BeWell Employee Wellness

The strategic mission of the wellness program is to improve health, well-being and performance through awareness, education and engagement in dynamic and holistic wellness programs that feed body, mind and spirit so that we are the most engaged, productive, successful, confident and resilient we can be.

Penn State Health’s 8 Dimensions of Wellness

Wellness isn’t just about diet and exercise anymore. That’s why we chose to focus on eight dimensions of wellness. All of these dimensions work together and are integral to total well-being.

What’s New

Employee Flu Shots

September 2023 Clinic Calendar

Click Here

Time for that Mammogram?

Penn State Health is proud to host Mammogram Days for employees and the community.

Learn More

September Plan for Health: Immunization and Medication Management

Learn More

University Fitness Center

Fall 2023 Specialty Programs & Workshops

Click Here

Employee Food Pantry

Open to all PSH employees in need.

Learn More

Explore Wellness Topics

Suicide awareness

by BeWell Penn State Health | September 20, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles | 0 Comments

Suicide affects thousands of people each year. It is also the 12th leading cause of death among the human population. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, an ideal time to learn how to approach someone you care about, know what to say and help...

Stress first aid

by BeWell Penn State Health | September 13, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles | 0 Comments

One of the most important factors in our overall emotional well-being is managing our stress – which is easier said than done, of course. What is stress first aid? Stress first aid is a framework to improve recovery from stress reactions, both in oneself and in...

Emotional and Spiritual Wellness for Penn State Health

by BeWell Penn State Health | September 6, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles | 0 Comments

Laura Ramsey and Kelly Fuddy, staff support chaplains at Hershey Medical Center, see the everyday impact that working in health care can have on our emotional and spiritual health. "We are honored to talk with staff to find out how their days are truly going. We hear...

Stress Management for Parents

by BeWell Penn State Health | August 30, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles | 0 Comments

You work hard in a high-stress job. You fight traffic to pick your kids up from daycare, school or sports. Then you go from chauffeur to chef at home. No wonder toddler tantrums, or teenage rebellion can push a parent over the edge. Learning to manage stress can give...

Work-Life Balance

by BeWell Penn State Health | August 23, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles | 0 Comments

There was a time when the boundaries between work and home were fairly clear. Today, however, work is likely to invade your personal life, and maintaining work-life balance is no simple task. Technology that enables constant connection to work can eat into time at...

Helping your Child Succeed in School

by BeWell Penn State Health | August 16, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles | 0 Comments

For children to be successful in school, parents must be actively engaged in their children’s learning. Many studies show that parents’ involvement in school is more important to their children’s academic success than the parents’ level of education or income. By...

Back-to-School Tips for Parents

by BeWell Penn State Health | August 9, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles | 0 Comments

Back-to-school time can be a hectic time for both you and the kiddos. These are some of our best back-to-school tips to help ensure this school year gets off to a great start! 1. Visit the school Walk or ride the route your child will take and make a note of school...

Support Student Mental Health

by BeWell Penn State Health | August 2, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Topics | 0 Comments

Going back to school can be an exciting time, but it can also be stressful, especially for students who may have experienced bullying, anxiety, depression or trauma. Now more than ever students are coping with intense experiences including school shootings, natural...

Practicing Gratitude – SupportLinc Resources

by BeWell Penn State Health | July 26, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Topics | 0 Comments

How often do you feel #thankful for what you have? Taking the time to feel and express #gratitude may improve your #emotionalwellbeing by helping you cope with #stress. SupportLinc’s Monthly Feature is Practicing Gratitude - watch a video and read the article to learn...

Resilience: Bouncing Back from Hard Times

by BeWell Penn State Health | July 19, 2023 | Emotional Wellness, Topics | 0 Comments

We all learn something about ourselves in difficult times. For some, the lesson is reassuring: Even in the worst-case scenario — whether it’s losing a job in hard economic times, mourning the death of a loved one, or coping with a debilitating illness — certain people...