AIG/VALIC WEBINAR: YOUR FUTURE STARTS NOW
Discover why it’s so important to start saving right now, plus the steps you can take to save as much as you can while still meeting your other financial goals.
- Thursday, May 25 | 12:00-1:00 PM
- Register HERE
FRIENDS OF RECOVERY-NY PRESENTATION ON ADDICITON RECOVERY RESOURCES | SPONSORED BY HEALTHY ME
Friends of Recovery – New York’s Director of Recovery Education and Training, Theresa Knorr, presents on resources to support communities, people in recovery, families and professionals.
Theresa joined FOR-NY as the Director of Recovery Education and Training in 2016. She is a Certified Addiction Recovery Coach and Recovery Coach Professional Facilitator. She has been credentialed as an addiction counselor in both NY (former CASAC) and Arizona (former CADAC). She has over 30 years’ professional experience in addiction recovery; providing counseling, coaching, clinical supervision and education.
- Tuesday, June 13 | 12:30-1:00 PM
- Register HERE (or download our flyer with QR code below)
CAPITAL EAP TEAM BUILDING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKSHOP
This training is designed to maximize team productivity and growth. Tools are integrated to recognize individual needs and maximize individual strengths to benefit the entire team. Teams will be taught conflict resolution skills to maximize peak performance.
- Wednesday, May 17 | 12-1 PM
- Register HERE
CAPITAL EAP MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WORKSHOP
This training explores how to recognize the signs that someone is in distress and take effective, caring steps to help. This session will discuss preventing distress, signs and symptoms of distress, how a person might behave when they are experiencing mood problems addictions and suicidal thoughts, and focus on building trust and establishing rapport, not on diagnosing.
- Wednesday, May 3 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
- Register HERE
*Scroll down for even more Mental Health programming!
CAPITAL EAP SUPORTIVE CALL SESSIONS | APRIL 25 – MAY 25
Are you…
- Feeling stressed out or overwhelmed with life
- In need of emotional support
- Needing help locating resources
- Seeking to expand your stress management toolkit
- Struggling to maintain a positive work-life balance
- Dealing with an issue you need to talk to someone about
Then the EAP supportive call sessions are for you! This line will be open Tuesdays and Thursday’s from 11am – 1pm and will be monitored by EAP clinicians. Employees of Ellis can call this line during these open hours and take part in brief supportive sessions (that do not count against their EAP sessions). See our flyer below.
- April 25 – May 25 | Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 am – 1 pm
- Call (518)-456-3813, press option 2 and ask for the Helpline!
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
During the month of May, MVP Living Well programs will be offering FREE mental health and well-being opportunities. These programs are open to everyone, both MVP members and non-members. All MVP Living Well Programs qualify as Social | Mind | Spirit wellness activity credit on Passport 4 Good! May programs include:
- Root3d Class Voucher – In partnership with Root3d, enjoy $11 towards one class or seasonal workshop, anytime May 1 through May 31. Click this link to register.
- Power of Journaling – Join us May 2 12-1 p.m. for this presentation to learn about the benefits of journaling for cataloging your life, improving yourself, knowledge, and addressing your mental health needs. Click this link to register.
- 15 Minute Art Journaling – Art Journaling provides a meditative place of color and texture, providing a way to sink deeply into your personal emotional world. Join us Tuesdays 3:30-3:45 p.m. May 9 through May 30! Click this link to register.
- Getting Ready for Gardening – On May 11, 1-2 p.m. join us to review ways to avoid common gardening injuries and learn stretches to keep your muscles safe while in the garden. Click this link to register.
- Meditation for Anxiety – On May 18, 12-12:45 p.m. learn and practice meditation techniques to reduce anxiety. This class will give you tools to begin meditation when anxiety is a part of your experience. Non-judgement, open attention, and self-inquiry will all be a part of the class. Click this link to register.
- Meditation for Mood Boost – Learn exercises that can help you begin a meditation practice, continue, or renew one while including all the moods of this moment on May 24, 12:15-1 p.m. Click this link to register.
- Mental Health Awareness – Join us May 25, 12-1 p.m. to learn all about mental health, from the most common disorders to the stigma to steps we can take to improve our own mental wellness. Click this link to register.
To learn more or to register visit our Living Well Program Calendar or scan our QR code.
AIG/VALIC WEBINAR: MANAGING LIFE IN RETIREMENT
This presentation is specially designed for those who have already made the transition to retirement. Now that you’ve been retired for a few years, it’s important to take time to think about some of the special circumstances that come with managing life in retirement.
- Thursday, April 20 | 12-1 PM
- Register HERE
EAP WEBINAR: NO MORE STINKIN’ THINKIN’
This is a stress management training that helps individuals change the way they view stress to help boost resiliency and improve work-life satisfaction. Participants will learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of stress by looking at their thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and behaviors.
- Thursday, April 13 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
- Register HERE
IN-PERSON BUTT STOPS HERE TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAM
The Butt Stops Here is a six-week tobacco-cessation program that can help you quit smoking, or help you quit other tobacco products. This program has helped THOUSANDS to QUIT! The program includes a workbook, and two weeks of nicotine patches or gum. It is an award-winning program.
- WHERE: McClellan St. Campus 1st Floor Conference Center
- WHEN: 7 Consecutive Wednesdays, May 3 to June 7, 2023 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM
- REGISTER: Email John White, BS, RRT (group facilitator) at whitej@ellismedicine.org or call 518.831.6957.
The tobacco free attestation or participating in a tobacco cessation program is a metric on the 2023 Wellness Passport!
JOIN THE 2023 HEALTHY ME SIMPLE SAVINGS CHALLENGE: APRIL 17 – MAY 7!
Healthy ME is excited to bring to you the Simple Savings Challenge. The Simple Savings Challenge is a 3-week challenge that helps individuals identify ways to save on expenses utilizing simple behavior changes and hacks that can be used throughout the day.
- Each week, a Simple Savings tip and challenge will arrive in your email. Follow the tips and track your savings as directed.
- Check-in by Friday of the following week to qualify for random raffle prizes, 1 of 5, $25 Amazon Gift Cards! (we will not ask you for any personal financial information).
- Spouses can participate too!
REGISTER ON PASSPORT FOR GOOD (P4G)
1. Click HERE to register
2. Scan QR Code and add your login
OR
3. Log into www.p4g.app/Ellis and
- Scroll down to Your Active Groups
- Select Join More Groups
- Click Join a GROUP
Improving your financial wellness is always a win, but prizes sweeten the deal!
Participants who check-in each week will automatically qualify for random raffles prizes!
THREE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WELLNESS ACTIVITY CREDIT ON PASSPORT FOR GOOD!
EAP | Unconscious Bias and Inclusion
Unconscious bias exists in every organization and the objectives of this training are to review the various types of this bias, what the cost can be for a company and how it impacts everyone in the workplace. We will also discuss how to eliminate unconscious bias with proven inclusion strategies, management support and employee awareness.
- Wednesday, March 22 | 12-1 PM
- Register HERE
Broadview FCU | How to Buy a House
Learn how to afford one of the largest purchases you’ll make.
- Wednesday, March 22 | 12-1 PM
- Register HERE
AIG/VALIC | Plan For 100
While living a long life was once relegated to a lucky few, today it’s increasingly becoming the norm, thanks to medical advances and healthier lifestyles. As you think about your future and plan for retirement, it’s important to recognize that life expectancy is a mid-point, not an end-point.
- Thursday, March 23 | 12-1 PM
- Register HERE
EAP WEBINAR: COMPASSION FATIGUE | HEALING THE HELPER
In this training, participants will learn the effects of compassion fatigue on one’s mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Individuals will be provided preventive measures as well as solutions to assist in overcoming compassion fatigue. This training will be ideal for individuals working in the medical or mental health field, as well as for those providing care to the elderly, developmentally disabled or anyone interested in learning more about nurturing oneself while caring for others.
- Wednesday, March 8 | 12-1 PM
- Register HERE
THE 2022 HEALTHY ME SATISFACTION SURVEY (NEW FORMAT)!
Ellis Medicine Leadership is committed to creating a culture of health and vitality by providing wellness resources and making it convenient for employees to make healthy choices. The Healthy ME Employee Wellness program is for ALL Ellis Medicine employees. Please share your opinion on how we measured up in 2022 and what type of programs you would like to see in 2023. Your feedback is important and anonymous. Please take the survey now – it takes less than 5 minutes and is mobile friendly! Select our Survey Link HERE or scan our QR code below. All employees who complete the survey will have a chance to enter a raffle to win one of three Nutribullets, a FitBit Charge 5 or Healthy ME swag. The raffle survey is not linked to your responses on the Healthy ME survey! The Healthy ME Survey is open now through April 15.
EAP WEBINAR: TIME MANAGEMENT
Attendees will add the following tools to their professional tool kit: key concepts about time management, positive affirmations, the 3-Tests of Time, short and long-term planning aids, how to organize and pros and cons of technology & multi-tasking.
