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CLASSES AND EVENTS

As an OSU Health Plan member, you have access to a wide variety of health and wellness classes, recordings and events all year long. Take advantage of all that’s available to you! It can do wonders for your wellness.

Visit Link to Health to view and register for upcoming classes and events, or browse archived programs below.

Parenting & Family
Pumping Essentials 101
Learn from an experienced lactation expert, Stacy Notestine RN, IBCLC, about the different types of breast/chest pumps, which one is right for you and the essentials needed to be successful to pump milk for your baby.
October 22, 2024 • Stacy Notestine RN, IBCLC
Employee Assistance Program
Letting go of Negativity
Whether it’s negative thoughts or just a feeling of negativity, many people I talk to want to know how to let go of negative energy. Join this webinar to learn physical, emotional, and mental ways of letting go and opening yourself up to more positive thoughts and feelings.
October 8, 2024 • Suzanne Vickers, LISW-S
Healthy Eating
Cooking with Kitchen Gadgets (Air Fryer, Instant Pot, etc.)
Join Chef Michael Carnahan and Registered Dietitian Cameron Stauffer in their presentation, "Cooking with Kitchen Gadgets." Explore the world of culinary innovation as they highlight how to utilize the latest kitchen gadgets like air fryers and Instant Pots to streamline your cooking process and create delicious, time-saving meals. 
October 1, 2024 • Cameron Stauffer, RD, LD
General Health and Wellness
Growing Veggies and Herbs Over the Winter
Ohio is a four-season growing environment. Want to learn how to harvest fresh veggies and herbs late fall and even winter? Come learn the tips and tricks needed to grow over winter. 
September 24, 2024 • Timothy McDermott, DVM
Active Living
Standing Core
Join OSU Health Coach, Bonnie Castro, for a physical activity program about standing abdominal and core exercises. This workout will be suitable for most people. During this 20-minute session, we will put together an entire abdominal workout you can do standing up. Be ready to do the activity while you watch online.
September 18, 2024 • OSU Health Plan Health Coach Bonnie Castro
Employee Assistance Program
#MonthlyMotivation: Be Here Now
It’s easy to get lost in the anticipation of days to come, whether it’s deadlines or events we are looking forward to. Let’s discuss some approaches that get us grounded in the now for a moment of calm.
September 17, 2024 • Helka Casey, LPCC-S, Ohio State University Employee Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Serotonin Boosters for the Upcoming Winter
Because the colder weather can be a source of distress for many of us, it could help to think of ways to maintain or increase your serotonin levels. Serotonin is a neurochemical that helps us regulate things like mood, appetite, sleep, and behavior. Join this webinar to learn tools that can increase your sense of wellbeing, even during the gloomier months.  
September 10, 2024 • Tyler McGuire, Ohio State University Employee Assistance Program
General Health and Wellness
Beyond the Cuff Mastering Blood Pressure
At some point, a clinician has rambled off your blood pressure to you and sent you on your way. But do you really know what these numbers mean? Was that a good reading or a poor one? What can impact these numbers in a positive or negative way? Join OSU Health Plan Health Coach Alison for an educational program about mastering the blood pressure basics to answer those questions and more. During this 30-minute session, we will discuss what blood pressure is, how it is determined, and why it matters; review what the numbers mean and significant blood pressure categories; and learn about treatment and habits you can make to maintain or improve your healthy blood pressure.
September 6, 2024 • OSU Health Plan Health Coach Alison Barney
Employee Assistance Program
#MonthlyMotivation: Creating and Waiting for Significance
We all have periods of life which seem utterly meaningless. However, we likely all have a situation in our future where we play a vital role. Join us as we discuss making meaning of the seemingly unimportant times of our lives.
August 20, 2024 • Tyler McGuire
Employee Assistance Program
#MonthlyMotivation: Assumptions
How often we make assumptions perhaps out of fear or wanting to feel in control and then we find out we’re mistaken? Let’s talk about the assumptions we make and some strategies to be more present, avoid the guessing, and stay out of our heads.
July 23, 2024 • Suzanne Vickers, LISW-S