University of Illinois Campus Wellbeing Services

06/21/2014

Great ways to be well on campus this summer.

You don’t have to look very far to find ways to be healthy this summer. There are great activities around campus for all interests and areas of wellness. Find a great campus walk using the iWalk toolkit, pick up some local produce at the student farm stand, attend a free yoga class, or visit an art exhibition.

06/19/2014

Quit Sitting on the Job!

Are you sitting on the job? Prolonged sitting has been linked to several adverse health consequences, yet many of us are stuck in an office all day. But there’s good news! New research suggests that simply getting up more throughout the day can, independently of other activity, be very beneficial.

03/26/2012

The America Saves Week 2012 theme is “Set a Goal, Make a Plan, Save Automatically.” Do you automatically save? Automatically transfer $ to a savings account every paycheck; you won’t miss what you never had. http://americasaves.org/august-2011/252-make-saving-automatic

America Saves

03/09/2012

03/09/2012

SET A GOAL for RETIREMENT! Those who do are more confident than those who did not. Try out Ballpark E$timate to see how much you need for a comfortable retirement http://www.choosetosave.org/ballpark/

02/27/2012

It’s never too late to start saving! Putting aside 50 cents a day for one year can save you nearly $200! Make sure to set a goal and stick with it. Check out more money saving tips here http://americasaves.org/for-savers/17

America Saves

12/06/2011

Weekly Walking Tip:

As you incorporate walking in your daily routine, it is important to be aware of safe walking practices. Acting as an alert, cautious, and responsible pedestrian will create a safer and more comfortable environment to walk in.

For more information on UI Employee Wellness Walks go to: http://www.campusrec.illinois.edu/wellnesscenter/services/wellnessWalks.html

The Weekly Wellness Walks is a program designed by the UI Wellness Center to help people be more active, and fit physical activity into their busy schedules. The Wellness Walks allow people of every fitness level to get together and get a little physical activity at the start of their afternoon. The...

12/01/2011

Campus Relaxation Day:

Come get rid of your stress before you test!!! Join campus relaxation day on Friday Dec. 2nd from Noon-5pm at the ARC winter garden. The UI Wellness Center will be there to share holiday tips on physical activity, eating, stress management, and more…The Wellness Center will also provide aroma therapy patches to sample. Come join this event!

For more information go to: http://www.campusrec.illinois.edu/

Campus Recreation at the University of Illinois provides recreational programs, facilities, and services to the campus community.

11/29/2011

Weekly Walking Tip:

One way to make walking more exciting is to use a pedometer to count your steps. 1 mile is roughly equivalent to 2000 walking steps measured by a pedometer. An overall goal is to reach 10,000 walking steps a day to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

11/15/2011

Are you ready to kick your smoking habit?

Mark Thursday, November 17 on your calendar because it's the Great American Smoke-out!!! The UI Wellness Center is offering FREE Smoke-out Kits from the American Cancer Society!!! You can call, email, or stop by the UI Wellness center to get a free kit.

Looking for another resource for becoming tobacco-free? Visit the To***co-free online toolkit! For more information go to: http://www.campusrec.illinois.edu/wellnesscenter/tobaccoFree/

Welcome to the UI Wellness Center’s To***co Free Toolkit. Living tobacco-free is one of the most important things you can do to improve your health, quality of life and longevity.

11/08/2011

The Healthy Weigh:

Interested in learning about how to lose weight and keep it off?? Join the Health Weigh Program at the UI Wellness Center tonight from 5:30-6pm!!! The program is open to all employees and their spouses or partners.

For more information visit:
http://www.campusrec.illinois.edu/wellnesscenter/services/healthyWeigh.html

The UI Wellness Center is pleased to announce a new weight management support group for employees. Our program, called "The Healthy Weigh" is open to all employees and their spouses or partners. Participants receive support and practical guidance to help them lose weight and keep pounds off permanen...

11/08/2011

Live Well, Be Well Update:

Join the Live Well, Be Well program at the UI Wellness Center!! Live Well, Be Well is an evidence-based chronic disease self management program that covers a variety of healthy ways to live with chronic conditions.

For more information visit: http://www.campusrec.illinois.edu/wellnesscenter/services/liveWell.html

The UI Wellness Center is pleased to offer this program for employees and their spouses and partners who are dealing with chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, asthma, or arthritis.