Wellness Happenings - December

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

Above: Students enjoy a snow day on campus in early December

December Health Observances

Safe Toys and Gifts Month

From PreventBlindness.org, get
From Kidshealth.org, tips for , including how to choose toys by age group

National Handwashing Awareness Week

From the Centers for Disease Control, get resources about the importance of handwashing…
From the Health Advocate blog,

Influenza Vaccination Week, December 7 – 13

From the CDC, learn how you can

Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, December 1 – 5

From the Health Advocate blog,

Check out some of our favorite blog posts to help you have happy, healthy holidays!

Healthy holidays

Health, fitness, & nutrition

Well-being & stress management

Transitioning into the new year

Upcoming Health Advocate Webinars:

December 18, 2025
Mindfulness – Being “Present”

On campus events �� Wellness Events:

12/3/25 De- stress Zone

11:30 am – 1 pm Staunton Campus Hunt Mezzanine

Drop in space with guided meditation, coloring, and sensory freebies

12/10/25 10 am – 12 pm MDHCS

De- stress Zone Drop in space with guided meditation, coloring, and sensory freebies

12/10/25 Cocoa Connections & Exam prep kits

6:30- 7:30 pm Lavender Lounge Partnering with Social Work and LGBTQ +

Students are welcome to grab a hot cocoa or tea and add toppings from the hot cocoa bar and grab an exam prep kit.

Timely Care Faculty Support:

Faculty/ Staff Wellness Portal Health Advocate:

Health Advocate replaced Web MD wellness portal in Jan 2024.

Quarter 4 deadline to earn and log incentives December 10, 2025

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.

Anthem EAP Webinars:

To view a seminar on demand, go to anthemeap.com and enter your company code: �� 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

12/2/25

Using your EAP

Discover the full range of benefits your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) has to offer, from finding reliable childcare to accessing legal advice and everything in between. In this session, we’ll guide you through the many ways your EAP can support you, both professionally and personally, ensuring you make the most of the resources available to you. Let us help you navigate and utilize your EAP to enhance your overall well-being.

EAP Recordings:

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:

Don’t forget you have access to EAP and Talk Space:

New Resource: VapeFreeVA.org

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