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	No-cost Back-up Care for March and April 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 March and April, back-up co-pays are waived. For more information visit families.uci.edu.
	Culinary Medicine Series Returns for 2021 Based on the UCI Integrative Medicine curriculum, each Culinary Medicine class includes a virtual presentation from UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute Registered Dietitian, Sherry Schulman and meal demonstration by Campus Recreation Chef, Jessica Vanroo. Register now for webinars on the 3rd Friday of each month, Feb to May.
	Recorded UCI Working Well™ Remotely Webinars Available Each webinar in the series is catered to supporting you through ongoing times of change and uncertainty and providing you with guidance on self-care. The series is hosted by members of senior leadership from UCI Health and campus, and features expert panelists from UCI and our benefits providers.
	Monthly Virtual Fitness & Wellness Series For UCI Employees Campus Recreation and UCI Esports have partnered with UCI HR Wellness to support UCI employees by offering a new virtual seminar series that focuses on optimizing your personal health and wellness. This series will arm you with tips, tools and resources that you can implement into your daily routine to help increase your energy, efficiency, reduce the incidence of injury and make you feel great.
	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.
	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.
	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 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.
	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.
	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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