Featuring monthly updates from Christine Flory and the Office of Health and Wellness.
April Health Observances
Stress Awareness Month
- From the American Psychological Association, and
- From the Health Advocate blog, get our , learn how to , , and check out these ways to
Alcohol Awareness Month
- From the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, learn the
- From the Health Advocate blog, read
Autism Acceptance Month
- From the CDC, get the latest
- From the Health Advocate blog, read
More from the Health Advocate blog
- April 11 is National Pet Day.
- April 12 is Teach Your Children to Save Day. Learn about .
- April 22 is Earth Day. Read to learn about how you can make an impact.
Upcoming Health Advocate Webinars:
Click the links below to register!
April 16, 2026
Thriving Through Change
May 21, 2026
Mental Health and Me
On campus events ý Wellness Events:
Event: “Your Stress Toolkit” Pop-Up
- April 29 10 am – 12 pm MDCHS
April 20 Mocktail Monday Sexual Assault Awareness Month Edition: Is this Cute or a Red Flag? Lavender Lounge 7-8 pm
April 28 Affirmation Station 11:30 am -1 pm Hunt
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, 2025 – 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: ý 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
The Connection between Exercise and Mental Health: DATE and TIME TBD
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
March:Plan, Prep, and Prosper: Eating Well Made Easy
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. 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. |