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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.

View upcoming and archived classes and events below.
Employee Assistance Program
Empower Yourself NOW!
Learn how to feel more empowered in your work and personal life. We will practice “power” poses and learn about boundaries, making requests, and being more proactive and assertive in your life. Join this webinar to increase your feeling of well-being and empowerment.
July 25, 2023 • Suzanne Vickers, LISW-S
Employee Assistance Program
#Motivational Monday: Growing Pains
We know that life is growth, and sometimes growth can be downright uncomfortable. We’ll review approaches that can help us lean into the discomfort and transition from the comfort zone into the growth zone.
July 24, 2023 • Helka Casey, LPCC-S
General Health and Wellness
Sleep Healthy
Join OSU Health Coach Bonnie for an educational program to talk about sleep. Research shows that 1 in 3 adults don’t get the recommended amount of sleep each night because of lifestyle factors. Good sleep is important to improve your brain performance, mood and energy, and for improving overall health. During this 30-minute session, we will: Review sleep recommendations and why it is important Discuss tips to promote better sleep Review resources and tools to help improve sleep
July 12, 2023 • OSU Health Plan Health Coach Bonnie Wilhelm
Healthy Eating
Grilling and Food Safety
Summer is here! Time for picnics with family and grilling out with friends! Join Ohio State Extension to learn ways to stay food safe throughout the season as well as gain some great summertime recipes.
June 20, 2023 • Jessica Lowe
Parenting & Family
Initiating Breastfeeding in the Hospital and Beyond
Establishing breastfeeding can be one of the more difficult experiences when welcoming your new baby. Join Ohio State Outpatient Lactation Consultant Leah Christie to learn how to get breastfeeding off to the best start, what to expect when initiating breastfeeding in the hospital, and how continued outpatient lactation support after discharge home can help you in navigating your breastfeeding journey and achieving your breastfeeding goals.
June 13, 2023 • Leah Christie, BSN, RNC-NIC, IBCLC
Employee Assistance Program
Getting Through Grief
When we think of grief, we oftentimes think of the loss of a loved one but grieving can happen when we lose a job, lose an opportunity or lose a dream we had.  In this webinar we will talk about the varieties of grief, the stages of grief and what helps us get through when we are grieving.
June 8, 2023 • Suzanne Vickers, LISW-S
General Health and Wellness
Hydration and Heat Safety
As the summer is gearing up, it is important to know how to stay hydrated and how much you need to stay hydrated. This is especially important as we discuss heat related illness and what action steps to take in preventing these illnesses.
June 6, 2023 • Katie Schlagheck
Employee Assistance Program
#Motivational Monday: Be in the Moment this Summer
Summer is here! We often experience the beginning of summer like a “social” starting gun fires and we must be everywhere and not missing a minute. Join us for some gentle reminders of how we can be more present in the moment, relax, and truly enjoy our summer months.
June 5, 2023 • Helka Casey, LPCC-S
General Health and Wellness
Water Safety
Summer often means trips to the beach, time at the pool or out on the water. Time spent around the water can be a great way to beat the heat and create fun-filled memories to last a lifetime. Before you head out on the water this summer join us for tips to keep you and your family safe around water.
May 31, 2023 • Laura Halladay
General Health and Wellness
Tracking: A Tool to Maintain Motivation
Don’t let tracking get tedious! Join health coaches Jessica and Amanda for this 30-minute webinar and discover the many benefits of tracking for health and wellness changes. In this session, you’ll learn: • What you can track across several health areas • How to personalize your tracking plan • What to do with the information you’ve gathered
May 23, 2023 • Health Coaches Jessica Hernandez and Amanda Fox