Le Well November 3, 2025 Newsletter

Jane P. Gagliardi, MD, MHS Associate Dean for Learning Environment and Well-being
By Jane Gagliardi

Our mission is to provide centralized services to support SOM students and others involved in the healthcare learning environment.  Check out our website.

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Here, all are welcome, all are valued, all are seen.
Together we rise, like light through a prism. Photo and sentiments by Jashi Abhirajan 10/31/2025

Resources for Health and Well-Being 

Remember!  All Health Science students are required to comply with the annual influenza vaccination policy for continued accessibility to Duke Health facilities and information systems.  The compliance deadline is Tuesday November 18, 2025 at 10 a.m. - which is the same as for Duke employees.  if you receive your vaccine through a Duke-affiliated option (Flu Fighter Clinics on a walk-in basis starting September 17; Student Health on a scheduled basis starting October 1; or Employee Occupational Health and Wellness Clinics) you will not need to submit documentation to Student Health; if you go to another place for your vaccine, you must upload your documentation into the Student Health Gateway

Students are welcome to access the University-Wide Strategic Realignment site, designed and maintained in an effort to inform the community of future steps in its university-wide strategic realignment.  Additional information can also be found at the SOM intranet site.


Have you experienced mistreatment? Wanting to talk about it? Wondering how best to proceed? 

Please reach out to jane.gagliardi@duke.edu and/or submit a report through the Adverse Events Reporting System.  


THIS WEEK @ LE WELL

Monday, November 3rd 

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Peer Collective Meet-Up and Snacks | 5-6 p.m. | IPE Building Lobby

All are welcome to stop by and chart with peers!  Grab a snack and help shape future Peer Collective

 

Tuesday, November 4th

Granola with Gagliardi

Granola with Gagliardi | 12-1 p.m. | Duke PA Program

Stop by to meet, talk with, and/or get chocolate from Jane Gagliardi, in place of Jeanine Bandini, Le Well's well-being navigator!  Snacks provided.  

 

Schedule a meeting with Jeanine using her Calendly

Mandala - Duke Arts | 5:15-7:15 p.m. | TSCHE Floor 6

The process of making a mandala is considered to be art meditation and can have very calming effects.  Join for a session to unwind and relax with this therapeutic artform.  You will create ornate designs with intricate patterns that will come to life with vibrant colors.  Registration required - join the waitlist and show up to participate!  Materials provided.

Wednesday, November 5th

Granola with Gagliardi

Granola with Gagliardi | 2-3 p.m. | TSCHE Floor 2

Stop by to meet, talk with, and/or get a KIND Bar from Dr. Jane Gagliardi, Associate Dean for Learning Environment and Well-Being! Stay as long (or as little) as you like.  KIND Bars (and occasional other bar-like treats) provided.

 

 

 Friday, November 7th

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Joshing with Jashi | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | IPE Building Lobby 

Stop by to meet, talk with, and/or get a KIND Bar from Jashi Abhirajan, Le Well's Program Coordinator, subbing for Dr. Jane Gagliardi, Associate Dean for Learning Environment and Well-Being!  Stay as long (or as little) as you like.  KIND Bars (and occasional other bar-like treats) provided.

 

Next week: Duke Recreation and Le Well will offer RHYTHM HITT (high intensity interval training) for all interested SOM students!  Min: 5; Max: 50.  Sign up here! November 11, 2025 5:30-6:30 p.m. TSCHE 6th Floor

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We are eager to hear from you regarding your ideas for ways to support you better!  Please let us know if you have ideas or feedback for wellness-promoting activities.

 

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