Step up to Self-care

Taking care of yourself is an integral piece of personal well-being. Self-care looks different for each person, and it can change over time, requiring ongoing evaluation and adjustments. This is a 5-week self-care project for beginners or those with self-care experience looking for a refresh.

Who: All UToledo employees are invited to participate
When: Sept. 28-Oct. 28, 2022
Where: Anywhere!
Why: Participants that complete all requirements will be entered to win a one-year membership for the Calm app. Up to 6 winners will be drawn and winners will be emailed by Nov. 8, 2022. 
How: Participants will complete a variety of educational presentations, independent activities and reflection exercises to help them determine which self-care activities/routine is best for them right now. Register by Sept. 26, 2022.

Program Registration

Incentive Details

Participants need to complete the following steps by Oct. 28, 2022 to be eligible for the raffle for a one-year Calm app membership. Up to six winners will be selected and emailed by Nov. 8, 2022.

• Participate in the first two webinars. If you are unable to attend during the live time, you must watch the recording and send an email to universitywellness@utoledo.edu stating that you watched the recording.
• Submit a completed Self-Care Report Card by end of day, Oct. 28, 2022. Both parts 1 and 2 need to be finished for the Self-Care Report Card to be considered complete.

Prevention Screening Blitz

University Wellness and UToledo Pharmacies are partnering to provide monthly health prevention screenings. All screenings are complementary and confidential. Fasting is not required.

Who: All UToledo employees and students are invited to participate
What: Complementary health screenings including blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose and DEXA scan
When: 2nd Tuesday of each month (Main Campus) and 3rd Wednesday of each month (Health Science Campus) 
How: No appointment necessary and screenings are offered first come, first served. Visit either location during the set hours.

Main Campus
University Health Center, University Wellness Office (across the hall from the health clinic)
2nd Tuesday of each month
1-3 p.m.

Health Science Campus
Four Seasons Bistro, Pinnacle Room 1412
3rd Wednesday of each month 
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Recognizing the Signs of Depression in a Team Member
When: Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1:30 p.m. 

Your team's culture is pivotal to success, but when a member is suffering depression, it can bring the entire morale of the team down. During National Depression Education and Awareness Month we will identify key indicators of depression and ways to help. Register for this event.

QTIP! (Quit Taking It Personally)- The Art of Healthy Detachment
When: Wednesday, Oct. 26, 12 p.m.

Healthy Detachment is the ability to stay calm, in control, and professional—even in a crisis moment. It means not taking things personally—even button-pushing comments that attack your appearance, race, gender, or competence. This training offers specific techniques that can be used every day to detach without disengaging when facing challenges. Register for this event

To create an account:
Step 1: Visit Impact Solution Website
Step 2: Click on "Member Portal and App" under the "Select Portal & App" tab
Step3: Click on "Create a new account with your company code SIGN UP"
Step 4: Enter Company Code: 'uteap' and follow the instructions in your activation email. 

Sleep Tight Tonight Challenge

Getting a good night’s rest is important for overall well-being and this virtual challenge provides an opportunity for you to learn about and practice healthy sleep habits to improve your sleep hygiene! During the challenge, you will earn Wellable Points for tracking physical activity, viewing short and engaging Healthy Sleep Videos, and practicing healthy sleep habits on a daily basis.

Who: All UToledo employees
What: A virtual challenge using the Wellable platform to help participants improve their sleep
When: Challenge runs Nov. 14-Dec. 11, 2022; Register by Nov. 9, 2022
Where: Virtual using the Wellable app/platform
Why: Sleep is an important part of overall well-being. Participants will have the chance to earn points toward raffles a Withings Sleep Tracking Pad or Hatch Restore Machine.
How: Register by Nov. 9, 2022. All registered participants will receive instructions on how to access Wellable prior to the challenge beginning.

Registration Link

Dimensions of Wellness Workshops

University Wellness supports the well-being of employees by offering programs and resources based on the dimensions of wellness. When balance is achieved in each dimension, you achieve the highest level of well-being. UToledo employees are invited to participate in monthly workshops that will introduce a variety of wellness strategies and resources.

