It is officially summertime in Pittsburgh, and the Office of Human Resources (OHR) is available to help you meet your wellness goals! Whether you're looking for opportunities to enjoy the warm summer weather, or you're interested in enhancing your health, we've got a variety of wellness resources and programs to help you get started.
Shop locally-grown foods at Pittsburgh farmers markets
Summer is the perfect time to shop local, support regional farms, and buy delicious produce, meats, cheeses, and more. The city of Pittsburgh hosts several farmers markets, open daily and on weekends, through November. Explore a farmers market near you.
Join a healthy community program
Put your health first this summer by getting active on your own or joining a healthy community program through UPMC. Health Plan members can enjoy physical activity programs, nutrition and wellness resources, and virtual experiences through the UPMC MyHealth Matters portal. Not a UPMC member? Explore the Physical Wellness web page for information on health coaching, on-campus facilities, wellness incentives, and more.
Explore city benefits with PittPerks discounts
From travel benefits to discounted tickets for movies and the Pittsburgh Symphony, the PittPerks program offers Pitt employees the opportunity to purchase voluntary benefits year-round. New benefits are added frequently, so check out the PittPerks web page for discounts and special offers to use this summer.
Care for yourself this summer and beyond with these resources offered by Pitt
In addition to a variety of programs and opportunities available during the summer, the University also provides year-round wellness resources to you:
- UPMC MyHealth@Work Center for the University of Pittsburgh: Pitt's onsite Health and Wellness Center is available to treat a variety of health issues to help you feel and stay your best.
- Pivio, the Complete Health Improvement Program: The University of Pittsburgh is offering all full- and part-time regular faculty and staff with UPMC Health Plan coverage a new wellness opportunity called Pivio. Pivio is a proven lifestyle education program that focuses on plant-based eating, physical activity, stress reduction, mindfulness training, and positive psychology to help individuals make positive health changes.
- POGOH at Pitt: POGOH (formerly Healthy Ride), Pittsburgh’s bike share system, provides all students, faculty, and staff at the Pittsburgh campus with unlimited 30-minute rides on pedal bikes. Visit the POGOH at Pitt website for more instructions on creating your account, activating your benefit, and how to also use POGOH’s new e-assist bikes for an additional charge.