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Wellness Happenings

November / December 2024

Autumn leaves

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 atÌýHunt 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. 15Ìý

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.eduÌý

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

ÌýTo view a seminar on demand, go to and enter your company code: Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ 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. 29Ìý
  • Attendee Link:
  • United States Toll: +1-408-418-9388
  • Webinar Password: q3GtAUubW73

November Topic: Diabetes 

  • 12:30-1 p.m., Nov. 12Ìý
  • 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

Access to EAP and Talk Space

Don’t forget you have access to EAP and Talk Space:


New Resource: VapeFreeVA.org

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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.


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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

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Free Vaping Resources for Teens, Youth Adults, & their Support Circles.

Find vaping prevention and cessation facts & tips for any adult concerned about vaping (parents, guardians, educators, physicians, etc).

Upcoming Wellness Events

Election Wellness Guide

Hydrate and Decorate Workshop

Free Massage for Fac/Staff (Staunton Campus)

Free Massage for Fac/Staff (Murphy Deming)

Make a Quit Kit for the Great American Smoke Out