- Tuesday, February 21 | 5:30-6:30 PM
- Register HERE
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS SCREENINGS: MARCH 21, 28 and 30
Do you know your numbers for blood pressure, A1C (blood sugar), cholesterol, and body mass index (BMI)? Keeping track of these numbers can provide a glimpse of your health status and risk for certain diseases and conditions. All it takes is 15- minutes and a finger stick to participate! No fasting is required, and the screening is FREE and open to ALL Ellis Medicine employees! Visit our Know Your Numbers page HERE for all details. Register with this LINK or scan the QR code below.
Know Your Numbers counts for wellness activity credit on your 2023 Passport For Good as either Physical OR Social | Mind | Spirit.
AIG/VALIC FINACIAL WEBINAR: TAX PLANNING
Understanding taxes and tax planning is a basic financial planning necessity. This workshop discusses income taxes, tax advantaged investing, tax strategies for homeowners, and tax filing tips.
- Thursday, February 16| 12-1 PM
- Register HERE
HEALTHY ME MONTH IN MOTION IS BACK FEBRUARY 13- MARCH 12!
Just in time to help you beat the winter blahs!
Log into www.p4g.app/Ellis and
- Scroll down to Your Active Groups
- Select Join More Groups
- Click Join a Group
Join Month in Motion because:
- helps keep exercise on your mind
- introduces you to new exercises
- gives you strategies for fitting exercise into your day
- offers reasonable and attainable daily goals
Each week, participants will receive an email with that week’s Month in Motion Activities.
Check-in all Four Weeks in Passport For Good (P4G) to qualify for prizes & credit for your Physical Healthy ME Activity!!
Learn more here: https://ellishealthyme.org/challenges/month-in-motion/
EAP WEBINAR: REDUCING STRESS THROUGH SELF-CARE
Participants will learn what self-care is, and how a failure to take care of oneself in one area can affect them in another area. A Self-Care Assessment Tool will be given to you to help you identify self-care strategies in the following areas: physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual and professional.
- Wednesday, January 25
- Register HERE
AIG/VALIC: RETIREMENT QUESTIONS THAT MAY MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE
This presentation will discuss three of the most critical questions about your financial future. Make sure you’re planning and saving at every stage of your career to achieve the financial freedom to live retirement the way you want.
- Thursday, January 19 | 12-1 PM
- Register HERE
EAP PROMOTING KINDNESS IN THE WORKPLACE
This training is intended to create a kinder and more compassionate workplace. Participants will learn about different types of workplace cultures and gain a deeper understanding on how workplace culture can have a direct influence on workplace attitudes. Participants will also gain insights on ways to become a more compassionate employee and ways to inspire compassion in others.
- Thursday, January 12 | 12-1 PM
- Register HERE
ELLIS FITNESS 2023 UPDATES, PROGRAMS and CLASSES
Ellis Fitness Hours Monday through Friday | 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday | 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Ellis Fitness Anyone Can Tri Triathlon January 16-March 5
Are you-
- looking for a new, exciting exercise challenge in 2023?
- curious about trying multi-sport events but don’t know where to start?
- liking the idea of someone else planning your workouts for 5 weeks?
If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, the Anyone Can Tri Triathlon is for you!
The Ellis Fitness Anyone Can Tri Triathlon consists of 3 indoor events:
- A 500-meter row on the Concept 2 Rower
- Dragon Fire 5-mile ride on the Expresso Bike
- 1.5-mile walk, jog or run on a Precor treadmill
NEW Group Exercise Schedule
- Mondays 5-6 PM Beginning January 9 | Vinyasa Yoga with Amy
- Tuesdays 5:00-5:45 PM Beginning January 10 | Beast Strong Interval Class with Sarah
- Wednesdays 5-5:45 PM January 18- February 15 | Zumba with Annie – please note this is the week after Vinyasa Yoga and Beast Strong begin.
You must be a member to participate in programs and classes. Register for Ellis Fitness using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/MDF9T4K7XX. Once registered, we will forward registration links to the triathlon and classes. Or, scan QR codes located in Ellis Fitness to join.
Please note-Masks are required inside Ellis Fitness!
TWO UPCOMING WEBINARS: EAP AND AIG/VALIC!
Get a jump-start on the 2023 Passport 4 Good with two opportunities for wellness activity credit!
AIG Retirement Pathfinder
Retirement Pathfinder from AIG Retirement Services is an interactive retirement income planning tool that can help you see your retirement plan like you’ve never seen it before. By attending this presentation, learn how to dynamically illustrate numerous retirement scenarios and identify potential pitfalls in retirement planning.
- Wednesday, December 21 | 1-2 PM
- Register HERE
EAP Dealing with Difficult People
This training offers the insight needed to understand the difficult people in our lives. It includes an introduction to the behavioral dynamics and essential communication strategies designed to diffuse difficult encounters and move beyond conflict to problem resolution.
- Thursday, December 22 | 12-1 PM
- Register HERE
NEW MVP LIVING WELL PROGRAMS in 2023! FREE and OPEN TO ALL (MVP members and non-members)
Creating a Wellness Mindset
Wednesday, 2/22, 12-1pm
In partnership with the Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS). A sense of wellbeing is the integration of body, mind, and spirit; This training provides a framework for how to create a ‘wellness mindset’ that will support the practice of continuous self‐care.
Click to Register: Creating a Wellness Mindset – MVP Health Care
Breast Health Workshops
In partnership with To Life!. Learn about lifestyle and risk factors that affect breast health and disease development, as well as screening guidelines, insurance coverage, genetic testing and more.
Session 1 l Wednesday, 1/25, 12-12:45pm
Click to Register: Breast Health Workshop – MVP Health Care
Session 2 l Wednesday, 3/8, 12-12:45pm
Click to Register: Breast Health Workshop – MVP Health Care
Mediterranean Cooking Class
Friday, 1/13, 12-1pm
In collaboration with Cornell Cooking Cooperative. Join us for a cooking demonstration highlighting heart-healthy Mediterranean dishes.
Click to Register: Mediterranean Cooking Class – MVP Health Care
All MVP Living Well Programs count for wellness activity credit on the 2023 Passport For Good!
EAP WEBINAR: UNDERSTANDING STRESS AND HOW TO STRESS LESS
This class, facilitated by a professional therapist, introduces participants to the psychology and physiology of stress as a means for understanding and mitigating negative stress reactions. This session will demonstrate how variable levels of stress affect performance – positively and negatively. The class will discuss factors contributing to stress and how to minimize them and offer insight into practical ways to manage stress when unavoidable. The session will also help participants gain an understanding of how our perception of an experience as “stressful” affects our reactions and ultimately, how to use that same process to alter our perceptions to reduce stress.
- Wednesday, December 7 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
- Register HERE
OVERDOSE PREVENTION AND NARCAN TRAINING
Schenectady County Public Health Services (SCPHS) was granted a Certificate of Approval to operate an Opioid Overdose Prevention Program. The purpose of this program is to educate individuals on opioid overdose prevention by teaching attendees how to recognize an overdose, how to respond to a suspected overdose, how to administer Narcan, to provide a Narcan kit and/or N-CAP information, and related resources. This program does not constitute medical education for providers in terms of a clinical certification. This program is being offered for free to all Ellis Hospital employees.
What is Narcan?
Narcan is a medicine that stops the effects of opioids: pills, injectable or intranasal. Narcan pushes opioids off the receptors and blocks them for 30-90 minutes.
Why is Narcan important?
Narcan saves lives!
SAVE the DATE! Please note that there is no registration. Copy and paste the Join Zoom Meeting link to your calendar!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83715160979?pwd=ZUJvQzhxWUpxZmRkenY5dUhjQzVVUT09
- Tuesday, December 13 | 12 noon
- No registration necessary, join Zoom Meeting link on scheduled date and time
- Meeting ID: 837 1516 0979 Passcode: 060145
- One tap mobile
- +19292056099,,83715160979#,,,,*060145# US (New York)
- +16469313860,,83715160979#,,,,*060145# US
EAP WEBINAR: EMOTIONAL EATING WITH KELLY’S CHOICE
A Registered Dietitian will walk you through the different types of emotional eating, reasons why we do it, and suggestions to avoid these behaviors. She will discuss the science behind emotional eating which will show you both that you are not alone and that you have the power to change. This presentation ends with actionable steps that you can take to improve your eating habits. This presentation is sure to motivate you to take control of your life, stress levels, and nutrition.
- Thursday, November 17 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
- Register HERE
VALIC/AIG WEBINAR: NAVIGATING STUDENT LOAN DEBT
If you are one of many Americans burdened by student loan debt, there are programs that can assist, lessen, or even eliminate that debt. There is no denying the importance of education in helping improve lives – both personally and financially. Education is essential to remain competitive in an ever-developing world but attaining an education can be very expensive. It is usually expected that at least a portion of a higher education will be financed through a student loan or other forms of borrowing. But that debt could become a huge financial liability even many years after graduation.
- Thursday, November 17 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
- Register HERE
FREE MVP LIVING WELL PROGRAMS OPEN TO ALL (MVP members and non-members)
MVP Living Well Programs has something for everyone. Click the links to register. All options below are virtual, including the cooking class!
