MBU Wellness
MBU Wellness runs the health education, programming, and campaigns that serve students, faculty, and staff — workshops, trainings, campus events, and the resources behind them.
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This Month @ MBU Wellness
On-Campus Events
MDCHS Letters to your future self | 11/5/26 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
EAP Webinar: “You Can Be Smoke Free!” – Fac/Staff (LINK) | 11/10/26 | 12-1 p.m.
Onsite Health Screening for Fac/ Staff (open to all benefits eligible & enrolled fac/staff) (LINK) | 11/11/26 | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. @ SAC
Health Screening Includes
Standard Fingerstick
Height & Weight
Waist Circumference
BMI & Body Fat %
Blood Pressure
Reflex HbA1c – non fasting
Coaching Call (Optional)
Letters to Your Future Self Event | 11/12/26 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @ Hunt Mezzanine
Take a moment to write an encouraging note to your future self, addressing and the Wellness team will mail it back to you next semester. All Supplies provided!
Reminder: Self attest that you attended any of these events in the Health Advocate portal and earn points towards your quarterly incentive!
Monthly Observances
Diabetes Awareness Month
- From the National Institutes of Health, obtain basic information, research and resources
- From the American Diabetes Association, learn how to manage and live with diabetes
- From the Health Advocate blog, learn how to lower your risk for type 2 diabetes and learn about some easy ways to reduce your added sugars
Veterans Day: November 11
From the Health Advocate blog:
- Here are a few ways to honor veterans
- If you or a loved one is a veteran, learn about some health-related benefits you or they may be able to take advantage of.
Great American Smokeout: November 19
- From the American Cancer Society, take the smoking habits quiz, learn about the benefits of quitting tobacco, and find out how to quit smoking or using smokeless tobacco
- From the Health Advocate blog, here’s how to understand your options when you’re quitting tobacco, as well as how to reduce your tobacco temptation
Thanksgiving: November 26
From the Health Advocate blog:
- How to get the whole family moving on Thanksgiving
- In the spirit of thankfulness, get inspired by these novel ways to show gratitude
- Get tips to reduce friction at family gatherings
- Check out these meaningful ways to show gratitude
- If you’re starting your holiday shopping the weekend after Thanksgiving, be sure to learn how to protect your identity and your wallet, plus learn how to plan ahead so you don’t overspend on gifts
- If the holiday season often makes you feel more stressed than joyful, check out these mindfulness tips that may help you during this busy time of year
Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
- From the Alzheimer’s Association, understand warning signs and symptoms, get information for caregivers, and learn why to get checked
- From the Health Advocate blog, read “Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease”
COPD Awareness Month
- From the American Lung Association, learn about COPD, understand causes and risk factors, and get questions to ask your doctor about COPD
Family Caregivers Month
- From the Caregiver Action Network, get the top ten tips for caregivers
- From the Health Advocate blog, read “The Importance of Self-Care for the Caregiver”, plus get resilience tips for caregivers and holiday tips for caregivers
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
- From the American Lung Association, learn about lung cancer, and find out what to do after a lung cancer diagnosis for yourself or a loved one
Upcoming Health Advocate Webinars
For MBU Faculty and Staff
Nov 19 | Strategies to Manage Stress and Uncertainty | 10 a.m. or 4 p.m.
Find Support
These services are available year-round. You do not need a referral, and you do not need to be in crisis to use them.
TimelyCare Mental Health Services
for students
Free, 24/7 virtual mental health and counseling support. Register with your MBU email address.
In-Person Health Services
for students
Care for routine and acute illness is available locally through MBU’s partnership with Augusta Health Urgent Care.
Wellness Coaching
For Students, Faculty, and Staff
Work with Wellness Director Christine Flory to schedule a meeting in person, remote or phone call.
Employee Health & Wellness Programs
for faculty and staff
MBU faculty and staff can access numerous resources and opportunities designed to support your health and well-being,
Wellness Ambassador
Become a Wellness Ambassador!
