Wellness News

July 16, 2025

Putting employees first with cohort programming, yoga, health screening infomation and special summer recipes from Culinary Services! 

June 11, 2025

Employees can enjoy free yoga this summer and are reminded of various resources available to support them.

August 26, 2024

This fall’s on-campus screening events will utilize a new scheduling portal to streamline the experience by allowing registrants to complete their consent forms online prior to the event.

The Athens on-campus screening events will occur on September 19 at the FlexSpace offices in The Ridges and on October 23 at Baker University Center. 

May 16, 2024

Enjoy interactive discussions, gain valuable insights, and discover practical tips to boost your well-being in the Summer Wellness Series

May 9, 2024

WellWorks is offering a special Youth Summer Membership deal in Summer 2024 (available for ages 13-24). Plus, educators can enjoy 10% off massage services now through June 6.

March 14, 2024

WellWorks provides OHIO employees with an inclusive, convenient and accessible fitness experience through online and in-person modalities that meet you where you are. See for yourself! You can check out WellWorks for free for a limited time.

March 7, 2024

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ offers a plethora of employee well-being resources both virtually and in-person. 

February 26, 2024

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ has updated its Parental Leave Program to better assist OHIO’s benefits-eligible faculty, administrators and bargaining unit staff.

January 8, 2024

WellWorks has announced four specialty offerings available to employees in the new year: Employee Restorative Yoga (free), Employee 1-Week Membership (free), How to Dance Hip Hop ($) and Triathlon Training ($). 

November 1, 2023

WellWorks will be hosting an open house for members, employees, and Athens community members. The event will be located in WellWorks (Grover E124) on Monday, November 6, 2023, from 3pm-7pm. The Open House is also the start of Employee Free Week!

October 18, 2023

WellWorks has plenty of treats (but no tricks) up our sleeves this October! Employees can take $5 off select specialty services and new direct debit enrollees can receive their first month free -- plus registration is open for specialty classes such as How to Dance Hip Hop and Great Yoga Wall. 

September 28, 2023

The Healthy OHIO program has announced an online engagement drive to ensure employees on all campuses and employees of all work formats are engaged with their own well-being.

September 1, 2023

A variety of new and returning well-being programs are being made available at no cost to »¨¼¾´«Ã½ employees this fall. Upcoming programs include:

July 17, 2023

Current »¨¼¾´«Ã½ employees are encouraged to take advantage of a 1-week free membership at WellWorks from August 7-13.

June 2, 2023

Do you have kids (age 13-24) at home for the summer who are looking to stay active? Non-»¨¼¾´«Ã½ students in the 13-24 age group can become WellWorks members now through August 31 for less than $30!

May 18, 2023

Due to a University-wide planned power outage, WellWorks will be CLOSED on SUNDAY, MAY 21.

May 4, 2023

WellWorks at »¨¼¾´«Ã½ has announced their summer 2023 operating hours and group fitness schedule. Clients and members are reminded of the various well-being offerings available year-round. 

February 28, 2023

In an effort to understand and improve upon employee wellbeing resources/services at »¨¼¾´«Ã½, the OHIO Wellness team is seeking responses to its 2023 Wellbeing Needs and Interest Survey which focuses on the wellness priorities, overall values, and experiences of University employees (and the perceptions of their spouses/partners) relating to campus culture and wellbeing.

December 6, 2022

»¨¼¾´«Ã½ WellWorks has announced two specialty programs in early 2023. With programming focused on both nutrition and movement, there are support mechanisms for a variety of wellbeing goals.

November 21, 2022

Employees and their families and friends are invited to drop in to the WellWorks facility (Grover Center E124) at any time during this FREE event. A schedule of activities will be released shortly and emailed to anyone who RSVPs.