In this episode, we review current stats on mental health from Mental Health America and recycle one of our most loved, listened to, and admired episodes from season 1. The episode, Mental Well-being & Stigma, aired in April 2022 and features Dr. Carson Felkel, System Medical Director of Behavior Health for BSMH. Listen in and enjoy!

What better way to celebrate gratitude than to highlight Called to Shine, Bon Secours Mercy Health's recognition program. We’ve seen some really impactful outcomes from the program even in its very young years. From the social recognitions peers send to each other, to the performance recognitions leaders send to associates, all the way to our Core Culture and Leadership award winners, we’re seeing hundreds of thousands of meaningful, encouraging words shared across the whole ministry. In fact, since program inception (June 2021), we’ve seen almost 1.5 million recognitions sent!  Listen in this month to hear sound bites from Nicole Martel, VP of Benefits, Well-being, and Associate Health and Susan Hawk, System Director of Behavioral Health as they discuss the impact that gratitude and giving recognitions can have on the sender as well as the way we've seen Called to Shine connect associates and create a sense of belonging.Resources:Called to ShineBe WellCenter for Ministry Formation reflectionsHealth Benefits of Gratitude

In this episode, we're taking it back to May 2022 when I interviewed Dr. Michael Todd, VP and Medical Director of Business Development, and David Belde, VP of Community Health in Maryland, Virginia, and South Carolina markets. We're talking about prevention screenings, health debt and how to overcome it, holistic approaches to screenings, as well as the individual and community responsibility we have when it comes to participating in screenings. Take a listen to the full episode, Back on Track with Prevention, from Season 1 here.Find details of Be Well screening on this Central page.

Waiting for your Be Well screening and hoping for that 10/10 blood pressure reading? Look no further! This meditation will help you slow your breathing, calm your nerves, and recenter your mind and body. Meditation is known to lower blood pressure and calm the nervous system. Use this mediation anytime you need to hit that reset button in your day, or to help you wind down after a full, busy week.Find more meditation and mindfulness practices on Wellbeats and Be Well (Breathe and Be Well and Intro to Mindfulness).

As we celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Called to Shine, Bon Secours Mercy Health's recognition program, we invite you to listen in as we highlight successes of the program, why leaders love it, and ways to stay engaged in recognition. Interviews with Anna Derksen, Director of Well-being and Recognition, Trena Stocker, Hospital President of Marcum and Wallace (KY), Ken Shaner, Practice Supervisor in the Richmond Medical Group, and Joseph Mazzawi, Vice President of Mission in the Greenville Market (NC), are included in this exciting episode.

In this episode, learn all about our brand new, handmade, thoughtfully procured program specifically addressing hypertension! Be Well with Hypertension will be available this month - May 2023! Keep your eye out for outreach with an invitation to join coming soon!Resources:LifeMatters, 877–841–1079BSMH Mental Health ResourcesExplore Be Well with Hypertension (Be Well)

In this episode, Dr. Colleen Furey, a BSMH clinical psychologist and behavioral health consultant who has her PMH-C, a certification for perinatal mental health, talks about perinatal mental health, specifically Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). Dr. Furey addresses who is at risk for developing PMADs, including fathers and adoptive parents, what can be done to prevent PMADs, and how PMADs are treated. Resources:Check out a blog written by Dr. Furey titled Perinatal Mood and Anxiety DisordersFind online support groups here:  https://www.postpartum.net/

In this episode, Meredith Puchala and Heather Evans, Well-being and Recognition Consultants for BSMH, share about their experiences participating in the Be Well With Baby (BWWB) program and their journey into motherhood. Listen in to hear all about what BWWB has to offer pregnant BSMH associates and their spouses!Be Well With Baby celebrates your new addition! Leveraging the Be Well program and Associate Care Management team, Be Well With Baby is here to help you have a happy, safe pregnancy and stress-free return to work. Enjoy this exciting time while gaining the education and clinical support needed to give you peace of mind through your pregnancy. All your benefit information and resources for maternal well-being are now in one place: Be Well With Baby.Who is EligibleAny pregnant associate or spouse with primary medical coverage through Bon Secours Mercy Health.What You ReceiveBy participating and completing Be Well With Baby program requirements, you will receive:$1,500 HRA or HSA contributionAccess to personalized care with a Bon Secours Mercy Health Maternity Care ManagerEducation on your pregnancy through self-paced health coachingA free year’s worth of prenatal vitamins shipped to your homeContinued support after deliveryAdditionally, by completing the Be Well program’s Human Performance Assessment, you could earn a contribution to a Health Reimbursement Account ($600) or Health Savings Account ($450) next year.How You EnrollDownload the Aduro App or log in to your web-based Be Well accountClick the “Discover” tab and search “Be Well With Baby”Click “Enroll” and complete the Be Well With Baby AssessmentIf your assessment results indicate you could benefit from additional support, a Bon Secours Mercy Health Maternity Care Manager will contact you.How the Program WorksStep 1 - Enroll:Once you find out you’re pregnant, log into your Be Well Aduro app or web-based Be Well account and complete the Be Well With Baby Assessment*A Maternity Care Manager will review your assessment and contact you to share additional resources that would benefit you during your pregnancyStep 2 – Complete Be Well With Baby Human Performance Program:Complete all practices* within Be Well With Baby. These practices cover topics such as Eating Well for You and Baby and Trimester ExpectationsYou complete each by taking the survey at the end of the practiceStep 3 – Stay Engaged:Complete the Be Well With Baby 28-week Assessment* to finalize program requirements and receive a $1,500 HRA or HSA contribution.Take advantage of the tools and resources within Be Well With Baby, including:Resource tab. We’ve compiled the most up-to-date resources to support all aspects of your pregnancy – from financial decisions to resources for a stress-free transition to motherhood.Maternity Care Managers. Each Maternity Care Manager specializes in pregnancy-related issues and is able to support you throughout the pregnancy and beyond.*Indicates Program Requirement

In this month's episode, we're covering five key things you should know about that are going on in the BSMH Well-being and Recognition world. We fly through registration for Be Well screenings, what it looks like to become a Well-being Champion, how to participate in Ministry Miles, how to celebrate our Core Culture and Leadership award winners, and a heads up about a new financial well-being activity coming to Be Well called How You Money!Tune in, take notes, and Be Well.Resources:Complete a Health Screening by Sept. 29 tile on Be WellYour Well-being and recognition ConsultantHeather Evans (Richmond, Hampton Roads, Kentucky, and Cincinnati)Meredith Puchala (Shared Services and Medical Group)Michelle Perry (Greenville, Lima, Lorain, Springfield, Toledo, and Youngstown)Ministry Miles tile on Be Well

The Be Well team has thought what a great opportunity to bring you back to the basics with Be Well. In episode 2, you will hear from Meredith Puchala, Well-being & Recognition Consultant, as she walks you through the Be Well program. She will plug in programs and well-being resources she has used, as well as give a generalized overview of how to earn your incentive for next year. Sit back and relax so you can get back to the basics with all things Be Well!