Featuring monthly updates from Christine Flory and the Office of Health and Wellness.
Above: VWIL cadets hiking Humpback Rocks in October
November Health Observances
Diabetes Awareness Month
- From the National Institutes of Health, obtain
- From the American Diabetes Association, learn how to
- From the Health Advocate blog, learn how to and learn about some
Veterans Day: November 11
From the Health Advocate blog:
- Here are a few
- If you or a loved one is a veteran, you or they may be able to take advantage of
Great American Smokeout: November 20
- From the American Cancer Society, take the , learn about the , and find out
- From the Health Advocate blog, here鈥檚 how to , as well as
Thanksgiving: November 27
From the Health Advocate blog:
- How to on Thanksgiving
- In the spirit of thankfulness, get inspired by these
- Get tips to
- Check out these
- If you鈥檙e starting your holiday shopping the weekend after Thanksgiving, be sure to learn how to , plus learn how to
- If the holiday season often makes you feel more stressed than joyful, check out these that may help you during this busy time of year
Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease Awareness Month
- From the Alzheimer鈥檚 Association, understand , get , and learn
- From the Health Advocate blog, read
COPD Awareness Month
- From the American Lung Association, , , and get
Family Caregivers Month
- From the Caregiver Action Network, get the
- From the Health Advocate blog, read , plus get and
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
- From the American Lung Association, , and find out what to do after a lung cancer diagnosis or
Stay healthy this season
- Enjoy
- Learn how to
- Create your
- It鈥檚 getting darker earlier now鈥揾ere鈥檚 how to
- Plus, get
Wise holiday spending
Upcoming Health Advocate Webinars:
November 20, 2025
Drugs and Addiction: What Everyone Needs to Know
December 18, 2025
Mindfulness 鈥 Being 鈥淧resent鈥
On campus events 大象传媒 Wellness Events:
11/5/25 MDCHS 10 am – 12 pm Gratitude and Grounding or notes to your future self event
Journaling and gratitude wall
Table event in entry way of MDCHS
Free journals and prompts
11/11/25 Biometric Onsite Screenings
Health screenings take about 15 minutes and include the following tests:
Non-Fasting Fingerstick
Height & Weight
Waist Circumference
BMI & Body Fat %
Blood Pressure
MDCHS 9 am – 1 pm Room G19
Staunton 7 am – 1 pm SAC ballroom
Sign up :
- Login to your health advocate account
- Click on the health drop down option at the top
- Click on get a health screening
- Choose your location
- Schedule a time
Questions? Reach out to cmflory@marybaldwin.edu
11/11/25 Cocoa and Connection Focus: Emotional wellness and stress reduction
Description: Students are welcome to grab a hot cocoa or tea and add toppings from the hot cocoa bar, relax with calming music, and therapy dogs(?)
Gratitude card station- write thank you notes to friends, faculty or staff.
Focus: Emotional wellness and stress reduction
Description: Students are welcome to grab a hot cocoa or tea and add toppings from the hot cocoa bar, relax with calming music, and therapy dogs(?)
Gratitude card station- write thank you notes to friends, faculty or staff.
11/18/ 25 Hunt Mezzanine 11:30 am – 1 pm Partnering with CJ Letters to Your Future Self Station
Focus: Self reflection and growth
Description: Students write letters to themselves about their goals, hopes or gratitudes. Collect and mail them back in the spring semester.
11/20/25 11:30- 1 pm Hunt Mezzanine
Great American Smokeout: Free Quit Kits and tobacco cessation resources
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鈥檚 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: 大象传媒 You’ll find a link to these and other seminars on the homepage.
View the seminars on demand 鈥 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
11/4 12:30-1:30 pm Creating and Annual Well Being Plan:
Ready to crush your well-being goals without burning out by February? In this session, we鈥檒l walk you through 12 game-changing habits that will boost your physical, mental, and emotional health all year long. You鈥檒l get to pick the ones that fit your lifestyle, and we鈥檒l even throw in some resources to help you stay on track (because we know life happens). By the end, you’ll be ready to tackle your well-being plan like a pro and enjoy a healthier, happier you!
Join link:
Webinar number:
2861 021 5024
Webinar password:
tCjGPn6z8h7 (82547669 when dialing from a video system)
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
Don鈥檛 forget you have access to EAP and Talk Space:
New Resource: VapeFreeVA.org
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