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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.

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
Parenting & Family
Prenatal Lactation
Prepare for a successful breastfeeding journey with our Prenatal Lactation Course. This class covers breastfeeding basics, positioning and latch techniques, milk supply management, and early days' guidance. Empower yourself with the knowledge and skills to give your baby the best start.
July 16, 2024 • Kellie Green
Parenting & Family
Pediatric Dentistry
This webinar will provide useful information for parents and caregivers on how to keep their babies' teeth cavity free, when to take them for their first dental exam, and what to expect during the visit at the dental office.
July 9, 2024 • Homa Amini, DDS, MPH, MS
Employee Assistance Program
#MonthlyMotivation: Be Kind to YOU
The way you talk and show up for yourself has a tremendous impact on your holistic health. We’ll review some benefits of self-gratitude and motivate ourselves with self-talks and actions of self-kindness.
June 25, 2024 • Helka Casey, LPCC-S
Active Living
Chair Yoga
Join Stacy Notestine, registered nurse and yoga teacher, for a gentle chair yoga session. This class is for all ages who want to learn to stretch and relax all while in a sitting position. No prior experience necessary. A Word of Caution: Not all exercises are suitable for everyone, and this or any other exercise program may result in injury. Do not perform these movement(s) if you have a medical condition that can be made worse by physical activity. If you have questions about what exercises are safe for you, consult your physician.
June 18, 2024 • Stacy Notestine RN, IBCLC
Employee Assistance Program
#MonthlyMotivation: Critique Over Criticism
“I’m my own worst critic.” It’s something I’ve heard quite often and is true for nearly all of us. Perhaps shaming yourself has not been effective and is even causing you emotional pain. I invite you to come practice utilizing a neutral view of self in order to evaluate things in a more objective way.
May 28, 2024 • Tyler McGuire, LISW
Healthy Eating
Sleep and Nutrition
Sleep is critical for physical and mental wellbeing. Join Registered Dietitian Cameron Stauffer for tips and recipes to optimize your sleep habits for better nutrition and to optimize your nutrition habits for better sleep.  
May 21, 2024 • Cameron Stauffer, RD, LD
Employee Assistance Program
How to Take Mental and Emotional Breaks in Your Day
It is a challenge to take breaks when we have busy lives of caretaking children, elder parents, working and just living with other stressful events. Join this webinar to learn how to give yourself permission to take breaks and re-group, re-assess, and re-join your life with more ease and peace.
May 14, 2024 • Suzanne Vickers, LISW-S
General Health and Wellness
Is Health Coaching for Me?
Join OSU Health Plan Health Coaches Amanda Fox and Alison Barney for an educational program about the OSU Health Plan Health Coaching Program and if it is right for you. During this 30-minute session, we will discuss what to expect from health coaching and details about the OSU Health Plan coaching program; understand how a session with a health coach differs from visits with other health experts; and learn how a health coach can help you discover your internal strengths to make changes as well as external resources that will support you on your wellness journey. Watch a demonstration of a health coaching session online at www.youtube.com/watch?v=baWTi9s6ixw.
May 8, 2024 • OSU Health Plan Health Coaches Amanda Fox and Alison Barney
Employee Assistance Program
Growth Mindset
A growth mindset is the belief that our basic abilities or talents can be enhanced, and new ones can be developed through dedication and perseverance. Fostering this mindset helps us get “unstuck”, embraces challenges, and can shift the experience of making a mistake from failure to opportunity. Join this webinar to learn about ways to develop a growth mindset and how it can benefit you both professionally and personally.
April 16, 2024 • Helka Casey, LPCC-S