State Wellness webinars: October 2025 - Part 1

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:20:16 -0400
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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.

This month, thrive with one small step, such as scheduling a health screening check-up, as a powerful move toward the future you want to live. This simple step will help catch chronic conditions early, helping you manage them effectively and prevent complications down the road. Your future self will thank you!

Mindful Mondays: The Forgiveness Series

Monday, October 6, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: What is Forgiveness

Forgiveness is a powerful choice you can make that leads to greater well-being and better relationships. Learn more about the benefits of forgiveness in this first session of the Forgiveness Series.

Register for 10/6 What is Forgiveness

Tasty Tuesdays with Chef Sandra

Tuesday, October 7, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Brandy Cream Sauce

Juicy, tender, and downright elegant, this dish turns a simple pork tenderloin into a showstopper with the brandy cream sauce. Master roasting pork to perfection and learn how to whisk up a sauce that tastes straight out of a French bistro. This dish is perfect for impressing guests and it's easy enough for an elevated weeknight dining experience.

Register for 10/7 Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Brandy Cream Sauce

Tuesday, October 14, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Pumpkin Gnocchi

It's pumpkin time, y'all! Celebrate the flavor of fall with pillowy-soft pumpkin gnocchi. These little golden bites are surprisingly easy to make and they're as fun to roll and shape as they are to eat. Tossed in a simple sauce that makes pumpkin shine, this dish brings cozy autumn vibes to your table in the most delicious way.

Register for 10/14 Pumpkin Gnocchi

Healthy U Wednesdays

Wednesday, October 8, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Women's Health Latest Updates

Women's health research has evolved significantly with a renewed interest in the unique health issues affecting women. Experts in women's health will discuss the latest updates on mammograms, heart disease, and menopause milestones.

Register for 10/8 Women's Health Latest Updates

Wednesday, October 15, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Reduce Breast Cancer Risks

Learn updated facts about breast cancer, including newly identified risk factors. Preventive measures and healthy lifestyle habits that reduce risks will be discussed.

Register for 10/15 Reduce Breast Cancer Risks

Healthy Aging Thursdays: Women's Health Month

Thursday, October 9, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Women's Health - Preparing for Menopause

Learn how to stay healthy before, during, and after menopause so that you can embrace, not fight, the change.

Register for 10/9 Preparing for Menopause

Thursday, October 16, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Chair Yoga

Practice restorative yoga right at your workspace as you strengthen and lengthen your spine, increase blood flow throughout your body, and release muscle tension. It's the perfect late morning break!.

Register for 10/16 Chair Yoga

Guided Meditations

Friday, October 10, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Letting Go of Resentment

The word resentment comes from the Latin roots of "to feel again." When left to fester for weeks, months, or even years, resentment can affect your ability to trust, build healthy relationships, and even lead to depression. This guided meditation will help you take the first step to free yourself from "feeling again" the anger, stress, and disappointment of resentment.

Register for 10/10 Letting Go of Resentment

Friday, October 17, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Letting Go of Obsessive Thoughts of the Past

In this guided meditation you'll observe your thoughts and behaviors without judgment. This meditation will allow you to break free from repetitive thought patterns to cultivate inner peace and emotional clarity.

Register for 10/17 Letting Go of Obsessive Thoughts of the Past

Tips for a Healthier You

Friday, October 10, 11:30 - 11:45 am: Women's Preventive Care

From young adulthood through older age, women have specific health needs and disease risks. Discover the importance of preventive care at every stage along with healthy behaviors that help prevent, manage, and improve disease.

Register for 10/10 Women's Preventive Care

Friday, October 17, 11:30 - 11:45 am: Healthy Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a physiological phenomenon that brings a variety of health considerations. Learn about care for mother and baby before, during, and after pregnancy.

Register for 10/17 Healthy Pregnancy