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Welcome to MHealthy Living!
Supporting U-M faculty and staff's health and well-being
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Dr. Robert Ernst
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From the Chief Health Officer's Desk
Fall is in the air. Whether you will spend your Saturdays sipping pumpkin spice lattes or cheering on the Wolverines, I hope you will enjoy the autumn ahead.
As you begin this new semester, I encourage you to check out the brand-new well-being toolkit available through the Well-being Collective. These tools are designed for anyone involved in supporting well-being. Many tools are helpful for those who directly support students but you will also find tools for your own well-being. The toolkit includes filters by audience and well-being category. New content is added regularly.
We are already actively planning for flu season. You can check our newly launched public health dashboard for more details on current illness activity on and near campus. I encourage everyone to stay home when sick and to stay up to date on influenza and COVID-19 vaccines. More information on vaccination clinics is below. Go Blue and beat the flu!
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Hunger Action Month
Having access to nutritious food is critical to practicing healthy behaviors and thriving at work and home. It's Hunger Action Month, a time to act against hunger and food insecurity.
In support, look for Maize and Blue Cupboard donation bins in departments across campus. Resources are also available if you need support or want to help. You can also take this short quiz to raise your awareness. At the end, enter to win a produce basket from Argus Farm Stop.
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It's Time for Active U Autumn!
Have fun and get moving with the entire U-M community! Register for Active U Autumn, MHealthy's eight-week physical activity challenge. Choose to join a team or go it on your own. Then on Sept. 16, start logging your minutes online or by syncing your device.
For extra motivation, you'll get weekly emails full of tips. You can also enter Swag Squad drawings for a chance to win a $25 gift card. Every fitness and ability level is encouraged to join. Sign up by Sept. 30.
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— CREATING A HEALTHIER U —
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Go Blue, Beat the Flu!
Drop-in flu vaccination clinics start on Sept. 9 and continue on select days through early December across the Ann Arbor campus. Many of the campus clinics will also offer the updated COVID-19 vaccine once available.
Faculty and staff (as well as spouses/OQAs, dependents and retirees) can also get a flu or COVID vaccination at their doctor's office, local clinic or network immunizing pharmacy. Learn more about coverage through U-M's health plans.
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Register Now for Connecting the Dots Webinars!
The Connecting the Dots conference is a series of free virtual presentations with useful tips and strategies to help you live your best life both at work and at home. Learn about the benefits of intuitive eating. Get a new perspective on managing your career. Cultivate mindful self-compassion and gratitude. Empower your family with healthy habits. And learn how your Social Security benefits work when you retire!
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Tips to Help Reduce Stress During Times of Transition
With summer over, you may be feeling stressed about your kids going back to school, the impact of thousands of students returning to campus or big projects at work. While you can't control everything, you can take steps to make transitions smoother. Read this article for five practical suggestions to help reduce the stress of change.
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Be Well in the Big House, Sept. 19
Join hundreds of U-M faculty and staff at Michigan Stadium for Be Well in the Big House, Sept. 19 from 3 - 6:30 p.m. Space is still available on the field for yoga, Zumba and Football Skills and Thrills sessions! Register by Sept. 17. There’s also plenty to do on the concourse, including cardio drumming, Wheelchair Ultimate and more (no registration needed for the concourse)!
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Nourish Your Whole Self
Create healthier relationships with food and your body with this free, 12-week program. You'll learn to tune into yourself to make choices that support you feeling nourished. MHealthy coaches offer guidance on eating mindfully, being kind to yourself and being thankful for your body. Registration opens Sept. 9 – sign up to get notified.
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In-person Physical Activity Classes
Sign up for yoga, boot camp, Zumba, strength training, cardio drumming and more! In-person physical activity classes take place at six locations: UH South Wellness Center, NCRC, KMS, Ann Arbor Ice Cube, Wolverine Tower and Cliff Keen Area. Classes start Sept. 9. Most classes are $65 (cost is prorated once class starts).
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Summer Market at NCRC, Sept. 12
Stop by the MHealthy Summer Market at NCRC on Thursday, Sept. 12! Experience local foods and products from vendors selling hand-crafted goods, fresh produce and locally-made foods like pastas, spreads, baked goods, spices and more. Visit the market at NCRC, Building 18, Dining Hall on Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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Join the First-ever NAMIWalks Ann Arbor, Sept. 8!
Help raise awareness for mental health care and fight stigma! Participate in the first-ever NAMIWalks Ann Arbor, presented by U-M and the National Alliance on Mental Illness Michigan chapter, on Sept. 8.
Starts at Pierpont Commons, 2101 Bonisteel Blvd. On-site registration opens at 8 a.m. Walk begins at 10 a.m.
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Community Sing 2024: Take Care
Join in Community Sing: Take Care, a participatory experience celebrating the healing power of music. This event is an invitation to come together, share in the collective strength of our voices, and find solace in community during challenging times.
Date: Friday, September 13, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Location: Ingalls Mall
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VOLUNTEER FOR A RESEARCH STUDY
In support of U-M's research and academic mission, MHealthy posts select health and wellness related research studies in need of participants. By volunteering, you could play a role in important health and wellness research happening within our community. View volunteer opportunities.
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To help you be your best at work and at home, MHealthy supports U-M's philosophy that many factors impact your personal well-being.
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