Fetzer Hall, Exhibit Hall (Gym A)
Sponsor: NC State Health Plan
In just 15 minutes, you’ll have a comprehensive wellness review, which includes your total, HDL and LDL cholesterol, cholesterol/HDL ratio, triglycerides, blood glucose, height, weight, blood pressure, body mass index and waist circumference. Knowing your numbers lets you know if you’re at risk for or have an undiagnosed chronic condition. Participants with any abnormal results should contact their primary care provider for additional follow-up.

Free for NC State Health Plan members

Appointments are encouraged but not required.

Important Screening Reminders:

• Screening appointments will begin at 9:00 a.m. Walk-in appointments are offered on a first available basis. Screening slots are limited.
• Fasting is recommended but not required.
• This screening is provided through your NC State Health Plan (the Plan) insurance and is for members of the Plan. Please bring your new 2025 insurance card and a photo ID to the screening.
• Your results will NOT be shared with your employer or the Plan.

Questions?

Call 1-855-BE-WELL (1-855-623-9355)

Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sat. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Student Stores, Third Floor
Sponsor: UNC Student Stores Pharmacy

The 2024-25 updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines are available at Student Stores Pharmacy for employees. No appointment needed. Be sure to bring your insurance card.

Fetzer Hall, TIAA & Pepsi Food & Fun Zone (Gym B)
Sponsor: TIAA

Join TIAA for a quick 15-minute session on the importance of saving and the benefits of the UNC System supplemental retirement program and opportunities available to you!

Sessions will be held every 30 minutes: 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., noon, 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m.

Fetzer Hall, Lobby
Sponsor: Alliance of Therapy Dogs

Stop by and visit an Alliance of Therapy Dog.

• 11 a.m. – noon | Relax with Baylee the Husky hound. Bailey is a calm girl, with loving eyes, gentle paws and enjoys a good snuggle and lots of pets!
• Noon – 1 p.m. | Meet Elly the Therapy Dog. Elly is an Auzi-dudle. She loves people and specializes in giving love and bringing smiles to all!
• 1 – 2 p.m. | Visit Soba the greyhound. Soba enjoys gentle pets and loves hanging out with all people.

Fetzer Hall, Gym B
Sponsors: TIAA & Pepsi Bottling Ventures

Lunch is served! Join us in the TIAA Food Zone for pizza* and Pepsi products. Visit with a TIAA representative, stay for a mini session, sample a variety of CELSIUS energy drinks, experience the 360 photobooth and more.

*Vegetarian and gluten-free options available

Fetzer Hall, Exhibit Hall (Gym A)

Meet local and University wellness vendors to learn more about nutrition, finances, fitness, work/life and other resources that support your total well-being. View the full list of exhibitors.

Operation Medicine Drop

Fetzer Hall, Exhibit Hall (Gym A)
Sponsor: UNC Police

Keep your family and the environment safe. Bring in any outdated, unused, or unwanted prescriptions and over-the-counter medications to dispose of safely. Pills, liquids and unused sharps accepted.

Blood Pressure Screenings

Fetzer Hall, Exhibit Hall (Gym A)
Sponsor: UNC Student Stores and UNC Wellness Centers

Knowing your numbers is the first step to taking control of your health. Nearly half of American adults are living with high blood pressure and many don’t even know it! Commonly referred to as the ‘silent killer’, high blood pressure often does not have any obvious symptoms. Stop by the UNC Student Stores and UNC Wellness Center booths for a quick blood pressure check. No appointment needed.

Fetzer Hall, Room 104
Sponsor: LifeStyle Medical Centers

Massage has been shown to lower heart rate, improve posture and reduce daily stress. Unwind with a complimentary 10-minute chair massage.

Space is limited. Registration is encouraged.

Fetzer Hall, Studio B
Sponsors: UNC Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Program on Integrative Medicine, UNC Division of Physical Therapy, Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Durham, Balance Through Movement Yoga Training and Mindful UNC

Sign up for a 15-30-minute fitness session or meditation session focused on strengthening your physical and mental well-being. All are welcome!

• 11 – 11:30 a.m. | Gentle Yoga | Take a pause from your busyness in this Stretch, Strengthen and Restore mini-yoga session to practice simple poses.
• 11:45 a.m. – noon | Physical Therapy Movement Analysis | Join UNC Division of Physical Therapy to understand how we move about the world. This session will help you identify common movement patterns and improve mobility.
• 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Self-Defense | Learn leverage-based self-defense techniques that empower you to protect yourself.
• 1 – 1:20 p.m. | Yoga & Mindfulness Micro Practices | Learn brief movement and mindfulness practices you can do anywhere, anytime without any equipment. These practices are designed to do during your workday, taking breaks from the computer, or anytime your body or brain needs a reset.
• 1:35 – 2 p.m. | Mindful Meditation | During this session you will be guided through different mindfulness practices to promote hope, connection and balance in the midst of stress. The objective is to leave with at least one strategy you can immediately use in your day-to-day life.

Fetzer Hall, Room 109
Sponsors: LifeStyle Medical Centers and The National Kidney Foundation Serving the Carolinas

• 11:15 – 11:35 a.m. | 5-Minute Protein Peanut Butter Energy Bites | Join Katie Godin, RD, LDN from LifeStyle Medical Centers to learn the importance of eating healthy, balanced snacks! She will demonstrate how to make Protein Peanut Butter Energy bites that will provide both balance and enjoyment for your snacking.

• 12:15 – 12:35 p.m. | Kidney-Friendly Apple Cider Bean Salad | Join the National Kidney Foundation to boost your kitchen confidence and learn to create a kidney-friendly bean salad with ingredients you may already have. All welcome!
• 1:15 – 1:45 p.m. | Healthy Brunch: Waffle, Fruit, and Yogurt Parfaits; Asparagus, Spinach and Feta Bake; and Hibiscus and Mint Punch | Join Carolina Dining Services to learn healthy recipes and cooking tips. Participants will enjoy a 30-minute cooking demo by CDS Senior Executive Chef Michael Gueiss and nutrition information provided by CDS Registered Dietitian Lee July.

Cooking demos will be offered in-person and virtually via Zoom. Those attending in-person will leave with a free sample. Yum!
Registration is encouraged.

Fetzer Hall, Lobby

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get a selfie with your favorite mascot, Rameses! Post on social with #UNC or #HeadHeartHeels

Fetzer Hall, Exhibit Hall (Gym A, DJ Dance Floor)

Come support the Bouncing Bulldogs, a Chapel Hill – Durham jump rope team that competes worldwide. The Bouncing Bulldogs are nine-time Grand National Champions and twelve-time World Champions. Stop by and be amazed at the creative and powerful display of the jump rope sport.

Fetzer Hall, Room 106

Sponsor: Wine & Design, Chapel Hill Studio

Let go of the desire to be perfect in the creation of artwork. Join Wine & Design and embrace your individuality, expression, creativity, and “Happy Accidents” (Bob Ross) during this meditation painting experience. In art, we want good enough, not perfect. Art is a reflection of our lives; good is good enough.

Space is limited. Registration is encouraged.