In early Spring 2019, the PHHP Wellness team needed a couple of names to establish our identity and what we hope to accomplish moving forward. Who better to ask than the faculty, staff, and students in the College of Public Health and Health Professions?!?!
The task: We needed names for the upcoming beta-test wellness challenge and the program itself.
We had over 50 submissions and selected the following winners…
Wellness Challenge Naming Contest
Winning name:
“Wellness Workdays”
Submitted by:
Victoria Houghton
Meet Victoria…
What is your general background?
I have been at the University of Florida for about 8 years now. Previously, I worked in Enrollment Management until December 2018. Then, I started in the Department of Environmental and Global Health as the Academic Program Specialist. I assist the Chair, Department, and students in many different ways.
Why are you interested in health and wellness?
Most of my grandparents lived well into their 90’s and even 100’s…all except one who died around my age. I am trying to stay healthy to live a long, happy life for myself and my family. As I get older, I seem to exercise less. So, I enjoy walking and hiking as much as possible. I like to walk with someone as it helps to take my mind off of the insane heat.
What is your favorite health and wellness activity and why?
My favorite health and wellness activity is walking. It is an easy activity that I can do almost any time and anywhere. I especially love hiking in the North Carolina mountains. The cool crisp air makes it an enjoyable activity.
Victoria's Favorite health and wellness quote
I never run with scissors. Those last two words were unnecessary
– Unknown source
Wellness Program Naming Contest
Winning name:
“Promoting Happy Healthy People”
Submitted by:
Emily Prins and Jenny Fairfield
Meet Emily…
What is your general background?
I was an undergraduate student in the Bachelor of Health Science (BHS) program and graduated in Spring 2019. I was pre-occupational therapy and I did research in Dr. Kreider’s occupational therapy lab for the BHS honors program.
Why are you interested in health and wellness?
I am interested in health and wellness because I know a healthy life is the key to a happy and long life. Health and wellness go hand in hand and it’s important to teach people that they can be easily achieved with small fun changes!
What is your favorite health and wellness activity and why?
My favorite health and wellness activity is walking or hiking around outdoors. I walk to and from class, meetings, and other activities every day and that always gets me moving and active. I also enjoy taking vacations to places I can get outside and explore by hiking. I enjoy both of these because I can be outside and be one with the environment; it’s nice to take a break from computer screens and books every once in a while and take a walk.
Emily's Favorite health and wellness quote
"Health and cheerfulness naturally beget each other."
-Joseph Addison
Meet Jenny…
What is your general background?
I’ve worked for the Department of Physical Therapy for almost five years serving as Administrative Specialist to the Department Chair and Quality Management for ImagingDMD UF which has grown to facilitate and train over 20 institutions within multiple international clinical trials.
Why are you interested in health and wellness?
I’m interested in health & wellness because I feel it is essential for longevity, mental health, and successful work-life balance.
What is your favorite health and wellness activity and why?
My favorite health & wellness activities include working out in my Garage Gym because I can choose my own music 24/7!
Jenny's Favorite health and wellness quote
Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food
– Hippocrates