Buckeyes Thrive - Your Plan for Health

When Robin Adams began to lose sight of who she was, and found herself stressed, dissatisfied and unhappy, she turned to the Your Plan for Health (YP4H) program and OSU Health Plan health coaches to embark on her path of wellness and eventual self-love.

During May, participate in Mental Wellness Month by finding time to fit exercise into your daily routine. Stress can make you feel drained, anxious, even depressed. And while there are several ways to manage runaway stress, none is as enjoyable and effective as regular exercise.

FOD custodian Lucille Talbert often reflects on the fateful day she decided to make a change for her own health and well-being. It was 2015 and Lucille caught a glimpse of her own reflection in the campus windows she works hard to clean. The person she saw looking back was not the picture of health she now sees.

It’s no secret that long hours in front of a computer screen can do a number on your spine. In fact, back pain is one of the most common reasons people see their doctor. To that end, there are several easy exercises and stretches you can do without leaving your office. Learn more about some of these exercises and stretches.

Throughout life, and particularly during a wellness journey, motivation is the key to success. Kristin Saxon has found that on-campus programs, accountability partners and a furry friend help keep her active but, in turn, she’s the person motivating others.

Doug Marshall’s health and wellness journey has always been about continuous improvement. After losing 40 pounds, Doug, Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Revenue Management and Revenue Cycle Training Director, 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.

Kathy McNutt’s January 2017 biometric screening was life-changing, and it spurred her wellness journey to be healthier. After learning that Ohio State discounts Weight Watchers memberships, she seized the opportunity and started making small changes that led to big results.