CORE PROGRAMS
Take Your 2026 PHA
Since 2006, liveWELL has been par t of your health benefits, helping create a healthier campus community. Take your Personal Health Assessment (PH A) to get connected to programs and tools that suppor t your well-being.
What You’ll Gain
Digital Health Apps
Financial wellness with You Need a Budget ( YNAB)™
Nutrition tips with Fresh™
Stress suppor t with Recharge⁺™
Weight management with Wondr Health™
Live Suppor t
Movement with Personal Training
Mental well-being through Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Chronic condition prevention with the Diabetes Prevention Program
Group health coaching for sleep, stress, movement, and nutrition
Individual health coaching for your goals, available in person or vir tually
Ready to star t feeling your best?
Start HEALTH COACHING Today!
Individual Coaching Group Coaching
Set goals and find ways to improve well-being
Stay active with a busy schedule
Build healthy eating habits
Manage day-to-day stress
Improve your sleep routine
Convenient locations across campus and vir tual
Day and evening appointments available
Erica Blaha
MPH, NBC-HWC, CPT
Jennifer Fitzpatrick
MPT, NBC-HWC
Melanie Cuchna
MPH, MCHES, NBC-HWC
Madison Coyne
MCN, RD, LD, NBC-HWC
Build a strong foundation for well-being through structured 5-week coaching series
Nutrition Activity
Mental Well-Being Sleep
Additional 5-week programs available for individuals looking for support around specific health goals.
Chronic Condition Prevention Weight Loss Medication Support
Success Stories
"A health coach will help you to achieve positive change, help you determine the best way to stay on track with your shor tand/or long-term goals.
"You never know what small idea they may have for you that could adjust your behaviors and thoughts enough to kickstar t your motivation!”
Financial
Consultations for supervisors and other
Have a conversation using these 4 steps
How are you doing?
Ask R U OK?
Youdon’t seemyourself lately–want to talk about it? 2
I’m here tolisten if you want to talk more. Have you been feeling this way for a while?
Listen
What do you think is a first step that might help you?
Have youspoken to your doctor about this?
Encourage action Check in
Just wanted to check in and see how you’re doing?
Have things improved for you since our last chat?
Ask
Check in
Ask nd your rela
n saying /doing. How are things going for you?
Listen with an open mind and without judgment. Acknowledge what they’re going through.
I can’t say that I know what this is like for you I’m here to listen if you want to talk more
Once they’ve shared what they’re going through, you might suggest they consider one small step forward.
Let ’s think through what could be a first step that would help now.
After the conversation, it’s important to stay connected and check in to see how they’re doing.
I' ve been thinking of you and wanted to know how you' ve been doing since we last chatted
Financial Well-Being Resources
for UI Employees for UI Employees for UI Employees
At the University of Iowa, we strive to support well-being and financial security, enabling you the freedom to plan for a secure and fulfilling future.
Financial Coaching
Hills Bank offers free financial coaching to help employees meet their financial goals.
Information
TIAA customers at UI can meet with an advisor, explore tips for managing debt, saving, and investing.
Emergency Hardship Fund
The UI Emergency Hardship Fund is available for eligible employees experiencing financial hardship related to an unexpected emergency
You Need a Budget
An 8-week self-paced course to strengthen your budgeting skills with the YNAB app.
Student Loan Repayment Tool
Savi helps employees manage student loans and find repayment or forgiveness options.
UI Food Pantry
The Food Pantry at Iowa offers free groceries and toiletries to UI students, faculty, and staff
Financial Well-Being with Hills Bank
ONE-ON-ONE FINANCIAL COACHING
No matter where you are on your financial journey, personalized coaching can help you create a plan, build healthy money habits, and make informed decisions about your future.
Key Benefits
FREE for all University of Iowa employees
Confidential, one-on-one coaching
Personalized guidance based on your goals
Available virtually or in person
Hills Bank Account Required
Use the interactive tool to create a personalized spending and savings plan. Browse a library of trusted resources covering financial topics for every stage of life.
Become a Wellness Ambassador!
Help build a healthier, more connected workplace.
Wellness Ambassadors are employee volunteers who par tner with liveWELL to promote well-being, connection, and campus resources within their depar tment.
Your Impact
Promoter: Keep well-being visible
Share simple wellness reminders and resources
Promote liveWELL programs and encourage participation
Champion: Build culture and connection
Create oppor tunities for teams to connect
Encourage peer suppor t and recognition
Innovator: Lead well-being strategy
Help align well-being with depar tment goals
Par tner with leadership to suppor t progress
Benefits
Receive tools and training on liveWELL programs
Build leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
Expand well‑being knowledge while suppor ting your team and workplace culture
https://hris.uiowa.edu/wellness/por tal.php
Complete the Personal Health Assessment before your appointment. To schedule, click the link on your por tal's home page, then choose your location and time! SCHEDULE AN INITIAL HEALTH COACHING APPOINTMENT
liveWELL POINTS
Enter bonus codes from current programs and click “submit” to earn bonus points! Get rewarded for healthy habits! Repor t your monthly wellness activities and earn up to 50 liveWELL points.
Rotating Wellness Topics
Interactive Virtual Programs
Free and Easy to Join
liveWELL STORE
Use your earned points to select from the available prizes. Options include Hawk Shop gift cards, rec service day passes, resistance bands, lunchboxes, and more!
