Past Events

BH WELL Educational Outreach

Aug 1, 2022, 12:00 PM – Aug 31, 2022, 12:00 PM

This summer BH WELL delivered educational resources to Lexington community centers, schools, and hospitals, and anywhere kids are! Included in these resources were educational coloring books, "Bee Smart, Don't Start" and "Bloom Where You Are Planted". These coloring books are a fun way for kids to learn about the benefits of living a healthy life!

33rd International Nursing Research Congress

Jul 21, 2022, 8:00 AM – Jul 25, 2022, 4:00 PM

The Behavioral Health Wellness Environments for Living and Learning (BH WELL) research team presented at the 33rd International Nursing Research Congress held in Edinburgh, Scotland on July 21-25, 2022, a Sigma event. The conference included over 800 nurse researchers, students, and clinicians pursuing evidence-based research.

National Conference on Tobacco OR Health

Jun 28, 2022, 12:00 PM – Jun 30, 2022, 12:00 PM

The Behavioral Health Wellness Environments for Living and Learning (BH WELL) research team presented virtually at the National Conference on Tobacco OR Health (NCTOH) to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 28-30, 2022.

Comic Evaluation with Prize Drawings- Through the Portal: Journey to Health

Jun 27, 2022, 9:30 AM – Aug 27, 2022, 9:30 AM

Read the Comic BH WELL conducted a comic book evaluation with prize drawings! Anyone who helped us evaluate this comic book was eligible to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of six $20 Amazon gift cards. The evaluation was open from April 6th to July 6th, 2022.

Lewis Honors College Wellness Event

Apr 25, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

BH WELL team members partnered with Lewis Honors College to host a pop-up wellness event. Honors students at the University of Kentucky enjoyed snacks and participated in a gratitude activity between classes.

2022 Virtual Kentucky Tobacco Control Conference

Apr 14, 2022, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

BH WELL tabled at the 2022 Virtual Kentucky Tobacco Control Conference held on April 14, 2022. Our booth had 103 visitors with a variety of documents viewed 116 times. Conference Website

Comic Evaluation with Prize Drawings- When Things Fall Apart: Rise Above

Apr 6, 2022, 12:00 AM – Jul 6, 2022, 12:00 AM

Read the Comic Evaluate Comic BH WELL is conducting a comic book evaluation with prize drawings! Would you like to help us evaluate this comic book and be entered into a drawing done once every two weeks for a chance to win one of six $ 20 Amazon gift cards between April 6th to July 6th, 2022? Are you 18 years of age or older?

Quit and Win 2022 at NorthKey

Mar 24, 2022, 11:00 AM – May 2, 2022, 5:00 PM

This study challenges individuals to stop tobacco use for 30 days. Those who successfully stop will be entered into a prize drawing. Gift cards will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Recruitment for the study was completed in 2 visits to NorthKey in March 2022. A return visit took place on May 2, 2022, where contest participants will be tested again for carbon monoxide levels.

Quit and Win 2022 at New Vista

Mar 21, 2022, 6:00 AM – Apr 28, 2022, 1:00 PM

This study challenges individuals to stop tobacco use for 30 days. Those who successfully stop will be entered into a prize drawing. Gift cards will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners from each location. Recruitment for the study was completed in 2 visits to New Vista in March 2022. A return visit took place on April 28, 2022, where contest participants will be tested again for carbon monoxide levels.

Behavioral Health and Tobacco Dependence Treatment Workshop Series

Jan 19, 2022, 12:00 PM – Jun 15, 2022, 1:00 PM

BH WELL is hosting monthly lunchtime seminars related to behavioral health and tobacco dependence. The seminars will take place via Zoom and include a 30-minute teaching followed by 30 minutes of Q&A. Registration Agenda