Featuring monthly updates from Christine Flory and the Office of Health and Wellness.
May Health Observances
Employee Health and Fitness Month
- From the Health Advocate blog, learn about healthy eating for a productive workday
- 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, find out how to improve your sleep with a digital detox, and build habits that help you rest, recover, and thrive
Mental Health Awareness Month
- From the Health Advocate blog, learn everyday ways to take care of 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
More from the Health Advocate blog
Check out some of our latest posts:
- Ease the stress of everyday life
- Take control of your seasonal allergies
- The health benefits of volunteering
- Get moving with spring cleaning
Upcoming Health Advocate Webinars:
Click the links below to register!
April 16, 2026
Thriving Through Change
10:00 am (ET) 4:00 pm (ET)
May 21, 2026
Mental Health and Me
10:00 am (ET) 4:00 pm (ET)
June 18, 2026
Single Working Parents – Survival Skills!
On campus events MBU Wellness Events:
April 28 Affirmation Station 11:30 am -1 pm Hunt
“Your Stress Toolkit” Pop-Up April 29 10 am – 12 pm MDCHS
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, 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, 2026) and Q2 (April – June 30,2026) and Q3 (July 1- September 30, 2026) Q4 ( October 1, 2026 – December 10,2026)
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
May 19, 2026 The Importance of Unplugging
12-`12:45 pm
Attendee Link: The Importance of Unplugging
EAP Recordings:
2025
February recording: Health and Wellness in the Black Community
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
2026:
January: Day One- Journey to Healthy Habits
February:Heart in Motion The Vital Link Between Cardio Fitness and Heart Health
March:Plan, Prep, and Prosper: Eating Well Made Easy
April: The Connection between Mental Health and Exercise
Don’t forget you have access to EAP and Talk Space:
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