The Department of Population Medicine in OVC received a Wellness@Work grant in 2018 to provide a space with activities that encourage Population Medicine team members to see the department holistically. The program included a variety of activities to support physical, mental and social health and wellbeing.
University of Guelph Hospitality Services has long been recognized as a Canadian leader for sustainability initiatives within the food service and retail operations. For 10 years in a row, Maclean’s Magazine has voted U of G the #1 Food Service University in Canada.
Wellness@Work wanted to give employees a chance to go behind-the-scenes of the extensive food operation in the University Centre, to learn more about how the food we eat gets stored, prepared and delivered on campus.
What has been happening since the 2017 Wellness@Work Survey? The Wellness@Work Advisory Committee has been working on a draft strategic plan.
Broad input from University of Guelph employees is important to ensure the Advisory Committee has identified meaningful priorities and to confirm that there are not any significant gaps or omissions in the draft plan.
Please share your feedback by June 18, 2019 to Melissa Horan, Wellness@Work Coordinator at mhoran@uoguelph.ca or extension 53314.
The Wellness@Work Programming Committee has compiled the June calendar of wellness-related events and blog posts. Upcoming events include:
Participate in the Spring Snaps Challenge for your chance to win a prize!
Snap a photo of beautiful flowers, gardens or trees at U of G and enter your photo to wellnessatwork@uoguelph.ca to be entered in the contest. The contest is open until June 21st, 2019.
Join one of the featured walks (Garden Gander or Arboretum walks) for inspiration. Now that spring has sprung, there are so many beautiful spaces on campus that we can appreciate, thanks to the U of G Grounds team!
Please see the attached promotional poster.
"Men and women experience many of the same mental health disorders, but their willingness to talk about their challenges and feelings are very different. The perceived standards of masculinity and stigmas surrounding men seeking support for mental health disorders continue to present challenges."
Learn facts about men's mental health and further information on these tips on how to support men's mental health, including:
1. Become better informed
2. Ask what you can do
3. Be there to listen
4. Don’t blame or judge
The Movember Foundation has compiled a list of 5 things every man should know and do to take care of their health. Here's a sneak peak at the top 5 suggestions:
1. Spend time with people who make you feel good.
2. Talk, more.
3. Know the numbers.
4. Know thy nuts. Simple.
5. Move, more.
The Movember Foundation is working to change the face of men's health. They address some of the biggest health issues faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health and suicide prevention.
In May during Be Well, Be Safe Week, employees were invited to test their workplace safety knowledge with the Spot the Hazards! activity. Employees were asked to identify three safety concerns in each of the staged photos, and also share one idea they had to fix one of the safety concerns.
28 people participated in the activity and 3 winners were randomly selected to receive a $25 Hospitality gift card.
Congratulations to the following winners:
On May 6, 2019 faculty, staff and students from across campus were invited to the Kick-off Celebration for U of G's second annual Be Well, Be Safe Week. View the keynote speaker recording.
Did you know that the human brain is sensitive to the food we eat? Nutrition plays an active role in mental health. The World Health Organization defines mental health as a state of well-being and the ability to cope with life’s daily stresses. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association 20% of Canadians will experience a mental illness at some point in their life.