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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.
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
Employee Assistance Program
Adult Caregiving
As growing numbers of people move toward a phase of life that is less independent and more careful there is also an increase in the need for qualified caregivers and support services availability. Join the webinar where we will explore some of the nuances to adult caregiving, and some actions you can take to support others in your life.
May 4, 2023 • Jodie Leister, LPCC-S, CEAP
General Health and Wellness
Sun Safety
Join this webinar to learn more about the importance of being sun safe, discuss risk factors and different types of skin cancers, and how to protect yourself from UV rays.
May 2, 2023 • Lorrissa Dunfee
Employee Assistance Program
#Motivational Monday: You Got This!
Ever need a little push to get your own self out of your way? We will share some mantras and affirmations that put a stop to excessive self-doubt and get you on your way, because YOU GOT THIS!
May 1, 2023 • Helka Casey, LPCC-S