Augusta University is committed to creating a culture of well-being, where our faculty and staff can lead healthy and fulfilling lives at work and at home.
We are increasing opportunities for you to participate in comprehensive programs that help you achieve well-being in all the aspects of your life: physical, mental, financial, and work/life balance. This site provides a central location for relevant programs, services, and events available at Augusta University and in the community to assist you in achieving your best life . . . JAG WELL!
A system wide culture and environment of well-being. Create a comprehensive approach to achieving well-being that engages and empowers the entire USG community.
KEPRO is an employee assistance program which offers a variety of resources to our employees including but not limited to, counseling (of all types), cost analysis, training, research resources and more.
The Medical College of Georgia provides an on-campus assessment and counseling program for employees, faculty, house staff, graduate students and for the immediate members of their family.
Resources to help you meet your financial goals now and in the future. Money Mondays, one-on-one meetings, retirement sessions, and more are at your disposal from the USG/AU well-being teams.
Let us help you and the people you care about quit tobacco for life! We offer an integrative approach to help tobacco users quit successfully. This includes cigarette, cigar and hookah smokers, electronic-cigarette users, and spit tobacco users.
The goal of our Campus Recreation center is to help our members improve their quality of life and increase overall fitness. Whatever your personal wellness goals might be, our team of exercise professionals is specially trained to help you create a plan to reach them.
Practice and participate in early morning cardio sessions on the Summerville campus with cadets in the ROTC program.
Augusta University events aimed to cultivate a culture and environment of well-being. Create a comprehensive approach to achieving well-being that stimulate and empower the entire AU well-being community.
Earn $100! Have you registered for the USG Well-being Rewards program?
Employees and their spouses who are enrolled in a USG healthcare plan can each earn up to $100 for completing healthy activities. All activities must be completed by September 30, 2021 to count toward the 2021 credit. You can register at ourwellbeing.usg.edu or by downloading the mobile app from Virgin Pulse and registering your account. Employees who are not enrolled in a USG healthcare plan may still participate to earn prizes.
Find answers in the FAQ, which is available at usg.edu/well-being. You can also read the Virgin Pulse privacy policy at virginpulse.com/privacy-policy.
About 60% of the human body is made up of water. The general recommendation for water consumption in a day is 3.7 liters for men and 2.7 liters for women. However, certain medical conditions can affect the amount of water you need. The best way to see if you are hydrated is to look at… Continue Reading Hydration and why it’s important
How healthy is your skin? You’re missing out if your skincare routine doesn’t include a monthly skin self-exam. The Head-to-Toe Exam These are the basic steps to a good self-skin examination. You should expect the same areas to be checked thoroughly during your routine skin check by your dermatologist, so, when you see the doctor,… Continue Reading Check it out: A guide to checking for skin cancer
The American Cancer Society estimates over 25,000 new cases of brain or spinal cord cancer will be diagnosed in 2025. Available research-based recommendations focusing on prevention and improving survival in this patient population are limited and oftentimes overshadowed by non-scientific claims. Therefore, it is not surprising that the race is on to identify research and… Continue Reading Nutrition and brain cancer: What you need to know
To combat the rise of melanoma and educate the CSRA about the importance of protecting your skin, the Sun Safe Team from the Georgia Cancer Center is teaming up with IMPACT Melanoma, Augusta Canal Authority, and Unite in the Fight Against Cancer to install and maintain a pilot of five sunscreen dispenser stations for public… Continue Reading Ribbon Cutting for Sun Safe Augusta Initiative
