Past Newsletters
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July & August
We were preparing for Open Enrollment during these months so we didn't make newsletters. Please see the Pre-Open Enrollment Message and the Open Enrollment Is Here Message.
June 2024
Learn tips from
our benefit partners to help you take better
care of your body, feelings, and finances.
- Fun and easy ways to live your healthiest
life
- How to boost your financial wellbeing
- Where to get help paying for the basics
- How to grow healthy food on your patio
The challenges of life can have a negative impact on our mental wellbeing. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This mont, learn some general strategies and resources to help improve your mental health, including:
- Health benefits of being happy
- Understanding and managing anxiety
- Understanding depression
- Ten ways to manage stress
- Healthy ways to handle conflict
Humans are social creatures. Connecting with others is important for our wellbeing. Making and maintaining good relationships
with others can improve our health and help us live longer, happier lives. Learn about:
- How social connections improve your health
- Making friends as an adult
- Men need friends too, six friend making tips that work
- Connecting with friends that live far away
- Signs you're in a healthy relationship
Knowledge is power. The second edition of the neurodiversity series, Brain Matters, focuses on empowerment. Support yourself and others. Learn about:
- Making transitions easier
- Learning to use emotional co-regulation
- Adjusting the physical work setting
- How managers/supervisors can help
Different brains work differently. The first edition of the neurodiversity series, Brain Matters, introduces the concept of neurodiversity. In this issue, you can explore:
- What it means to be neurodivergent
- Diversity in the way people think
- Neurodivergent superpowers
- Mental health
Take advantage of the wellness benefits available to you as an OEBB member. You’ll save money and feel better! In this issue, you can explore:
- Great ways to improve your wellbeing through OEBB
- Walk With Ease program — provides education and motivation for safely exercising
- Support eye health with a rainbow bowl
- OEBB at your service
In this edition, learn how to better protect yourself and your family. But how clean is clean? And is a flu shot right for you?
- Cleaning, sanitizing, or disinfecting: Which one is best?
- Six facts about household cleaners
- How safe are cleaning products?
- Flu vaccine: Should you get one?
- Simple ways to boost your immune system
Plus, meet OEBB Board member Dr. Susan Reike Smith.
In this issue, find valuable information to put more money in your pocket and finish the year financially strong.
- Six tips to improve your financial wellbeing in 2023
- Make the most of your charitable donations
- Are you missing some money?
- Save on food costs
- Get help paying off your student loans
Plus, see how the OEBB Board has already started the process for creating a benefits package for 2024–25.
In this issue, learn simple ways to stay healthy—naturally.
- Boost your health with nutrient-rich foods
- Protect your gut by eating colorful foods and fiber
- Nine ways to turn household tasks into a workout