BGSU Faculty and Staff Well-Being Programs and Resources

BGSU Faculty and Staff
Well-Being Programs and Resources

Well-Being Programs and Spaces
Special Events and Training
Employee Wellness Benefits
Wood County Hospital
Firelands

Our well-being resources are designed to equip our campus community with essential life skills, resources and support. We emphasize the integration of the eight dimensions of well-being—physical, emotional, social, intellectual, environmental, spiritual, occupational and financial—ensuring a holistic approach to health. By promoting both physical and mental wellness, financial stability, and continuous training opportunities, we strive to enhance the overall welfare of our faculty and staff.

Well-being programs

Additional employee benefits & perks

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Well-being spaces

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  • Well-being room and massage chairs
  • Lactation rooms
  • BGSU Fine Arts Center
  • Dorothy Uber Bryan Art Gallery
  • The Hiroko Nakamoto Gallery | authentic Japanese tea ceremony room
  • The Willard Wankelman Gallery

Special events and training

  • Health fair and farmers market (October)
  • Well-O-Ween walk and wellness event (October)
  • National Walking Day poker walk (April)
  • SAAM 5K and dog walk (April)
  • Strive for Five wellness challenge (June – July)
  • Mental well-being training
  • Green Dot training: Request a workshop 
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Employee Wellness Benefits

Medical Mutual – available at no cost to covered members

  • Sword Health - Digital Physical Therapy program   
  • Bloom - Digital Pelvic Health program   
  • Visits with in-network Dietitian   
  • Lark Weight management program  
  • Chronic disease management programs 
  • All Medical Mutual members get an exclusive discount of 50% off the retail price of WeightWatchers membership.* Learn more here.

Wood County Hospital

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Firelands

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While BGSU Firelands faculty and staff can access all wellness resources available at the university, here is a list of Firelands-specific resources or BG-campus resources with virtual options.

Firelands wellness resources
  • Greater Sandusky Partnership Employee Resource Network (ERN) 
  • Wellness coaches available in-person on the Firelands campus or virtually to connect faculty and staff with basic needs resources and to provide health and wellness coaching
  • Fall 2024: Tuesdays 8-11 a.m. (Susan) and Wednesdays 8:30-11:30 a.m. (Nikki)
  • Call or text to schedule: Susan 419-679-7254 or Nikki 419-679-7257

Family Health Services provides well-rounded physical care and mental well-being without financial barriers through education and quality service, including:

  • Behavioral health counseling
  • Referrals for specialty care
  • Psychiatric medication management
  • Mental health screenings and assessments
Firelands on-campus well-being spaces
  • Recreational games
  • Pool table and ping pong table (Falcon Square)
  • Board games (Firelands Cafe, first floor, North Building)
  • Video games (Falcon Square)
  • Gym and weight room, North Building
  • Lactation room (112a Mylander Hall)
  • Firelands Little Art Gallery (first floor, North Building)
  • Family-friendly study lounge (101 Mylander Hall)
    • Features toys, books, creative space for children
  • McBride Arboretum
    • Features a walking path, benches, shelter, and bathrooms
  • Faculty lounge (340 Mylander Hall)
    • Features couches, television, and small kitchen with microwave and refrigerator
Firelands special events and training

Special events:

  • Founders Day coffee and desserts (Nov. 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Falcon Square)
  • Make and take candles (Dec. 3, 10:45 a.m to 1 p.m., Falcon Square)
  • Chair massages (Dec. 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Falcon Square)

Ongoing training:

Updated: 12/20/2024 10:46AM