Wellness Happenings

November / December 2024

There are a number of important health observances happening in November. Photo credit: Jeremy Thomas on Unsplash

November 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

Election Day: Nov. 5

Veterans Day: Nov. 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: Nov. 21

From the American Cancer Society, take the , learn about the , and find out
From the Health Advocate blog, here’s how to , as well as
Quit Kit event on campus: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 21 at��Hunt Dining Hall

Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

From the Alzheimer’s Association, understand , get , and learn
From the Health Advocate blog, read

Thanksgiving: Nov. 28

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’re 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

Upcoming Health Advocate Webinars

Click the links below to register!

Nov. 14
Holiday Game Plan: Handling Holiday Stress
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Dec. 12
Power of the Positive – Cultivating Optimism
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Timely Care Faculty Support

TimelyCare offers Faculty and Staff Support, a dedicated phone line to reach the TimelyCare team for guidance in cases of student distress.

You can access Faculty and Staff Support by calling 833-4-TIMELY. It’s available 24/7, 365 days a year.

Faculty/ Staff Wellness Portal Health Advocate

Health Advocate replaced Web MD wellness portal in January 2024.

Quarter 4 deadline to earn and log incentives: Dec. 15��

To earn the incentive you need to earn and log 100 points in the wellness portal.

Questions 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:

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 and enter your company code: ��Ӱ�� 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.

September Topic: Emotional Intelligence

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October topic: Breast Cancer Awareness

12:30-1 p.m., Oct. 29��
Attendee Link:
United States Toll: +1-408-418-9388
Webinar Password: q3GtAUubW73

November Topic: Diabetes

12:30-1 p.m., Nov. 12��
Attendee Link:
Audio conference: To receive a call back, provide your phone number when you join the event, or call the number below and enter the access code.
United States Toll: +1-408-418-9388
Webinar Password: hBFeEk3PU38