September/October 2023
Each month, MBU’s medical/health and wellness navigator Christine Flory will share events, insights, and strategies on a variety of health-related topics with faculty and staff.
See below for the latest health and wellness news, and reach out to Christine at x7167 or cmflory@marybaldwin.edu.
You can also follow MBU health and wellness on Instagram.
Additional info is available on the MBU health and wellness website, plus recordings of Wellness Wednesday sessions and all-levels yoga classes.
Flu shot clinics are scheduled for October on both the main and Fishersville campuses. Scroll down for details.
Create Your WebMD Account
Do you have a WebMD account yet? This is where you can log and earn your quarterly wellness incentive. You must be benefits-eligible to earn the quarterly incentive.
- You can find instructions for setting up your WebMD account at www.webmdhealth.com/vpc and click on “Create Account” to register.
- Your Registration ID is your date of birth in MMDDYYYY format followed by the last 6 digits of your Social Security Number.
If you need assistance with your WebMD account, please reach out to their support line at 866-513-2505.
There is also an app called: Wellness at Your Side. You can self attest here, as well and view your wellness portal.
Download the app here:
The CODE IS VPC.
In addition, here is a video walking you through how to set up your account and navigate the WebMD portal.
Earn Quarter 3 Wellness Incentives
Log activities by Oct. 1 to earn your incentive.
Log quarterly wellness incentives by following these easy steps:
- Visit this link: https://webmdhealth.com/VPC/
- Hover over 3 horizontal lines in the top right-hand corner
- Click on REWARDS under the three lines
- Scroll to view all the ways to earn
- Click on a category to view options to earn
- Click on report completion to earn
- Your points earned should be updated under Q2 incentives
Questions? Contact Christine Flory at cmflory@marybaldwin.edu
WebMD Program: The Invitational
The Invitational Team Steps Challenge
You will be part of a five-person team that competes against a new team each week for five consecutive weeks. The team that walks the most steps each week wins!
The challenge starts October 4th, with the first of five weekly rounds.
Anthem EAP Webinars
Upcoming Webinar
October EAP Webinar: Depression
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming session on depression delivered by subject matter expert, Laurie Andries, a sought-after professional with years of experience in this topic. Laurie Andries will give you the opportunity to engage directly with all of your questions and comments will be responded to in a manner which is appropriate for this session. We are excited to bring you this session and are confident that you will find it well worth your time.
Date/Time: 10/3/2023 at noon
Dial in: 1-408-418-9388
Access Code: 3wySJp9ha8W
Link: https://bli-meetings.webex.com/bli-meetings/j.php?MTID=mb61ed0eb2b8126ff8ceddb08f9f5cd59
ID: ATHM104815
Webinar Recordings
To view a seminar on demand, go to anthemeap.com and enter your company code: MBU
You’ll find a link to these and other seminars on the homepage.
View the seminars on demand — anytime, anywhere. Submit a question and receive a response via email. Questions are logged in a FAQ section, so you can browse and learn from the questions of others.
June recording
- Topic: Menopause
- Watch here
July recording
- Topic: Overcoming Burnout
- Watch here
August recording
- Topic: Fostering Inclusion
- Watch here
September recording
- Topic: Mindfulness
- Watch Here
Flu Shot Clinics
Main Campus
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
October 4, Student Activities Center Ballroom
Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
October 16, Room G36
- Pre-register for the Murphy Deming clinic here.
Wellness Week
Save the dates for Wellness Week, October 17-23:
Biometric Health Screenings
Sign up for a screening between 6:30 and 10:30 a.m. on October 18 and 19.
Out of the Darkness Walk to Prevent Suicide
The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.
9 a.m. on October 21 at Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton
Share with your Students
McCree Center for Life Success Events
- Cookie Connection: Get to know your Academic & Career Advisors and Accessibility Services
- 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. on 9/28, Page Terrace
- iHub Lunch and Learn: Market with Meaning: From Your Why to Your Wow – An Authentic Marketing Workshop
- Noon – 1 p.m. on 10/3, Staunton Innovation Hub
- Think Forward Thursday: Crafting Winning Resumes and Cover Letters Workshop
- 1:25 p.m. on 10/12, Spencer Center/Hybrid
- Zoom link: https://marybaldwin-edu.zoom.us/j/86321491767?pwd=QnJ0aE9DSXZsRko5MzBPeGJhY2Y2UT09
- iHub Lunch & Learn: Networking 101: Building Meaningful Connections for Your Future
- Noon – 1 p.m. on 11/8, Staunton Innovation Hub
Murphy Deming Wellness Events
- TimelyCARE sign up table
- 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on 10/2, atrium
- Walk it Off
- 12-12:15 p.m. on 10/4, meet in lobby
- Game Night
- 5 – 7 p.m. on 10/17, Spencer Center, main campus
- Pumpkin carving and candy bag creation
- 12 – 3 p.m. on 10/31, atrium