Wellness Ambassadors are a dynamic group of students who are passionate about an inclusive, comprehensive and holistic approach to well being for the MBU community. This includes undergraduate, graduate, commuter residential and online students.
Wellness Ambassadors develop a multitude of skills, such as, leadership, public speaking, time management, goal setting, working within a team, program planning and evaluation. These skills prove useful in life and future careers.
Apply to empower the MBU community to take action around their well being so they can live their best lives.
Questions? Reach out to Christine Flory: cmflory@marybaldwin.edu
Ongoing Wellness Initiatives
Menopause Matters: Empowering Wellness at Work and Beyond
Members from the MBU Wellness Program and faculty from Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Nursing, and Physical Therapy have partnered to create an engaging, evidence-informed program designed to educate, support, and empower women through every stage of the menopause transition.
Whether you are just beginning to learn about menopause, currently experiencing symptoms, supporting someone you care about, or simply planning for the future, this program is for you. We welcome MBU employees and alumni of all ages, recognizing that knowledge gained today can help build confidence, healthy habits, and informed decision-making for years to come.
VA ABC Substance Abuse Grant
The Safer Squirrels Initiative: Alcohol Risk Reduction & Community Wellness project is a comprehensive, evidence-based alcohol education and prevention initiative designed to reduce high-risk drinking behaviors among first-year college students, with a special focus on student-athletes and PEG students.
This program integrates screening, early intervention, skills-based education, and peer-led prevention strategies to foster safer decision-making, increase alcohol-related knowledge, and promote a healthier campus culture.
Unplug and Unwind: Digital WellBeing
A campus wellness program designed to help students, faculty and staff take a break from constant screen time and build a healthier relationship with technology. Through interactive activities and practical strategies, students will explore how digital habits can affect sleep, stress, focus, mood, and social connection. Participants will learn realistic ways to set boundaries with technology, reduce mindless scrolling, and create more space for rest, movement, connection, and other activities that support their well-being.
The goal isn’t to eliminate technology—it’s to help students and the MBU community use it more intentionally instead of letting it use them.
Breathe Deep. Breathe Free.
Breathe Deep. Breathe Free. is a campus wellness initiative designed to raise awareness about the health impacts of tobacco, vaping, and nicotine while connecting students, faculty and staff with practical tools and resources to make informed choices.
Through interactive education, prevention activities, and judgment-free cessation support, students, faculty and staff can learn more about nicotine use, explore strategies for quitting or cutting back, and discover healthier ways to manage stress.
Breathe deeper. Feel stronger. Live free.
Archive
Watch Past Virtual Sessions
Employee Assistance Program Recordings, 2026
Employee Assistance Program Recordings, 2025
Standing Resources and Links
Standing Resource Links
For Students
TimelyCare
Free 24/7 virtual counseling and medical visits
Student Health Services
Provided in partnership with Augusta Health
For Faculty and Staff
Employee Assistance Program
Confidential counseling through Anthem, plus TalkSpace
Health Advocate Portal
Log activity and track quarterly incentive points
For Everyone
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, any time
VapeFreeVA.org
Vaping cessation for young adults and the people supporting them
Quit Now Virginia
Free coaching to quit tobacco ·
1-800-784-8669 · text READY to 34191
Valley Community Services Board
Community behavioral health services in the Staunton area
Connect
Connect with MBU Wellness
Get info on events, and glean insights and strategies on a variety of health-related topics:
- Follow MBU health and wellness on Instagram
- Watch MBU announcements for upcoming events
- Faculty and staff: Look out for updates each month in the MBU newsletter
Our Director — Christine Flory
Christine Flory is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and personal trainer with over 20 years of experience.
Christine has served as the Director of Wellness Initiatives at MBU since 2022, leading campus-wide strategies that foster student, faculty, and staff well-being through innovative, evidence-based programs.
Her goal is to foster culture of wellness that integrates physical, mental, emotional, and social health into the university experience.
Don’t hesitate to contact her with your health and wellness needs at cmflory@marybaldwin.edu.