Employee Wellness Appreciation Month 2026

June 2026 (register by May 29)

University Recreation and UAB Employee Wellness are teaming up for Employee Wellness Appreciation Month 2026, with free access to the Campus Recreation Center, My Health Rewards point-earning opportunities and other wellness incentives throughout the month of June. Register for Employee Wellness Appreciation Month by May 29 to take full advantage of this year’s offerings, including…

• Participants who are not current members of the Campus Recreation Center get all-day access to the facilities every Wednesday in June. Non-members who visit the Campus Recreation Center at least three times in June can pay just $1 for their first month of membership.
• Participants who are already members get access to exclusive incentives, including a complimentary 30‑minute personal training consultation and a discounted rate of $60 for a 60‑minute massage.
• Participants with an active My Health Rewards account who visit the Campus Recreation Center at least two times in June will earn 100 points.
• All participants can take advantage of complimentary chair massages Wednesdays in June: June 3 from 3-5 p.m.; June 10 from 4-6 p.m.; June 17 from 4-6 p.m.; June 24 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.

Employee Wellness will be onsite in the Campus Rec Center lobby each Wednesday in June from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with healthy living handouts, the Wheel of Wellness and prizes and giveaways. My Health Rewards participants will earn 25 points each week they visit the Employee Wellness table.

Register for Employee Wellness Appreciation Month by May 29. Employees who register after May 29 will need to wait up three business days after registering for their access to the Campus Recreation Center to be processed.

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Aging of Eyes: What’s Normal and What’s Not? Webinar

Tuesday, June 23, 12-1 p.m.

Are your vision changes just part of aging or something more? Join UAB Eye Care for an engaging, easy to understand presentation that breaks down what is normal and what could signal a serious eye condition. Learn how to protect your sight, when to seek care, and the steps you can take now to keep your vision clear and healthy. Don’t guess about your eye health, get the answers you need to see your best at every age.

Register via Zoom

Take 5 Tuesday Newsletter

The UAB Medicine Office of Wellness delivers practical tools and resources every week through Take 5 Tuesday, a wellness-focused email designed to support your wellbeing at work and beyond. Each edition features UAB, local and national resources to strengthen your mind, body and spirit—covering all five dimensions of wellness: emotional, spiritual, occupational, intellectual and physical health.

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UAB Walking Trails

The UAB Walking Trails feature eight routes offering a variety of distances all over the medical and academic campus that make it convenient for UAB employees, students and visitors to exercise regularly within the workplace. Trail maps available at uab.edu/walk.

Fitness at Home Resources

• Deskercise: 20 ways to get moving while you work
• Physical Activity Breaks Resource Guide: Recommended by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

Employee Wellness Recipe Hub

Visit the Employee Wellness Recipe Hub to explore an online collection of recipes for healthy family meals, party food, quick snacks, desserts and more.

Nutrition Videos

Get expert advice from UAB School of Health Professions professor Dr. Beth Kitchin, PhD RDN.

• Pro Tip for Keeping Fresh Fruit Fresher
• Low Fat vs. Whole Milk Yogurt: Which is Healthier?
• Busting the 8 Cups of Water a Day Myth

Healthy Pantry Items

• 6 Creative Ways to Enjoy Beans
• Applesauce Waffles (when you're out of milk and eggs)
• 50 Things to Make with Oats