Wellness Happenings

November / December 2024

There are a number of important health observances happening in November. Photo credit: Jeremy Thomas on Unsplash

November 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

Election Day: Nov. 5

Election mindfulness resource

Veterans Day: Nov. 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: Nov. 21

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
Quit Kit event on campus: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 21 at Hunt Dining Hall

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”

Thanksgiving: Nov. 28

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

Upcoming Health Advocate Webinars

Click the links below to register!

Nov. 14
Holiday Game Plan: Handling Holiday Stress
10 a.m. (ET) 4 p.m. (ET)

Dec. 12
Power of the Positive – Cultivating Optimism
10 a.m. (ET) 4 p.m. (ET)

Timely Care Faculty Support

TimelyCare offers Faculty and Staff Support, a dedicated phone line to reach the TimelyCare team for guidance in cases of student distress.

You can access Faculty and Staff Support by calling 833-4-TIMELY. It’s available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Faculty/ Staff Wellness Portal Health Advocate

Health Advocate replaced Web MD wellness portal in January 2024.

Quarter 4 deadline to earn and log incentives: Dec. 15

To earn the incentive you need to earn and log 100 points in the wellness portal.

Questions about the new portal can be emailed to Director of Wellness Initiatives Christine Flory at cmflory@marybaldwin.edu

Here’s how to create your account:

Please take a few minutes to watch this video as it provides a comprehensive overview of the new well being portal and how to log incentives through Health Advocate.

Health Advocate: Navigating the Portal

Anthem EAP Webinars

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.

September Topic: Emotional Intelligence

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October topic: Breast Cancer Awareness

12:30-1 p.m., Oct. 29
Attendee Link: Here
United States Toll: +1-408-418-9388
Webinar Password: q3GtAUubW73

November Topic: Diabetes

12:30-1 p.m., Nov. 12
Attendee Link: Here
Audio conference: To receive a call back, provide your phone number when you join the event, or call the number below and enter the access code.
United States Toll: +1-408-418-9388
Webinar Password: hBFeEk3PU38