Summer 2025
The MBU Community got outside and got active at the Annual MBU Athletics Golf Tournament
Wellness Observations for July/Aug.
UV Safety Month
- From the Health Advocate blog, read “Get the facts on sun protection”
- From the American Cancer Society, tips to be safe in the sun
- From the Federal Food and Drug Administration, tips to stay safe in the sun: from sunscreen to sunglasses
National Park and Recreation Month
- Download the National Recreation and Park Association Park Path App to find local parks, trails and recreation centers–click here.
- From the Health Advocate blog, read about how to celebrate and enjoy parks this summer
From the Health Advocate blog
- Family Friendly Fitness Ideas
- Finding Mindfulness in Nature
- Ways to truly savor the summer
- Recharge with a relaxing staycation
- Take more nature breaks for better health
- Summer exercise: What to know
- Summer health and safety
- Swim safely this summer!
- Essential summertime first aid tips
- Road trip safety tips
- Staying healthy while flying
- Protect yourself from summer pests
- Our favorite better-for-you summer snacks and treats
- Hydrating meals and snacks
- Strawberry-banana smoothie pops
- Watermelon fruit pizza
- Grasshopper ice cream pie
- Mango-date energy bites
August Health Observances
Kids’ Eye Health and Safety Month
- From the American Academy of Ophthalmology, learn more about eye health for babies, children, and teenagers
- From the Health Advocate blog, find out how being proactive can help your kids have healthy vision
Immunization Awareness Month
- From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), learn about recommended immunizations for kids/adolescents up to 18 years of age as well as adults ages 18 years and older
August 15 is Relaxation Day. Try one of these fun, simple ways to relax! August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day. Learn about the best help to offer aging parents.
On-Campus MBU Wellness Events:
August
8/27/25 11:00 am – 1:30 pm in Hunt Dining Hall- Staunton Campus Wellness Welcome Kits and Unplug and Unwind kick off event
8/28/25 10-12 pm MDCHS Wellness Welcome Kits and Unplug and Unwind kick off event
Health Advocate: Upcoming Webinars
Jul 17: Maximizing your Life by Minimizing your Worry:
10:00 am EST or 4:00 pm EST. Join here.
August 21: Raising Resilient KidsRegistration Links: 10:00 am (ET) | 4:00 pm (ET)
September 18: Suicide Prevention — What to Know and How to HelpRegistration Links: 10:00 am (ET) | 4:00 pm (ET)
Faculty/ Staff Wellness Portal: Health Advocate
Health Advocate replaced Web MD wellness portal in Jan 2024.
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.
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