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Anna Tegelberg Assistant Director

Hello! My name is Anna and I am The Whole U’s Assistant Director. I’m a UW alumna and Seattle native, born and raised in South Seattle where I still live today. I’m motivated by the positive impact workplace wellness programs have on mental and physical health. Please reach out to me with ideas and special requests for increasing workplace well-being and engagement. The Whole U is for UW, by UW.

When I’m not at The Whole U, I’m most likely relaxing with friends and family. I love skiing in the winter, planning trips and going on adventures. I will never pass up a plate of tacos or bowl of Husky Deli ice-cream. (If you’ve never heard of it, it’s worth the trip to West Seattle!) I look forward to meeting you all!

20 Tips to Save Money at the Grocery Store

Trips to the grocery store can be expensive, especially if you have a lot of mouths to feed. The average U.S. household spends $4,942 on groceries per year, based on 2020 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. That’s roughly $412 per month. With inflation rising and continued supply chain shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic, [...]

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Take Your Heart Health Into Your Control this Heart Month

This article references the risks for and outcomes of heart disease in binary gender terms based on research that links heart disease impact to biological sex. We acknowledge the importance of all people to know their risk for heart disease and how to support their heart health. February is American Heart Health Month, an opportunity [...]

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Championing staff-directed change: UWMC’s Healthy Work Environment Workshop Series

In 2022, University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) launched a system-wide initiative called the Healthy Work Environment (HWE) Workshop Series. This initiative involved a series of four workshops that provided education, guidance and collaboration to healthcare teams that were interested in improving the health of their work environments. Based on the American Association of Critical [...]

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Volunteer at the Seattle Half & Full Marathon this November

UW Medicine is a sponsor for the Seattle Half & Full Marathon on Saturday, November 26. The race day is a wonderful experience for all, whether you come to cheer on the participants or help volunteer. Volunteers are always needed to help run water stations, be a course marshal, or support with additional race day [...]

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Buying a Home with Down Payment Assistance

It’s no secret that homes in Washington state and the greater Seattle-Tacoma area have skyrocketed in price over the last decade. In July the median sale price for a home in the Seattle metro area averaged at $795k, according to Redfin data. Historically, a down payment on a home has been 20% of the home [...]

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June Events & UW Walk Week Returns

Jump into June with a wide variety of events to kick off the summer! The Whole U is thrilled to bring back UW Walk Week this June, among other activities to engage your personal interests, prioritize your well-being, and build community together. Read on to learn more about opportunities to get involved this June! UW [...]

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Sustainable Conversation Series

What would it look like to make food systems that are truly resilient, sustainable, and equitable? What positive health impacts would be felt on a personal, population, and planetary level? Come together as a UW community and consider these questions at this spring conversation series with sustainable experts from across the University of Washington. Participants [...]

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7 Great Reads for Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month and these are seven books our booksellers think you should read to celebrate! Discover speculative and historical fiction, memoir, uplifting nonfiction, and even more great books written by women. Check out these titles at ubookstore.com today, as well as at our U District store for an even wider selection of [...]

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Guide to UW Gardening Resources

March is the perfect time to start thinking about your summer gardening plans. Not sure where to get started? Connect with the gardening community at UW! The University of Washington is home to a wide variety of resources and centers focused on sustainable gardening and farming. We’re highlighting resources from the UW Farm and the [...]

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Tailgate with TIAA at the Nov. 13 Huskies Game

Join us on November 13: Washington Huskies vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Please join TIAA on Saturday, November 13, 2021 for a game day tailgate as the University of Washington Huskies take on the Arizona State Sun Devils. Entry is available to all Washington employees with their faculty/staff ID card and their guests. The tailgate [...]

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Register to Ride in the Rain this November

The Ride in the Rain Challenge started Monday, November 1. It isn’t too late to register yourself or a team for the chance to win prizes for logging bike trips during the month of November. Ride in the Rain is a fun and free competition hosted by Cascade Bicycle Club and Washington Bikes to encourage friends, colleagues, and tenants to try biking during [...]

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Making the Most of Your Childcare Benefits

As a UW employee, you have access to childcare benefits from KinderCare and Bright Horizons. This November and December, join UW Work-Life and The Whole U for casual, open house style events designed to help you learn more about these benefits and offer a space for you to ask questions. Session will include a brief [...]

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