healthy & well
AT LBNL
Welcome
Healthy & Well at LBNL is a centralized location for Berkeley Lab staff to find support and resources to help build their health, wellness and well-being. The website is intended to get you thinking about the things you can do to foster health and wellness in your life - both at work and at home. In each section you’ll find a collection of resources from the Lab, UC Berkeley and the community that touch on different aspects of health and wellness.
Why does it matter?
You know the safety advice when flying “Secure your own oxygen mask before helping others”? The same goes for health and wellness – caring for ourselves is an integral part in caring for our families, friends and loved ones. Caring for ourselves gives us the capacity to better handle stressful or demanding situations both at home and work.
The site is a collaborative effort between Health Services and Human Resources to support the health and wellness of Berkeley Lab employees and their families. Questions? Please email us at wellness-coordinators@lbl.gov
January resources
Health Services:
January Flu/Covid clinic: Jan 8, 14, 15
8:30 - 11:30 am and 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Health Services, Building 26
FREE to all onsite LBNL Employees
Log into clinic.lbl.gov
1) Self-schedule an appointment under My Appointments
2) Complete a consent form under Flu Consent Form
Benefits:
Weds, Jan 15, 12 - 12:45 pm PT Navigating Your Wellness Path
Kick off 2025 with a Health Net webinar (open to all employees no matter your health insurance plan) designed to help you make and achieve your wellness goals. REGISTER HERE Learn how to:
Set SMART goals
Create a vision board, which means:
Merge physical, mental and emotional health into a detailed wellness plan
Set up daily routines for exercise, nutrition and mindfulness
Create strategies to master obstacles, stay driven and track your progress through tools and apps
Wellness Topics of the Month:
Greater Good’s Favorite Books of 2024 - Greater Good’s editors pick the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational science books of the year.
Event highlights
Be Well at Work Fall Workshops
Be Well at Work's Employee Assistance Program provides no-cost confidential counseling and referral for Berkeley Lab staff as well as workshops on eldercare, parenting, and stress management. All Lab employees are welcome to register and attend.
December 3: Cook Well Berkeley Holiday Treats
Tues, Dec 3, 12:10 - 1 pm
Stand out from the crowd with unique holiday treats this year and save money by making your own gifts and desserts. Demonstration, recipes, and samples provided.December 10: An Update on Alzheimers: Assessment, Treatment and Prevention
Tue 12/10; Noon – 1:30 pm
You will learn about the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease, the typical and atypical clinical manifestations of this disease, and recent advances in diagnosis and treatment.
December 11: Reclaiming Rest
Wed 12/11; Noon – 1 pm
Rest is something that our bodies naturally know to do, and that is required to maintain our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Yet many of us can relate to the experience of being unable to fully rest; we may experience guilt or anxiety when we try to take a break. This workshop utilizes a systems framework to contextualize why resting is harder than it seems, and why it is vital to reclaim this process. Participants will learn about 7 different types of rest, and strategies for identifying what rest they need, and how to achieve more restfulness and resilience.December 19: Navigating the Holidays with Self-Compassion
Tue 12/19, Noon - 1 pm
The holiday season, while often joyful, can also bring a range of challenges and stressors which impact our emotional and physical well-being. In this interactive workshop, we will broaden our understanding of self-compassion, identify common holiday stressors, explore practical strategies to maintain well-being, and cultivate kindness towards ourselves during the heightened demands of the holiday season.