- Mental Health Association in NY Self Compassion | November 1, you can definitely share the registration link with all employees (members and non-members): The Practice of Self-Compassion for Mental Health – MVP Health Care
- Saving for Retirement | November 3 Saving for Retirement – MVP Health Care
- One Pot Mexican Cooking | November 9 One Pot Mexican Cooking Class – MVP Health Care
- Bone Health, November 15 | Bone Health – MVP Health Care
CAPITAL EAP BENEFITS ORIENTATION
This workshop will walk members through the wide variety of available benefits, from nutritional guidance to legal aid, mental health supports, and so much more! Members will leave this workshop with knowledge of an overview of their free benefits, when they might come in hand, and how to use them.
- Wednesday, October 26 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
- Register HERE
EAP NUTRITION WEBINAR FOR ELLIS MEDICINE: POWER OF 5 | Monday, October 24
A Registered Dietitian will walk you through the importance of eating a variety of foods throughout the day. She will explain the importance of eating Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner along with the benefits of including grains, fruits, vegetables, protein, and dairy. The Kelly’s Choice MyPlate-inspired approach is proven to give you the information you need to lose weight and improve your health.
Monday, October 24 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Register HERE
AIG/VALIC RETIREMENT INCOME STRATEGIES WEBINAR ON OCTOBER 20th
Have you considered how you will manage all the risks associated with retirement? What if you couldn’t pay for food, housing or fuel? What if you couldn’t pay for medical expenses? If you’re wondering about these or other issues, join us for this educational workshop. In this workshop, you will learn about:
- The new retirement realities
- The five risks of retirement
- Essential income planning
JOIN US
- Thursday October 20th | 12-1 PM
- REGISTER HERE
IN-PERSON THE BUTT STOPS HERE SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM
The Butt Stops Here is a six-week tobacco-cessation program that can help you quit smoking, or help you quit other tobacco products. This award-winning program has helped THOUSANDS to QUIT! The program includes a workbook, and two weeks of nicotine patches or gum.
- WHERE:
- Ellis McClellan St. Health Center 600 McClellan St, Schenectady, NY 12304 | First Floor Conference Center
- DATE:
- 6 Consecutive Wednesdays: 5:00-6:00 PM
- November 9 – December 14, 2022
- REGISTER
- Call 518-831-6957
- FACILITATOR
- John J. White, BS, RRT
- Tobacco Treatment Specialist at 518.831.6957 or whitej@ellismedicine.org
Download flyer here
For the Virtual Butt Stops Here Online Program, register at: Sphp.com/quitsmoking
EAP WEBINAR: CHILL OUT- Identifying and Calming Childhood Anxiety *New Training
This training will help participants learn how to identify anxiety in children. Participants will learn common triggers for childhood anxiety, the impact it has on children, and ways to support those struggling. Participants will also learn about the common interventions used to treat their children and/or students.
- Wednesday, October 12 | 12:00 PM
- Register HERE
EAP WEBINAR: PREVENTING AND COPING WITH BURNOUT
This workshop will help participants understand what burnout is and how to identify it in their own lives. Participants will learn various techniques to prevent burnout from happening and will gain strategies they can use to cope with it.
- Wednesday, October 5 | 5:30 PM
- Register HERE
THE 2022 WELLNESS PASSPORT DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 31, 2022!
Just 46 Days remain to complete the 7 metrics on the 2022 Ellis Healthy ME Passport/Passport 4 Good and qualify for up to 15% off your 2023 Ellis Health Insurance Premium!
Learn everything you need to know by visiting the Passport Tab on our ellishealthyme.org website!
Do you need help with your MVP online Personal Health Assessment or the Passport 4 Good? Click the link below for our 2022 Wellness Passport Assistance schedule!
MVP LIVING WELL PROGRAMS – OPEN TO ALL EMPLOYEES
Select the links to learn more or to register for each program. Visit our link, Live a Healthy Lifestyle | MVP Health Care, to register for any Living Well Program!
- MVP LWP Indian Ladder Farms Discount- MVP Health Care valid Sept 12-Oct 9
- MVP LWP Riverview Orchards Discount – MVP Health Care valid Sept 12-Oct 9
- MVP LWP sponsors MHANY Defining Trauma and Trauma-Informed Response – MVP Health Care (1 hour)
- MVP LWP sponsors MHANY The Practice of Self-Compassion for Mental Health – MVP Health Care (1 hour)
- MVP LWP sponsors Friends of Recovery Substance Use Disorders: Stigma and Bias – MVP Health Care (30-minute)
- MVP LWP sponsors Friends of Recovery Substance Use Disorders: Solutions and Resources – MVP Health Care (30-minute)
ALL MVP Living Well Programs are QUALIFYING activities for the 2022 Wellness Passport! Visit our passport tab https://ellishealthyme.org/passport/ for more information on how to save up to 15% on your 2023 Ellis/MVP health insurance premiums. The Passport deadline is October 31, 2022!
EAP WEBINAR: SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENSS
This class will cover the basic principles of suicide risk, including who is at risk and how to identify signs of suicidality. You will also develop
communication strategies to engage someone who may be at risk and where to go for help. If you are interested in getting more involved in suicide prevention efforts, a list of community and national resources will be provided!
- Wednesday, September 7| 12-1 PM
- Register HERE
EAP WEBINAR: UNDERSTANDING SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
This training is designed to help its viewer understand the basics of Substance Use Disorder and break down some of the stigma that is associated with substance use. There is also a very brief overview of different types of substances and how they are typically administered. Different types of treatment for those living with a Substance Use Disorder are also explained, along with steps one can take to help a loved one or peer with a Substance Use Disorder.
- Wednesday, August 31 | 12-1 PM
- Register HERE
THE 2022 HEALTHY ME WALKING CHALLENGE IS HERE | THE GREAT OUTDOORS: TRACK YOUR TREKS!
The Challenge will run September 12-October 9.
- Captains build your team of 4 on Passport 4 Good (P4G)
- Each Walker tracks their own steps-Daily or Weekly in P4G
- No Team? No Worry! You can still Join & we will find you one
- Fun and Friendly competition between coworkers and teams!
REGISTER
- On Passport 4 Good, with this registration link or with the QR Code found on the flyer below.
- Learn all the details on our Healthy ME Page link or on P4G
EAP WEBINAR: FOOD IS MEDICINE
A Registered Dietitian will walk you through the conditions that a healthy lifestyle can prevent and how to prevent them. From chronic inflammation to Type-II Diabetes we will teach you how food can act as a form of medicine. She will explain how and why these illnesses appear then she will offer hope, listing foods that can prevent and often reverse some of these conditions. This presentation will truly open you to the enormous power of real food in helping us all stay healthy.
- Tuesday Aug 23 @ 12:00 PM | Register HERE
AIG/VALIC CASH MANAGEMENT WEBINAR TOMORROW!
The dream of financial independence during retirement is a common one. The key is preparation. Preparing for future financial freedom begins today, with a candid analysis of your financial situation. This course covers basic cash management disciplines and credit management tips.
- Thursday Aug 11 @ 12:00 PM | Register HERE
ICE CREAM TREATS! Sponsored by AIG on Tuesday, August 16.
To bring awareness to the importance of saving for retirement, and as token of our appreciation to Ellis employees, AIG (Ellis 403(b) administrator) is providing ice cream* from Martha’s Dandee Creme!
- Medical Center of Clifton Park 11 – 11:30 AM | Parking Lot
- Nott Street Campus 12 – 1 PM | Graham Parking Lot / Shuttle Drop Off Area
- McClellan Street Health Center 1:30 – 2:30 PM | Loading Dock
- Bellevue Woman’s Center 2:45 – 3:30 PM | Employee Parking Lot
*While supply lasts
Download the flyer
MVP LIVING WELL PROGRAMS: TWO NEW IN-PERSON PROGRAMS!
NEW Troy Fitness Court! MVP Health Care is proud to sponsor 5 weeks of free fitness classes at the new Troy Fitness Court! The Fitness Court is located at Knickerbocker Park, 103rd St & 8th Ave, Troy, NY 12182. Join Certified Personal Trainer, Sarah James- The Balance Beast, for a moderate intensity class with modifications for ALL fitness levels! Classes will meet Thursdays at 5:15-6:00 PM on August 11th, 18th, 25th and September 1st and 8th. Please bring water and wear comfortable, breathable exercise clothing! Register HERE. This program is available to MVP members and non-members!
NEW Adirondack Adventure Center $20 Discount! MVP members and non-members can now save $20 on any activity at the Adirondack Adventure Center! This discount allows recipients to participate in different activities such as whitewater rafting, lazy river tubing and the treetop adventure ropes course, all at a discounted rate. To receive your discount, apply the promo code acquired with registration. Register HERE. The code is valid July 18-September 4, 2022. Location: Adirondack Adventure Center, 877 Lake Ave, Lake Luzerne, NY 12486. Check out their website HERE!
FREE Meditation and Yoga on Sunday mornings with Inner Bliss Yoga. Join us through August 28th at the Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater, 220 Harborside Drive, Schenectady, NY 12305. Register here: https://www.mvphealthcare.com/about-mvp/community-events/details/inner-bliss-yoga-at-the-harbor-6363/. This program is available to MVP members and non-members!
ALL MVP Living Well Programs are Healthy ME qualifying activities on your 2022 Passport For Good!
