November/December 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 [email protected].
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.
November health and wellness resources include a webinar on surviving the holidays, accessing resources and support for quitting smoking, and taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. Photo credit: Janet Rigoni, Shenandoah National Park Tunnel Overlook
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 4 Wellness Incentives
Log activities by Dec 15, 2023, 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 Wellness Coordinator, Christine Flory at [email protected]
Anthem EAP Webinars
Upcoming Webinar
November EAP Webinar: Holiday Survival Guide
We all have special feelings about the holidays. For many, it’s a wonderful time for celebration, family gatherings and joyful memories. For others, it’s a time of sadness and, possibly, a feeling of being overwhelmed. In this seminar, participants examine sources of holiday stress and learn strategies for coping and managing their emotions, time, relationships and finances. Participants will also share ideas for organizing holiday tasks, managing holiday demands and look at the role of holiday traditions.
Date/Time: 11/7/2023 12-12:30 pm
Link to join: https://bli-meetings.webex.com/bli-meetings/j.php?MTID=m7ed490dd3a6d1a216bb0b0fdae6fa633
United States Toll: +1-408-418-938
Password: Qgd7NBQe5x3Access Code: 2631 761 0576
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.
July recording
- Topic: Overcoming Burnout
- Watch here
August recording
- Topic: Fostering Inclusion
- Watch here
September recording
- Topic: Mindfulness
- Watch Here
October recording
- Topic: Depression
- Watch Here
Upcoming Events
Great American Smokeout: Nov. 16
Join the Great American Smokeout event on the third Thursday in November to start your journey toward a smoke-free life and reducing your cancer risk. Sponsored nationally by the American Cancer Society, you can get help accessing the resources and support you need to quit.
Diabetes Awareness Month
November is national Diabetes Awareness Month, when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems.
Keep an eye out for an MBU workshop during the month, date and time TBD.
Free Massages for Faculty and Staff: Dec. 8
Save the date for Dec. 8 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sign up coming soon via MBU announcements! (If you’re interested, you must sign up; no walk-ins.)
December Holiday Movie
Date, time, and more details coming soon!