Well at UF

In this episode, UF Health Center for Healthy Minds and Practice Director, David Chesire, Ph. D., joined us to discuss workplace burnout, how to detect early warning signs and strategies to prevent it.

Too often, the holidays add a layer of stress to an otherwise festive season. Our November Wellness Talk features UF EAP counselor Devin Shorey, who discusses the effects of the holiday season on our mental health and how to enjoy the festivities while safeguarding our well-being.

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, our October Wellness Talk features UF EAP counselor Massiel Snow, Psy. D., who discusses mental health issues within the Hispanic-American community and how we can overcome pervasive stigmas. Find more wellness resources on the Worklife at UF website: https://worklife.hr.ufl.edu/

Join UFHR Communications and Worklife Director Angie Brown for a guided meditation session to bring a sense of calm and overall well-being to your day.

Join UFHR Communications and Worklife Director Angie Brown for a guided meditation session to bring a sense of calm and overall well-being to your day.

As part of Men’s Health Month, Florida Blue Wellness Coordinator Andy Greenhaw, joined us to discuss the physical and mental health issues that men face and how we can encourage them to care for their overall well-being.

Join UF Health Education and Behavior Instructional Assistant Professor Kim Holton, Ph. D., for a guided meditation session to bring a sense of calm and overall well-being to your day.

Join UFHR Communications and Worklife Director Angie Brown for a guided meditation session to bring a sense of calm and overall well-being to your day.

As part of National Nutrition Month, Family, Youth and Community Sciences Assistant Professor Catherine Campbell, Ph. D. , joined us to discuss the benefits of seasonal eating habits and how to support sustainable growing practices. Listen to the episode on Spotify and explore our Farmers Markets Directory to find a market near your home. Additional resources: USDA food dollar - Farm share of U.S....

As part of Black History Month, College of Public Health and Health Professions Clinical Assistant Professor  Brittney Dixon, Ph. D. , joined us to discuss health disparities faced by the African American community as well as the social determinants of health and what we can all do to make a difference.

In this Wellness Talk episode, and as part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we talked with Lindsey King, Ph. D., about the ins and outs of tobacco cessation treatment.  King is a clinical assistant professor at the UF College of Public Health and Health Professions and a certified tobacco treatment specialist with over ten years of experience helping community members quit smoking and stick to...

In this Wellness Talk episode, Dr. Laurence Morel, Dr. Erika Moore and Tracyio Roach join us to discuss lupus and ongoing research efforts to address this autoimmune disorder. Laurence Morel, Ph. D., is a professor and the Vice-Chair for Research and Academic Affairs in the Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine at UF. Her research is centered on the mechanisms of lupus patho...

In this Wellness Talk episode, Mark Segal, M.D., Ph. D., joins us to discuss the outcomes and prognosis of patients with lupus. Segal is an associate professor and Chief of the Division of Nephrology, Hypertension, and Renal Transplantation in the UF College of Medicine. As part of his research, Segal’s laboratory is interested in understanding the mechanism of increased cardiovascular risk in spe...

In this Wellness Talk episode, Catherine Striley, Ph. D., joins us to discuss mental health awareness and the stigma associated with mental health as it relates to depression and anxiety. Striley is a psychiatric epidemiologist and associate professor at the UF Department of Epidemiology. She received a Master of Social Work in 1989 and a doctorate in philosophy in social work from the Brown Schoo...

In this Wellness Talk episode, we talk with Jonathan Vredenburg about healthy eating in a world of flavors. Jonathan is UF Health’s Employee Wellness Program manager, has served as the wellness program coordinator for the City of Jacksonville and was a consultant dietitian for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, in addition to being a board-certi...

In this Wellness Talk episode, we talked with GatorCare Wellness Manager Mallory Rubek about creating and sustaining healthy habits. Rubek has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Health Education and Behavior from the University of Florida. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist and a Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor with over five years of experience in the worksite and comm...

You are encouraged to take time every day to be mindful of your health and wellness. To help you on your wellness journey, we are sharing this guided meditation, done in partnership with UF Department of Psychiatry Associate Professor Carol Lewis, Ph. D., M.P.H., CPH.

You are encouraged to take time every day to be mindful of your health and wellness. To help you on your wellness journey, we are sharing this guided meditation, done in partnership with UF Department of Psychiatry Associate Professor Lisa Merlo Greene, Ph. D., M.P.E. Explore our channel for additional meditation episodes or visit the UF-HR Wellness website for additional resources: https://wellne...

You are encouraged to take time every day to be mindful of your health and wellness. To help you on your wellness journey, we are sharing this guided meditation, done in partnership with UF Department of Psychiatry Associate Professor Carol Lewis, Ph. D., M.P.H., CPH. Explore our channel for additional meditation episodes or visit the UF-HR Wellness website for additional resources: https://wellne...

You are encouraged to take time every day to be mindful of your health and wellness. To help you on your wellness journey, we are sharing this guided meditation, done in partnership with UF Division of General Internal Medicine Assistant Professor Marika Alois, M.D. Explore our channel for additional meditation episodes or visit the UF-HR Wellness website for additional resources: https://wellness...

You are encouraged to take time every day to be mindful of your health and wellness. To help you on your wellness journey, we are sharing this guided meditation, done in partnership with UF Department of Psychiatry Associate Professor Carol Lewis, Ph. D., M.P.H., CPH. Explore our channel for additional meditation episodes or visit the UF-HR Wellness website for additional resources: https://wellne...

You are encouraged to take time every day to be mindful of your health and wellness. To help you on your wellness journey, we are sharing this guided meditation, done in partnership with UF Department of Psychiatry Associate Professor Lisa Merlo Greene, Ph. D., M.P.E. Explore our channel for additional meditation episodes or visit the UF-HR Wellness website for additional resources: https://wellne...

You are encouraged to take time every day to be mindful of your health and wellness. To help you on your wellness journey, we are sharing this guided meditation, done in partnership with UF Department of Psychiatry Associate Professor Carol Lewis, Ph. D., M.P.H., CPH.

You are encouraged to take time every day to be mindful of your health and wellness. To help you on your wellness journey, we are sharing this guided meditation, done in partnership with UF Department of Psychiatry Associate Professor Carol Lewis, Ph. D., M.P.H., CPH.  Explore our channel for additional meditation episodes or visit the UF-HR Wellness website for additional resources: htt...

In this episode of Wellness Talk, and as part of American Diabetes Month, 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. Her research as a medical sociologist focuses on Type 1 Diabetes and the role that social capital plays in determining health outcomes. Dr. Walk...