October and November Wellness Programs and Events

The OSU Health Plan is here to support your wellness journey and offers a variety of wellness programs and opportunities as a service of Your Plan for Health (YP4H). Link to Health is the online tool that makes it easy and convenient to browse wellness offerings, schedule appointments, and view upcoming events.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

To register for any of the programs below, click on the links or visit Link to Health and search by date or keyword.

OCTOBER

Biofeedback for Stress Management And Resiliency Training
In Person | October 7 and 28 from 9:30 a.m. to noon (various time slots). To schedule, search by Class Type: Educational Program, date or keyword “SMART Lab.”

Hungry for Movement? Snack on Exercise
Webinar | October 14 at noon

Trouble Sleeping? It Could Be What You’re Eating or Drinking
Webinar | October 15 at 11:30 a.m.

#MonthlyMotivations
Webinar | October 20 at 10:00 a.m.

Managing Credit Cards: Benefits, Pitfalls, and Smart Strategies
Webinar | October 27 at noon

NOVEMBER

#MonthlyMotivations
Webinar | November 3 at 10:00 a.m.

Biofeedback for Stress Management And Resiliency Training
In Person | November 4 and 18 from 9:30 a.m. to noon (various time slots). To schedule, search by Class Type: Educational Program, date or keyword “SMART Lab.”

Beyond the Cuff: From Numbers to Know-How
Webinar | November 5 at 11:30 a.m.

Simple Techniques to Ease Holiday Stress
Webinar | November 5 at noon

The Science of Emotions
Webinar | November 10 at 11:30 a.m.

Lose Weight Without the Extremes: 5 Things to Avoid
Webinar | November 19 at 11:30 a.m.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS

To register for any of the programs below, click on the links or visit Link to Health and search by date or keyword.

OCTOBER

Train Like a Buckeye Wellness Walk
In-Person Event | October 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

GROUP HEALTH COACHING

To register for any of the programs below, click on the links or visit Link to Health and search by date or keyword.

OCTOBER

The Ultimate Nutrition Guide
Webinar | October 8, 15, 22 and 29 at noon

Heart Smart: Building Resilience from the Inside Out
Webinar | October 20 and 27; November 3 and 10 at 1:00 p.m.

NOVEMBER

What's for Dinner? Simple Meals, Healthy Choices
Webinar | November 4 and 18; December 2 and 16 at noon

BUCKEYE BABY PROGRAMS

To register for any of the programs below, click on the links or visit Link to Health and search by date or keyword.

OCTOBER

Feeding Baby, Supporting You: Understanding Lactation Benefits
Webinar | October 6 at 11:00 a.m.

Growing With Every Bite: Nutrition During Pregnancy
Webinar | October 13 at 11:00 a.m.

NOVEMBER

Know Your OSU Health Plan Benefits During Pregnancy
Webinar | September 3 at 11:00 a.m.

Tiny Tastebuds: A Guide to Starting Solids
Webinar | November 10 at noon

Buckeye Baby Program webinars are available to expecting parents enrolled in an OSU Health Plan. 

EAP WORKSHOPS OR SERIES

To register for any of the programs below, click on the links or visit Link to Health and search by date or keyword.

OCTOBER

Wired for Well-Being: A Polyvagal Toolkit for Stress Reduction and More
Webinar Series | October 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 11:30 a.m.

Mental Health Awareness for Staff
Workshop Webinar | October 13 at 10:30 a.m.

Anger Management: A Brain Science Approach
Workshop Webinar | October 22 at 11:30 a.m.

NOVEMBER

Exploring Your Money Personality
Workshop Webinar | November 4 at 11:30 a.m.

Thriving at Work and Beyond: Building Balance and Resilience
Webinar Series | November 5, 12 and 19; December 3 at 11:30 a.m.

Restore and Renew: Introduction to Ecotherapy
Workshop Webinar | November 12 at 11:00 a.m.

Caregiver Stress
Workshop Webinar | November 17 at 11:30 a.m.

Mental Health Awareness for Managers
Workshop Webinar | November 17 at 1:00 p.m.

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS

17 years of Hit the Road with the Buckeyes

Buckeye football season is underway, and Ohio State's favorite fall wellness tradition, Hit the Road with the Buckeyes, returns for its 17th annual challenge. Bring together up to ten colleagues to track daily steps, earn rewards and virtually follow the Ohio State football team to Big Ten away game destinations from Sept. 28 through Nov. 22. The tradition continues to keep Buckeyes moving together in the new YP4H platform powered by MediKeeper. Read 17 Years on the Road: A Buckeye Tradition That Keeps Moving to hear from fellow Buckeyes and learn how to pre-register. 

Train Like a Buckeye Wellness Walk (In-Person Event)

Get your steps in and train like a Buckeye! Join the OSU Health Plan Health Coaches on October 21 anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on The Oval at The Ohio State University Columbus campus for a wellness walk and fun movement activities with your coworkers. This event offers an opportunity to get in some extra steps during the workday while enjoying the mental and physical benefits of movement. Register in advance or visit Link to Health to learn more. Please email Healthcoach.Osuhealthplan@osumc.edu if you have questions.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Catch Up on Past Content and Review Additional Wellness Information

Stay informed with the latest wellness content and weight management resources from OSU Health Plan. Access wellness articles and browse a variety of archived webinars, all on demand and right at your fingertips.

Have a Question? 

Questions? Email to the Health Coaching team at healthcoach.osuhealthplan@osumc.edu.