Wellness Program Information
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Join Go Gold to earn medals competing in activities as you learn about past Olympic competitions. Additional points are available by creating teams, completing bonus challenges, and sharing your progress with other participants.
So, gather your friends and colleagues to join the fun and Go Gold!
Learn more in this short video
Register for Go Gold – Registration Now Open!
Challenge runs 6/17 through 7/14
Thinking about starting a fitness routine and eating better? Or, maybe you’re thinking about how to reduce stress, quit tobacco, and improve your overall health. “Make The Call, Take the Call” Wellness Coaching can help!
EMOTIONAL
WELL-BEING CORNER:
Caring for you in mind, body, and spirit
Emotional well-being is essential to your overall health. Positive mental health allows you to realize your full potential, cope with the stressors of life, and work productively. But when the stressors of life are overwhelming, your emotional health can be challenged. Please know that we’re committed to helping you achieve and maintain optimal mental, physical, and emotional health. Here are emotional well-being resources to support you.
Public Emotional Wellbeing Resources
- National Institute for Mental Health
- Mental Health America
- Psych Hub
- Manage Stress
- Depression Screening
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Audio Meditations to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
- Work, Life, Technology: The Balancing Act
Medical Plan Emotional Wellbeing Resources
- Carefirst – Depression is More than Sadness
- Carefirst – Help is Available
- Kaiser Permanente – My Strength Video
- Kaiser Permanente – My Strength
- Kaiser Permanente – Mind + Body = Feeling Stressed?
- Kaiser Permanente – Caring for Your Mind, Body & Spirit
- United Healthcare - COVID-19 Emotional Support
- United Healthcare – Feeling Overwhelmed?
- United Healthcare – Stress
- United Healthcare – Talkspace Online Therapy
- United Healthcare – Behavioral Health
JUNE IS MEN’S HEALTH MONTH!
June is the month to encourage men and boys to take charge of their health by making healthy lifestyle decisions like exercising, eating healthy foods, getting regular checkups and preventive screenings. Men’s health is not just a ‘man’s issue’ – it’s a family issue.
This month’s newsletter provides lots of great information about men’s health including healthy habits for the entire family!
Opening ceremonies begin July 26th but you don’t have to wait for the official start for the fun and excitement of the games to experience your own Summer Olympics with Go Gold!
In Go Gold, you’ll earn medals competing in activities as you learn about past Olympic competitions. Additional points are available by creating teams, completing bonus challenges, and sharing your progress with other participants. So, gather your friends, family, and colleagues to join the fun and Go Gold!
Learn more in this short video
Register for Go Gold – Registration Now Open!
June Mindful Mondays:
Stay Energized
Join Mindful Mondays for Moments for Movement, an Active Stretch Session, and Tips on how to stay energized all day long!.
Tuesday Wellness
From the Kitchen with Chef Sandra
Hear Chef Sandra’s June invitation
Join Chef Sandra for these energizing and easy to prepare summer dishes: Shrimp al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp), Crudités with Homemade Hummus, and Orzo Salad with Shrimp!
Healthy U Wednesdays: Your Summer Brain
Get tips from experts on how to maintain a healthy and happy summer brain! You’ll learn to manage summer stress, sleep better, and manage summer emotions.
Health Promotion Thursdays:
Men’s Health Focus
Men’s health is not just a man’s issue – it’s a family issue! Get the latest men’s health updates, learn about minority men’s health issues, and hear a male’s perspective on coping with stressful triggers.
Unwind Time Fridays :
Summer Meditations For Body and Mind!
Become aware of how your body experiences the four elements of earth, air, water and heat, bask in liquid sunshine, experience your mind as an ocean, and visit a virtual healing fountain in this 4-part summer experience series.
Join Nurse Kathleen’s Summer Kick-off!
Join Nurse Kathleen’s Weekend Wellness to learn safe and easy ways to get moving outdoors, then take a virtual trip on Maryland’s waterways as you learn about the physical and mental benefits of being near water. Join Healthier by the Minute Friday sessions for additional men’s health information.
Visit the State of Maryland Newsletter to sign up for June Webinars
