Employee Wellness Appreciation Month 2026

Wednesdays in June 2026

UAB Employee Wellness will be onsite in the Campus Rec Center lobby each Wednesday in June from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with healthy living handouts, the Wheel of Wellness and prizes and giveaways. My Health Rewards participants will earn 25 points each week they visit the Employee Wellness table.

Aging of Eyes: What’s Normal and What’s Not? Webinar

Tuesday, June 23, 12-1 p.m.

Are your vision changes just part of aging or something more? Join UAB Eye Care for an engaging, easy to understand presentation that breaks down what is normal and what could signal a serious eye condition. Learn how to protect your sight, when to seek care, and the steps you can take now to keep your vision clear and healthy. Don’t guess about your eye health, get the answers you need to see your best at every age.

Register via Zoom

The Desk Survival Guide: Posture, Movement & Stress Solutions Webinar

Monday, July 27, 12-1 p.m.

If your workday revolves around a desk, this session is for you! Join board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Brian Riddle to learn how prolonged sitting affects your body, and walk away with simple, effective tools to reduce pain, improve posture, and incorporate movement into your daily routine. We’ll also cover quick stress-management techniques you can use anytime — right from your desk.

Register via Zoom

Take 5 Tuesday Newsletter

The UAB Medicine Office of Wellness delivers practical tools and resources every week through Take 5 Tuesday, a wellness-focused email designed to support your wellbeing at work and beyond. Each edition features UAB, local and national resources to strengthen your mind, body and spirit—covering all five dimensions of wellness: emotional, spiritual, occupational, intellectual and physical health.

Subscribe to Take 5

UAB Walking Trails

The UAB Walking Trails feature eight routes offering a variety of distances all over the medical and academic campus that make it convenient for UAB employees, students and visitors to exercise regularly within the workplace. Trail maps available at uab.edu/walk.

Fitness at Home Resources

• Deskercise: 20 ways to get moving while you work
• Physical Activity Breaks Resource Guide: Recommended by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Employee Wellness Recipe Hub

Visit the Employee Wellness Recipe Hub to explore an online collection of recipes for healthy family meals, party food, quick snacks, desserts and more.

Nutrition Videos

Get 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