Wellness Happenings - February 2026 — Mary Baldwin University

Featuring monthly updates from Christine Flory and the Office of Health and Wellness.

March Health Observances

Daylight Saving Time happens on March 8. Get our best tips on how to adjust to it.

Spring is in full swing later this month–and your allergies might be, too. Here’s how you can start taking control of seasonal allergies.

In the mood for some spring cleaning? Good news: It can help you be more physically active! Find out how to get movin’ while you clean.

National Nutrition Month

From the Health Advocate blog:

Your diet can impact your productivity at work. Here’s what to eat for a productive workday.
Sometimes eating healthier just means making a small change or two. Check out these easy healthy food swap ideas.
Colorful fruits and veggies are a big part of a healthy diet. Learn how to improve your nutrition by eating the rainbow!
Browse healthy and delicious recipes
And check out all our Nutrition articles here

Women’s History Month

From the Health Advocate blog, read about modern women healthcare leaders, learn about the women who shaped American healthcare, and check out our top women’s health tips

Save Your Vision Month

From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), access a variety of resources for good vision and eye health
From the Health Advocate blog, learn about Computer Vision Syndrome

National Poison Prevention Week begins March 15

From PoisonHelp, get an emergency checklist for what to do if you think someone has been poisoned, and check out helpful prevention tips
From the Health Advocate blog, get safety tips to reduce the risk of poisoning

Upcoming Health Advocate Webinars:

Click the links below to register!

March 19, 2026
Our Aging Parents
10:00 am (ET) 4:00 pm (ET)

April 16, 2026
Thriving Through Change
10:00 am (ET) 4:00 pm (ET)

On campus events MBU Wellness Events:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tjON4NdZ68w4QdUkqtZ0B2947CSvCMOTuKz36AnO6FY/edit?usp=sharing

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

3/10/26 12:00 pm

Topic: Plan, Prep, and Prosper: Eating Well Made Easy

Link to join: https://bli-meetings.webex.com/bli-meetings/j.php?MTID=m02baaa72a20194efc3d70768aea92cf2

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

https://bli-meetings.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/bli-meetings/recording/playback/1de05a46e0c5103da2f94ac45e6e1beb

April recording: Mindfulness Meditation

https://bli-meetings.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/bli-meetings/recording/playback/12069110f6c5103db1ff8af641d1b004

May recording: Menopause

https://bli-meetings.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/bli-meetings/recording/playback/c9eddec717c5103eaf76320f757912ae

June recording: Men’s Health