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Stop by Research Facility #1 anytime between 11am and 2pm for Wellness Wednesday! CPH faculty and staff will be hosting different activity stations throughout the building. Students who visit all the stations will get a prize!
Biostats and HBS: Emoji Health Story, Room 203C
Students will use emoji stickers to describe a public health issue (e.g., mental health 🧠💬❤️, pollution 🌎😷🚫) and will take sticker home as a fun reminder of the topic.
Faculty and Staff Advancement: Rooted in Wellness, Room 113
Pick up a wellness handout and a plant a succulent plant!
Academic Excellence: Mix It Up for Wellness, Room 120/118
Celebrate National Public Health Week with a snack that fuels your body and brain.
Build your own trail mix using a variety of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, whole grains, and dark chocolate—a delicious combo packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber. As you mix, grab a handout to learn how these ingredients support energy, focus, and wellness throughout your day!
Academic Excellence: Express Yourself, Room 102/104
Join us for a hands-on wellness event that explores the power of self-expression through journaling and art! Discover how these creative outlets can boost mental clarity, reduce stress, and enhance emotional well-being. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or new to journaling, this station will provide a supportive space to connect with yourself, tap into your creativity, and explore different techniques for expressing your thoughts and feelings. Come unlock the healing potential of self-expression in a fun, relaxed environment!
HMP: Campus Health Hacks: Build Your Ideal Wellness Policy Plate, Room 105
Students will "fill their plate" with the policies/programs they think are most important for their ideal campus wellness environment.
EEH: 2-Minute Moves for Kentucky's Health Champions, Room 214
Join us for a quick, energizing break designed to keep our bodies moving and our minds sharp. Perfect for everyone at UK, from all of our student body to our dedicated faculty and staff. Step up, take part, and champion your health in just two minutes!
Dr. Ketrell McWhorter is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health in the College of Public Health. She is an American Council on Exercise (ACE) certified personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist. She is also certified in Barre Intensity and Group Power training, a professional bodybuilder in the National Gym Association and NGA Competition Judge.
Her personal mission is to take a non-invasive approach (e.g., diet, sleep, physical activity, and health literacy) to prevent and reduce the risk of cardiometabolic disruption (e.g., hypertension, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular malady) in later life. For a list of her certifications, click here – Fitness.
NOTE: For those unable to attend in person, we have several self-care/wellness videos: Chair Yoga; Thriving with Mindful Eating | BWR: Practice Ep. 87, Finding a Screen-Life Balance, Bonus: A Meditation for Slowing Down
The University of Kentucky College of Public Health is undergoing a review by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for re-accreditation. Part of this process includes the invitation to provide third-party comments. Anyone, including students, alumni, employers, community partners, etc., is allowed to share relevant information about the college directly with CEPH. If you would like to provide input to CEPH to inform their review, send your comments to submissions@ceph.org by May 4th, 2025.
