Living Well: Make it a Priority Program Vision

The University of Texas System- “Living Well: Make it a Priority” Worksite Health & Wellness program was established in 2007 to encourage all employees, retirees and dependents to reach their potential and maintain the productivity necessary to meet the challenges of work and life. By providing a variety of programs, tools and resources, our goal is to enable employees, retirees and dependents to take charge of their health and develop their own personal wellness program utilizing all University of Texas System Institutions program and services.

Program Mission

To improve the health and well-being of Texans though achieving optimal performance level of University of Texas System employees, retirees and dependents health at all Institutions.

Program Goals

• Provide employees, retirees and dependents at all University of Texas System Institutions the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive and integrated health improvement program;
• Reduce and contain lifestyle-related health care costs at all University of Texas System Institutions;
• Measure and reduce health-related productivity costs- presenteeism and absenteeism;
• Integrate the “Living Well: Make it a Priority” program into the employee benefits package at all University of Texas System Institutions;
• Create a culture and environment that supports the “Living Well: Make it a Priority” programs at all University of Texas System Institutions.