EAP WEBINAR: COMPASSION FATIGUE | HEALING THE HELPER
In this training, participants will learn the effects of compassion fatigue on one’s mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. Individuals will be provided preventive measures as well as solutions to assist in overcoming compassion fatigue. This training will be ideal for individuals working in the medical or mental health field, as well as for those providing care to the elderly, developmentally disabled or anyone interested in learning more about nurturing oneself while caring for others.
- Thursday, August 4 | 12:00-1:00 PM
- Register HERE
COOL OFF WITH KONA SHAVED ICE!
Healthy ME wants to show our appreciation for Ellis Medicine employees! Next week, the Kona Shaved Ice Truck which is visiting all three main campuses with refreshing shaved ice!!
Tuesday, July 26
Nott Street Campus | Noon – 2 PM
Rosa Road Parking Lot/Shuttle Drop Off Area
Thursday, July 28
Bellevue Woman’s Center | 11 AM – 12:45 PM
Employee Entrance at Back of Building
McClellan Street Health Center | 1 – 3 PM
Loading Dock in Back of Building
ENJOY!!
Download our flyer
FOOD AS MEDICINE WEBINAR WITH DR. BENITA ZAHN, Ph.D.
Benita Zahn is a certified Health and Wellness Coach working with clients at Capital Cardiology Associates. She recently achieved National certification- NBC-HWC. Benita spent more than 40 years as a health reporter and news anchor at WNYT in Albany, NY. She covered issues such as wellness, treatment breakthroughs, aging, nutrition, and the latest health care trends.
- Wednesday, August 10 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
- Register with Zoom meeting link
EAP WEBINAR: PROPER SLEEP FOR ELLIS MEDICINE
A Registered Dietitian will describe the undeniable connection between our sleep and eating habits. She will walk you through the guidelines regarding how much sleep you need and why they exist, as well as ways to support our bodies into a healthier and more natural sleep. This presentation discusses foods that you can eat to improve your sleep, lose weight, and live a more fulfilling life.
- Wednesday, July 20 | 12:30-1:30 PM
- Register HERE
AIG/VALIC WEBINAR: RISK MANAGEMENT
July 14|12-1 PM
Insurance is a necessary component of our financial plan. It is something that we purchase, hoping we’ll never need to rely on it. This workshop identifies where we may be at risk and discusses how to protect ourselves at the lowest cost. It discusses health, long-term care, life, and disability insurance.
Register HERE
ELLIS NIGHT OUT WITH THE VALLEY CATS!
Ellis Healthy ME wants to celebrate a night out at a Valley Cats baseball game! Employees are welcome to bring their families to join in the fun, watching the Cats take on the Ottawa Titans. Enjoy a fireworks display after the game!
Thursday, August 18th at 6:30 PM | Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, 80 Vandenburgh Ave., Troy, NY
- Request up to 5 FREE tickets with the survey link: https://forms.office.com/r/H9BMmirRHA
- Tickets will be available for pick up on the evening of the game at the Will Call table near the ticket windows.
- Please only order the amount of tickets you will use, so that more employees have a chance to attend
- Tickets can be requested until August 16, or until sold out.
- Each ticket will come preloaded with a $5 food voucher
Download our printable flyer to learn more!
THIS WEEK’S EAP WEBINAR!
Understanding Anger – This training will explore the root, masks, and risks of anger. The training will also focus on effective strategies for managing anger and creative alternatives to anger.
- Thursday, July 7 | 5:30 – 6:30 PM NEW TIME
- Register HERE
NEW HEALTHY ME CHALLENGE: Shape Up, Measure Up!
July 11- August 7
The Shape Up, Measure Up Challenge provides guidance, resources and weekly goals for participants. These tools help our challenge members to make small changes in portion sizes and build on positive habits. Participants will learn nutritional information including:
- Portion vs serving size
- Choosing whole grains
- Hydration
- Creating a healthy plate
Learn more, including how to register, participate and win prizes, on our Shape Up, Measure Up page link!
THIS WEEK’S EAP WEBINAR: LGBTQIA + Awareness in the Workplace:
The LGBTQ+ training reviews the basics surrounding sexual and gender identity. It then explores avenues and tactics to make the workplace a safe environment including a discussion about language. The training will have an educational component covering statistics on the LGBTQ+ workplace experience and provide examples of companies who have successfully created true equality and a safe haven for all of its employees.
- Wednesday, June 22 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Register HERE
Ellis Medicine is Once Again Recognized as a ‘Healthiest Employer’ of the Capital Region!
Ellis Medicine has been recognized as a 2022 Healthiest Employers of the Capital Region, an awards program created to honor people-first organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employee population.
We were the only hospital in the Capital Region on the list, though locally based health insurers such as MVP and CDPHP were also named. In all, 16 Capital Region companies made the cut for 2022.
One factor that set us apart is our Healthy ME program, which promotes wellness through a variety of activities and events, while providing access to health and wellness resources and generous discounts on health insurance premiums. In the past year, program participation has increased by an impressive 30 percent, the awards sponsors reported.
“There is not a harder job on the planet than being charged with being a frontline responder during COVID,” Deb Solomon, Ellis Chief Human Resources Officer, told the awards committee. “The responsibility of keeping those that are providing this care, well and whole, is paramount in Ellis being able to care for our community.”
The Healthiest Employers awards are run by Springbuk, a software platform specializing in workplace wellness. This award comes on the heels of the Albany Business Review’s Healthiest Employers honors, which Ellis won three years running—a testament to our Healthy ME program.
As part of the awards program, Ellis was evaluated across six key categories: Culture and Leadership, Foundational Components, Strategic Planning, Communication and Marketing, Programming and Interventions, and Reporting and Analytics.
TWO FREE OUTDOOR MVP LIVING WELL PROGRAMS IN SCHENECTADY!
NEW FREE CLASS! Strength and Conditioning Class at the new SUNY SCH’DY Fitness Court! The Fitness Court is located at the Mohawk Hudson Bikeway entrance just off of Rt 5 and past Gateway Landing Park on the SUNY Schenectady Campus (see map below). Join Jenna Stankus, CSCS, of Hardwired Fitness in Schenectady for a moderate intensity class with modifications for ALL fitness levels! Classes will meet Wednesdays at 5:00-5:45pm on June 22nd, June 29th, July 13th, July 20th and July 27th. Please take note class will not meet on July 6th. Please bring water and wear comfortable, breathable exercise clothing and sneakers. Click or copy and paste the direct link to the Strength and Conditioning Class registration: https://www.mvphealthcare.com/about-mvp/community-events/details/schenectady-fitness-court-strength-and-conditioning-class-6468/
FREE Meditation and/or Yoga on Sunday mornings, June 5 through August 28th at the Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater, 220 Harborside Drive, Schenectady, NY 12305. Inner Bliss will be offering instruction for breath techniques (Pranayama) and guided meditation from 8:30-8:50am and Yoga from 9:00-10:00am. Please bring a yoga mat (there are some extras if needed), water and wear comfortable, breathable exercise clothing. Registration is open on our Living Well Program Calendar! Click on or copy and paste the direct link to Harbor Yoga registration: https://www.mvphealthcare.com/about-mvp/community-events/details/inner-bliss-yoga-at-the-harbor-6363/
MVP Living Well Programs are open to ALL employees (Ellis health insurance members and non-members).
THIS WEEK’S EAP WEBINAR: Diversity and Cultural Competency Workshop:
In this training, participants will gain an increased awareness of diversity as well as increase their ability to value diversity and inclusion in the workplace and our personal lives. Participants will learn how to…
-Define the current definition of diversity and inclusion
-Understand changing viewpoints on diversity
-Apply employee engagement practices
-Handle conflict in the workplace as it relates to diversity issues
-Explore the role of hidden bias and the current demographic trends that demonstrate the reality of diversity.
Discussion will also address sensitivity and awareness of gender issues to promote effective working relationships. We will look at the legal responsibilities for individuals and organizations as well as behaviors, which, while not specifically illegal can cause undue stress and harm.
- Tuesday, June 14 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Register HERE
THIS WEEK’S EAP WEBINAR: Nutrition and Stress Behavioral Workshop:
A Registered Dietitian will walk you through how we experience stress, the dangerous health effects of stress, and how real food and decreased stress levels can work together to prevent adverse health effects. The Registered Dietitian will go through several foods that can help mitigate stress levels and improve your quality of life. She will also touch on lifestyle changes outside of just what you eat that can decrease stress levels improving your health.
- Thursday, June 9 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Register HERE
Good oral healthcare means more than just a bright and beautiful smile.
You’re invited to attend a wellness webinar offered by Delta Dental. This webinar will provide you with valuable information that will keep yourself and your family smiling now and in the future.
The topics will include:
- The mind-body connection between oral healthcare and total wellness
- Understanding tooth decay and gum health
- The science of dentistry and why oral health care matters
- Oral health care tips for the whole family
Attendee feedback:
- “Worth using my lunch break to gain more knowledge!! Thank you Delta Dental!!!!”
- “I went into this with low expectations…and wow, this was so great! So much amazing information!”
- “I loved this webinar so much. Such great info! I told a coworker as I was watching it that she should participate!”
Choose one of the options below, and click the date to register in advance! Don’t forget to add to your calendar after you register.
