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
- Plus, for remote and/or hybrid workers, check out these
National High Blood Pressure Education Month
- From the American Heart Association,
- From the Health Advocate blog, learn why
Better Sleep Month
- From the Health Advocate blog, , find out how to , and build habits that help you
Mental Health Awareness Month
- From the Health Advocate blog, learn
Stroke Awareness Month
- Understand
- From the Health Advocate blog, learn the
More from the Health Advocate blog
Check out some of our latest posts:
Upcoming Health Advocate Webinars:
Click the links below to register!
April 16, 2026
Thriving Through Change
May 21, 2026
Mental Health and Me
June 18, 2026
Single Working Parents – Survival Skills!
On campus events 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.
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
May 19, 2026 The Importance of Unplugging
12-`12:45 pm
Attendee Link:
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:
New Resource: VapeFreeVA.org
| VDH’s Tobacco Control Program launched as a one-stop resource guide for teens, young adults, and their support circles— parents, guardians, coaches, educators, and physicians. While Virginia’s “Live Vape Free” texting program has been phased out, the website will continue to connect Virginians to our new page with cessation information and additional support to quit vaping. Free help to quit tobacco. Quit Coaches available for support.1-800-QUIT NOW (1-800-784-8669)Text READY to 34191A free 24/7 service for all Virginians, 13 and older for all types of tobacco/nicotine Free Vaping Resources for Teens, Youth Adults, & their Support Circles.Find vaping prevention and cessation facts & tipsSupport Circle tips are for any adult concerned about vaping — parents, guardians, educators, physicians, etc. |