Join us for UTHealth Houston Wellness Week — a series of fun and engaging events open to all UTHealth Houston students, no matter your school! Connect with classmates from across campus as we gear up for Sports Day!
Get ready for Sports Day by taking part in the November Wellness events! Visit the Sports Day Page for details on the big finale, and stay tuned—more events for the week of November 10–14 will be announced soon.
2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
- Saturday, November 8th
Event Start: 8:00 AM
Opening Ceremony: 9:15 AM
Walk Start: 9:30 AM - Location:
TMC Helix Park
1885 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, TX 77030
McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics
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Creativity & Connections: A breakfast with fun activities, which include coloring, origami making, and peer-to-peer conversations.
Tuesday, November 11th
8:00am to 10:00am
6th Floor, Suite 600 UCT
7000 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
McGovern Medical School
- Satellite Gym Tours: A Rec Center Representative will be on site on to give students tours of the fitness center located at the medical school. Students who are not yet registered will be able to register for access to the satellite gym at the same time.
Tuesday, November 11th
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
MMS Penthouse Floor
6431 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030
School of Public Health
- Navigating Holiday Meals: Culinary Strategies for Blood Sugar Control
Join the Nourish Program to discuss the unique challenges the holiday season presents for blood sugar management. Learn practical strategies to support mindful eating, balanced meals, and joyful food experiences during festive gatherings. A live cooking demonstration will showcase delicious, diabetes-friendly holiday recipes that are both festive and nourishing. By the end of this session, you'll leave with counseling tips, culinary inspiration, and ready-to-use resources to help others manage blood sugar without sacrificing the spirit of the season. Register Here
Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, LD
Community Health Education Specialist, Nourish Program
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Sarah Wagner, MPH, RD, LD, CDCES
Clinical Dietitian
Memorial Hermann Health System
November 11, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Virtual - Microsoft Teams
Cizik School of Nursing
Wellness Yoga Session: Relax, Relate, and Release presented by the CSON SGO
Life in healthcare can be non-stop and demanding—so take a moment to breathe, stretch, and recharge.
Join us for a rejuvenating yoga session designed for students, staff, and faculty to relax the body, refresh the mind, and restore balance. Experience the calming benefits of yoga as you relax your body, clear your mind, and uplift your mood.
Benefits include:
Improved strength and flexibility
Reduced stress and tension
Better focus and clarity
Enhanced sleep and overall well-being
You’ll leave feeling refreshed, centered and ready to take on whatever comes next.
All are welcome!
Location: Cizik School of Nursing, 6901 Bertner, Rooms 603 and 706
Date: Tuesday, November 11th
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Leadership Development Series
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have decided to postpone the event to a future date. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding, and we will be in touch once the new date is finalized.
- Navigating Difficult Conversations: Conflict Resolution in Healthcare Teams
Conflict is inevitable in high-stress, high-stakes environments like healthcare. Learn practical communication strategies to manage disagreements, improve team dynamics, and build mutual respect across disciplines. This session is designed to help you thrive in clinical settings and collaborative spaces.
Jennifer Bahrman, Ph.D., M.C.J.
Director of Psychological Services, UTHealth Student Health and Counseling Services Clinic
Assistant Professor, Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Virtual - Register today!
School of Dentistry and School of Behavioral Health Sciences
- Take a break to Brew, Renew, and Reflect
Join us for a relaxing tea and journaling session designed to help you unwind, recharge, and find a moment of calm during a busy semester.
Location: Alumni Circle (4th Floor)
Date: Thursday, November 13th
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Come sip some tea, reflect, and take care of yourself. You deserve it!
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
- Fill Someone’s Bucket: Wellness Activity!
Join us for a simple but powerful wellness activity inspired by Tom Rath and Donald Clifton’s book, How Full Is Your Bucket? An uplifting way to promote emotional well-being, social connection, and appreciation.
Every day, our words and actions can either “fill” or “empty” someone’s emotional bucket. This activity invites all students, staff, and faculty to take part in small acts of kindness and recognition that make a big difference.
How it works
Thursday, November 13th
Join anytime throughout the day!
6767 Bertner Avenue | Mitchell BSRB Commons