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For the month of April, Associate Wellness recognizes
National Stress Awareness Month,
National Poetry Month, and Earth Day.
 
April Events:  

Associate Wellness: Mindful Mondays
Take a moment to recharge with these 15-minute mindfulness meditations.
Carebridge: Grief & Loss Check-in
Participate in this monthly support group to learn more about the common reactions and healthy ways to cope with your loss. 
Mondays, April 1, 15, 22
10:00 – 10:15am
 Tuesday, April 2
3:00 – 3:30pm

Associate Wellness: You're a Poet!
Join us for a creative workshop exploring poetry writing in honor of National Poetry Month. 
Fidelity: Get to Know Your New Employer's Retirement Plan
Learn how your retirement plan works and make the most of this important benefit. Choose Virtual for event type.
Wednesday, April 3
3:00 – 4:00pm
 Thursday, April 4
12:00 – 12:30pm

Associate Wellness: Stress in the Workplace – Challenge & Resilience Opportunities
Explore the latest trends in addressing workplace stress and learn strategies for sustainable wellbeing.
Carebridge: Preventing Burnout Check-in
Learn the signs and symptoms of burnout, how it can impact your work and life, and how to cope with it.
Monday, April 8
12:30 – 1:30pm
 Thursday, April 11
1:00 – 1:30pm

Associate Wellness: Intermittent Fasting – What's all the Hype? Look at intermittent fasting to improve gut health and allow for weight loss.
Carebridge: Caregiver Support Check-in
Join this support group to learn the steps every caregiver can take to preserve their own health and wellbeing.
Monday, April 15
12:30 – 1:00pm
 Tuesday, April 16
3:00 – 3:30pm

Fidelity: Create a Budget and Build Emergency Savings
Learn to set up two of the most important building blocks of finances – budget and emergency savings.
Carebridge: Sober Curious? Tips for Reducing or Abstaining From Alcohol
Learn the top tips for proactively reducing your alcohol use while making other positive behavioral changes in your life.
Wednesday, April 17
12:00 – 12:30pm
 Thursday, April 18
12:00 – 12:30pm

Associate Wellness: Meditation with
Dr. Camacho – Cultivating Awe in the Beauty of Nature
Learn meditation skills and explore how to deeply connect with nature.
Carebridge: Coping with Stress Check-in
Learn about the different types of stress, its causes, common symptoms, and ways to cope.
Thursday, April 18
12:00 – 1:00pm
 Wednesday, April 24
12:00 – 12:30pm
Associate Wellness: Photography & Wellness – Pleased to Meet You
Join our photography group! Please see the flyer for our monthly theme and assignment.		  
Thursday, April 25
12:00 – 1:00pm
  

 

Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed?

You are not alone.
During these challenging times, Montefiore understands
associates may have an increased need for
mental health and wellbeing resources.

 

Dreaming of Warmer Days?
In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd . . .
 

Check out these resources to help you get ready for spring
and tap into the restorative benefits of nature!

Get involved in a community garden near you:

Have limited space to grow? Here and Here are some helpful tips for starting your own apartment garden.

Tips on connecting with nature to improve your mental and physical health can be found here.

Take a hike! Trails for NYC and the surrounding areas.

Volunteer with the Bronx River Alliance to help restore our water and land.

Just getting started?

  • Bronx Greenup is the community gardening outreach program of The New York Botanical Gardens, which provides free education, events, and resources for growing.
  • The Greenhouse and Education Center offers an array of free seasonal classes and workshops.

Want to learn more about the science supporting the health benefits of nature?

Click here to learn more from the American Psychological Association.
 

TO YOUR HEALTH! ASSOCIATE WELLNESS
 

Montefiore Einstein's To Your Health! Associate Wellness initiative aims to promote a worksite culture that supports the physical and mental wellbeing of our associates and encourages them to make healthy lifestyle choices.

The offerings available to Montefiore Einstein associates include:

Nutrition Support, including confidential, 1:1 nutrition-focused counseling, biometric wellness check-ins, nutrition workshops, discounted Weight Watchers memberships, and diabetes prevention and management programs.

Supportive Wellness, including confidential appointments with a licensed psychologist for stress management consultations, coaching for health behavior goals, and experiential group programming.

Creative Wellness, including confidential individual consultations and workshops with a licensed art therapist to foster expressive outlets, coping skills and strength building.

LEARN MORE ABOUT TO YOUR HEALTH! ASSOCIATE WELLNESS