<p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">A gratitude journal is a diary of things for which one is grateful and helps you focus your attention on the positive things in life. Join VCU HR and the VCU Health and Wellness Library to experience what gratitude journaling can do for your wellbeing.&nbsp;</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Attendees will receive a gratitude journal at the conclusion of the session!</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The program is free and open to everyone, and lunch is provided. Space is limited so registration is required: https://vcu.libcal.com/event/5996027</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information, contact 804-828-2432 | ricasatakj@vcu.edu.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Health and Wellness Library is located in VCU Health Gateway Building | Ground Floor | Room G-112.</span></p>

<p> Quitting smoking isn&#39;t easy. Join us on Thursday, November 14th at noon for, &quot;Quit Now Virginia.&quot; Sarah Birckhead from the Virginia Department of Health will discuss the health effects of tobacco products and strategies to help you quit.</p> <p> The program is free and open to everyone. A light lunch will be provided. Space is limited so registration is required.</p> <p> https://vcu.libcal.com/event/6029532</p> <p> For more information, contact 804-828-2432 | ricasatakj@vcu.edu</p> <p> The Health and Wellness Library is located on the ground floor of the Gateway Building, RM G-112.</p>

<p style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; margin: 0px 0px 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; letter-spacing: 0.12px;"> Join us in the Health and Wellness Library on Tuesday, November 12th at 12:10pm for the film: Doctors&#39; Diaries.&nbsp; Follow seven doctors on their journeys starting at Harvard Medical School in 1987 through practice in 2009. The screening will be followed by an engaging discussion facilitated by Jared Dyer, DO, Chief Medical Resident for VCU Health Internal Medicine.</p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; margin: 0px 0px 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; letter-spacing: 0.12px;"> Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch. Registration is encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome.</p> <p style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; margin: 0px 0px 17px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; letter-spacing: 0.12px;"> To register:&nbsp;<a href="https://vcu.libcal.com/event/5590616" style="box-sizing: border-box; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; color: rgb(0, 108, 104); text-decoration-line: none; background-color: transparent; transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out 0s;">https://vcu.libcal.com/event/5590616</a></p>

<p> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Feeling anxious about the holidays and want to manage your seasonal stress? Join us for &quot;Say Yes to Less Stress: Holiday Health&quot; on Monday, Nov. 11 at noon in the Health and Wellness Library. </span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dr. Barker will talk about ways to identify and remedy seasonal stress in our lives. The Dogs on Call therapy dogs will be also be visiting to help spread warmth and cheer!</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The program is free and lunch will be provided. Space is limited so registration is required: <a href="https://vcu.libcal.com/event/5999472">https://vcu.libcal.com/event/5999472</a></span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information: ricasatakj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Health and Wellness Library is located in the Gateway Building | Ground Floor | Room G-112. </span></p>

<p> <span>Please join us in the Health and Wellness Library on Thursday, Nov. 7 at noon for lunch with the Arts in Healthcare team. </span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <br /> <span>The Arts in Healthcare team will provide an overview of their department, including therapy services, art and music in the hospital and other programs. </span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The program is free and open to everyone, and lunch is provided. </span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space is limited so registration is required: <a href="https://vcu.libcal.com/event/5994899">https://vcu.libcal.com/event/5994899</a>.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information, contact 804-828-2432 | ricasatakj@vcu.edu.</span><br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <br style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, RobotoDraft, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Health and Wellness Library is located in VCU Health Gateway Building | Ground Floor | Room G-112.</span></p>