Division of Human Resources

Health Promotion and Wellness Programs

The University of Pennsylvania offers a range of health promotion and wellness programs and services that promote and support physical and emotional health and wellbeing:

  • Annual health fairs held each year in April feature free health screenings and a wealth of information.
  • Penn's Employee Assistance Program provides free, 24/7 resources including counseling, referrals and information to Penn faculty and staff members (or their immediate family) seeking guidance about personal or professional concerns.
  • Ergonomics tips and consultations are available from Environmental Health and Radiation Safety.
  • Flu shots are available to faculty and staff every fall.
  • GlobalFit's Discount Fitness Club Program offers discounted memberships to local health clubs.
  • Maintain, Don't Gain gives you the support you need to avoid gaining weight during the holiday season.
  • Online newsletters offer helpful health and wellness tips.
  • Penn Dining provides a variety of nutritional resources to help you make healthy choices when it comes to your body.
  • The Penn Walking Program makes walking, jogging or running a part of your routine by tracking your progress and keeping you motivated.
  • Penn's recreation department provides group exercise classes, personal training, gym membership and more at attractive rates.
  • Smoking cessation resources can help you finally kick that nasty habit.
  • Weight Watchers helps members shed excess pounds with on-campus meetings.
  • Wellness workshops explore nutrition, lifestyle, exercise and other health-related topics.