UI Stride
UI Stride is designed to encourage employees of University of Illinois System Office departments and units to get active and fit, connect with their System colleagues, and be part of an inclusive and vital community. This self-paced challenge is a fun, easy way to engage in friendly competition with other departments.
Read more on the UI Stride page!
Wellness Resources at each University
Wellness Resources in the Community
More Wellness Resources
Higi Wellness Stations
A Higi Wellness Station is now available at each of the universities. This is made available to all faculty and staff by the State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) in partnership with Aetna. View the Higi poster for instructions on use. It's available to everyone regardless of health plan provider, and is free of charge.
Higi Wellness Station Locations
Urbana - Illini Union, first floor east hallway, located at 1401 West Green Street.
Springfield - The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) lobby located at One University Plaza.
Chicago - Student Recreation Facility located at 737 South Halsted (east campus) and Clinical Sciences North Building, room 115 located at 840 South Wood Street (west campus).
Rockford - University of Illinois at Chicago Health Sciences cafeteria located at 1601 Parkview Avenue, Rockford.
What is a Higi Wellness Station?
A Higi Wellness Station allows you to measure important wellness indicators and track them if you wish.
- Measure your body stats that are important to your health such as, blood pressure, pulse, weight, and body mass index.
- You can use the optional Higi app to track your biometrics and access your numbers anywhere.
Is the Higi Wellness Station private and secure?
The following information is provided by CMS and Aetna.
- Health stats and information are provided only via a privacy screen.
- The University, Aetna and the State of Illinois do not have access to any personal identifiable Higi information or test results.
- The State of Illinois IT services has audited the machines for security of employee information.
General information about Higi Wellness Stations can be found at https://higi.com/.
Eat. Move. Save.
The University of Illinois Extension's Eat. Move. Save. website includes tips for eating well, staying active, and improving your saving habits.
Magellan Ascend
Employees eligible for State (SEGIP) benefits can use Magellan Ascend
for a variety of services, including the LifeCare Resource Center,
self-care programs, coaching and counseling, legal assistance, smoking
cessation, and a broad discount program. To get started, visit the
Magellan Ascend website and select Log In. If this is your first time logging in, select Sign Up and complete registration using State of Illinois Employee Assistance Program as the Company Name.
Physical Wellness Resources
Financial Wellness Resources
Other Resources
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Gallery of System Office Wellness Activities and Ideas
- Desk stretches
- Mid-day walks
- Walking meetings
- Group fitness classes through Campus Rec
- Mindfulness and Meditation
- Monthly chair massages (paid for by employee)
- Departmental farmer's market or "crop swap" for employee's surplus garden items
- Infused Water Wednesdays - big pitcher filled with fruit
- Outdoor work station with amenities and electricity
- Bowling league over the lunch hour
- Standing desks for employees (departmental approval required)
- 3K Run/Walk
- Employee Appreciation Day Celebration – healthy snacks, theme based with kick-off breakfast
- Flu shots (on-site)
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Wellness Committee Members
- Jackie Billhymer, System HR
- Marissa Brewer, Governmental Relations
- Joy Brownridge, System HR
- Laura Clower, President's Office
- Leana Coffey, AITS
- Marcy Frerichs, OBFS SAVP
- Lorraine Graham, VPAA
- Dana Librot, AVP Business & Finance UIC
- Geri Melchiorre, Treasury
- Ruth Mitchell, University Audits
- Joda Morton, Enterprise Risk Management
- Jill Odom, CFO
- Julian Parrott, UAPS
- Andrea Pellegrini, USFSCO
- Rhonda Perry, University Counsel
- Ben Sands, Planning & Budgeting
- Lydia Schillinger, University Counsel UIS
- Ben Taylor, VPEDI
- Christina Worthington, AITS
- Kim Wright, OTM UIC
- Seth Yoder, Business Solutions & Support