State Wellness webinars: September 2026
Happy Healthy Aging Month!
The State Wellness Program aims to motivate, inspire, and educate employees through monthly wellness webinars (live and on-demand), healthy challenges, guided meditations, wellness coaching, and much more.
September is Healthy Aging Month! This is the perfect time to focus on healthy habits that help you feel your best, stay engaged, and thrive at every stage of life. The Wellness Program supports your family’s Thrive journey with motivating webinars, seasonal challenges, and resources to help you stay active, informed, and thriving at any age.
The State's Medical Plans offer discounted gym membership programs starting as low as $19 per month.
Explore CareFirst Blue 365 Resources
Explore UnitedHealthcare One Pass Resources
Explore Kaiser Permanente's One Pass Select Affinity Resources
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MetLife Webinar
Tuesday, September 15, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Navigating Caregiving - Protecting Their Futures and Yours
Caring for an aging parent or loved one can feel overwhelming, especially when unexpected decisions and expenses arise. Learn practical ways to manage caregiving expenses, explore funding and tax strategies, review available resources, and plan conversations with your family. You'll also receive valuable real-time insights to help you understand current economic conditions.
Register for 9/15 Navigating Caregiving
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Mindful Mondays: Summer Serenity Series
Monday, September 14, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Happy Habits
Fall is a perfect time to establish happy, healthy habits! The crisp air, shorter days, and seasonal foods create a fresh start effect, inviting you to set realistic goals for the rest of this year and into the new year.
Access this pre-recorded Happy Habits Session
Monday, September 21, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Upgrade Your Mindset
Research by the Mayo Clinic shows that adopting a positive outlook reduces depression, improves heart health, boosts your immune system, and may even increase your lifespan. Learn practical tips for a more positive attitude.
Access this pre-recorded Upgrade Your Mindset session
Monday, September 28, 11:00 - 11:30 am: Staying Energized Throughout the Day
Learn how to boost your energy levels naturally through movement, music, nutrition, sunlight, and more.
Register for 9/28 Staying Energized Throughout the Day
Tasty Tuesdays with Chef Sandra
Tuesday, September 15, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Breakfast Casserole with Homemade Pork Sausage
Start the day with a hearty breakfast that brings big flavor to the morning table! This satisfying and easy to prepare casserole layers eggs, onions, peppers, and homemade pork sausage into a warm, savory dish that's perfect for brunch, holidays, and any day that deserves a delicious start.
Register for 9/15 Breakfast Casserole
Tuesday, September 22, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Cider-Glazed Turkey Meatballs with Sauteed Apples
Bring sweet and savory Fall flavor to the table with tender turkey meatballs glazed in apple cider and paired with warm sautéed apples. This cozy and colorful dish is simple enough for a weeknight meal and special enough for company!
Register for 9/22 Cider-Glazed Turkey Meatballs with Sauteed Apples
Tuesday, September 29, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Purple Hull Peas
Discover the comfort and charm of Purple Hull Peas, a Southern favorite! Cooked into a tender, flavorful, and healthy dish, this recipe brings simple ingredients, rich tradition, and down-home goodness straight to your table.
Register for 9/29 Purple Hull Peas
Healthy U Wednesdays
Wednesday, September 9, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Healthy Aging and Oral Health
Learn how good oral health supports overall wellness, discover common age-related dental concerns, and explore simple daily habits that can help keep your smile healthy for years to come.
Register for 9/9 Healthy Aging and Oral Health
Wednesday, September 16, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Healthy Aging 101
Explore key aspects of aging well and gain practical strategies that support longevity..
Register for 9/16 Healthy Aging 101
Wednesday, September 23, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm: Built to Thrive - Livelong Wellness
Learn from a medical doctor on how to thrive in every stage of life through health strategies that support vitality, resilience, and everyday functioning.
Register for 9/23 Built to Thrive
Wednesday, September 30, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Self-Care for Mental Health
Learn easy and effective practical self-care tips to manage stress, prevent burnout, and improve your self-esteem and optimism.
Register for 9/30 Self-Care for Mental Health
Thrive Thursdays
Thursday, September 10, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Take Ten to Thrive
Physical activity supports immediate well-being and long-term health. Learn fun, simple, and effective short bursts of exercise that can be incorporated throughout your day for a thrive boost!
Register for 9/10 Take Ten to Thrive
Thursday, September 17, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Chair Yoga
Practice restorative chair yoga right at your workspace as you stretch and lengthen your spine, increase blood flow, and release muscle tension. It's the perfect mid-day mini-retreat!
Thursday, September 24, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Nutrition for Weight Control
Maintaining a healthy weight is important for long-term health, disease prevention, and improved quality of life. Explore weight loss and healthy eating strategies that can help you achieve a healthier weight.
Register for 9/24 Nutrition for Weight Control
Friday Guided Meditations
Friday, September 4, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Cultivate Compassion
Experience how cultivating compassion increases your happiness and self-worth in this guided meditation..
Access this pre-recorded Cultivate Compassion meditation
Friday, September 11, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Cultivate Vitality and Joy
Cultivate vitality and joy to feel engaged, balanced, and connected to what supports your well-being.
Access this pre-recorded Cultivate Vitality and Joy meditation
Friday, September 18, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Cultivate Self-Care
When you nurture your physical, emotional, and mental well-being, you are better equipped to show up with compassion, energy, and presence for others.
Access this pre-recorded Cultivate Self-Care meditation
Friday, September, 25, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Gratitude For Your Body
Allow yourself to relax as you reconnect with your body with loving-kindness.
Register for 9/25 Gratitude For Your Body
Tips for a Healthier You
Friday, September 4, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Healthy Aging
Understand the normal effects of aging and discover ways to support your health at every stage of life.
Register for 9/4 Healthy Aging
Friday, September 11, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Understanding Vaccines
Learn the history of vaccines, how most vaccines work in the body, and the important vaccines for adults
Register for 9/11 Understanding Vaccines
Friday, September 18, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Maintaining a Healthy Immune System
Explore how the immune system protects your body from infection and illness and learn practical tips to support a healthy immune response.
Register for 9/18 Maintaining a Healthy Immune System
Friday, September 25, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Healthier Weight
Assess what a healthier weight means for you, understand the key components of weight management, and identify lifestyle factors that influence weight and healthier aging.