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Connect one-on-one at no cost to you with therapists, specialists and other experts who work at UK too. Appointments are available to you and your family members.

Appointments currently available by phone or Zoom:

Mental health therapist

Financial expert

Health and wellness coach

Dietitian

Exercise specialist

Elder care specialist

Tobacco cessation specialist

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We’re inspiring more connection with each other and work

Ways to strengthen your work community

University-wide employee engagement

We’re committing to diversity, equity and inclusion

University-wide plan and actions

We’re donating leave time and money to colleagues in need

Shared leave donations and requests

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CAPTRUST hosting in-person sessions Sept. 25, 26, Oct. 22

News

March 17, 2020

Staying connected when working apart

When working remotely, you may find yourself feeling left out and disconnected from your co-workers, as discussed in this article in the Harvard Business Review. While there aren’t any magical answers, one of our health coaches, Amy Rodquist-Kodet, MA, CHWC (who works remotely full time) has several suggestions for helping you and your team feel more connected.

January 09, 2020

Reflecting on 2019

“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right." - Oprah Winfrey Aside from the cold, I love the beginning of the new year. It provides a fresh start and a chance to look back on both the celebrations and challenges of 2019. It’s a time to reflect on what went well, what didn’t and how can we improve. We can apply this same reflection to caregiving. How did we do, both for ourselves and our older loved one? Where did we shine and where can we do better? Reflect back on 2019:

December 18, 2019

Proper storage of human milk

For breastfeeding and lactation support, you'll find several helpful resources from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As the national health protection agency, they provide guidance on lactation, proper storage of human milk including safe storage, safe thawing, feeding and cleaning pumping equipment. We've provided the CDC's guidelines for quick reference:

December 06, 2019

Caregiving and the Holidays

Caring for an older loved one can be stressful and challenging in the best of times. During the holiday season, the stresses and challenges can be overwhelming. With the holidays just around the corner and all the stress that comes with the season, it is important to take a moment and plan for what's ahead.