- June 7, 2022 11:00 AM EST
- June 22, 2022 3:00 PM EST
- August 11, 2022 3:00 PM EST
- August 17, 2022 12:00 PM EST
- September 13, 2022 12:00 PM EST
- September 29, 2022 3:00 PM EST
- October 18, 2022 12:00 PM EST
- October 27, 2022 3:00 PM EST
- November 8, 2022 12:00 PM EST
- December 15, 2022 3:00 PM EST
THIS WEEK’S EAP WEBINAR: Mental Health Awareness and Assistance
This training explores how to recognize the signs that someone is in distress and take effective, caring steps to help. This session will discuss preventing distress, signs and symptoms of distress, how a person might behave when they are experiencing mood problems addictions and suicidal thoughts, and focus on building trust and establishing rapport, not on diagnosing.
- Wednesday, May 25 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Register HERE
MVP LIVING WELL PROGRAMS | FREE YOGA at the HARBOR IS BACK!
MVP Living Well Programs is excited to announce a continuation of our proud partnership with Inner Bliss Yoga to offer FREE Meditation and/or Yoga on Sunday mornings, June 5 through August 28th at the Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater, 220 Harborside Drive, Schenectady, NY 12305.
Inner Bliss will be offering instruction for breath techniques (Pranayama) and guided meditation from 8:30-8:50am and Yoga from 9:00-10:00am. Registration is open on our Living Well Program Calendar! Click on or copy and paste the direct link to Harbor Yoga registration: https://www.mvphealthcare.com/about-mvp/community-events/details/inner-bliss-yoga-at-the-harbor-6363/
MVP Living Well Programs are open to ALL employees (Ellis health insurance members and non-members)
THIS WEEK’S VALC/AIG WEBINAR | RETIREMENT PATHFINDER: Are you on track for the retirement you envision?
Retirement Pathfinder from AIG Retirement Services is an interactive retirement income planning tool that can help you see your retirement plan like you’ve never seen it before. By attending this presentation, learn how to dynamically illustrate numerous retirement scenarios and identify potential pitfalls in retirement planning.
- Thursday, May 19th | 12-1 PM
- Register HERE
THIS WEEK’S EAP WEBINAR: SEATED SERENITY
During this workshop participants will have the opportunity to learn breathing techniques, basic stretching and will be guided through a flow which includes using the combination of breathing and stretching poses. The chair is available for support and balance throughout. Participants will leave with the knowledge of how to promote a personal sense of calm for both mind and body. This workshop can be used for either Social | Mind |Spirit OR Physical Wellness Activity credit on Passport For Good.
- Thursday, May 12 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Register HERE
MVP HEALTH CARE LIVING WELL PROGRAMS IS OFFERING A FULL SCHEDULE DURING MENTAL HEALTH AWARESS MONTH IN MAY!
Registration is open for our mental wellness classes and activities! These programs are free or discounted and offered to ALL Ellis Medicine employees! Classes include:
- 15-minute guided mediations, chair yoga and mindful doodle sessions
- Mental Health Association of NY State webinar on Grief
- Alzheimer’s Association 30-minute caregiver webinars
- May in Motion Physical Activity Challenge
- and more!
All programs count towards your 2022 Wellness Passport For Good activity credit. Register with our direct program registration links on the schedule.
THIS WEEK’S EAP WEBINARS!
Understanding Anger – This training will explore the root, masks, and risks of anger. The training will also focus on effective strategies for managing anger and creative alternatives to anger.
- Tuesday, May 3 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Register HERE
THE 2021 HEALTHY ME SURVEY IS EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 6th!
Ellis Medicine Leadership is committed to creating a culture of health and vitality by providing wellness resources and making it convenient for employees to make healthy choices. The Healthy ME Employee Wellness program is for ALL Ellis Medicine employees. Please share your opinion on what type of programs you would like to see in 2022. Your feedback is important and anonymous. Please take the survey now – it takes less than 5 minutes and is mobile friendly! Select our Survey Link HERE or download our flyer and scan the QR code. All employees who complete the survey will have a chance to enter a raffle to win one of five, $25 Amazon Gift Cards. The raffle survey is not linked to your responses on the Healthy ME survey!
THIS WEEK’S EAP AND VALIC WEBINARS!
EAP Missing Nutrients – In this presentation with a Registered Dietician, we will discuss which nutrients typical American diets are lacking and why these nutrients are so important! You’ll also get tips on which foods to choose for optimal nutrition.
- Wednesday, April 13 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Register HERE
AIG/VALIC Planning for Financial Security – Successful financial planning begins with knowledge and continues throughout your life. This workshop will provide a comprehensive financial planning overview on the following topics: cash management, retirement planning, investment planning, tax planning, risk management, and long-term care.
- Thursday, April 14 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
- Register HERE
MVP HEALTH CARE LIVING WELL PROGRAMS IS OFFERING A FULL SCHEDULE DURING MENTAL HEALTH AWARESS MONTH IN MAY!
Registration is open for our mental wellness classes and activities! These programs are free or discounted and offered to ALL Ellis Medicine employees! Classes include:
- 15-minute guided mediations, chair yoga and mindful doodle sessions
- Mental Health Association of NY webinars on Creating a Wellness Mindset and Grief
- Alzheimer’s Association 30-minute caregiver webinars
- May in Motion Physical Activity Challenge
- and more!
All programs count towards your 2022 Wellness Passport For Good activity credit. Register with our QR code found on our flyer or our direct program registration links on the schedule.
JOIN THE 2022 HEALTHY ME SIMPLE SAVINGS CHALLENGE: APRIL 18 – MAY 8!
Healthy ME is excited to bring to you the Simple Savings Challenge. The Simple Savings Challenge is a 3-week challenge that helps individuals identify ways to save on expenses utilizing simple behavior changes and hacks that can be used throughout the day.
- Each week, a Simple Savings tip and challenge will arrive in your email. Follow the tips and track your savings as directed.
- Check-in by Friday of the following week to qualify for random raffle prizes! (we will not ask you for any personal financial information).
- Spouses can participate too! This can count as a qualifying Healthy ME activity for the 2022 Passport Spousal Wellness category.
REGISTER ON PASSPORT FOR GOOD (P4G)
2. Scan QR Code and add your login
OR
3. Log into www.p4g.app/Ellis and
- Scroll down to Your Active Groups
- Select Join More Groups
- Click Join a GROUP
Improving your financial wellness is always a win, but prizes sweeten the deal!
Participants who check-in each week will automatically qualify random raffle prizes including: 1 of 3 Nutribullets!
Download our flyer!
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN 2022 PASSPORT WELLNESS ACTIVITY CREDIT!
EAP WEBINARS
- How to Set and Enforce Boundaries | Tuesday, March 22 @ 12:00 PM | Register and learn more HERE
- Preventing and Coping With Burnout | Wednesday, March 23 @ 12:00 PM | Register and learn more HERE
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS SCREENINGS April 6, 7 and 12
Do you know your numbers for blood pressure, A1C (blood sugar), cholesterol, and body mass index (BMI)? Keeping track of these numbers can provide a glimpse of your health status and risk for certain diseases and conditions. All it takes is 15 minutes and a finger stick to participate! No fasting is required, and the screening is FREE and open to ALL Ellis Medicine employees and spouses! Learn more HERE or download our FLYER with QR code! This is the only opportunity to participate in Know Your Numbers in 2022!
*Please share your opinion on what type of programs you would like to see in 2022. Your feedback is important and anonymous. Please take the Healthy ME survey now – it takes less than 5 minutes and is mobile friendly! Select our Survey Link HERE or download our survey flyer and scan the QR code.
THE 2021 HEALTHY ME SURVEY IS HERE! NOW THROUGH APRIL 15th
Ellis Medicine Leadership is committed to creating a culture of health and vitality by providing wellness resources and making it convenient for employees to make healthy choices. The Healthy ME Employee Wellness program is for ALL Ellis Medicine employees.
Please share your opinion on what type of programs you would like to see in 2022. Your feedback is important and anonymous. Please take the survey now – it takes less than 5 minutes and is mobile friendly! Select our Survey Link HERE or download our flyer and scan the QR code.
All employees who complete the survey will have a chance to enter a raffle to win one of five, $25 Amazon Gift Cards. The raffle survey is not linked to your responses on the Healthy ME survey!
ELLIS MEDICINE WINS MVP MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING INNOVATION AWARD!
Ellis Medicine won an Innovation Award at MVP Health Care’s Mental Health and Well-being Innovation Summit which took place on January 26 for their mental health programming provided to employees throughout COVID. These programs included Code Lavender, MHANY’s webinars, EAP programs, Ellis Night Out with the Valley Cats, the Gratitude Challenge, Riverview Orchard discounts and more! Benefits Manager, Heather Kes, presented at the virtual summit to share ideas and inspire attendees! The digital badge of recognition can be displayed on Ellis Medicine websites, social media channels, and any other internal or external communications.
EAP WEBINAR TOMORROW, MARCH 1: Understanding Substance Abuse Disorders
This training is designed to help its viewer understand the basics of Substance Use Disorders and break down some of the stigma that is associated with substance use. There is also a very brief overview of different types of substances and how they are typically administered. Different types of treatment for those living with a Substance Use Disorder are also explained, along with steps one can take to help a loved one or peer with a Substance Use Disorder.
