Wellness & Work-Life
Penn offers innovative programs and policies that help cultivate a culture of wellness and total well-being across campus. Engaging in wellness and work-life resources support you year-round and through the changing stages of your life and career.
For eligible faculty and staff members, Penn Healthy You provides wellness opportunities including workshops, wellness walks, free fitness classes, and nutrition counseling to make healthy choices easier for you and your entire family. The annual Penn Healthy You wellness campaign provides incentives to learn more about your health status and take action steps to maintain or improve your well-being.
You can do more, and move more, too, thanks to our campus-wide collaborations.
Penn’s award-winning work-life programs help you balance the demands of work and home. Options like backup care for children and adults, lactation support services, flexible work schedules, senior care planning, and others help you thrive in all of life’s important roles. If you need more support, confidential counseling services from the Employee Assistance Program can help you manage changes and challenges as they arise.
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Penn offers an opportunity for work-life balance and this is extremely important to me.
Penn Healthy You
Penn’s Penn Healthy You wellness campaign, gives you an opportunity to improve your well-being while earning extra cash.
Featured Initiatives
Penn provides programs to help individuals end their dependency on tobacco.
YMCA member discounts for Penn staff and faculty
Penn's Lactation Support Program provides support for new and expecting parents.
Wellness Events and Activities
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Aug 13
Beyond the Workplace: Understanding Social Influence
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Aug 14
Meditation and body Scan for better sleep
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Aug 17
30-Minute Chair Yoga Plus Core
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Aug 18
Lunchtime Chair Yoga
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Aug 18
MetLife: Smart Money Moves
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Aug 19
Back-to-School Support for Your Family: Making the Most of Your Penn Bright Horizons Benefits
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Aug 19
Group Fitness: LIT (Low Impact Training)
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Aug 24
30-Minute Chair Yoga Plus Core
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Aug 25
New and Expectant Parent Briefing
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Aug 26
Well-Being Pop-Up Resilience and Well-Being