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Wellness Program Updates

Employee Wellness Updates - 2026

January 2026

BCBS Well onTarget® Member Overview

We will learn about:

  • Getting started on the Well onTarget portal and app
  • How to create your own personal wellness journey
  • Accessing the wellness activities and helpful resources
  • How to earn and redeem Blue Points for valuable gift cards!

Date: January 14, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM

Registration: Click here to register


BCBS ONBOARDING FOR WELLNESS

We will learn:

• How to be your Best Healthcare Advocate
• How to make the most of available wellness programs for TAMUS employees and their dependents on the BCBSTX Medical Plan

Date: January 15, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM

Registration Link: Click here to register

 


BCBS CREATING LIFELONG HEALTHY HABITS

We will learn about:

• Good vs bad habits
• The habit loop
• The 4 laws of behavior change
• How to create a successful action plan

Date: January 29, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM

Registration Link: Click here to register

 

February 2026

Healthy Heart, Healthy You with Hello Heart

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States affecting nearly 60% of the population. There are several lifestyle habits shown to reduce risk and support prevention. Join TAMUS Wellness Coordinator, Cindy Quinn, and the Hello Heart Team to learn more about the many ways to improve your heart health.

February 12 @ 2:00 PM

Register here- Healthy Heart, Healthy You with Hello Heart | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

 

We will learn about:

  • What is heart disease?
  • Risk factors for heart disease
  • High blood pressure – know your numbers
  • Tips for improving your heart health
  • How Hello Heart can improve your Heart Health

 


Heart Health and Nutrition with Wondr

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting over 12% of adults. However, prevention is possible with a heart healthy diet that includes a variety of nutritious and delicious foods. Please join TAMUS Wellness Coordinator, Cindy Quinn, and the Wondr team to learn more about how healthy eating can support heart health, along with suggestions for meal planning and snacking.

February 19 @ 2:00 PM

Registration link: Heart Health and Nutrition with Wondr | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

 

We will learn about:

  • How healthier eating can help with heart health
  • Ideas for meal and snack planning
  • Tips for making healthier choices at home and while eating out
  • How the Wondr program can improve your Heart Health

 


 Heart Health: Movement is Medicine with Hinge Health

Being active is one of the most important things we can do for our overall health. It enhances our ability to function, can prevent the effects of aging, and reduces the risk of some chronic health issues, including Heart Health. Join TAMUS Wellness Coordinator, Cindy Quinn, and the Hinge Health team to discover the many benefits of movement as medicine.

February 26 @2:00 PM

Registration link: Heart Health: Movement is Medicine with Hinge Health | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

 

We will learn about:

  • Benefits of physical activity for Heart Health
  • How movement is medicine
  • How to stay strong and flexible for total physical fitness
  • How to utilize Hinge Health to improve your overall fitness

March 2026

 

BCBS Well onTarget® Member Overview

Date: March 4, 2026

Time: 2:00 PM

Registration:Register Here

We will learn about:
• Getting started on the Well onTarget portal and app
• How to create your own personal wellness journey
• Accessing the wellness activities and helpful resources
• How to earn and redeem Blue Points for valuable gift cards!


TIAA Financial webinar

Date: March 11, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 8:00 AM

Registration:Register Here

Your guide to living well in retirement

Retirement is a major life transition that can be both challenging and deeply rewarding. ThisThe 
webinar will focus on the human factors that can help you add a new and exciting chapter
to your life story.
We’ll talk about how you can:
• Find your purpose
• Stay physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy
• Create a community to stay connected


 Trust Your Gut and Support a Healthy Microbiome

Date: March 19, 2026

Time: 2 pm

Registration: Register Here

A healthy gut, including our stomach, intestines, and gastrointestinal (GI) tract, is important for overall health. Please join TAMUS Wellness Coordinator Cindy Quinn and the Cylinder Health team to learn more about how our body digests food, details about our gut microbiome, and food and lifestyle choices to keep it healthy. 


 GLP-1s and Lifestyle Basics

Date: March 24, 2026

Time: 2 pm

Registration: Register Here

Ozempic, Wegovey, Zepbound. You’ve likely heard about these medications as “new” ways to lose weight. Glucagon-like peptide-1 medicines are being prescribed to growing numbers of patients worldwide for type 2 diabetes, obesity, and associated comorbidities, including cardiovascular disease, peripheral artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea. We invite you to join Dr. Mark Faries and learn more about the lifestyle basics of GLP-1s. Attendees will learn about how GLP-1s work, the role of a healthy lifestyle, and what happens when you stop.


TIAA Financial webinar

Date: March 26, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM

Registration:Register Here

Understanding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

When you make pretax contributions to your retirement account, taxes aren’t due until you
Withdraw your money in retirement. But what if you don’t withdraw the money? Well, the
IRS makes sure you do—through required minimum distributions when you turn 73. In this

Webinar you’ll get insights on:
• What RMDs are and when they apply
• Exceptions to the basic RMD rules
• How to take your RMDs
• How to avoid costly mistakes
• What you can do with your money

 

April 2026

BCBS Stress Less, Live More

Date: April 16, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM

Registration: Click here to register

We will learn about:
• Causes and effects of stress
• Stress Assessment Test
• Mood, food and stress
• Stress management tips and techniques


BCBS Better Sleep for Better Health

Date: April 23, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM

Registration: Click here to register

We will learn about:
• How much sleep is enough
• Importance of quality sleep
• Common sleep disorders
• Tips and resources for getting better sleep


BCBS Financial Wellbeing

Date: April 30 , 2026

Time: 3:00 PM

Registration: Click here to register

We will learn about:
• What is financial wellbeing
• Financial stress and risks to your health
• Tips on budgeting and saving
• Setting financial goals to help reduce stress