Featuring monthly updates from Christine Flory and the Office of Health and Wellness.
Above: Staunton Campus received heaps of snow from Winter Storm Fern
February Health Observances
Squirrel Madness
Join us for 3 on 3 single elimination bracket style tournament in the PAC 3/16/26
There is a requirement that all teams are mixed gender and there needs to be a minimum of 3 people per team. A fourth team member is optional.
If you don’t have a formed team, that’s ok! See question 1 for how to join a team 🙂
SIgn up here:
https://forms.gle/F2FkdG3L4gWm1toK9
Heart Month
From the CDC, learn about ways to prevent heart disease
From the Health Advocate blog:
National Wise Healthcare Consumer Month
- From the American Institute for Preventive Medicine, learn more about Wise Healthcare Consumer Month
- From the Health Advocate blog, our top tips for being a smart healthcare consumer
Children’s Dental Health Month
- From Children’s Dental Health, learn about oral health tips for kids
- From the Health Advocate blog, read “Keeping your kids’ smiles healthy”
Black History Month
- From the Health Advocate blog, learn ways to celebrate Black History Month
February fun from the Health Advocate blog
- Make a Friend Day is February 11. These tips can help you develop new friendships.
- Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17. Get some ideas of good deeds you could do here!
- Love Your Pets Day is February 20. Find out how your pet can help keep you healthy!
- Tortilla Chip Day is February 24. Check out our healthier nacho recipes!
- Strawberry Day is February 27. Try one of these delicious ways to enjoy strawberries!
- February is Library Lovers’ Month. Learn about the health benefits of reading!
- February is Bake for Family Fun Month. Check out these healthy baking substitutions.
More helpful articles from our blog
- The way you talk to yourself matters. Here’s how to do more positive self-talk.
- Technology should support your needs, not stress you out. Try these tips to use technology more mindfully.
- Need to reduce the sodium in your diet? Here’s how to cut back on salt.
- Stronger relationships make life better. Learn how to build them.
- Struggling to stay on track with your New Year’s resolution? Here’s how to get back on track
- Here’s why you should add some self-love into your life
- Recipe Honey Soy Broiled Salmon: https://blog.healthadvocate.com/2025/12/recipe-honey-soy-broiled-salmon-2/
Upcoming Health Advocate Webinars:
Click the links below to register!
February 19, 2026
Emotional Intelligence: The Secret Superpower!
10:00 am (ET) 4:00 pm (ET)
March 19, 2026
Our Aging Parents
10:00 am (ET) 4:00 pm (ET)
On campus events MBU Wellness Events:
Feb 4 10 am – 12 pm- MDCHS Campus National Wear Red Day / “Move for Your Heart” Micro-Movement Breaks
Feb 6 11:30-1 pm -Staunton Campus- Hunt Dining Hall
National Wear Red Day ( polaroids/table event) / “Move for Your Heart” Micro-Movement Breaks
Timely Care Faculty Support:
Faculty/ Staff Wellness Portal Health Advocate:
Health Advocate replaced Web MD wellness portal in Jan 2024.
Quarter 1 deadline to earn and log incentives March 31, 2026
To earn the incentive you need to earn and log cumulative of 300 points in the wellness portal during Q1 ( Jan 1 – March 31, 2025) and Q2 (April – June 30,2025) and Q3 (July 1- September 30, 2025) Q4 ( October 1, 2025 – December 10,2025)
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:
Fac/Staff 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
2/24/26 12:00 pm
Topic: Heart in Motion: The Vital Link Between Cardio Fitness and Heart Health
Link to join: Heart in Motion: The Vital Link Between Cardio Fitness and Heart Health
EAP Recordings:
February recording: Health and Wellness in the Black Community https://bli-meetings.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/bli-meetings/recording/playback/4e2a1958cc5e103dbdb77e7ac1295a93
March recording: Eating Right on the Run and on a Budget
April recording: Mindfulness Meditation
May recording: Menopause
June recording: Men’s Health
July recording:The Gut-Brain Connections
August recording: Emotional Intelligence
September: Intro to Neurodiversity
November: Creating and Annual Well Being Plan:
December: Using your EAP
January: Day One- Journey to Healthy Habits
Don’t forget you have access to EAP and Talk Space:
New Resource: VapeFreeVA.org
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