EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - AUGUST EMPLOYEE WELLNESS FOCUS
WHAT TO DO WHEN EMERGENCIES STRIKE!
Employee Wellness News
The Lafayette Employee Wellness Program (LEWP) offers monthly news, tips, and resources from our benefit providers.
This Month’s Features:
emergency preparedness | farm fresh foods | overall well-being | children’s eye health | FREE webinars | SAVINGS ON FITNESS
FARM FRESH FOODS
Celebrate the bountiful harvest of delicious fruits and veggies picked at the peak of the season. Gardens and farmers markets provide nutritious foods and fuel local economies. Support your local farmers, farm stands, and farmers markets, and start with our own LaFarm!
LaFarm is a three-acre working farm and community garden focused on diversified vegetables and flowers located at the Metzgar Field Athletic complex in Forks Township. LaFarm provides healthy food to the community, fosters multidisciplinary student engagement through classroom participation, enables academic research, and offers volunteer opportunities. We hold weekly farmstands on the corner of Cattle St. and High St. every Friday after Mother’s Day. Visit our online marketplace to see what we offer and to preorder from our selection.
Chinese Chicken Stir-Fry - Virtual Cooking Demonstration
- All employees and their spouses/dependents are invited to attend a live virtual cooking demonstration sponsored by Capital Blue Cross: Chinese Chicken Stir-Fry | Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 | 10-11AM EDT | Register HERE
YOUR OVERALL WELL-BEING MATTERS MOST
For the month of August, Health Advocate, your Employee Assistance Plan provider, is sharing tips and ideas to improve your physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being. Taking care of your whole self can help you have better energy, resilience, and quality of life. Life gets busy, and it can be hard to find time for what really matters to you. Taking small actions can help you feel more in control of your time. Try these simple, effective ways to support your body and mind daily.
August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
FREE: UPCOMING AND ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Don’t miss these free virtual wellness presentations from your benefit providers:
Cancer Caregiving: Suppoting a Loved One Through Diagnosis and Recovery (Wellthy)
Wednesday, August 20 at 12:00 p.m. ET
Join us to learn how to show up for your loved one with compassion, navigate the unpredictable nature of cancer care, and take care of yourself along the way.
Raising Resilient Kids (Health Advocate)
MORNING WEBINAR: August 21 @ 10:00 AM
How can we be sure that the foundation we’re building truly supports our childrens' ability to thrive? Explore the complexities of parenting, our unique relationships with our children, and evidence-based strategies to nurture resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being.
Suicide Prevention — What to Know and How to Help (AM) (Wellthy)
MORNING WEBINAR: September 18 @ 10:00 AM
Suicide affects people from all walks of life—and awareness can save lives. Recognizing the warning signs and understanding how to support someone at risk can make a critical difference. Join us to separate myths from facts about suicide, identify key risk factors and warning signs.
Domestic Violence Awareness (AM) (Wellthy)
October 16, 2025 at 10am (morning option)
Domestic violence occurs when one person in a relationship purposely hurts another person physically or emotionally. It often begins as threats and verbal abuse and then escalates to physical violence. Learn how to recognize the signs of an abusive relationship and help those in need.
The Sandwich Generation: Caring for Kids and Aging Parents (Wellthy)
November 19th, 2025 at 12 pm ET
Many caregivers are sandwiched between raising children and caring for aging parents. Balancing both can be exhausting, especially when you’re also trying to keep up with work, relationships, and your own health. This webinar will offer practical tips for managing competing priorities and building a support system.
HEALTHY EATING CHALLENGE
Your Lafayette Employee Wellness Challenge for the 3rd Quarter is HEALTHY EATING! You can still join and be eligible for prizes...
Take Advantage of Savings from Capital Blue Cross!
Your medical plan provider, Capital Blue Cross, is offering savings in August: