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Next webinar: Consumerism: Drug Ads

Date: August 27, 2019 | Time: 12 to 12:20 p.m. ET | Register Now

Direct-to-consumer drug advertising often emphasizes lifestyle over information such as side effects and cost. Renata Jalosinski, a registered pharmacist at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, will discuss the evolution of DTC advertising, including U.S. Food & Drug Administration requirements and guidelines, as well as legislation that may affect the future of drug advertising. We’ll discuss the nature of these ads, and the importance of relying on the clinical advice of doctors and pharmacists to make informed treatment choices.

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Upcoming Webinars Past Webinars

The Importance of Preventive Care

August 20, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Regular physicals, screenings and tests are an important part of your employees’ well-being. Blue Cross Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny will walk you through steps to help your employees be proactive with their health and well-being. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and destress. Join … Continue reading The Importance of Preventive Care

Supporting Parents at Work

August 13, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Balancing work and personal responsibilities while caring for a family is challenging for your employees. When you have organizational policies that support them, you’re more likely to retain productive and engaged employees. Virtual Well-being Coordinator Matt Wozny will talk about how to keep your working parents motivated and productive. It’s important for everyone to take … Continue reading Supporting Parents at Work

Supporting Employees Working to Enhance Their Skills

August 6, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Many employees would like to advance their education through degrees or other training opportunities. Learn how to support them as they work to enhance the skills that can lead them to being experts in their current roles and transition to different roles within the company. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of … Continue reading Supporting Employees Working to Enhance Their Skills

The Value of Vaccines

July 30, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Vaccines are important for improving wellness in the workplace, so it’s important to know the facts. Children and adults should be immunized to protect their health and the community from conditions such as the flu and pneumonia. Renata Jalosinski, a registered pharmacist at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, will discuss the safety and effectiveness … Continue reading The Value of Vaccines

The Importance of Green Space in Business

July 23, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Studies show employees are more productive and calmer when surrounded by plants or have views of nature. Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny will teach you how to implement green spaces within your organization, and talk about their well-being benefits. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves … Continue reading The Importance of Green Space in Business

Starting a Farmers Market in the Office

July 16, 2019 12:00 PM ET

The foods we consume directly affect our bodies and our health. The health and well-being of your employees is important, so having access to fresh produce at work will encourage them to eat healthier and may lead to cost savings for employers. In this session, Dan Muncey, an onsite well-being coordinator at Blue Cross Blue … Continue reading Starting a Farmers Market in the Office

Encouraging Your Employees to Take Vacations

July 9, 2019 12:00 PM ET

According to An Assessment of Paid Time Off in the U.S. by Oxford Economics, more than 40% of American workers who received paid time off didn’t take all their allotted time, which negatively impacts productivity, morale and mental health. Virtual Well-being Coordinator Matt Wozny will help you encourage employees to take their vacation time and … Continue reading Encouraging Your Employees to Take Vacations

Blue Cross® Health & Wellness Website Demo

July 2, 2019 12:00 PM ET

The Blue Cross® Health & Wellness website provides valuable online resources that can help your employees improve their overall well-being. In this session, Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny will navigate you through the online platform and provide tips on how your employees can use all the well-being resources. It’s important for everyone to take a … Continue reading Blue Cross® Health & Wellness Website Demo

Community Well-Being: Encouraging Your Employees to Volunteer

June 25, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Empower your employees by getting them involved with your community. Learn about the power of community well-being and how it can benefit your employees’ happiness, trust and connectedness. Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny will also cover the benefits of implementing volunteer programs in the workplace and how these programs can increase employee engagement and job … Continue reading Community Well-Being: Encouraging Your Employees to Volunteer

Supporting Employees with Personal Challenges, Part 2

June 18, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Join guest speaker Alejandra Juarez from New Directions Behavioral Health as she discusses setting appropriate boundaries and using emotional intelligence. She’ll also offer some tips on meeting with employees experiencing personal challenges. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and destress. Join your virtual well-being coordinator … Continue reading Supporting Employees with Personal Challenges, Part 2

Supporting Employees with Personal Challenges, Part 1

June 11, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Employees are human beings, and they’re going to experience personal challenges. These challenges sometimes come into the workplace. Join guest speaker Alejandra Juarez from New Directions Behavioral Health as she discusses some of these challenges, such as how to recognize signs of a troubled employee, and offers some basic tools for supporting staff. It’s important … Continue reading Supporting Employees with Personal Challenges, Part 1