- Tuesday, March 1 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Register HERE
FEBRUARY 23 EAP WEBINAR: How to Set and Enforce Boundaries is Rescheduled for March 22 at 12:00 PM.
Register HERE
EAP WEBINAR TODAY! Social Styles Inventory
According to the research of psychologists Merrill and Reid, there are four main social styles: Amiable, Driving, Analytical, and Expressive. Social Styles inventory does not focus on why people behave the way they do in social settings, rather its focus is on behaviors that can be observed by others.
The goal of this training is to provide the participant with insight on how to increase their awareness of each social style in order to help them understand the behavior of others and create strong and productive relationships.
- Thursday, February 10 | 12:00 pm
- Register HERE
THE HEALTHY ME 2022 RE-CHARGE WITH GRATITUDE CHALLENGE BEGINS MONDAY!
It’s not too late to register for our 2022 Gratitude Challenge!
REGISTER NOW on Passport 4 Good (P4G) in one of 3 ways:
- Click to Register
- Scan QR Code and add your login OR
3. Log into www.p4g.app/Ellis and •Scroll down to Your Active Groups •Select Join More Groups •Click Join a Group
Download our flyer for all details!
EAP WEBINAR | Healthy Eating While Dining Out
Dining out does not have to be scary! With the right information, you can make healthy choices and still enjoy meals at your favorite restaurants. Join registered dietitian, Kelly Springer, in this webinar to learn more!
Wednesday, February 2 | 12 PM
Register HERE
THE HEALTHY ME 2022 RE-CHARGE WITH GRATITUDE CHALLENGE!
The Gratitude Challenge is back and Healthy ME wants to encourage employees to build strategies and skills for coping with stress, finding purpose and work-life balance!
The RE-CHARGE WITH GRATITUDE CHALLENGE takes place February 7 – March 6, but you can REGISTER NOW on Passport 4 Good (P4G) in one of 3 ways:
2. Scan QR Code and add your login OR
3. Log into www.p4g.app/Ellis and •Scroll down to Your Active Groups •Select Join More Groups •Click Join a Group
PARTICPANTS
- Will receive Gratitude Challenge tips and activities each week in your email.
- Participants who check-in each week will qualify for a random raffle prize- 10 winners in all, for a 10,000 mAh Healthy ME branded wireless charger power bank!
- Will have the option to share an anonymous gratitude message (link will be provided weekly) on http://www.ellishealthyme.org
Download our flyer for all details!
MVP LIVING WELL PROGRAMS Q1 OFFERINGS
View our MVP Living Well Programs Calendar here: Live a Healthy Lifestyle | MVP Health Care
MVP Living Well Programs is proud to offer more well-being experiences for all Ellis Employees! Programs are available to both MVP members and non-members, with both virtual and in-person offerings in the east! Register for ALL programs with the registration links provided.
*Virtual Options*
Understanding Blood Pressure and Cholesterol – learn the new “normal” numbers for bp and cholesterol and ways to lower your numbers through lifestyle & nutrition changes (1/31/22 12:00-1:00pm) | click this link to register
Blood Pressure Challenge – join this six-week, self-guided program to gain an understanding of your bp and cholesterol numbers and test out strategies to reduce them. The challenge runs from 1/31/22-3/11/22 | click this link to register
Healthy Eating on a Budget – join Capital Roots for a webinar on 2/03/2022 from 12:00-1:00pm learn how to kickstart healthy and affordable options for your diet | click this link to register
Inward Office – take virtual classes that include, yoga, chair yoga, pilates, meditation, and more | click this link to register
Virtual Butt Stops Here – 7 week tobacco cessation program available online | click this link to register
Rochester Brainery – Use a $15 discount on class offerings available both online or in Rochester. Class options include macrame, pasta making, knitting, baking, and may more | click this link to register
Virtual Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction – a six-week self-guided program that will teach you strategies to reduce and relieve stress | click this link to register
*In Person or Virtual*
Inner Bliss Yoga – Save $15 on Inner Bliss’s 14-day Explorer Pass (Usually $41) and get two weeks of unlimited classes, with virtual options and in-person classes in Schenectady | click this link to register
*In Person*
Five Rivers Educational Center – Take a guided snowshoe tour w/ rentals available for $5 | click this link to register
EAP WEBINAR | Anxiety Free: Restructuring thoughts to help manage anxiety
Anxiety affects more Americans every year than any other mental health disorder, but is also the disorder that can be treated most effectively. This class will outline approaches to anxiety management and reduction proven to work. Participants will learn about the physiology of anxiety, and will have the opportunity to try out techniques in class such as identifying core beliefs, breathing and relaxation, and anxiety acceptance. Participants will leave with an understanding of tools that can be used to reduce anxiety and how the therapeutic process can be used to support this process.
- Wednesday, January 5 | 12-1 PM
- Register HERE
AIG/VALIC FINANCIAL WEBINAR: Social Security and Your Retirement
A secure, comfortable retirement is every worker’s dream. Achieving this dream requires careful financial planning to anticipate your income and needs in retirement. As part of a comprehensive financial plan, Social Security is an important element in retirement security.
- Tuesday, December 14 | 12 PM
- Register HERE
EAP WEBINAR: Understanding Stress and How to Stress Less
This class, facilitated by a professional therapist, introduces participants to the psychology and physiology of stress as a means for understanding and mitigating negative stress reactions. This session will demonstrate how variable levels of stress effect performance – positively and negatively. The class will discuss factors contributing to stress and how to minimize them and offer insight into practical ways to manage stress when it is unavoidable.
- Wednesday, December 8 | 12-1PM
- Register HERE
THE GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT VIRTUAL EVENT
You don’t have to stop in one day. Start with day one.
The Great American Smokeout is an annual event that takes place on the third Thursday in November. Try to quit smoking for one day and start your journey toward a smoke-free life! We’re here to help!
Join us for a FREE 30-minute virtual (online) smoking cessation coaching session, led by a trained facilitator, for the tips and resources you need to succeed.
Choose from the following coaching sessions:
- Wednesday, November 17th at 7pm
- Thursday, November 18th at 9am
- Thursday, November 18th at 12pm
No pre-registration. No commitment. No sales. Just help.
To join, please visit sphp.com/quitsmoking for the links to each session or to register for upcoming 2022 Virtual Butt Stops Here 7-week sessions.
See the flyer for more information!
EAP WEBINAR: SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
Participants will learn the common symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder, theories for why it happens, as well as treatments that can be effective. Anyone concerned that they may suffer from this type of seasonal depression will leave with a plan for improving their symptoms to help them feel better throughout the year.
- Wednesday, November 3 | 12-1 PM
- Register HERE
MVP LIVING WELL PROGRAMS HAS MOVED!
From now on, you can register for all MVP Commercial Living Well Programs on our MVP Living Well Programs Calendar link: Live a Healthy Lifestyle | MVP Health Care. This includes upcoming amazing programs brought to you in partnership with the Mental Health Association in NY and the Alzheimer’s Association!
- MHANY Mind Body Health and Healing: Wednesday, November 3 | 12-1 pm
For those of us under chronic stress or managing our mental health its helpful to be aware of emotions and attend to them quickly. Tending to them quickly ensures we will not carry them with us throughout the day, week, month and for some of us years. Taking a leadership role over our thoughts will ensure our emotions don’t have a life of their own.
- MHANY Creating a Wellness Mindset: Wednesday, December 1 | 12-1 pm
Learn the characteristics needed for a wellness mindset. A sense of well-being is the integration of body, mind and spirit; and the appreciation that everything we do, think, feel, and believe has an impact on our health. This presentation provides a framework for how to create a ‘wellness mindset’ that will support the practice of continuous self-care.
- Alzheimer’s Association® Healthy Living For Your Brain and Body: Tuesday, November 2 | 12-1 pm
This program, brought to you by The Alzheimer’s Association®, provides information and tips on healthy aging. At any age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health. These habits may also help to keep our brains healthy as we age and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline.
- Alzheimer’s Association® 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s: Friday, November 12 | 12-1 pm
A new 1-hour program that explores the common warning signs of Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. The Alzheimer’s Association® developed the new 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s education program to help people recognize common signs of the disease and know what to watch for in themselves and others.
AIG/VALIC WEBINAR: FINANCIAL WELLNESS
Looking for Financial Wellness Activity Credit on Passport 4 Good? There are two opportunities for you to participate in the AIG/VALIC Financial Wellness webinar!
- Tuesday, October 26 | 12:00 PM
- Tuesday, October 26 | 5:00 PM
Employees and family members can join either webinar by registering HERE
CHECK YOUR 2021 HEALTHY ME WELLNESS PASSPORT 4 GOOD (P4G) STATUS!
P4G has designed an awesome flyer to help Ellis Medicine employees check their Healthy ME Wellness Passport status! It is important to remember that it could take 45 days for your physical and/or PHA report to upload into P4G! Check out their flyer below!
All employees and their families can join in on EAP Nutrition Webinar: The Power of 5. Register Here.
TWO OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2021 WELLNESS PASSPORT NUTRTIONAL WELLNESS ACTIVITY CREDIT!
