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Health and Well-being Award Spotlight

by Keavagh Ro Clift
November 18, 2024

Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being

UC Davis Staff Assembly’s annual Citations of Excellence awards program provides recognition for non-represented UC Davis and UC Davis Health individual staff and staff teams, who have demonstrated outstanding achievement.

In 2024, a health and well-being category was introduced for both Citations of Excellence and staff scholarships. The Health and Well-being Citations of Excellence awards aim to recognize individuals and teams of staff who positively affect their workplace community and environment by:

November Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Julie Vega

November 01, 2024

Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being

Wellness means reaching beyond fitness and nutrition to the 8 dimensions of wellness: emotional, physical, occupational, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and financial.

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September Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Liz Lopez

September 03, 2024

Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being

To me, wellness means achieving balance across various aspects of life such as physical, social, and mental well-being.

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Summer Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Jonathan Villavert

June 28, 2024

Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being

For me, wellness is a conscious choice and an intentional practice to develop and maintain healthy habits that benefit both mind and body, planting seeds for self-actualization, while letting go of obstacles that prevent continuous and meaningful growth.

June Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Gracie Mejia

June 01, 2024

Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being

The most rewarding part about my experience is knowing teammates appreciate and benefit from my efforts, feeling supported and motivated, with some successfully re-establishing healthy habits in a positive and encouraging way.

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May Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Samson Lee

May 01, 2024

Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being

I became a wellness ambassador because I am passionate about my personal wellness and hope to spread my enthusiasm to others around me. I find joy in helping others and cultivating experiences that result in long-lasting memories.

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April Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Samantha VanAcker

April 01, 2024

Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being

Wellness, to me, means living your life to optimize mental, physical, and social health.

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March Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Mercedes O'Madden

March 01, 2024

Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being

Wellness means embodying our daily habits that assist us in maintaining or moving toward good health outcomes. As a dietitian, I love that I can provide science-based advice, using practical tools to build an eating pattern that is sustainable and adequate to meet nutritional needs at all stages of life.

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February Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Colleen Anthonisen

by Sofia E Scanlon
February 01, 2024

Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being

Wellness for me is finding ways to incorporate things into your day that bring joy or make you and those around you feel good. Developing awareness around when these things would feel helpful, or when you may need to take a break, is also an important aspect of wellness!

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February - All About Heart Health!

January 29, 2024

Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being

As February ushers in thoughts of love, let's prioritize self-love and heart health. Discover practical tips for a heart-healthy lifestyle and making this February a celebration of love and well-being!

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January - A New Chapter

January 02, 2024

Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being

Every moment and every new day can be a new start. Read to learn tips on how to help reach any New Year's resolutions you may have this year.

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January Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Christine Felkel

January 01, 2024

Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being

"Wellness to me means alignment of one’s mind, body, and spirit to allow an individual to grow and experience life to its fullest potential."

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December Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Simarjit Sandher

December 01, 2023

Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being

"There are many aspects of wellness including a healthy diet, maintaining an exercise routine, and practicing mindfulness through meditation or completing acts of kindness daily."

November Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Cornel Wade

November 01, 2023

Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being

"Wellness means taking care of mind, body, and soul. Each of these components has a method of communicating with us to let us know when something is in or out of alignment. The objective of wellness is to recognize the cues, keep everything in alignment, and maximize our health and well-being".

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October Wellness Ambassador of the Month | Melissa Bain

October 02, 2023

Staff and Faculty Health and Well-being

"Wellness means self-care, which encompasses a lot of things and is personal to each individual. It is not just adding something, but managing your work and home life so that you have time to care for yourself".