May 2025
Wellness Observations for April
Employee Health and Fitness Month
- From the National Association for Health and Fitness, what is Global Employee Health & Fitness Month?
- From the Health Advocate blog, learn about different kinds of workplace well-being programs that may be available to you
- Plus, for remote and/or hybrid workers, check out these tips for how to stay active while working remotely
National High Blood Pressure Education Month
- From the American Heart Association, get the facts about high blood pressure
- From the Health Advocate blog, learn why blood pressure screening is key
Better Sleep Month
- From the Health Advocate blog, create a plan for better sleep and find out how to improve your sleep with a digital detox
Mental Health Awareness Month
- From the Health Advocate blog, learn how to make time to focus on your mental health
Stroke Awareness Month
- Understand the types of strokes and how they affect the brain
- From the Health Advocate blog, learn the signs of a stroke
From the Health Advocate blog
- Improve your physical health by managing your stress
- Take your workout outside!
- Choosing “feel-good” foods
- 5 quick fixes for unhealthy habits
Health Advocate: Upcoming Webinars
May 8, 2025
Mental Health and Me
10:00 am (ET) 4:00 pm (ET)
June 19, 2025
Get a Great Night’s Sleep! Successful Tips and Tricks
10:00 am (ET) 4:00 pm (ET)
Faculty/ Staff Wellness Portal: Health Advocate
Health Advocate replaced Web MD wellness portal in Jan 2024.
Quarter 2 deadline to earn and log incentives: June 30, 2025
To earn the incentive you need to earn and log cumulative of 200 points in the wellness portal during Q1 (January 1 – March 31, 2025) and Q2 (April – June 30, 2025)
Question 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.
Menopause, May 20 12:30-1:15 p.m.
events.marybaldwin.edu/event/anthem-eap-wellness-webinar-menopause
February recording: Health and Wellness in the Black Community
March recording: Eating Right on the Run and on a Budget
April recording: Mindfulness Meditation
Access to EAP and Talk Space
Don’t forget you have access to EAP and Talk Space:
VapeFreeVA.org
Free help to quit tobacco.
Quit Coaches available for support.
www.QuitNowVirginia.org, 1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669),Text READY to 34191A Free 24/7 service for all Virginians, 13 and older for all types of tobacco/nicotine
Free Vaping Resources for Teens, Youth Adults, & their Support Circles.
VapeFreeVA.org
Find vaping prevention and cessation facts & tips for any adult concerned about vaping (parents, guardians, educators, physicians, etc).
Menopause Matters Program: Free program for faculty and staff
Members from MBU Wellness, OT, PA, Nursing, and PT have come together to create a comprehensive program that will inform, support, guide, and empower you as you navigate the menopause transition.
We’ve created two short surveys to help us tailor the Menopause Matters program to best meet your needs. Survey 1 focuses on your preferences for scheduling and location. At the end of that survey, you’ll find a link to Survey 2, which is anonymous and designed to gather insight into your unique experiences and understanding of the menopause transition. Your responses will be used solely to guide the development of the program’s structure and content. We deeply value your input and are committed to creating a supportive, relevant, and inclusive initiative.
Thank you for helping us shape a wellness program that truly matters!
Your Menopause Matters Health Partners:
Christine Flory, Director of Wellness Initiatives
Liz Richardson, OT
Sarah McCadden, OT
Chesney Carroll, PA
Shelia Talbott, Nursing
Cassy Turner, PT