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Programs & Challenges That Move You
Our Programs & Challenges are designed to keep you engaged, inspired, and connected all year long. From wellness challenges that spark healthy habits to seasonal programs that bring fresh opportunities throughout the year, there’s something for everyone!
Whether you’re looking to boost your well-being, build camaraderie with colleagues, or simply try something new, our offerings encourage participation at your own pace. With flexible formats and a rotating lineup of activates, you can join in whenever it works best for you—and discover new ways to stay motivated and involved!
Sip your way across the country!
From August 10–September 6, track your daily hydration and take a virtual journey through iconic U.S. landmarks with our Challenge Runner app.
Build healthier habits while supporting your energy, focus, and overall wellness—one sip at a time.
For more information, learn more about how you can participate below and start your wellness journey today.
Explore Our Opportunities to Connect!
Hydration Across America Challenge
Join us for the Hydration Across America Challenge on August 10–September 6, and take a refreshing step toward improving your overall well-being. This employee wellness initiative invites you to build healthier hydration habits while taking a virtual journey across the United States. Each day, your water intake helps you travel closer to iconic landmarks and discover the benefits of staying properly hydrated.
Hydration plays an important role in supporting your energy levels, focus, physical performance, and overall health. Whether your goal is to drink more water, reduce sugary beverages, or simply make wellness a greater priority, this challenge provides a fun and engaging way to create a positive habit that fits into your daily routine.
As you participate, you’ll track your progress through the Challenge Runner app and make your way across the country one sip at a time. Along the journey, you’ll be encouraged to stay consistent, celebrate your progress, and connect with colleagues who are also prioritizing their well-being.
Register Here Today!
For more information, participation details, and answers to frequently asked questions, please check out our Hydration Across America Challenge FAQ.
Health & Wellness Fair
Be sure to save the date, April 29 from 10 AM to 12 PM, and join us in the Main Cafeteria for our Annual Health & Wellness Fair!
This is a great opportunity to:
- Discover resources to support your physical and mental well-being
- Connect with colleagues and wellness experts
- Explore simple ways to live healthier every day
We're excited to bring a variety of vendors and activities designed to inform, inspire, and engage you. Enjoy our long list of vendors who will be present:
Adoption Assistance | Ambassador Program | Clinical Research Center | Colonial Life | CT Poison Control Center | Employee Assistance Program | Empower | Epidemiology/Infection Prevention | HR Absence Management/Benefits Units | Morrison | Neurology Department, Division of Stroke | Occupational Health & Environmental Medicine | Office of Inclusion & Civil Rights | OSC Health & Benefits (Quantum) | Population Health | The Office of Patient Experience | UCHC Neurology | UConn Foundation | UConn School of Dental Medicine | University Safety | Wellness Center | Wellness Committee
Take a break, recharge, and explore new ways to support your well-being. We'd love for you to join us!
30 Days of Healthy Habits Challenge
Join us for the 30-Day Healthy Habits Challenge, April 6 - May 5, and take simple, meaningful steps toward improving your overall well-being. This employee wellness initiative is designed to help you build small, positive habits that can make a big difference over time.
Each week focuses on a different dimension of wellness—physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, and occupational. Everyday features a quick, achievable activity designed to fit easily into your routine via the Challenge Runner app, making it simple to participate no matter how busy your schedule may be.
Whether your goal is to boost your energy, reduce stress, strengthen connections, or try something new, this challenge is a great way to prioritize your well-being alongside colleagues across UConn Health.
This is a new challenge brought to you by the Office of Professional Well-Being and Engagement, so we understand if there are questions as to how this program works. Please review our 30 Days of Healthy Habits Challenge FAQ document to answer all your wellness questions!
Complete all 30 days and bloom into your best self this spring!
Winter Walking Challenge Winners
Challenge Runner Platform How-To GuideThis past month, we had the honor of celebrating UConn Health’s Step Into Heart Month Walking Challenge for American Heart Month. This challenge was offered in partnership with UConn Health's Calhoun Cardiology Clinic and the Office of Professional Well-Being and Engagement to promote heart health and overall well-being across our community.
We are happy to announce our 2026 Winter Walking Challenge winners!
Our top 3 individual winners are:
🥇 Rick Naples
🥈 Hector Sanchez
🥉 Barbara Lucente
Our top 3 team winners are:
🥇 Transport Dream Team (Nicolas Archambault, Mariia Maikhruk, Jeremy Rivera)
🥈 Money Movers (Nicole Baker, Donna Brugnetti, Lisa Danville, Katie Mekzen, Ella Sun, Deanna Thibodeau, Adita Velic)
🥉 Carson's Buddies #1 (Ryan Gleason, Jody Manion, Pat Teevan, Mike Turovac, Shawn Tycz, Laren Wojcik)
A round of applause for our winners and thank you to all who participated! we are excited to continue offering a wide range of programming to engage our hard-working community!