Sun Safety: Vitamin A to Zinc Oxide
One in five Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetimes. The deadliest form, melanoma, is actually on the rise with an estimated 90,000 new cases in 2018. It might surprise you to hear it, but Washington has some of the highest rates for melanoma anywhere (4th in the U.S.)—and that includes the part of [...]
Get to know UW CareLink webinars
This year brings a new set of challenges and you’re not alone if you’re looking for new ways to balance the needs of work and family, stay organized and adapt. As a PEBB eligible employee, UW CareLink is your employee assistance program. From 25% discounts on legal resources to five free counseling visits and the many [...]
Finding an Oasis in the Housing Market Wilderness
With peak home buying season right around the corner, we asked HomeStreet Bank to shed some light on factors you may not think about while working your way through the greater Seattle housing market. While our region tends to be a very hot market, there are some tips and tricks out there to give you [...]
What Does a Healthy Snack Look Like?
To snack or not to snack? And what to snack on? These questions have probably crossed your mind many times as you’ve reached for the fridge door after a long day at work or as you headed towards the pantry. Is there a right answer? We asked Diane Javelli, clinical dietitian at the UW Medical [...]
Celebrate National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. This month the UW community is invited to celebrate National Nutrition Month together with a variety [...]
Virtual Opportunities with UW Athletics
This February, all are invited to join UW Athletics in celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the following virtual events. Join meaningful conversations and get to know some of the UW Athletics women players. You can even submit a personal message to display during UW Athletics events on the Alaska Airlines Arena [...]
Celebrate Heart Health Month at UW
February is Heart Month—a time to stop and reflect on the importance of heart health and what you can do to keep your most important muscle healthy. Not only is heart disease the leading cause of death in the United States, taking more than 600,000 lives every year, but this year heart health is especially [...]
10 Ways to Dare to Fuel
This month The Whole U kicked off The First 90: A New Years Challenge to Make 2021 Count. Sponsored by AT&T, UW faculty, staff, and students were given the option to choose from ten areas of focus. One of the most popular groups is focused on Eating Well. This group is encouraged to track their [...]
UW raises more than $2,040,000 for those in need
UW faculty, staff and retirees came together this fall to contribute $2,040,474 to a variety of organizations through the UW Combined Fund Drive. As many are still reeling from the impacts of the ongoing pandemic, the drive has helped make a positive impact on the lives of many. “Our employees have continued to step up [...]
Creative Ways to Be Active in 2021
Happy New Year! While many people began 2021 setting new goals to be more active, our way of life is still limited as we work to stop the spread of COVID-19. Depending on where you live, gyms and fitness centers are not open. This may affect your access to fitness equipment. But does it actually [...]
The First 90 – A New Take On 2021
2020 is finally coming to an end! While we don’t know what the new year will bring, we can feel a sense of control by building healthy and joyful habits. The First 90 is a habit formation challenge where you are encouraged to pick one or two areas of focus and join a cohort of [...]
November Events
Every year when October turns to November it seems as if the seasons swap out almost immediately. Our clocks move forward, the wind and rain sweeps in, and those of us in the Pacific Northwest settle into our winter routines. The colors of fall stick around for a few more weeks, but the days begin [...]