At the University of Washington, we are proud to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of our nurses across UW Medicine during Nurses Week—and all month long. As part of this year’s celebration, The Whole U is offering a series of wellness-focused resources and opportunities to support, uplift and thank you for the vital care [...]

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This article was provided by our partners at BECU. Get even more financial wellness tips by downloading our 30 Ways to Improve Your Financial Wellness Checklist presented by BECU. From stepping on the bathroom scale to analyzing blood samples, we have lots of ways to measure our physical health, but what about our financial health? One measure [...]

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This spring, The Whole U brought wellness to in-patient UW Medicine hospital staff at our annual Well-Being Fairs. This offerings supports and uplifts the hard working hospital staff at UWMC-Montlake, UWMC- Northwest and Harborview Medical Center, encouraging well-being and connection. The fairs featured The Whole U’s wellness offerings alongside creative activities: DIY aromatherapy sachets, relaxing puzzles and [...]

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The University of Washington is proud to partner with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), formally known as Be The Match. NMDP is a renowned education, research and advocacy organization that oversees the world’s largest marrow registry. This partnership plays a crucial role in linking individuals battling life-threatening blood diseases and cancers with potential life-saving [...]

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In celebration bicycling’s many benefits, UW Transportation invites all of UW to take part in Bike Everywhere Month this May. Did you know that University of Washington employees make over 21,000 bike commute trips to the UW in a typical week? Bicycling isn’t just great for your overall physical health; it also alleviates congestion on [...]

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Planning for retirement isn’t just about the numbers—it’s about preparing for a future where you feel secure, supported and free to live life on your own terms. Whether retirement is decades away or just around the corner, the steps you take now can shape what’s possible later. At the University of Washington, you also have [...]

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Surprises Are Nice—But Not When It Comes to Your Money If you’re scrambling to pay the bills each month, you may want to consider implementing a budget. A budget helps you stay on top of your finances and avoid the stress of unexpected expenses. Here are three methods from our partners at TIAA to manage [...]

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Are you balancing your career and caregiving responsibilities? Join UW WorkLife for a panel discussion this April to support and empower you in navigating the challenges of caregiving. Hear from campus leaders who bring both personal and professional insights to the conversation. You can attend a session specific to UW faculty or UW staff. Panelists: [...]

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The Service Employees Opportunity Scholarship awards annual scholarships to service employees or their family members attending UW to assist with reaching educational or work goals.  As UW employees, we connect with our campus in many ways. Established in 2009, the Service Employees Opportunity Scholarship recognizes the contributions of service employees to the well-being of our [...]

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