HR News Stories Tag: Health and Wellness
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June 1, 2018
Wellness resources lead employee on journey of better health, confidence and peace
When Robin Adams began to lose sight of who she was, and found herself stressed, dissatisfied and unhappy, she turned to the YP4H program and OSU Health Plan health coaches to embark on her path of wellness and eventual self-love.
March 9, 2018
Lucy Loves Lucy
FOD Custodian Lucille Talbert has made changes for her own health and well-being – starting by walking around the Oval during her breaks and now taking Zumba classes through Your Plan for Health. Learn more about how she incorporates wellness activities into her daily routine.
October 6, 2017
Ohio State’s wellness culture motivates staff member
Doug Marshall has consistently grown healthier and stronger through a combination of healthy choices sparked by Your Plan for Health (YP4H) and Ohio State’s overall commitment to a culture of wellness.
July 18, 2017
Faculty and staff got active in the Your Plan for Health Scarlet vs. Gray Showdown
After eight weeks of logging physical activity minutes, Team Gray has been named the champion of the latest Your Plan for Health team challenge.
July 14, 2017
Seize the Summer: Find your Adventure with Your Plan for Health (YP4H)
Choose your own journey in this summer wellness challenge and earn up to 500 YP4H points. Participate in up to five weekly challenges that enhance emotional well-being and explore different paths of personal growth.
March 24, 2017
Staff member attributes Ohio State resources and relationships to improving well-being
Over the past year, strong relationships and exceptional benefits significantly contributed to Beth Uniacke's personal wellness journey.
February 8, 2017
Take a journey to healthier eating with six simple habits
When it comes to nutrition, changing small behaviors one by one can lead to greater success over time. Your Plan for Health (YP4H), Ohio State’s employee wellness program, outlines six simple habits to change or maintain for healthier eating.
December 19, 2016
Buckeyes walked 1.5 billion steps this football season
Faculty and staff joined together to walk the distance to Ohio State’s away Big Ten football games, approximately 3 million steps, in the 7th annual Your Plan for Health (YP4H) Hit the Road with the Buckeyes team walking challenge.
July 8, 2016
Ohio State Faculty and Staff Made Every Minute Count in The Rivals Challenge
The Ohio State University and the University of Michigan went toe-to-toe in a battle of the fittest and after eight weeks of “healthy competition,” Ohio State faculty and staff have been declared this year’s Rivals Challenge champion.
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February 16, 2026
The power of purpose: How the Leadership Certificate Program is transforming campus leaders
At The Ohio State University, people leaders have access to resources that help them continuously grow as leaders. As part of this investment in excellence, the John Glenn College of Public Affairs and Ohio State Human Resources partnered in 2025 to launch a section of the Leadership Certificate Program for Ohio State employees.
January 16, 2026
Learn about the newly redesigned YP4H
Ohio State has launched a new Your Plan for Health (YP4H) wellness portal that offers more ways to explore wellness resources and earn rewards for the activities that matter most to you.
December 16, 2025
Ohio State honors 752 faculty and staff for milestone service
The Ohio State University celebrated long-serving employees at the annual Faculty and Staff Service Recognition Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 10. A total of 752 faculty and staff were honored this year for reaching milestone anniversaries, ranging from 25 to 55 years of service.
December 16, 2025
Important 2026 Benefits Reminders
Here are a few important reminders about your 2026 benefits, key deadlines, and wellness actions you may need to consider. Review the information to help you understand what to expect and actions you may need to take.
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March 3, 2026
Spring Learning Series on Retirement Living
A national retirement association, Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education, is offering a virtual learning series, “Charting the Journey to a Fulfilling Retirement"
January 20, 2026
Save smart. Gain insights. Plan ahead.
Join the Human Resources team and our expert partners for the third Virtual Retirement Fair. A series of webinars offering valuable insights will be held Feb. 9-13. Don't miss this opportunity to confidently plan your financial future. Visit the Virtual Retirement Fair website for registration and schedule details.
December 15, 2025
Nominations open for the Distinguished Staff Awards
The annual Distinguished Staff Awards exist to shine a light on these individuals, and nominations are now open. The nomination deadline is Monday, Jan. 26, at 5 p.m.
December 2, 2025
Review your 2026 benefits summary by Dec. 5
Your 2026 benefits summary is now available in Workday. Take a few minutes to review your elections and make sure everything looks right before the final change window closes.
October 3, 2025
From Student to Mentor: How Brenna Truax is Shaping Student Success
Brenna Truax knows firsthand how meaningful student support can be – she’s led the very team that once shaped her as an Ohio State student. At Ohio State Mansfield, her job drew on her passion of helping students grow as leaders, learners and educators. Rooted in her own experience, she has advanced her career and is now a student support specialist with Ohio State Online.