Fall 2022 Semester Clinics

Yoga Bowls
November 17, 12-1 p.m.
Main Campus, Health and Human Services building, Room 1711b

Trained professionals with Holistic Hands Wellness Gallery will lead you through a gentle and adaptable yoga flow, transitioning into a meditation surrounded by healing sound waves produced by Crystal Bowls. You will achieve a deep state of relaxation and experience a profound connection in mind, body, and soul throughout this dynamic meditation. Registration is required and space may be limited. 

Financial Freedom: Living Debt Free!
December 6, 12-1 p.m.
Webinar hosted by Impact Solutions

This session discusses methods to eliminate debt by identifying various tools that can help you become debt free. Whether it’s a personalized plan, or getting the assistance from an outside party, this session helps shed light on reputable ways to become free of credit and loan debt by avoiding frauds and scams. Employees must register to receive the webinar link.

THIS EVENT IS FULL: Chair Massages
December 13, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Health Science Campus, Pinnacle Room 1412, Four Seasons Bistro

Chair massage focuses on the neck, shoulders, arms and hands. Participants will be seated in an ergonomic chair and the massage will be done over their clothes. Appointments are required and last 10 minutes. Due to the limited number of appointments available and the inability to reschedule, we ask that you work to ensure you are able to attend your scheduled appointment. 

Dimensions of Wellness Workshops Registration

Rocket Recharge

Rocket Recharge aims to help faculty and staff unwind toward the end of the semester with stress relieving activities.

Open Create 
Stop by anytime during Open Create and choose from a variety of projects. Registration is required and participants may be limited to only one activity.

• Alcohol ink tiles
• Twisted paper ornament
• Felt ball garland

Monday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Health Science Campus, Pinnacle Room 1412 Four Seasons Bistro
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 12-2 p.m., Main Campus, Health and Human Services, Room 1711B

Coffee Break Stretching Webinar
Presented by Judith Eugene with Impact Solutions

Turn your coffee break into a healthy wake-up for your body and your mind. Learn some quick stretches and yoga poses that you can do throughout the day to keep your muscles limber, your joints moving, and your mind clear. It's a great way to maintain health and reduce stress. We will also learn breathing techniques that can be used to energize you during that afternoon slump, or calm you after that challenging meeting. Registration is required. The webinar link will be sent to all registered participants prior to the event.

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1-2 p.m., webinar

Prevention Screenings

University Wellness and UToledo Pharmacies are partnering to provide health prevention screenings including cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure and DEXA scan (a non-invasive test that measures bone mineral density). No appointment/registration is necessary and the tests can be conducted as fasting or non-fasting.

Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1-3 p.m., Main Campus, University Health Center, University Wellness Office
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Health Science Campus, Pinnacle Room 1412, Four Seasons Bistro

Stretch and Strength

Join Vicki Riddick for a mid-day break to build your strength with simple resistance exercises and then stretch it out to improve mobility for the rest of your day. Participants are requested to bring water, wear comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear for this session. Registration is required. Space is limited, so participants will receive an email confirming their registration was accepted.  

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 12-12:30 p.m., Health Science Campus, Morse Center Basketball Court

Yoga Bowls

Trained professionals with Holistic Hands Wellness Gallery will lead you through a gentle and adaptable yoga flow, transitioning into a meditation surrounded by healing sound waves produced by Crystal Bowls. You will achieve a deep state of relaxation and experience a profound connection in mind, body, and soul throughout this dynamic meditation. Registration is required. Space is limited, so participants will receive an email confirming their registration was accepted. 

Thursday, Nov. 17, 12-1 p.m., Main Campus, Health and Human Services, Room 1711B

Great American Smokeout

About 34 million American adults still smoke cigarettes, and smoking remains the single largest preventable cause of death and illness in the world. Smoking causes an estimated 480,000 deaths every year, or about 1 in 5 deaths. Additionally, vaping (e-cigarettes) and smokeless tobacco are also linked to numerous health concerns.
UToledo is celebrating the Great American Smokeout to help our students, faculty and staff take the first step to quitting by offering a variety of opportunities.