Tips to Help Your Employees Save for Short- and Long-Term Goals

June 4, 2019 12:00 PM ET

One of the easiest ways employers can help employees reach their savings goals is to encourage automatic saving through such things as payroll deposit options, employer-sponsored retirement programs and annual increases to employee payroll contributions. In this session, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Jeff Rubleski, a Certified Financial PlannerTM, will review actionable ideas to help … Continue reading Tips to Help Your Employees Save for Short- and Long-Term Goals

Help Prevent Employees from Living Paycheck to Paycheck

May 28, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Tracking spending through a monthly budget is critical in understanding how money is spent. Yet, most adults don’t have a budget to guide them, which is like trying to navigate through an unfamiliar city without a street address. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Jeff Rubleski, a Certified Financial PlannerTM, will share ideas and resources to … Continue reading Help Prevent Employees from Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Creating a Culture of Well-Being

May 21, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Each organization has a starting point to enhance its population’s health and well-being. Learn about the importance of evaluating your organization’s population and how to utilize the data to better create a culture of well-being. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and destress. Join your … Continue reading Creating a Culture of Well-Being

What is a Culture of Well-Being?

May 14, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Learn the importance of building a culture of well-being in the workplace. Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny will define a culture of well-being, how well-being affects your organization’s culture and ways to improve your current culture. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and destress. Join … Continue reading What is a Culture of Well-Being?

Blue Cross® Health & Wellness Platform: Personal Health Record, Mobile Apps, Health Trackers, and Device and App Connection Center

May 7, 2019 12:00 PM ET

The Blue Cross Health & Wellness platform, powered by WebMD®, gives your employees a secure place to keep important information. Learn more about the Personal Health Record, WebMD mobile apps, Health Trackers and the Device and App Connection Center, all available when members log in to bcbsm.com. It’s important for everyone to take a moment … Continue reading Blue Cross® Health & Wellness Platform: Personal Health Record, Mobile Apps, Health Trackers, and Device and App Connection Center

Social Well-Being: How to Connect in the Office

April 30, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Relationships at work help employees connect, and may improve their happiness, productivity and overall well-being. Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny explains how teamwork can aid in business success and employee satisfaction, and enhance social connections. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and destress. Join your … Continue reading Social Well-Being: How to Connect in the Office

Employee Debt and its Impact on Well-Being

April 23, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Employees in every age demographic — from the newly hired millennial to the soon-to-retire baby boomer — have debt issues that affect the productivity of your workforce. When employees have too much debt, they’re absent from work more than average and are often distracted during the work day. This impacts your bottom line. This webinar … Continue reading Employee Debt and its Impact on Well-Being

Social Well-Being: Does Having Friends at Work Matter?

April 16, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Having friends at work is a key to overall happiness, and it makes your employees more likely to be engaged in their jobs. In this session, you’ll learn how to build an environment that promotes social interaction to improve your employees’ social well-being.

The Blue Cross® Health & Wellness Platform: Health Assessment, Digital Health Assistant and My Pregnancy Assistant

April 9, 2019 12:00 PM ET

The Blue Cross® Health & Wellness platform, powered by WebMD®, provides valuable online resources that can help you and your employees get and stay healthy. In this session, Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny walks you through three resources: the health assessment, Digital Health Assistant programs and My Pregnancy Assistant. It’s important for everyone to take … Continue reading The Blue Cross® Health & Wellness Platform: Health Assessment, Digital Health Assistant and My Pregnancy Assistant

The Importance of Financial Wellness at the Workplace

April 2, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Having a productive and engaged workforce is critical to a successful business. A high percentage of employees experience financial distress, which could result in lower productivity and impaired employee focus that can reverberate throughout your organization. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan’s Jeff Rubleski, a Certified Financial PlannerTM, will help you understand why it’s important … Continue reading The Importance of Financial Wellness at the Workplace

Kindness and Compassion in Personal Life

March 26, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Kindness can bring a sense of richness and fulfillment to our lives. Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny will discuss the health benefits of kindness, and how kindness can lead to a sense of social connectedness with others. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves … Continue reading Kindness and Compassion in Personal Life

Kindness and Compassion in Work Life

March 19, 2019 12:00 PM ET

A positive work environment that promotes kindness and compassion can improve your employees’ overall well-being. Learn more about the effects of a kind and compassionate workplace from Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and destress. Join your virtual … Continue reading Kindness and Compassion in Work Life

Resiliency in Life

March 12, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny helps you understand what resilience is and how to help your employees build their resilience to assist with workplace stress.

