UMMC Office of Well-Being

05/15/2026

Join us TODAY for a mini carnival celebrating Employee Appreciation Week 2026! We will be in the Guyton Breezeway from 12PM to 1PM playing games and giving away prizes! Come join us, bring a friend, and spread the word!

05/14/2026

🌿 Mental Health Awareness Month | Day 2 Post🌿

Anxiety can make our thoughts feel overwhelming and absolute, but cognitive defusion reminds us that thoughts are not facts. By creating space between ourselves and anxious thinking, we can reduce its power and respond with greater calm and clarity.

Try this simple shift today:
➡️ Instead of saying, “I’m going to fail.”
💭 Try saying, “I’m having the thought that I’m going to fail.”

This small change can help you observe your thoughts rather than become consumed by them.

Take a breath. Refocus on the present moment. You are more than your thoughts. 💚

05/08/2026

As nurses week comes to a close, the Office of Well-being thanks all of our nurses for being the calm, comfort, and care people remember most. We are leaving you with a story about when a nurse becomes the patient family. Listen here for a story from Alice Chaney Herndon.

05/06/2026

Built on coffee, compassion, and unstoppable strength. The UMMC Office of Well-Being appreciates you!
Take a listen to Tearsanee Carlisle Davis on being a nurse.

05/05/2026

Happy nurses week!

05/05/2026

Happy Nurses Week! The
UMMC Office of Well-Being sees you and appreciates you! Take a listen to Kaye McGraw Flanagin on being a nurse.

05/04/2026

Happy Nurses Week! The Office of Well-being appreciates all that you do. Here's a little inspiration from Yolanda Moore. Check back each day this week for more words of wisdom from your fellow nurses!

04/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped make the Spring Students’ Destress Fest happen and to the students who came out to participate! We really enjoyed being able to provide a space for relaxation, stress relief, and social connection. We also really enjoyed the puppies 🐶 and therapy dog 🐕‍🦺 Charlie. Huge shout out to our RISE Peer Support Volunteers for taking the time during their busy schedules to assist! UMMC School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences UMMC Student Life

04/21/2026

Join us TODAY at 12:00 PM for a powerful continuing education Webex training: Mental Health Monthly: Understanding the Impact of Sexual Violence on the Workplace and Prevention Strategies.

Hosted by the Office of Well-being, this session will explore how sexual violence affects workplace culture, employee well-being, and organizational safety, while also highlighting practical prevention strategies and supportive responses.

Don’t miss this important opportunity to expand your awareness, strengthen your professional practice, and support a safer, more respectful work environment.

📅 Today
🕛 12:00 PM
💻 Webex (CE credit available)

Join here: https://umc.webex.com/umc/j.php?MTID=m4c6398b40b53d7293fa081cb9a009e64

We hope to see you there!

04/17/2026

04/17/2026

You don’t want to miss this ✨

End your semester the right way, relaxed, refreshed, and recharged 💆🏽‍♀️

Join us for Spring Student De-Stress Fest 🌸
We’re bringing all the vibes:
🐶 Therapy dogs & puppies
🎶 Music + dance party energy
🧘🏽‍♀️ Interactive stress relief activities
🧠 Mental health & wellness resources
🎁 Resource booths + goodies
🥤 Refreshments

Take a break, connect with others, and pour back into yourself, you’ve earned it.

📍 Student Union Gym
⏰ Today | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
💫 FREE | Come & go

Let’s close out the semester strong while prioritizing YOU. 💙💚