Penn Healthy You - Where Wellness Begins!

Be in the Know is now Penn Healthy You!
Same wellness program, resources, and rewards as before – now with a new name.

Focus on your health, support overall well-being, connect with the Penn community, and be rewarded with the Penn Healthy You Program.

Investing in personal wellness offers both short-term and long-term benefits, including enhanced energy, enjoyment of work and life, and prevention and management of health-related conditions.

Penn encourages you to stay engaged in your overall well-being and utilize available resources. With Penn Healthy You, discover tools and support designed to help you feel your best and perform at your peak. Set meaningful well-being goals and earn rewards along the way for tracking your progress while building connections with your Penn colleagues.

Explore a range of Penn Healthy You offerings, including:

Resources - Take advantage of an array of resources built to support all areas of your well-being that mean the most to you.

Rewards - Earn up to $300 in cash rewards each year by completing eligible healthy activities between July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 and tracking your progress on WebMD's wellness platform or mobile app.

Partnerships - Look for a continuation of existing Penn Healthy You partnership opportunities and new ways to collaborate, stay connected, promote a healthy campus culture and have fun along the way, including a Wellness Champions Network and Penn Healthy You Teams channel.

The Penn Healthy You platform, powered by WebMD, provides additional resources and tools to support your well-being and build healthy habits - plus tracks your points and rewards progress!

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Meet the Penn Healthy You Team

Chris Hyson, Manager, HR Wellness Programs

Karlee Kerchersky, Wellness Specialist

The Penn Healthy You Team from the Division of Human Resources supports the health and well-being of Penn’s benefits-eligible faculty, staff, and postdocs. We strive to develop accessible and beneficial programs, resources, and initiatives, educate and inspire optimal lifestyle choices, and help employees thrive both personally and professionally. The team also develops valued partnerships and collaborations across campus to build a culture of wellness for the entire Penn community.

To connect with the Penn Healthy You Team, email hr-wellness@hr.upenn.edu.

Testimonial

“I love participating in the Penn Healthy You program because it makes me feel cared for by Penn and helps me prioritize my health and wellness. The on-campus biometric screening is a perfect way to start the academic year each fall. I find it easy, convenient, and social! I use WebMD’s tracking to keep my steps, calories, and sleep on target, and the weekly group yoga to support my mental health and manage stress. Going for VIP status keeps me engaged in the program and pushes me beyond the milestones. The swag is a great perk - my family and I love showing our #pennpride and it connects me to other VIPs on campus! Thank you for this awesome benefit and community.”

Elizabeth Heller, PhD
Associate Professor, Systems Pharmacology & Translational Therapeutics
Perelman School of Medicine

Whether you are interested in health and well-being resources, rewards, or partnerships and connections, join your colleagues, find your “why” for better well-being, and take the first step with...

Penn Healthy You – Where Wellness Begins!