Being Mindful of Physical Health, Part 2

March 5, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Encouraging your employees to focus on their physical well-being can have positive effects on your organization. Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny provides details on these effects. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to focus on themselves and destress. Join your virtual well-being coordinator Matt Wozny for a … Continue reading Being Mindful of Physical Health, Part 2

Being Mindful of Physical Health, Part 1

February 26, 2019 12:00 PM ET

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to poor health and increased health care costs. Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny talks about the benefits of moving more and sitting less, which include increased creativity and blood circulation, and improved listening and engagement. It’s important for everyone to take a moment out of their week to … Continue reading Being Mindful of Physical Health, Part 1

An Attitude of Gratitude

February 19, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny shares how keeping a daily gratitude journal can lead to better sleep, reduced physical pain and a higher sense of well-being. People who have a higher sense of well-being had more resilience when it comes to daily challenges and stress.

Leading with Happiness

February 12, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Happiness affects the bottom line. According to Gallup, each unhappy worker costs a company about $13,000 per year, totaling $300 billion per year in lower productivity. Happiness is linked to job productivity, job satisfaction, increased engagement, creativity, energy and resilience.

Mindfulness and Meditation

February 5, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Meditation is a form of mindfulness that originated in religion and is used to achieve mindfulness, allowing you to focus only on the present moment. Learn about research that shows being mindful and meditating can help with losing weight, improving sleep, and decreasing stress and depression.

Corporate Mindfulness

January 29, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Mindfulness allows you to focus only on the present moment and purposefully pay attention and be aware of your surroundings, emotions and thoughts. How can mindfulness help you achieve well-being? Learn how to reprogram your attitudes and habits to help you “rewire” your brain for mindfulness.

Wellness to Well-Being, Part 2

January 22, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Well-being isn’t a new concept – it’s been part of the workplace for many years. Join Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator Matt Wozny as he takes a closer look at why well-being programs matter, and how they affect health care costs and productivity.

Wellness to Well-Being, Part 1

January 15, 2019 12:00 PM ET

What’s the difference between wellness and well-being, and why is the industry moving toward well-being? Find out more about how well-being can guide your employees on their personal journey in life.

Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being Introduction and Overview

January 8, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Learn more about the innovative new Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being program and how it can help your workplace achieve a culture of well-being. Meet your Virtual Well-Being coordinator, Matt Wozny, as he walks you through the value of Virtual Well-Being and how it works.

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Consumerism: Drug Ads

August 27, 2019 12:00 PM ET

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Empower Your Employees to Make Healthy Lifestyle Changes to Regulate Blood Sugars and Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

September 3, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Empower your employees to live healthier and fight chronic conditions, such as diabetes. Grace Derocha, a certified diabetes educator and registered dietitian at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, will talk about how diabetes affects your employees’ productivity and morale. Learn how to help them self-manage with nutritious food choices, exercise, good sleep and stress … Continue reading Empower Your Employees to Make Healthy Lifestyle Changes to Regulate Blood Sugars and Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

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Proper Use of Care

September 10, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Emergency room use has steadily increased for many years in the United States. The cost of ER visits can have a profound effect on any organization. Your Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny will provide tips to educate your employees on the proper use of care.

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Cancer Awareness

September 17, 2019 12:00 PM ET

According to the American Cancer Society, 39.6% of people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. Virtual Well-Being Coordinator Matt Wozny will provide ideas to promote cancer awareness activities and events throughout the year and provide you with a cancer awareness calendar.

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Healthy Nutrition at Work

September 24, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Registered Dietitian Susan Okonkowski will provide ways to help your employees recognize the facts behind nutritional trends, and offer advice about how to establish a long-term approach to healthy eating to fuel the body to be its best.

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Matt Wozny, MPH, CSCS Matt is the Blue Cross® Virtual Well-Being coordinator who will be leading the employer and member webinars. He has more than nine years of experience in health and wellness, and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Matt has a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Saginaw Valley State University and a master’s degree in public health from Oakland University. He’s excited to share his expertise with Blue Cross customers and members. If you have questions or feedback about Virtual Well-Being, please send an email to BlueCrossVirtualWell-Being@bcbsm.com.

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