Listen to how three UW staff members are fitting in the Step On Up challenge! Scott Olsen, refrigeration mechanic, UW Medical Center: “I’m a refrigeration mechanic at UWMC and am shocked at how many steps UP the stairs I can take in a day versus taking the elevators. Assessing the 1,100+ pieces of equipment only [...]

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Since I have MS, my balance is impaired. I’d like to find a yoga class tailored to my needs. Did you know that approximately 14% of the Washington state population is affected by some form of disability and that more than 8% have physical limitations?* Perhaps you experience mobility restrictions caused by paralysis or a [...]

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It has been an incredible six weeks with over 400 UW faculty and staff on a mission – to be active and stay active, together. Teams of three to six have been working hard fitting in short bouts of exercise throughout the day and have gone walking, running, or biking during their lunch hour or [...]

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With an average of over 300 cloudy or partly cloudy days per year, Seattleites certainly earn their summer vacations. Yet for most of us, work, family, and financial obligations mean we work our way slowly through the destinations on the bucket list. While the outlying areas of Seattle have much to offer us on the [...]

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What are your images of summer? Do you see yourself lounging in a hammock in the shade? Or spending your day at the beach near the glistening ocean? Hiking an alpine trail? If so, you’re onto something! With the busyness and pace of life in the digital age, it’s smart to make sure your summer [...]

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Some departments connect over happy hour or a casual group lunch. Facilities Services connects by stretching. Gene Woodard, the director of Building Services, supported the creation of a very unique stretching program that makes a direct impact on staff every day. Three years ago, Steve Fayden, a staff member in FMC, initated a stretch and [...]

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Fun may not be the first word that comes to your mind as you approach a long set of stairs in the morning. However, we want to broaden your idea of stairs with The Whole U Step On Up program. Step On Up is a 12-week program that will have you scaling the height of [...]

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Bike commuting. Sounds good, doesn’t it? No paying for gas, no hunting for parking, and getting some exercise on the way. And being green! When I think about the prospect of riding my bike to work, I think of all those positive reasons. But then the questions start. Will cars, trucks, and buses be able [...]

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Do you work at Harborview? If so, join the Harborview Recognition Program for the second annual Harborview Week, a weeklong celebration of recognition and wellness. This year HMC week takes place from Monday, June 16 through Saturday, June 21. Please drop by the events listed below for prizes, wellness information, classes, and videos. MONDAY – OPENING [...]

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The University Marketing & Communications (UMAC) team decided it was time for a friendly competition. Since May was bike month, it made sense to roll our commute into a challenge! The challenge To utilize another method of transportation besides driving or busing. Each person would contribute to a team goal of 300 miles (the distance [...]

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The older we get, the more stories our bodies have to tell. Pushing it hard at the gym, in a race, in a game, or even in our day to day activities, we collect tales of triumph, but also of injury. It is a combination of both that makes for the best and most unexpected [...]

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Believe it or not, the summer months can be the hardest to keep up with your exercise and healthy eating habits. With vacations, out of town guests, outdoor patio socials, retirement parties at work, and kid birthday parties with cake, it can be difficult to stick to your typical routine. The Whole U Summer of [...]

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