Well-Being Bulletin Board Kit
SEPTEMBER 2026
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September is Suicide Prevention Month Make time to care for yourself and check in on those around you. Access free, short-term counseling through UI EAP and learn how to recognize warning signs through QPR suicide prevention training.
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SEP 15
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SEP 21
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SEP 22
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SEP 30
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
OCT 5
Grief and Mourning Support Group
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HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FAIR Celebrating 20 Years of liveWELL Learn about campus resources to support individual and departmental well-being by visiting more than 30 vendors at the fair. All University of Iowa employees are invited to attend. FAIR HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Free health screenings Flu vaccines Chair massages Door prizes and giveaways Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact liveWELL in advance at 319-353-2973.
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M O A N N M N I U C F E FINS L P P A Scan here for this recipe and more healthy meal ideas!
Ingredients and Directions
Servings: 12 muffins
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Directions
Ingredients
1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a 12-count muffin pan
2 cups flour
with nonstick spray or line with liners. Set aside.
1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda
2. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking
2 teaspoons cinnamon
soda, cinnamon, allspice, and salt together until
½ teaspoon allspice
combined. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk the
½ teaspoon salt
eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla together
2 large eggs
until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry
¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
ingredients, stir a few times, and then add the shredded
⅔ cup maple syrup
apple. Fold everything together gently just until
⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
combined. The batter will be very thick.
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3. Spoon the batter into liners, filling them all the way to
2 cups shredded/grated apple
the top. Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then, keeping the muffins in the oven, reduce the oven temperature to
It’s best to use shredded/grated apples because they work as a wet ingredient. It is not recommended to chop them. Feel free to peel the apples before shredding or leave the peels on.
350°F. Bake for an additional 16–18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The total time these muffins take in the oven is about 21– 23 minutes. 4. Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin pan, and then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling, or enjoy warm. HR.UIOWA.EDU/LIVEWELL
Promoting Population Health at Iowa