Student Wellness

Intentional Living

Physical Wellness

The physical dimension recognizes the need for regular physical care. Consistent sleep, eating routine, and physical activity are important components to optimal wellness. Building physical wellness involves understanding your body and its warning signs.

These 20-minute sessions via Zoom start with 3-5 minutes of desk yoga and stretching then transition into guided meditation and breathwork led by Pooja Shrivastava, Ph.D. A great way to reduce stress and anxiety and improve focus and productivity. All OU faculty, staff, students, and retirees are invited to attend.   Provided by LiveWell OU.  | Join Us on...
Join us as we honor and celebrate the service of our veterans at a special luncheon. 📅 Date: Monday, November 10 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Room 262, Health Campus (OKC) Student Union This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. Enjoy good food, meaningful conversation, and a moment of reflection...
🌍 Global Friendsgiving 📅 Date: Wednesday, November 19th 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Health Campus (OKC) Student Union, First Floor Celebrate culture, community, and gratitude at Global Friendsgiving, a festive lunch open to all Health Campus students in OKC! Enjoy a catered lunch, and experience a variety of cultural flavors as Multicultural...

Emotional Wellness

The emotional dimension recognizes awareness and acceptance of one’s feelings. Emotional wellness includes the degree to which one feels positive and enthusiastic about one’s self and life. It includes the capacity to manage one’s feelings and related behaviors including the realistic assessment of one’s limitations, development of autonomy, and ability to cope effectively with stress.

Help make a difference in our community this fall by supporting the 2025 Fall Food Drive, benefitting the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma! From October 6- 26, we're rallying together to collect donations for those in need-and we need your help to reach our goal! Drop off cans and non-perishable items at donation boxes located across campus. Most needed items include canned meats(i.e....
Need a midweek boost?  Join us every Wednesday on the first floor of the Student Union for some quality time with a therapy dog! Whether you need a furry friend to pet or just a little extra love, our therapy dogs are here to help. Stop by and enjoy some puppy cuddles!   HALO dog will be located on East Patio or in room 160 of the union - depending on...
Being at the bottom of the professional hierarchy often comes with a strong sense of feeling one doesn’t deserve to be here and pressure to be a “yes – man!” That is, a person who is agreeable to everything and rarely says “no” to requests. But what about when saying yes is costing you your emotional, mental, or relational health? Let’s talk about...

Spiritual Wellness

The spiritual dimension acknowledges the importance of having a sense of meaning. Often meaning or a sense of purpose is found in one’s values which may be informed by their family systems, religions, philosophies, and more. Understanding one’s values and reflecting on whether one is living in accordance to their values is a ---- spiritual wellness.

Help make a difference in our community this fall by supporting the 2025 Fall Food Drive, benefitting the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma! From October 6- 26, we're rallying together to collect donations for those in need-and we need your help to reach our goal! Drop off cans and non-perishable items at donation boxes located across campus. Most needed items include canned meats(i.e....
Need a midweek boost?  Join us every Wednesday on the first floor of the Student Union for some quality time with a therapy dog! Whether you need a furry friend to pet or just a little extra love, our therapy dogs are here to help. Stop by and enjoy some puppy cuddles!   HALO dog will be located on East Patio or in room 160 of the union - depending on...
These 20-minute sessions via Zoom start with 3-5 minutes of desk yoga and stretching then transition into guided meditation and breathwork led by Pooja Shrivastava, Ph.D. A great way to reduce stress and anxiety and improve focus and productivity. All OU faculty, staff, students, and retirees are invited to attend.   Provided by LiveWell OU.  | Join Us on...

Intellectual Wellness

The intellectual dimension recognizes the need for growth and creativity. This may be accomplished in reading, learning new skills, or even unplugging a bit from the daily demands of life.

Join us for one of our lunchtime sessions to engage in a thoughtful discussion on the book Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High. Come pick up a FREE copy at the OU Health Campus Student Union, Suite 300. There are a limited number of books available, be sure to pick up your copy early! Join us at one of the following discussion dates: Wednesday,...
Join us for one of our lunchtime sessions to engage in a thoughtful discussion on the book Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High. Come pick up a FREE copy at the OU Health Campus Student Union, Suite 300. There are a limited number of books available, be sure to pick up your copy early! Join us at one of the following discussion dates: Wednesday,...
Boxed lunch provided for the first 15 attendees! Visiting Speaker: John Almarode, PhD Find out more about John and his work here! Learning Intention: We are learning about key principles from the science of learning so that we can inform and improve teaching, learning, and assessment practices in medical education. Success Criteria: I can explain how cognitive...

Occupational Wellness

The occupational dimension acknowledges efforts we make to create work/life harmony. Establishing and maintaining boundaries, learning how to have quality breaks, and honing communication skills are all examples of occupational wellness.

Join us for one of our lunchtime sessions to engage in a thoughtful discussion on the book Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High. Come pick up a FREE copy at the OU Health Campus Student Union, Suite 300. There are a limited number of books available, be sure to pick up your copy early! Join us at one of the following discussion dates: Wednesday,...
Join us for one of our lunchtime sessions to engage in a thoughtful discussion on the book Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High. Come pick up a FREE copy at the OU Health Campus Student Union, Suite 300. There are a limited number of books available, be sure to pick up your copy early! Join us at one of the following discussion dates: Wednesday,...
Boxed lunch provided for the first 15 attendees! Visiting Speaker: John Almarode, PhD Find out more about John and his work here! Learning Intention: We are learning about key principles from the science of learning so that we can inform and improve teaching, learning, and assessment practices in medical education. Success Criteria: I can explain how cognitive...

Social Wellness

The social dimension recognizes our need for human connection. Though we may desire varying amounts of connection, we desire or miss the lack of it nonetheless. Social wellness involves building healthy, supportive relationships with those around you.

Open to All Students, Faculty, and Staff - Everyone is Invited! The purpose of this session is to highlight the results of innovative health professional education research projects during the annual ATS Education Week.  The posters will be on display from 2pm-4pm in the Andrews Academic Tower Atrium. Light refreshments will be provided.  For more information visit the...
We all need a break from the academics and a little time for creativity. Swing by for a pumpkin painting & pizza.    Register for the event on Give Pulse! A part of   Student Wellness programming . Lunch available in room 260 of Student Union on OKC campus. Supplies limited.    

Save the Date! The Big Event is happening on Saturday, November 8! Stay tuned for more details on how you can get involved in this exciting day of community service and making a difference.