March 18 events celebrate Health Workforce Well-being Day
All members of the UC Davis Health community are welcome to join
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UC Davis Health champions will come together on March 18 to celebrate and recognize the vital contributions of health workers and discuss solutions to reduce burnout and protect worker well-being.
Several events – such as in-person “mindful walks,” a meditation session, and a mental health and well-being resources table – will take place throughout the day.
Please note: Some events are happening at the same time, but at different locations, to better meet the needs of staff at multiple sites.
March 18 Health Workforce Well-being Day schedule:
Support U Peer Responder Program Resource Table Learn more about the UC Davis Health Support U Peer Responder Program. Visitors to the table will also receive a cafeteria voucher. Time: 6 a.m. – 7 a.m. Location: Main employee entrance to the ER/hospital
Guided Meditation Start your day with a brief relaxing and centering meditation led by Dr. Michelle Dossett. Time: 7:30 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. Location: Virtual on Zoom Register for the guided meditation through Zoom
Mental Health and Well-being Resources Table Learn more about mental health and well-being resources available to you at UC Davis Health. Visitors to the table will also receive a cafeteria voucher. Time: noon – 1 p.m. Location: Main Cafeteria Lobby
Cultivating Self-Compassion During this in-person gathering, Dr. Luana Coloma Cook will lead a 90-minute talk and restorative practice session, providing tools to cultivate self-kindness, emotional resilience, and deeper connection to others. Time: noon – 2 p.m. Location: ACC 3015B Register for this in-person gathering
Walk the Campus Take a 30-minute walk with Dr. Katren Tyler around campus with colleagues to refresh and recharge. Wear comfortable shoes. Time: 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Location: Start and end on the Vanderhoef Lawn (lawn outside of Betty Irene Moore Hall School of Nursing) Register for this 30-minute campus walk
Mindful Walk at Midtown Clinic Enjoy a movement break with this 30-minute mindful walk led by Dr. Lisa Ho. Time: 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Location: Meet in the Midtown Central Lobby in front of Suite 1400 Register for the Midtown Clinic's walk
Zumba Take a short break before lunch with an easy and fun exercise. You can do it in front of your computer in your office, or at home. No need to change clothes. Led by Dr. Noriko Satake. Time: 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Location: Virtual on Zoom Join the Zoom session
Mindful Walk at Davis PCN Enjoy a movement break with this 30-minute mindful walk led by Dr. Maria Martins. Time: 12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Meet in the parking lot by the MRI Trailer (2660 W. Covell Blvd., Davis, CA 95616) Register for the Davis PCN's walk
Improv Workshop and Games Try your hand at this fun improv workshop led by Dr. Sara Aghamohammadi to bolster communication and listening skills. This workshop is limited to 20 participants. Time: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Location: NAOB Lobby Register for the improv workshop and games session
Proactive Resilience – Managing Acute Stress In this interactive online session, Dr. Anjuli Amin will present evidence-based strategies to help health care professionals manage acute stress using a biopsychosocial-spiritual framework. Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Location: Virtual on Zoom Register for this interactive online session
