UMMC Office of Well-Being

09/25/2025

🚴‍♀️🍰 Well-being isn’t about perfection—it’s about balance. Whether she’s riding a stationary bike or enjoying a slice of cake, Dr. Josie Bidwell reminds us that health includes joy, movement, and flexibility. Thank you, Dr. Bidwell, for modeling balance and celebrating the small wins with us. 💙

09/24/2025

🚶‍♀️ Did you know Dr. Josie Bidwell also leads Walk with a Doc at UMMC? She brings people together one step at a time—literally—making movement fun, social, and accessible for everyone. Thank you, Dr. Bidwell, for walking the walk when it comes to well-being. 👟💬

09/23/2025

🍎 Happy ! Today we’re celebrating Dr. Josie Bidwell, our amazing Director of the Office of Well-being—and an Advanced Practice Provider who’s passionate about helping others live well. Through Kitchen Rx, she shows us that food really is medicine, teaching simple, delicious ways to fuel our bodies and support lifelong health. 💚

09/17/2025

Happening today! Join us for the WBGR: Su***de Prevention Awareness and earn CE’s!

09/16/2025

It's that time of year once again! is underway. Join the Office of Well-being's Heart Walk Team and be a part of supporting a healthier Mississippi!

The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association's premiere event for raising funds to save lives from USA's #1 and #5 killers - heart disease and stroke.

09/04/2025

Join us today at noon for a Financial Wellness Course on "What is a credit freeze? Based on the AT&T hack," led by the Mississippi Federal Credit Union. Learn how to save, boost your credit, and maximize your wealth. Check the intranet calendar for the WebEx link!

08/28/2025

Full Plate Living Info Session
Learn about our 8-week healthy eating course, FREE to all students, staff, and faculty. At noon, in Room 3A-N318, we will discuss how to take small steps that can lead to big health outcomes!

08/27/2025

*TODAY!*
FREE CE credit & lunch (boxed lunches for up to 40 attendees) for any staff, student, or faculty who wants to join Schwartz Center Rounds in SOM 124 at noon. You can join the conversation or just come to listen. We will be discussing the complex situations we deal with as healthcare workers, and yet we still come back to our fulfilling jobs every day. What is it that brings you to work each day?

08/26/2025

Join us today for Ombuds 101 at noon! Check out the Intranet Calendar for the link.

08/21/2025

She’s at it again! Hands on kitchen RX, cooking demonstration with our very own Dr. Bidwell, visiting the SOM! Request your Kitchen RX session today! 🥗🌯

08/14/2025

Meet the Everyday Wellness team in the Hall of Heads FRIDAY to get your bingo card before heading out on a 15-25 minute walk inside our beautiful campus!

08/12/2025

Join us Wednesday, 8/12 to learn more about UMMC's Employee Assistance Program TELUS with Shelly Gilmore at noon! The link to access the WebEx can be found on the intranet calendar!