wellness, I am thrilled to be a part of The University of Alabama’s pursuit of health and well-being, and I am delighted to share the programs, resources, and updates of our university’s wellness program with you. 

Our vision is to advance the health and well-being of the employees of The University of Alabama and their families through a rich and rewarding wellness program. To fulfill this vision and create a culture of wellness, we will be introducing programs, information, and activities designed specifically to enhance the mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being and lives of all University of Alabama employees.

Please join us often on our website and sign up for one of the many program offerings. I welcome your participation and input. Should you have ideas, comments, or concerns, please contact our office by e-mail or by calling the Office of Health Promotion and Wellness at 348-0077.

Yours in health,

Rebecca K. Kelly, PhD, RD, CDE

Director of Health Promotion & Wellness

The University of Alabama