WORKPLACE WELLNESS
JUNE HEALTH DAYS
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- ALS Awareness Month
- Brain Injury Awareness Month
- Canadian Men’s Health Month
- Cataract Awareness Month
- Migraine Awareness Month
- Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa Awareness Week – June 1 to 7
- Spinal CSF Leak Awareness Week – June 1 to 7
- Clean Air Day – June 4
- World Environment Day – June 5
- National Health and Fitness Day – June 7
- Action Anxiety Day – June 10
- World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June 15
- World Sickle Cell Day – June 19
- International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – June 26
- National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day – June 26
- PTSD Awareness Day – June 27
- World Scleroderma Day – June 29
EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
Vikes Athletics and Recreation and UVic Human Resources collaborated to put together a number of health and wellness programs and classes for UVic employees.
Things to try on campus:
- Take a class at CARSA
- Go to the weight room at CARSA or McKinnon
- Lunch time walk through Mystic Vale
- Swim at McKinnon Pool
Shepell EFAP webinar: “Millennials and Mental Health” (Wed. 20th September)
Join us for a webinar on September 20th, 2017 at 11:00 am Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5233459129610836737 Millennials and Mental Health Join us this month for the hot topic of Mental Health and Millennials. Our subject matter experts will...
Quicker Decision Making – Be A “Satisficer”
Satisficing is a mental shortcut to ease the load of decision making. Practicing it can relieve stress, decrease anxiety and make you happier, immediately! Here’s how to use it to improve the positive impact on you from your decision making. (Reading...
Vikes Nation – Employee Wellness
August 17, 2017 RE: Vikes Nation and Employee Wellness Dear UVic Employees, This summer Vikes Athletics and Recreation and UVic Human Resources collaborated to put together a number of health and wellness programs and classes for UVic employees. A...
Back to school tips
You may be ready with a backpack and school supplies, but have you remembered to get groceries for a healthy lunch and snacks? Are you worried about your child suffering the back-to-school blues? Going back to school can be overwhelming for both a child and yourself....
Disability Employment Month
September is the 4th the annual Disability Employment Month (DEM) in B.C. BC Businesses of all sizes – small and large – are challenged in finding and keeping good employees. People with disabilities represent an important employee talent pool that is largely...
Total solar eclipse of August 21, 2017
On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will cross the entire United States (from west to east). Fourteen US states will be lucky enough to witness it in its totality, and the other US states and Canada will be treated to a partial eclipse. The path of totality is a...
The Pet Cafe – Coming in September
Missing your pet? Stressed out about school or work? Starting in September you can visit UVic's Multifaith Chapel to love up some animals and connect with others. There will be pets, tea, coffee and cookies. Every Wednesday from 2:30pm - 4:00pm Pets from The Pacific...
Nutrition Support Services Available
Nutrition Support Services are available through your Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and offer a holistic and proactive approach to your nutrition and wellness. Professionals will help you make positive changes to your diet to address weight loss or...
Ways To Cope With The Summer Heat
Heat or hot weather that lasts for several days, often referred to as “a heatwave” can have a significant impact on society, including a rise in mortality and morbidity. Heatwaves also place an increased strain on infrastructure (power, water and transport). In order...
Promoting school readiness all summer long
Who wants to think about school over the summer? Parents do! When children have long breaks without regular opportunities to practice reading and other skills they need in school, they often need extra time to get back into the swing of things when they return to...
New Employee
Starting a new job can be overwhelming. In addition to the onboarding your manager arranges for you we have, resources to help familiarize you with the university and, supports you may need. Resources and tools to support you: New Employee Welcome The New...
Office Ergonomics
Setting up your office environment so it’s comfortable and efficient for you is important for preventing musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) such as sprains and strains. Your chair, keyboard, mouse, and monitor are all pieces of office equipment that can have a big impact...
Reminder: Breast Self-Examination
What is a breast self-examination? A breast self-examination involves checking your breasts for lumps or changes. Many breast problems are first discovered by women themselves, often by chance. Breast lumps can be non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant)....
Nutrition tips for the healthiest summer ever
Summer’s finally here! And after a long, harsh winter, everyone is looking forward to backyard BBQs, day trips to the beach, and weekend getaways to the cottage. The foods that often accompany these activities—hamburgers, cotton candy, potato chips and hot dogs—are...
Understanding and Treating Anxiety
Everyone experiences some anxiety from time to time. It can feel like butterflies in your stomach before giving a speech, or the tension you feel when your spouse is angry. This type of anxiety can be productive, keeping you alert and moving you to action in the face...