Realizing our strategic goals for clinical care, discovery, education, and collaboration begins with a healthy workforce. Beyond physical and psychological wellness, “healthy” means feeling supported, connected, and valued in the work we do every day.
At University of Utah Health, our success as a system depends on the well-being and development of our people. When employees are thriving, they bring energy, creativity, and compassion to everything they do.
Our vision is to be a whole health system that nurtures the well-being of our people, patients, learners, and communities in unified and inclusive ways. That begins right here, within our own workplace.
Building a Culture of Well-Being
At U of U Health, we’re redefining workplace wellness as a shared responsibility. It’s not just about individual programs. It’s about culture and systems.
Together with Human Resources, the Office of Faculty, and others, we’re taking steps to make well-being measurable, actionable, and sustainable.
Programs like the Better U Survey and the new Thriving Index give us insight into what’s working, and where we can do more to support teams. The Thriving Index combines well-being survey results with data like turnover, research, education, and clinical excellence to identify where teams are flourishing and where additional resources are needed.
And when teams face challenges, we’re learning how to respond in coordinated, compassionate ways through programs like Code Lavender which provides immediate support for employees and teams experiencing crisis or loss.
