UAB Employee Wellness invites you to explore the many ways to Fall Into Health in 2025. Check this page throughout the fall months for upcoming webinars and events for UAB employees, plus online health tools, recipes, wellness challenges, and more!
For more resources to help you on your wellness journey, join the My Health Rewards Program.
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Wellness Events
Team Communication WebinarNovember 3, 12-1 p.m., via Zoom
The Fall into Health webinar series continues with a session on team communication from EACC Senior Counselor Liz Gunter. Participants will explore communication styles, active listening, conflict management and the impact of emotions, and will develop a personal action plan to enhance team interactions.
Click here to register via Zoom.
Wellscreens 2025October 2-November 25
Wellscreens, the annual biometric health screenings from UAB Employee Wellness, returns to campus starting October 2. Registration for 2025 screening dates opens August 18. The 15-minute screening is free to all benefit-eligible UAB, UAB Hospital, UAB LLC, UAB Health System/UA Health Services Foundation and Cooper Green employees, and My Health Rewards participants earn 1,500 points for completing a Wellscreens. Visit the Wellscreens page for a complete schedule and register for a session.
Get your flu shotOctober 2025
Employees can get a free flu shot at locations across campus. Visit uab.edu/flu for more information including the 2025 flu shot clinic schedule.
Pink Party 2025October 16
UAB employees can get their annual screening mammogram while they mix, mingle and enjoy snacks and pampering. Pink Party 2025 is October 16, 4 to 7 p.m., at the Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital. Spaces are limited; click here click here to register.
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Active Living
Gentle YogaTuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (no class June 3-12), 5:30-6:30 p.m., MT 419A
Gentle Yoga, from the UAB Employee Assistance & Counseling Center, offers a slow-paced yet challenging experience in a judgment-free environment. Gain flexibility, strength and coordination, and enhance your heart and mental health and overall wellbeing.
Join the UAB EACC Yoga group on GroupMe for registration information and class announcements. You must register each week to attend. A registration link will be posted in Group Me on Saturdays at 7 a.m.
Fitness at Home Resources- EACC Virtual Yoga: To take advantage of the benefits of yoga at home or on the go, check out some of the videos from EACC certified yoga instructor Ashley Clarke for a slow-paced yet challenging yoga experience in a judgment-free environment.
- Deskercise: 20 ways to get moving while you work (PDF)
- Physical Activity Breaks Resource Guide (PDF): Recommended by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
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Healthy Eating
Employee Wellness Recipe HubVisit the Employee Wellness Recipe Hub to explore an online collection of recipes for healthy family meals, party food, quick snacks, desserts and more.
Nutrition VideosGet expert advice from UAB School of Health Professions professor Dr. Beth Kitchin, PhD RDN.
- Pro Tip for Keeping Fresh Fruit Fresher
- Low Fat vs. Whole Milk Yogurt: Which is Healthier?
- Busting the 8 Cups of Water a Day Myth
Healthy Pantry Items- 6 Creative Ways to Enjoy Beans
- Applesauce Waffles (when you're out of milk and eggs)
- 50 Things to Make with Oats
Fall Recipe Spotlight
Try these wholesome snack recipes to fuel your trick-or-treaters and Halloween party goers!
Local Parks Guide
Taking part in the 2025 Park Passport Challenge? Get started by checking out our guide to some of Birmingham's parks and outdoor destinations, including things to do, upcoming events, pictures and more!