Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | June 15, 2011
I have neck and back problems. I also happen to share a cubicle with our Ergonomics Coordinator (Abigail Overduin). I have had numerous discussions about ergonomics and the prevention of chronic pain, so I think of myself as fairly “ergo conscious.” Today, however, I was given a humbling lesson that life doles out every now […]
Filed under: Suzanne Jolly | Tags: back pain, ergonomics, health, healthy workplace, neck pain, physical health, wellness, workplace health
Posted by: Breeonne Baxter | June 7, 2011
Since joining UBC in 1986, Irene Barrett has prioritized safety both in her lab and in her life in general. She joined the local Health and Safety committee in her first year at UBC. Originally, she was interested in the health and safety courses that emphasized safe handling of biohazardous organisms and chemicals, in order […]
Filed under: Health Hero | Tags: biking, health, safety, workplace health
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | June 6, 2011
Suzanne shares her ideas and resources for those interested in creating a successful walking program (for themselves or their department/unit).
Filed under: Suzanne Jolly, Uncategorized | Tags: health, injury prev ention, motivation, pedometers, physical activity, walking, walking program, workplace health
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | April 7, 2011
I just wanted to send a little thank you to the UBC folks on campus who are taking part in the Miles for Mental Health Run that is a fundraiser for the Canadian Mental Health Association (Simon Fraser Branch). Miles for Mental Health Run is a run against mental health stigma and meant to raise […]
Filed under: Suzanne Jolly | Tags: Canadian Mental Health Association, mental health, mental health run, mental illness, stigma, UBC, workplace health
Posted by: Breeonne Baxter | April 1, 2011
You can see them all over campus in their business clothes and a conspicuous pair of running shoes on their feet. They join our Walking Program, or they walk on their own, dragging their colleagues out at lunchtime. If they are like Verni Brown, they walk in events like the MovingMinds walk/run. All the walkers […]
Filed under: Health Hero | Tags: balance, motivation, physical activity, walking, workplace health
Posted by: erin king | February 28, 2011
Right now, I am running the UBC Travelling Health Fair. Last month, we asked for people to invite us into their departments to help us host the fair at the various workplaces around UBC Vancouver. So each day over a two week period, accompanied by a team of health consultants, I spend the day promoting […]
Filed under: Health Hero, Suzanne Jolly | Tags: health, health fair, motivation, workplace health
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | February 1, 2011
I’m working on what I’m going to share at this coming Thursday’s free lecture series at UBC Robson Square. It’s being run by Continuing Studies, and it’s part of a month of free workshops focused on wellness at work. I’m speaking on Thursday about what has been working at UBC workplaces in regards to promoting […]
Filed under: Suzanne Jolly | Tags: health, physical environment, UBC, workplace health
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | December 9, 2010
I love the work that I do, and because it means so much to me, on a personal meaning level, I struggle to stop thinking about my work when I leave at the end of the day. When things aren’t going smoothly, in particular, my brain likes to focus (even obsess?) about how to solve […]
Filed under: Suzanne Jolly | Tags: emotional health, home life, mental health, stress, work, workplace health
Posted by: Suzanne Jolly | November 9, 2010
An interesting read for those of you who feel the “afternoon energy crash”: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/managing/morning-manager/in-praise-of-naps/article1791100/?cmpid=rss1 I know when I was a student, I would take naps regularly during my study-time. I do know of folks who like to nap in their office sometimes too, during their breaks. What do you think? Naptime instead of your coffee […]
Filed under: Suzanne Jolly | Tags: sleep, workplace health
Every month, the Healthy UBC Blog highlights a locally available food, and gives you a recipe or two to try out. This month, read all about mandarin oranges, rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, fibre and folate.
