Well-U Champions

Champion health and wellness in your office or department.

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Calling all Well-U Champions!

We are excited to launch a new opportunity for champions to earn new Well-U swag. Complete 4 activities from this checklist this year and receive a Well-U Champion zip up jacket (pictured above).

After completing 4 activities, email Well-U your completed checklist.

The four activities must all be done within the year to receive the jacket. If you have any questions on this, reach out to Well-U at any time.

Please note: If you are not yet a Well-U champion and wish to become one, first read below and sign-up using the form. You will then receive a welcome email and further information on this opportunity.

What is a Well-U Champion?

Well-U Champions are the “Well-U Voice” of their department, advocating for all things health and wellness. They represent a wide spectrum of University of Rochester employees, and serve as liaisons between Well-U and University departments and offices.

Well-U Champion responsibilities include:

Participating in Well-U programs and attending Champion meetings
Promoting wellness events to their coworkers
Scheduling Well-U programs for their departments
Sharing ideas, feedback, and needs with the Well-U staff
Staying up-to-date on all things Well-U, including signing up for the Well-U Weekly Wellness newsletter

How to become a Well-Champion

If you’re interested in serving as a Well-U Champion, here are the steps to take:

Check with your supervisor
Email Well-U to see if there is already a Champion in your department
Sign up to be a Well-U Champion by using the form below
Familiarize yourself with the Well-U website and its offerings

Email well-u-info@rochester.edu if you have questions or need help getting started.

Become a Well-U Champion Form

Name: * Required
First Last
Employee ID: * Required
Department: * Required

(as specific as possible)
Physical Location: * Required

(River Campus, Med Center, Corporate Woods, etc.)
Email: * Required
Box # or address for mailing (if working remotely) * Required

Calling all Well-U Champions!

Well-U champion zip up jacket

We are excited to launch a new opportunity for champions to earn new Well-U swag! Complete 4 activities from this checklist this year and receive a Well-U Champion zip up jacket!

To redeem this jacket, complete 4 activities from the champion checklist and email Well-U after completion.

The four activities must all be done within the year to receive the jacket. If you have any questions on this, reach out to Well-U at any time!

Please note: If you are not yet a Well-U champion and wish to become one, first read below and sign-up using the form. You will then receive a welcome email and further information on this opportunity!

What is a Well-U Champion?

Well-U Champions are the “Well-U Voice” of their department, advocating for all things health and wellness. They represent a wide spectrum of University of Rochester employees, and serve as liaisons between Well-U and University departments and offices.

Well-U Champion responsibilities include:

Participating in Well-U programs and attending Champion meetings
Promoting wellness events to their coworkers
Scheduling Well-U programs for their departments
Sharing ideas, feedback, and needs with the Well-U staff
Staying up-to-date on all things Well-U, including signing up for the Well-U Weekly Wellness newsletter

How to become a Well-Champion

If you’re interested in serving as a Well-U Champion, here are the steps to take:

Check with your supervisor
Email Well-U to see if there is already a Champion in your department
Sign up to be a Well-U Champion by using the form below
Familiarize yourself with the Well-U website and its offerings

Email well-u-info@rochester.edu if you have questions or need help getting started.

Become a Well-U Champion Form

Name: * Required

First

Last
Employee ID: * Required
Department: * Required

(as specific as possible)
Physical Location: * Required

(River Campus, Med Center, Corporate Woods, etc.)
Email: * Required
Box # or address for mailing (if working remotely) * Required

Well-U Champions are the “Well-U Voice” of their department, advocating for all things health and wellness. They represent a wide spectrum of University of Rochester employees, and serve as liaisons between Well-U and University departments and offices.

Well-U Champion responsibilities include:

Participating in Well-U programs and attending Champion meetings
Promoting wellness events to their coworkers
Scheduling Well-U programs for their departments
Sharing ideas, feedback, and needs with the Well-U staff
Staying up-to-date on all things Well-U, including signing up for the Well-U Weekly Wellness newsletter

How to become a Well-Champion

If you’re interested in serving as a Well-U Champion, here are the steps to take:

Check with your supervisor
Email Well-U to see if there is already a Champion in your department
Sign up to be a Well-U Champion by using the form below
Familiarize yourself with the Well-U website and its offerings

Email well-u-info@rochester.edu if you have questions or need help getting started.

Become a Well-U Champion Form

Name: * Required

First

Last
Employee ID: * Required
Department: * Required

(as specific as possible)
Physical Location: * Required

(River Campus, Med Center, Corporate Woods, etc.)
Email: * Required
Box # or address for mailing (if working remotely) * Required

Living like a Well-U Champion

Bringing wellness to your department is easy. Well-U offers programs backed by the latest research and best practice methods. Join our existing activities or start something new in your work area using our resources below.

Encourage lunch buddies to choose Be In Balance foods in Café 601
Take advantage of the Effortlessly Healthy 20% discount
Instead of bringing in cookies, bring some fresh fruit into the office for coworkers to enjoy
Post nutrition tips on your Wellness Board

Sign up for Studio Sweat onDemand and host a Sweat Party for your department
Host a walking meeting
Start your own departmental challenge with ideas on Well-U’s Wellness Challenges page or participate as a group in community events.

Organize a department-led guided relaxation session
Have a Stress-Free Zone set up in your area with coloring and stress-ball making supplies
Spread the word about stress reduction resources such as the Stress Reduction lifestyle management programs and services through UR Medicine EAP

Bring a biometric screening clinic to your department
Set up a Well-U Overview presentation for your department
Explore our Well-U Frequently Asked Questions so you can help answer questions your team members may have.

To request any of these ideas for your department, complete a Department Request Form.

Request a program now

Still not sure where to start? You can schedule a 1:1 phone call with a member of Well-U to help jumpstart some ideas. If interested, please email well-u-info@rochester.edu with times and dates that you are available for a 15-minute phone consultation.

Be sure to sign up for Weekly Wellness, a weekly email newsletter from the Well-U team. And encourage your team members to sign up, too!