Global Handwashing Day: October 15th

Global Handwashing Day: October 15th

The exact timing and duration of flu seasons can vary, but influenza activity often begins to increase in October Washing your hands correctly (or using an alcohol-based hand rub) is the most effective thing you can do to protect yourself against a number of...
Change Posture and Look Away: 20/20/20

Change Posture and Look Away: 20/20/20

Many of our jobs require us to be at a desk looking at a screen for a good deal of our time. In October, try this: Every 20 minutes spent using a screen, change your posture and try to look away at something that is 20 feet away from you for a total of 20 seconds. To...
Mental Illness Awareness Week

Mental Illness Awareness Week

For Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 1 – 7) our Employee and Family Assistance Program provider has launched a microsite that focuses on Mental illness and relationships. This microsite features new resources that explore how to build and maintain healthy...
Making Your Workspace Work for You!

Making Your Workspace Work for You!

An important part of staying healthy at work is making sure your workspace works for you! Our resources and tools will help you adjust your chair, set-up your monitors, ensure your desk is well organized and provide easy workplace stretches. Resources and tools UVic|...
Orange Shirt Day

Orange Shirt Day

On September 28, UVic faculty, staff and students are encouraged to wear orange shirts to show respect for residential school survivors and their families. Be a partner in the work of reconciliation by attending events, listening, learning and taking part in...
Adjusting to a new routine

Adjusting to a new routine

Fall can be hectic, as families get back into the swing of busy lives. Consider ways to prepare for the changes ahead and avoid stress and illness. With these simple measures, fall can also be a good time to renew commitments to a healthier family and lifestyle....