Supporting Your Immune System: A Registered Dietitian will walk you through all of the nutrients you should be consuming in order to best support your immune system. From Vitamin C to Folate, she will explain why these nutrients are so important and how you can find them in the grocery store. This presentation is sure to fill you with practical ways to support your immune system and help your body prepare for the battles it may have to fight. Our excitement about nutrition is sure to motivate you to prioritize your health.
- Thursday, October 7 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
- Register HERE
The Power of 5. A Registered Dietitian will walk you through the importance of eating a variety of foods throughout the day. She will explain the importance of eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with the benefits of including grains, fruits, vegetables, protein, and dairy. The Kelly’s Choice MyPlate inspired approach is proven to give you the information you need to lose weight and improve your health.
- Thursday, October 21 | 12:00-1:00 PM
- Register HERE
LOOKING FOR PASSPORT 4 GOOD WELLNESS ACTIVITY CREDIT FOR NUTRITION and/or SOCIAL|MIND|SPIRIT?
All employees and their families can join in on EAP Nutrition Webinar: The Power of 5. Register Here.
- Thursday, October 21 | 12:00-1:00 PM
All employees can also register for our MVP Living Well Programs webinar: Self Compassion: A Tool for Mental Health presented by Mental Health Association in NY. Register for this program and others on our Living Well Programs Link. ALL MVP Living Well Programs qualify as Passport 4 Good Credit!
- Wednesday, October 6 | 12:00-1:00 PM
MVP members can check out resources on Healthyroads! Find them by:
- Visiting mvphealthcare.com
- Signing-in to your member account.
- Choosing your path to well-being (where you take the PHA)
- Clicking the Health Resources tab! Here you will find several learning modules in Nutrition 101!
AIG/VALIC WEBINAR: CASH MANAGEMENT
The dream of financial independence during retirement is a common one. The key is preparation. Preparing for future financial freedom begins today, with a candid analysis of your financial situation. This course covers basic cash management disciplines and credit management tips.
Thursday, September 23 | 2:00-3:00PM
REGISTER HERE
THREE IMPORTANT UPDATES FOR ELLIS MEDICINE EMPLOYEES!
- Riverview Orchard Discounts are Back!
- Show your Ellis Medicine Badge prior to checkout for a $15 discount on family fun activities at the orchard from September 20 – October 4, 2021. These activities include apple picking, corn mazes, hay monuments and an animal farm. Don’t forget to end your visit at the orchard store where they have fresh made cider donuts or pick your own pumpkins!
- Just over 40 days remain for employees to complete your Healthy ME Passport for 2022 Ellis Insurance Savings! Employees without Ellis insurance can qualify to win great prizes!
- How to Access your Passport For Good!
- Go to www.p4g.app/Ellis or by scanning the QR Code
- User Name is Ellis email address
- Password is your Birth Month, Birth Day & Last Name
- (no capitals or spaces) Ie. 0131smith
- Download our Passport 4 Good Assistance Schedule below!
- How to Access your Passport For Good!
- There are many open registration slots at all 4 Know Your Numbers Screening Sites! Register at www.wpvinc.com/ellis-medicine
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS SCREENINGS ARE BACK THIS SEPTEMBER 21-23!
Mark your calendars and sign-up for an appointment at www.wpvinc.com/ellis-medicine or scan our QR code on the flyer attached below. This is a great opportunity to achieve Social|Mind|Spirit or Physical Wellness activity credit for the 2021 Wellness Passport!
Do you KNOW YOUR NUMBERS?
Blood Pressure, HbA1c (blood glucose level), Total Cholesterol, “Good” Cholesterol (HDL), and a simple body composition screening.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AT THE ONSITE HEALTH SCREENING?
- A nurse from WPV will conduct confidential Health Screening (takes approximately 15 minutes).
- YOUR NUMBERS & your body composition results, is provided before you leave.
- The nurse will provide health education & counseling if needed.
- Your health information remains completely confidential!
WHERE & WHEN & REGISTER HERE: https://www.wpvinc.com/ellis-medicine
- Bellevue MVP Rooms: Tuesday, Sept. 21 | 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Medical Center of Clifton Park Old Ortho Suite: Tuesday, Sept. 21 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- McClellan Street Health Center Auditorium: Wednesday, Sept. 22 | 8:30 AM– 3:00 PM
- Ellis Hospital Auditorium: Thursday, Sept. 23 | 7:00AM– 3:30 PM
To limit crowding, there will be NO walk-in appointments this year. However, you may stop by to sign-up for a later timeslot. Scheduling closes EOB the day before each screening.
TWO FREE HEALTHY ME WEBINARS | AIG AND MHANY!
AIG-Navigating Student Loan Debt
- Thursday, August 19 | 12:00-12:30PM
- Register HERE
Mental Health Association of NY – Cultivating Resiliency
- Wednesday, August 25 | 12:00-1:00PM
- Register HERE
THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTHY ME PRESENTS CULTIVATING RESILIENCY WEBINAR
Participants will have an opportunity to explore self-care and wellness from a strengths-based perspective, including understanding stressors, building resiliency and self-compassion, and managing change. This webinar is FREE and open to all Ellis Medicine employees!
In this training participants will:
- Define resiliency and its importance
- Consider how our mind and body respond to stress and emotions
- Discuss strategies to reduce stress and cultivate resilience
- Develop self-care strategies and tools to promote wellness
Wednesday, August 25 at 12:00 PM.
Pre-register HERE
INTRO TO MINDFULESS CAPITAL EAP WEBINAR AUG. 4th | 12:00PM
This workshop will equip participants with mindfulness tools such as progressive muscle relaxation, grounding exercises, mindful eating, deep breathing, meditation, guided imagery, gratitude and much more. There are many benefits to practicing Mindfulness such as improving reasoning
and memory, maintaining balance with work, school, relationships and responsibilities as well as increasing happiness and a sense of purpose.
REGISTER HERE
ELLIS NIGHT OUT WITH THE VALLEY CATS!!
Ellis wants to celebrate a night out at a Valley Cats baseball game! Employees are welcome to bring their families to join in a fun evening celebrating Community Heroes’ Night!
Tuesday, August 17th at 6:30 PM! | Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, 80 Vandenburgh Ave., Troy, NY
- Request up to 4 FREE tickets with the survey link: 2021 Healthy ME Valley Cats Tickets Request (office.com)
- Tickets will be available for pick up on the evening of the game at an Ellis Medicine table near the ticket windows.
- Please only order the amount of tickets you will use, so that more employees have a chance to attend!
- Tickets can be requested until August 15, or until sold out.
- Each ticket will come preloaded with a $5 food voucher
Download our printable flyer to learn more!
DRINK 8 TO HYDRATE IS BACK: AUGUST 9 – SEPTEMBER 5
Water is essential for life and many of us do not drink enough of it. Did you know that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated? Join the challenge to learn the importance of hydration and start the healthy habit of drinking eight (8-ounce) glasses of water each day. All participants who finish the challenge qualify for awesome random raffle prizes including, 1 of 3 Echo Shows or 1 of 2 Seltzer Streamers!
Register by Logging into www.p4g.app/Ellis • Scroll down to Your Active Groups • Select Join More Groups • Click Join a GROUP
Learn what our 2020 participants had to say about Drink 8 and more ways to register by downloading our printable flyer with QR code!
MVP LIVING WELL PROGRAMS SPONSORS YOGA BLISS at the HARBOR
MVP Living Well Programs is proud to partner with Yoga Bliss to offer free Meditation and Yoga on Sunday mornings, July 25 through September 26, 2021 at the Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater located at 220 Harborside Drive, Schenectady, NY.
Yoga Bliss will be offering instruction for breath techniques (Pranayama) and guided meditation from 8:30-8:50am and the Healthy Bliss Yoga classes from 9:00-10:00am. The event is FREE to the public and all ages and fitness levels are welcome. Classes will be gentle and slow moving with plenty of instruction for beginners.
Please click HERE to register for this event!
MVP Living Well Programs are open to ALL Ellis Medicine employees (MVP members and non-MVP members) and they qualify for credit on Passport For Good! Register for all programs, including kayak vouchers, at our MVP Living Well Programs Event Registration Survey LINK.
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COMPLETE THE MVP ONLINE PHA IN JULY FOR MORE CHANCES TO WIN!
Go to www.mvphealthcare.com and complete the online Personal Health Assessment (PHA) for a chance to win 1 of 5 Echo Dots, a Kitchen Gadget Set or Tea Kettle! All employees who have taken the online PHA since 11/01/2020 qualify for all prizes! See our PHA Instruction Guide for MVP Members and Non-Members attached below for step by step instructions!
The MVP Online PHA is a necessary step for completing your 2021 Healthy ME Passport on Passport For Good (P4G), your online platform for everything wellness related! Employees with Ellis Health Insurance who complete all seven Passport metrics may qualify for a 15% premium discount on their Ellis Health Insurance Rates in 2022. ALL employees who complete a 2021 HEALTHY ME Passport qualify to win amazing prizes! Learn more about the 2021 Healthy ME Passport and P4G HERE.
HEALTHY ME WALKING CHALLENGE UPDATE: BEST TEAM NAME WINNER
The winner of the Best Team Name Raffle is….Between a Walk and a Hard Pace! All team members will receive a Healthy ME swag bag. Congratulations!
