Wellbeing Blog

The MyWellbeing Department is excited to launch a weekly blog that will highlight UTMB employee resources and wellbeing pearls.

The purpose of "Did You Know?"

Did You Know? posts are designed to educate about the various and wonderful perks that are offered to you for just being a UTMB employee! 

What are Wellbeing Pearls?

Weekly Wellbeing Pearls are tips and tricks to assist in overall wellbeing. 

 

UTMB partners with Airrosti?

UTMB employees can see Airrosti providers, both virtually and in person, to help understand and manage their unresolved pain.

Gardening is more than just growing plants

There is evidence that gardening can be beneficial to both your mental and physical health. Read more here.

Touch can help with stress

Hugs and self-soothing touches can help reduce cortisol responses to psychosocial stress.

UTMB has pastoral care?

All UTMB hospital campuses have pastoral care with chaplains ready to serve patients, family members, and staff.

UT Select can help you quit tobacco?

That's right! A variety of options to help you quit are covered at no out-of-pocket cost. Ready to kick that habit? Find out how today!

Practice gratitude

Practicing gratitude on a daily basis can have you feeling more grateful and appreciative of the positive things in your life. Learn more today!

Deep breathing has physical and mental benefits

Practicing deep breathing can help manage stress and even pain. Learn about the benefits today!

UTMB has an employee psychiatry clinic?

Dr. Edythe Harvey has a Thursday psychiatry clinic for employees and their family members. Find out more by calling!

Brain games improve cognitive abilities?

The brain needs to be challenged regularly to keep it sharp for a longer period of time. Brain games, like crossword puzzles or Sudoku, can help train your brain!

UTMB has a Bow Tie Social Club?

That's right! If bow ties are your thing, UTMB has a Bow Tie Social Club that meets once a month to discuss many different medical topics.

UTMB hosts a monthly blood drive?

Every third Tuesday of the month, the Angleton Danbury campus holds a blood drive in the POB II Auditorium from 12 - 6:30 PM

Teamwork makes the dream work?

A positive teamwork climate can lower the odds of emotional exhaustion and burnout.

You can view the menus for UTMB cafeterias?

Check out what is being served for the week at each of our hospital campuses!

Chewing gum can help your brain?

Chewing gum has been associated with increased productivity and reduced cognitive errors.

Journaling can be a helpful tool for managing mental health

Journaling can help you manage any overwhelming emotions and is a healthy way of expressing yourself.

UTMB partners with the Omada app?

Get healthy your way by using Omada, an app that helps you build a healthy lifestyle at no additional cost to you!

Can taking a cold plunge benefit your mental health?

Cold water immersion has been linked to profound effects on both your mental wellbeing and brain health. Learn how!

UTMB has 5 quality retirement plan providers?

Learn about all the different options for retirement here!

Learn all about sleep!

How many hours are recommended daily? What are the health benefits of sleep? Click to find out!

You can reserve study rooms?

Yep! Both HEC and Moody Library have reservable study rooms. Book one today!

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