Wellness is not just about the physical body
At UAMS, we believe wellness should be viewed through a holistic lens. We strive to provide our employees with support and information for physical, emotional, social, occupational, financial, environmental, intellectual and spiritual wellness.
The Eight Pillars of Wellness
Emotional
These confidential services are all unique and you can read about each below. Getting involved where you can at UAMS can also enhance your experience as an employee or student.
Emotional Wellness
Environmental
Sustainability is a broad initiative, taking account smaller individual initiatives and is centered on the approach of “People-Planet-Profit”.
Environmental Wellness
Financial
Learn about the University of Arkansas Retirement Plan, or “UARP”, is a 403(b)/457(b) defined contribution plan.
Financial Wellness
Intellectual
There are many services available to our employees and students to help stimulate learning. Check out the services you may not be aware of!
Intellectual Wellness
Physical
Exercise, benefits, Smart Care clinics, nutrition, breastfeeding at UAMS, eye health with Jones Eye, and smoking cessation are all covered by this part of wellness at UAMS.
Physical Wellness
Social
Finding ways to get involved here at UAMS are abundant. There are student groups, employee groups and volunteer opportunities.
Social Wellness
Spiritual
Chaplain Services provides emotional and pastoral support, crisis intervention, grief and bereavement counseling.
Spiritual Wellness