The Whole U’s inaugural Wellness Symposium, presented in celebration of our 10th anniversary, will empower UW faculty and staff to lead their departments in fostering well-being and discovering personal strategies for thriving in the workplace. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect or reconnect with colleagues from across campuses and UW Medicine and gain insights [...]

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The Whole U is thrilled to announce 2024 UW Fitness Day, live and in-person at the iconic Husky Stadium on May 8, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This unique event is more than just a workout; it’s a vibrant celebration of movement and unity across our campus.   Led by a dynamic team of coaches, [...]

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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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April 22 is Earth Day, as it has been since 1970, when it was established just a few months after congress created the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA, whose mission is to protect human health and the environment, laid the path to the several important pieces of environmental legislation, among them the Clean Air Act, Clean [...]

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SmartHealth is your voluntary wellness program that supports whole person well-being. Whether you aim to maintain your current health, manage stress, boost fitness, or explore ways to enhance your overall well-being, SmartHealth is here to help. SmartHealth allows you to set goals and work on daily habits, participate in new challenges, interact with others through [...]

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I have always loved to move my body because it’s fun. I kept active as a kid through recreational sports, cross country skiing with my mom, neighborhood bike rides with friends, swimming at the lake in summer. I was an athlete in high school and college. And now, in my mid-40s, I move during every [...]

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The heart of the matter: understanding heart health and nutrition In the realm of well-being, few topics are as vital as heart health. The heart, that tireless organ pumping life throughout our bodies, deserves our utmost care and attention. But how do we support its well-being? We chatted with Karen Conger, a registered dietitian at [...]

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Nutrition trends can have a major influence on us as we navigate our overall health and performance. We are eager to try the latest nutrition trend that shows up on our social media feeds or the newest supplement or diet that claims to be life changing. When I asked Judy Simon, one of our UWMC [...]

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“We have all the data,” says Ellie Green, student director of the UW Food Pantry, as she pries open a thick ring binder packed with spreadsheets, charts and graphs tracking every aspect, in minute detail, of the essential campus resource she manages. Sources of food. Volunteer hours. Donations. Food drives. Quantity distributed. But one data [...]

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It’s that time of year again — for making resolutions to get into shape and make better choices. Noble goals, but ones that can lead to disappointment. I know this feeling all too well. At the young age of 13, I resolved to get into shape during the new year. New year, new me, right? [...]

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As a time of year when we are spending more time indoors, winter presents a wonderful opportunity to think about how we can get more from life by living with less. As a time of new beginnings, winter is also a great time to act on your goals of living more sustainably with respect to [...]

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Foundation and Purpose I have a very clear image in my mind of my first experience practicing yoga with Mrs. Percival at Oaklea Middle School. Clearing the classroom of our desks and chairs, she gave us space to step away from our studies and try something new. I remember rather clumsily intertwining my arms and [...]

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