Featuring monthly updates from Christine Flory and the Office of Health and Wellness.
March Health Observances
Daylight Saving Time happens on March 8.
Spring is in full swing later this month–and your allergies might be, too.
In the mood for some spring cleaning? Good news: It can help you be more physically active!
National Nutrition Month
From the Health Advocate blog:
- Your diet can impact your productivity at work.
- Sometimes eating healthier just means making a small change or two.
- Colorful fruits and veggies are a big part of a healthy diet.
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Women’s History Month
- From the Health Advocate blog, read about , learn about the , and check out our
Save Your Vision Month
- From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), access a variety of resources for
- From the Health Advocate blog, learn about
National Poison Prevention Week begins March 15
- From PoisonHelp, get an for what to do if you think someone has been poisoned, and check out helpful
- From the Health Advocate blog, get
More helpful articles from the Health Advocate blog
Upcoming Health Advocate Webinars:
Click the links below to register!
March 19, 2026
Our Aging Parents
April 16, 2026
Thriving Through Change
On campus events Wellness Events:
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.
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
3/10/26 12:00 pm
Topic: Plan, Prep, and Prosper: Eating Well Made Easy
Link to join:
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:
December: Using your EAP
January: Day One- Journey to Healthy Habits
February:Heart in Motion The Vital Link Between Cardio Fitness and Heart Health
Don’t forget you have access to EAP and Talk Space:
New Resource: VapeFreeVA.org
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