A Movement Begins at UTMB
This April, in recognition of Move More Month led by the American Heart Association, the UTMB community came together for a simple but powerful idea: step away, get moving, and connect.
Wellness Wednesday: Walk With Us, was the first initiative launched by the Office of Wellness for the Academic Enterprise, and invited faculty, staff, and students to pause in the middle of their day and experience the benefits of movement. Inspired by principles seen in Blue Zone communities, where movement is naturally woven into daily life, Wellness Wednesday offered a small but meaningful step toward integrating well-being into our everyday routines at UTMB.
Each Wednesday, participants gathered to warm up, walk the beautiful Galveston campus, and enjoy time with colleagues outside of their usual routines. What began as a casual weekly walk quickly grew into something more meaningful: a shared commitment to well-being, connection, and building a healthier campus culture.
This initiative was made possible through the energy and collaboration of many. A special thank you to Dr. Susan Chubinskaya for her leadership and continued support in championing wellness at UTMB. We are also grateful to the Sodexo team for providing healthy refreshments, and to UTMB Rehabilitation Services exercise physiologists Tyler Morrison and Cade Sattelmaier, along with our guest instructors, for guiding participants through safe and effective warm-ups each week.
Perhaps most importantly, thank you to everyone who showed up. The willingness of our community to step in, participate, and invite others along is what turned this idea into a movement. With growing enthusiasm and participation, Wellness Wednesday has laid the foundation for what’s ahead. The Office of Wellness looks forward to building on this momentum with new opportunities to support connection, movement, and whole-person well-being!
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