ELLIS MEDICINE NAMED ONE OF REGION’S HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS 3 YEARS IN A ROW!
We are excited to announce that Ellis Medicine has been named one of the Capital Region’s Healthiest Employers by the Albany Business Review for the third year in a row! This award honors area companies that provide the best health and wellness benefits for their employees.
The winners are determined by a third party–Healthiest Employers LLC–using an online assessment tool. Employers filled out applications and were scored based on such factors as their leadership’s commitment to their wellness program, what role the program plays in their corporate culture, the components of the program and so on.
Ellis’s recognition was due in part to our Healthy ME wellness program, which includes something for everyone. Healthy ME sponsors and/or promotes financial wellness challenges and webinars, team walking competitions, physical activity challenges, hydration challenges, mental health awareness webinars, healthy food options and much more!
2021 WALKING CHALLENGE BEST TEAM NAME VOTE!
Visit our survey link to vote for the best Team Name! Winning team members receive a Healthy ME swag bag!
Two Free Community Programs Available to Ellis Employees
VIRTUAL BUTT STOPS HERE TOBACCO CESSATION PROGRAMS!
Get the Tobacco Free Attestation credit for the 2021 Passport
The Virtual Butt Stops Here program is a FREE 7-week tobacco cessation program made possible through a collaboration of several community health partners, including Ellis Medicine, MVP Health Care and St. Peter’s Health Partners. Participants will learn about nicotine addiction, nicotine replacement therapies, stress management and coping techniques, share experiences and goals, and utilize a private, online social support network to aid in their tobacco cessation. Register for upcoming sessions through the MVP Living Well Programs link or through St Peter’s Health Partner’s link. New sessions starting in June:
- Mondays at 4 pm, beginning June 7
- Wednesdays at 9:30 am, beginning June 9
- Wednesdays at 12 pm, beginning June 9
- Wednesdays at 7 pm, beginning June 16
MVP HEALTH CARE AND YOGA BLISS ON THE BOULEVARD PRESENT A FREE EIGHT WEEK SERIES OF HEALTHY BLISS YOGA AT THE MOHAWK HARBOR
- Sunday mornings June 6th through July 25
- 8:30-8:50 AM Breath/ Meditation
- 9:00-10:00 AM Healthy Gentle Bliss Yoga
This event is FREE to the public and all ages and fitness levels are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing in layers and bring water along with a yoga mat and any blocks or cushions for ease in sitting. Register online at https://www.innerblissny.com/yoga-at-the-harbor1.html and be entered in a drawing for a Bliss T-shirt given away at each class.
GRAB YOUR COWORKERS and START WALKING WITH THIS YEAR’S VACATION DESTINATION WALKING CHALLENGE!
- Teams of 4, with easy tracking of steps on Passport 4 Good (P4G)!
- No Team? No worry! You can still Join in P4G & we will find you a team!
- Fun & Friendly competition between coworkers and teams!
Enter your steps each week or daily on P4G to get credit for this Healthy ME Activity and chances to win great prizes!
Some Fun Include:
- Virginia Beach VA: 600 miles| Equals 10,698 per Teammate*
- Myrtle Beach, SC: 809 miles | Equals 14,429 per Teammate*
- Savanah, GA: 997 miles | Equals 17,656 per Teammate*
- Orlando, FL: 1267 miles | Equals 19,958 per Teammate*
THREE WAYS TO REGISTER BY JUNE 3
- Mental Health Awareness and Assistance | Tues., May 4 | 12-1 PM | Register HERE
- Seated Serenity | Tues., May 11 | 12-1 PM | Register HERE
- Compassion Fatigue | Thursday, May 27 | 5:30-6:30 PM | Register HERE
2. Scan QR Code and add your login
OR
3. Log into www.p4g.app/Ellis and •Scroll down to Your Active Groups •Select Join More Groups •Click Join a Group
2021 AHA HEART WALK-REGISTER TODAY!
Register today for the 2021 American Heart Association Heart Walk
Join the Ellis Strong Team for the 2021 Heart Walk on June 6 and Kick Off the Healthy ME Walking Challenge on a Strong Foot
American Heart Association Virtual Heart Walk
Sunday, June 6
Get your steps in with your co-workers, alone in the great outdoors, or from the comfort of your own home, all to support this great cause. Participating in the Heart Walk & Run is about coming together, getting hearts pumping, honoring survivors, raising lifesaving funds – and having fun along the way. Get ready to “lace up” with us and the American Heart Association (AHA), and walk wherever you are on June 6, 2021.
Register today under the Ellis Strong Team, and start taking advantage of great new additions to this year’s program like digital swag bag items and a Week of Wellness. The AHA has so many fun and healthy things planned to take this Digital Experience to the next level! Don’t miss this opportunity to get active for a wonderful cause! And remember, all registrants can invite others (friends, co-workers, neighbors, family, etc.) to be a part of their team, or simply join as part of the larger Ellis Team.
You can join the Ellis Strong Team by registering through the below QR Code or by clicking here!
GREAT HEALTHY ME OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND PASSPORT FOR GOOD WELLNESS ACTIVITY CREDIT IN MAY!
AIG Financial Webinar
Young Professionals | Wed., May 19 | 12-1 PM | Register HERE
Upcoming EAP Webinars
EAP WEBINAR FOR ELLIS MEDICINE EMPLOYEES: WORK-LIFE BALANCE
In this training, participants will explore beliefs and perspectives of the meaning of a balanced life, map a true picture of their current life and their ideal balanced life and walk away with applicable, practical strategies to create greater balance in their lives.
- Thursday, April 22
- 12-1 PM
- Register HERE
JOIN THE HEALTHY ME MAY IN MOTION CHALLENGE!
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and Healthy ME would like to celebrate by providing Ellis Medicine employees with exercise challenges for 4 weeks in MAY!
Why Join May In Motion?
- Helps keep exercise on your mind!!
- Introduces you to some new exercises
- Gives you strategies for fitting exercise into your day
- Learn exercise facts and weekly exercise goals with this Challenge!
Each week, the participant will receive weekly emails specifying that week’s May in Motion Activities. Check-in all Four Weeks to qualify for Prizes & completion count as a Healthy ME Activity!!
REGISTER BY MAY 2ND On Passport for Good
Log into Passport For Good at wwwp4g.app/Ellis
- Scroll down to Your Active Group
- Select Join More Group
- Click Join A Group
Or register by downloading our flyer and scanning the QR code!
Visit our May in Motion Page for updates and exercises throughout May!
NEW MVP LIVING WELL PROGRAMS!
MVP Living Well Programs is excited to announce new Q2 programs and the extension of your favorite Q1 programs! Registration for all programs is available through our NEW MVP Living Well Programs Event Registration Survey LINK. MVP Living Well Programs are open to ALL of your employees (MVP members and non-MVP members) and MVP Medicare members.
Q2 program offerings for include:
- New! Virtual Gardening Classes with Capital Roots FREE
- New! Virtual or in-person painting session discount with Burlington Paint and Sip $15 coupon code
- New! Make Your Own Terrarium Kit discount with Jardin Terrariums $15 coupon code
- New!15-minute virtual Guided Meditations with Root3d, Albany FREE
- New! 15-minute virtual Zentangle Workshops with Roberson Museum and Science Center FREE
- New! MVP Living Well Programs 4-week Gratitude Challenge FREE
- Inward Office Yoga (virtual classes) FREE
- Max Effort Training (virtual exercise classes) FREE
- Rochester Brainery (virtual and in-person collection of classes) $15 discount
- Virtual Butt Stops Here Smoking Cessation Sessions in collaboration with SPHP FREE
All MVP Living Well Programs are QUALIFYING Healthy ME activities for your 2021 Passport!
Questions? Email livingwellprograms@mvphealthcare.com
THE 2021 PASSPORT and PASSPORT FOR GOOD (P4G) ARE HERE!
Healthy ME is excited to announce the new 2021 Passport which goes hand in hand with the Passport For Good (P4G)! The P4G provides employees the ability to easily enter and manage their 2021 Healthy ME Passport. P4G is a mobile friendly web-based platform focused on providing participants with visibility into real-time wellness milestones. Learn all about the new 2021 Passport and P4G on our 2021 Passport/P4G tab on the Healthy ME website!
IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO COMPLETE YOUR MVP ONLINE PERSONAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT (PHA)!
Get a head start on the 2021 Wellness Passport by visiting MVP Health Care and taking your PHA today! Use our new Healthy ME Guide to the MVP Online PHA to assist you!
CAPITAL EAP SUPPORT FOR ELLIS MEDICINE EMPLOYEES
Capital EAP is available to support ALL Ellis Medicine Employees. Please click this link to their January newsletter which provides incredible information on topics like “How to Deal with Anxiety” and “Coping with Your Trauma”.
Capital EAP also offers free and confidential mental health counseling sessions over the phone or through video chat. Ellis Medicine employees and their family members can have up to 5 free counseling sessions each, per year.
- How to Schedule an Appointment: Please call the main number (518)465-3813 to speak with intake staff to schedule an appointment.
- For 24/7 Crisis Support: Speak to a counselor at any time of day or night in the event that you are experiencing a crisis. You can reach out to a counselor in the moment by calling the main number (518)465-3813 and selecting Option 2.
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