Become a Wellness Ambassador!
Calling all staff and faculty! Do you have an interest in health and well-being? Do you want to help create a healthy workplace culture? If you answered YES, then consider becoming a UC Berkeley Wellness Ambassador!
Any UC Berkeley faculty or staff can volunteer to become a wellness ambassador. Their role is to promote health and wellness programs to their co-workers, department, or friends on campus and their time commitment is about 1 hour each month, for a minimum of one year.
New and existing wellness ambassadors are invited to our fall training on Wed, Sept 27, 12-1:30pm. Lunch will be provided. Register below for this hybrid event (Zoom option also offered). Learn about current wellness program offerings and updates, meet other wellness ambassadors, and share what your department has done. Please RSVP by Sept 1.
For any questions, email Kim at kguess@berkeley.edu
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Know Your Numbers Health Screening
Wed, Sep. 20 and Fri, Sep. 22
Tang Center (Class of '42)
7:30 – 10 am, Appointments offered every 15 minutes ($10 fee)
The Know Your Numbers health screening is back! Know Your Numbers is one of the best ways to evaluate your health by identifying your risk and providing motivation for managing your health. Even if you feel great and look healthy, you may not know what's going on inside. Many diseases are "silent" and affect your health long before you feel anything wrong.
Know Your Numbers is a voluntary, fasting health screening including total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides, glucose, and blood pressure. Participants will receive confidential results (seen only by Be Well at Work - Program staff) and immediate resources for follow-up.
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Yoga for Tension & Stress Relief
In-Person Dates:
Zoom Dates:
12:10-1pm
251 Hearst Gym/ Zoom
Instructor:
Laurie Ferris
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Walking for Energy and Injury Prevention
In-Person
12:10-1pm
Campanile (West Stairs)
Instructor:
Tomas Handelsman
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Cardio Kickboxing
In-Person
12:10-1pm
251 Hearst Gym
Instructor:
Tomas Handelsman
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Recipe of the Month:
If you’re new to cooking tofu, this recipe is an easy place to start. You can also use regular ricotta if you prefer. Most of the ingredients have a long shelf life, so you can keep them on hand and make this meal anytime. To save time, you could make the tofu ricotta a day or two ahead, or double the recipe and freeze the second batch before cooking. Thaw and then bake it at a later date. To see how it’s made, check out the recording of Tasty Tofu, Spring 2023.
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Thu, 10/12 | 12:10-1pm
Hybrid ( Zoom/ Tang Center: Class of '42)
Eating well doesn’t have to cost a lot. Learn to prepare flavorful meals using affordable and simple ingredients with a long shelf life. You can stock up on these ingredients when you find a good deal and you’ll be ready to throw these recipes together anytime you’d like. Demonstration, recipes, and samples provided.
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Group Cook-Alongs
Are you looking for a fun way to connect with your colleagues? We offer customizable 1-2 hour "cook-alongs" for work units and staff organizations by request. They are typically virtual but we can explore an in-person option. We will do our best to accommodate your requests.
(Minimum attendance: 10)
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Have a general question about food or nutrition?
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RSS Computer Ergonomics Self- Assessment and Training Module
Risk and Safety Solutions (RSS) Computer Ergonomics is our new online training and self assessment tool that will help users identify ergonomic risks at a computer workstation that can cause injuries. Completion of the self-assessment module helps fulfill ergonomic training requirements and grants eligibility to apply for the Ergo Matching Funds program (formerly completed through the Computer Health Matters online training).
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Ergonomic Program Flyer
Click the image to open the flyer and learn about what the Ergo program has to offer!
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Computer Health Matters:
Campus and Remote Work
Wed, Sep 13 | 10-11am
In-Person (Class of '42)
Learn how to set up a user-friendly workstation and practice stretches to help relieve computer-related aches and pains. This workshop is required to qualify for computer ergonomics matching funds. (This is the in-person version of the required online ergo training offered for accessibility/ accommodation needs)
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Ergonomics for Managers and Supervisors
Wed, Sep 27 | 11am-12pm
Zoom
Learn about the importance and impact of having an ergonomic and safe working environment for your unit and your role in supporting good ergonomics. The Ergonomics Matching Funds Program will be covered and how to apply and use the campus resources efficiently to reduce ergonomic risks.
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Be Well at Work Resources |
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Planning Your Pregnancy Leave
Thu, Sep 14 | 12-1pm
Thinking about starting a family? This workshop will provide information on leave policies, disability benefits, use of income supplements (sick/vacation/etc.) and options on when/how to return to work after having a child for both academic and staff employees.
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Supporting Children and Teens through Grief
Tue, Sep 26 | 12-1pm
Led by Selina Sanchez Cristobal with Kara Grief, this workshop will provide the fundamentals of grief and focus on identifying and supporting grief in children and teens.
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SAVE THE DATE
Breastfeeding Your Baby: Return to Work/School
Thu, Oct 5 | 1- 4:15pm
This 3 hour class is taught by a certified lactation consultant and is broken up into two parts. The first portion of the class, 1-3pm, addresses breastfeeding basics and problem solving. The second portion of class, 3:15-4:15pm, covers returning-to-work planning and breast pumps. Those who have already attended a breastfeeding class are welcome to join the last portion of the class.
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Respiratory Health
Maintaining your respiratory health is essential for your overall well-being! Here are some tips to keep your lungs healthy!
- In times of bad air quality, such as high pollution or wildfires, try your best to limit outdoor activities, especially strenuous activity, and stay inside with windows and doors closed as much as possible.
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To improve indoor air quality, ensure proper ventilation in your home and consider using air purifiers. Click here more tips on improving indoor air quality.
- Stay well hydrated to keep your airways moist and better support lung function.
- Engage in regular exercise to strengthen respiratory muscles! Again, avoid exercising outdoors on bad air days or near high traffic areas.
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Reduce dust and dander by vacuuming at least once a week, regularly cleaning other textiles such as bedding, and clearing clutter.
- Try to avoid smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke as they can significantly harm respiratory function.
Check out the resources below for more information on quitting smoking, air quality, and wildfire smoke response!
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Campus Memorial
Fri, Sep 22
12-1pm
Flagpole West of California Hall
All are invited to attend this event which includes brief remarks by the Chancellor, and a reading of the names of those being remembered, followed by music and spoken word. In coming together to remember and to honor the lives of the deceased, we reach out to our many colleagues and friends who have suffered loss, as we share in a universal human experience.
This ceremony symbolizes the care and support that distinguishes the Berkeley community.
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Staff Garden Volunteer Day
Thu, Sep 28
12-1pm
Staff Garden
UC Berkeley staff, faculty, retirees, and students are welcome to help us maintain the garden. We gather once a month, generally the 4th Thursday unless otherwise specified.
Note: Volunteers days may potentially be rescheduled due to unfavorable weather or scheduling conflicts.
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Faculty/Staff Flyer and Information
Fall Workshops and Programs
Click the image to open the flyer and learn about this semester's exciting offerings.
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