Your Plan for Health invites you to participate in this individual challenge where you will set a daily mindful minutes goal and focus on being present in the moment. This is the perfect opportunity to explore the enhanced RethinkCare programming that added 500 new sessions this year! Earn up to 2,500 points for participating in the challenge which runs March 1-31.

Do you have a manager or supervisor in your college or department who supports and is a role model for health and wellness? Nominations should take about 10 minutes to complete and the deadline is February 14.

Share your love of wellness and inspire your

colleagues! Ohio State’s Buckeye Wellness

Innovators program in the Office of the Chief

Wellness Officer seeks faculty and staff for its

February 2024 cohort. Receive training, tips and opportunities to coordinate and attend special events. If you are interested in promoting health and wellness activities and initiatives in your workplace, plus networking with Buckeye Wellness Innovators from across campus, apply to the program and attend our free orientation.

Worried about cardiovascular disease? You're not alone! Demystify the risks, decode the symptoms and discover proactive strategies to build a fortress around your heart. Take charge of your health, one beat at a time. Join Buckeye Wellness in the Office of the Chief Wellness Officer and Kim Tartaglia, MD for this heart healthy lunch and learn.

Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

Is fear your greatest motivator? It’s a very powerful and important emotion for all of us. However, it can only take us so far in our journey. Together, let’s take stock of how fear has helped or hurt your motivation and consider other effective alternatives.

Need a little motivation? Join the Employee Assistance Program for a short break as they share an inspirational theme, quote or mantra. Learn how and why setting positive intentions can inspire you, get you energized and motivate you to tackle your goals with grace and purpose.

Being cognizant of the time you spend sitting and taking regular standing breaks can help decrease your risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, metabolic syndrome, obesity and back/neck pain. Practice standing every 30-60 minutes on at least 15 days to earn 250 points and entry to win $25 PulseCash.

Dr. Bern Melnyk, Ohio State University’s Chief Wellness Officer and Buckeye Wellness are excited to launch an informative podcast entitled, Health & Wellness Briefs. Learn evidence-based strategies to supercharge your health and well-being. Immerse yourself in dynamic talks on current hot topics, including conquering burnout, enhancing mental health, boosting energy that sustains, eating healthy,  incorporating activity into your day and many more. Listen to powerful short micro-learning modules for a healthier, happier you. The podcast series is all about thriving, not just surviving, in today’s world.

A mental health crisis can happen to anyone at any time. We invite you to prepare yourself to help someone through their challenges with a free training to become a mental health first aid responder. This training is skills-based, experiential and evidence-based practice to teach identification and support methods for someone struggling. Learn the risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis and addiction disorders, the five-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health problem or in crisis and options for help.

We have a group of facilitators who can deliver MHFA in two, 3-hour time blocks.

Please contact Megan Amaya to schedule a training for your department. 

You’ll find registration links for our programs in the February/March Wellness Flyer.

Explore archived content on our Classes and Events page and access 2024 Parenting & Family Resources to search upcoming and past programming.

Brainstorm strategies to meet your wellness goals with the encouragement of an OSU Health Coach.

For more information on the services, we offer visit The OSU Health Plan website.

Small steps can make a big difference for heart health! Join WeightWatchers for everything you need to get on a roll with healthy habits, including thousands of recipes, exercise tracking, mindful meditations and a members-only support community.

Celebrate American Heart Month with a WeightWatchers membership! Get your OSU discount at WW.com/OSU. And don’t forget to grab your seat at the free WeightWatchers webinar on February 29 at 1:00 ET: Momentum: The secret to maintaining your healthy habits.