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	Register Now To Join The New Year New You Challenge In 2021, challenge yourself to try something new. Whether your focus is on physical well-being, emotional health, financial wellness, or something else, join your colleagues in setting weekly intentions and making whole-person wellness a priority for 2021.
	Register Now to Become a 2021 UCI Wellness Ambassador UCI Wellness Ambassadors are volunteers at all UCI Locations (including virtual) that help create a culture of whole-person wellness within the workplace by promoting participation and engagement in Wellness programs, services, and events. If you have enthusiasm and passion for wellness, join our 2021 UCI Wellness Ambassador team and play an important role in creating a culture of whole-person wellness at UCI.
	Register Now for Upcoming 2021 Employee Assistance Program Webinars ComPsych Guidance Resources offers multiple EAP orientation Webinars each month as well as work life Webinars on a variety of topics including communication skills, parenting, older adult care, personal development, resilience, behavioral health and wellness, and family and relationships. Register now to join an upcoming live webinar or view past recorded Webinars.
	Join a Virtual 2021 UC Diabetes Prevention Program The 2021 DPP program will be hosted virtually by various UC locations. UCI employees that have pre-diabetes or are at risk for developing diabetes can learn healthy living habits that can help beat the odds. This year-long Center for Disease (CDC) recognized Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is FREE to all qualified UCI employees. All qualified UCI employees can attend any of the virtual programs being offered by any UC location for 2021. Join the cohort that best fits your schedule by completing the local application process.
	Register Now For New Family Support Resources UCI has partnered with Bright Horizons® to offer a new, high-quality, subsidized Back-Up Care™ Program and Additional Family Supports™ for all UCI faculty/academics, staff, resident physicians, and graduate students. For more information visit families.uci.edu.
	View UCI Working Well™ Remotely Webinars On-Demand This seven-part series caters to challenges you may be facing as you telecommute, and provides guidance on how to successfully navigate through these demands. The webinar series is hosted by members of senior leadership from UCI Health and campus, and features expert panelists from UCI and our benefits providers. Click here for more information and a complete list of on-demand Webinars.
	Free myStrength App Offered Through Your UC Healthcare Provider myStrength is a personalized, digital program that includes interactive activities, in-the-moment coping tools, inspirational resources, and community support. You can track preferences and goals, current emotional states, and ongoing life events to improve your awareness and change behaviors. UC Anthem, Health Net, and Kaiser Members, can download and access the free myStrength program through your UC employer healthcare provider.
	Anteater Test Kitchen Virtual Nutrition Fall Events Nutrition is an important part of overall wellness. UCI Campus Recreation has partnered with UCI HR Wellness to support the UCI community by offering many virtual nutrition and cooking education opportunities, including the continuation of the ‘Culinary Medicine Series’ and the addition of cooking videos/recipes and ‘Ask the Chef Live’ follow up events this fall.
	Free Virtual Well-being Services Added for UCI Employees Offered By SSIHI The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute (SSIHI) launched a well-being initiative to provide free virtual support services for UCI employees including Mindfulness & Meditation, Guided Acupressure, Stress Management Strategies, Nutrition, and Wellness Education.
	Explore Virtual 'Stay at Home' Self-care Wellness Resources Self-care is making yourself a priority in an everyday way, especially when working from home. Explore the many virtual wellness resources available to the UCI Community in central place.
	The Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute Integrative Insider Website and Newsletter A free community resource to access scientific evidence-based integrative health information including, articles, quick tips, recipes, cooking classes, and live streaming events. Visit the website and sign up to receive Integrative Insider articles, health tips, class schedules, clinical updates, and events.
	Attend a Virtual Fidelity Financial Education Webinar, or 1-on-1 Financial Planning Session Fidelity hosts a variety of virtual financial education opportunities including Webinars on a variety of topics each month and personalized and 1-on-1 virtual appointments. No matter where you are in your financial wellness journey, learn more about resources and expertise available to you. Email UCI Fidelity Financial Planners, Andrew Smith and Rand Erickson to set up a 1-on-1 Zoom financial planning session.
	Explore the Many Perks and Discounts Available to UCI Employees As a part of the UCI Community, Faculty and Staff have many discounts available to them. Take advantage of these money saving opportunities.

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