Welcome Dow Members!
Welcome Members!
thriving-thursdays

A monthly program designed to help you be a better, healthier you.

Thriving Thursdays are interactive, educational sessions led by the Dow Family Health Center and other health and wellness experts. Receive 150 points in the Dow Wellbeing Portal for attending each program!

All programs take place on the first Thursday of the month at noon ET / 11 a.m. CT.

TOPICS 2024

Sessions are led by the Dow Family Health Center and other health and wellness experts.

February 1:  Show Yourself Some Love!
What can you do to practice more self-care? We’ll look at valuable tips such as saying “no,” discuss how habits and stress can affect both physical and mental health, and give ourselves some love through acceptance and compassion.
Presented by Heather Marozsan, FNP, CRNP

Watch Video

March 7:  Navigate the Food Jungle
It’s a jungle out there when it comes to food choices. Whether we are seeking convenience over quality or feeling pressured by diet culture, it can be challenging to make the right choice. We’ll be your guide for surviving and thriving in a food jungle.
Presented Briana Baker, MS, RD, LD, and Maggie Rettelle, RDN, NBC-HWC

Watch Video

April 4:  How Can a Counselor Help?
Even therapists go to therapy! In fact, more adults are seeking counseling and support than ever before. Wondering if it’s right for you or how you could benefit? Join us for a stigma-free session that will make it easier to talk about the hard stuff.
Presented Briana Baker, MS, RD, LD and Luis Peña, MA, LPC

Watch Video

August 1:  What’s the Skinny on Weight Loss Medications?
We’ll take a deeper look at the latest research and trends for weight loss medications: How successful are they really? Plus, we’ll look at key lifestyle factors that are essential to our metabolic health, with or without prescription help.
Presented Briana Baker, MS, RD, LD, and Maggie Rettelle, RDN, NBC-HWC

September 5:  Strategies to Thrive in Any Environment
You can’t thrive in an environment that doesn’t nourish you. We’ll explore ways to adapt and succeed, at home or work, in relationships, and more by better understanding expectations, managing our time, and finding balance.
Presented Maggie Rettelle, RDN, NBC-HWC

October 3:  Make Your Benefits Work for You
We’ll review which options are available to you, as well as new changes coming up, to make sure your benefits pair well with your medical needs. By looking at a variety of scenarios, we’ll show you how to optimize all the benefits Dow has to offer!
Presented Maggie Rettelle, RDN, NBC-HWC

Ready to thrive? Sign up for all the programs to make sure you don’t miss any information and tips for helping you thrive.

Fill out the registration form and sign up today!

The Thriving Thursdays program is open to active Dow employees, their spouses and dependents, who are covered under a Dow medical plan, and retirees, who are not eligible for Medicare.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Thursday, February 2 Resilience During a Health Challenge: A Personal Story

Presented by Maggie Rettelle, RDN, CHCW

 

Given the times we’re living in, connection is even more important but often difficult to facilitate. Learn how building and fostering your connections impacts your health in a positive way.

Thursday, March 2 Trust Your Gut. Follow Your Heart. How Our Gut Communicates Our Health Status.

Presented by Maggie Rettelle, RDN, NBC-HWC  & Brianna Baker, MS, RD, LD

 

The gut is a complex system within us. It is not only connected to our brain but also our heart. A healthy gastrointestinal (GI) system impacts our wellbeing in more ways than we know. We will discuss the ways to promote a healthy gut and the barriers that prevent us from thriving.

Thursday, April 6 It Is Okay to Not Be Okay: A Conversation about Anxiety and Depression

Presented by Heather Marozsan, FNP

 

According to the WHO World Mental Health report published in 2022, depression and anxiety rose 25% in the first year of the pandemic, bringing the total number of people living with a mental disorder to nearly 1 billion people1. And, those numbers seem to continue to rise as the repercussions of the pandemic play out.

Seeking help is the first step to address mental health concerns. Join us for an important conversation about mental health. Understanding the symptoms of anxiety and depression and getting support for you and your loved ones.

Thursday, May 4 Celebrating Women: How to Be the Best You

Presented by DeeAnna Kenny, PA, with guest Kelly Wegener, EH&S Specialist

 

Women are continually reaching higher levels in the work world. They are also juggling multiple responsibilities and often pushing themselves to the brink to deliver high-quality work and create a satisfying life at home. Whatever their work role, it’s vital for women to make time for regular self-care. Tune in and learn the importance of putting yourself first and find out how one Dow employee adjusted her health to be her best self.

Women are continually reaching higher levels in the work world. They are also juggling multiple responsibilities and often pushing themselves to the brink to deliver high-quality work and create a satisfying life at home. Whatever their work role, it’s vital for women to make time for regular self-care. Tune in and learn the importance of putting yourself first and find out how one Dow employee adjusted her health to be her best self.

Thursday, June 1 Men’s Health: Winning the Game of Life

Presented by Dr. Gregg Stefanek with guest Ben Walker, Global Reliability Engineer

While men may do whatever they can to get on the golf course, many don’t put the same importance on their health. 45% of men didn’t visit a medical provider for an annual wellness visit or checkup according to an Aflac study2 published in June 2021. The study surveyed 1,000 U.S. men ages 18 years and older. Even more concerning, three-quarters had not gone to the doctor even if they had symptoms of a specific illness and 84% had not consulted a doctor about an injury.  

Winning at the game of life is the most important game anyone will play. Whatever sports position you or the man in your life enjoys – shortstop, goalie or little league coach – tune in to learn how to be healthier and thrive.

Thriving Thursdays Team

Briana Baker
MS, RD, LD
Houston/Lake Jackson

Maggie Rettelle
RDN, NBC-HWC
Midland

Heather Marozsan
FNP, CRNP
Collegeville

Contact Maggie Rettelle for any questions you may have at mrettelle@quadmedical.com.

Missed a session? Check out our previous event recordings!

February 2023
Resilience During a Health Challenge: A Personal Story

March 2023
Trust Your Gut. Follow Your Heart. How Our Gut Communicates Our Health Status

April 2023
It Is Okay to Not Be Okay: A Conversation about Anxiety and Depression

May 2023

Celebrating Women: How to Be the Best You

June 2023

Men’s Health: Winning the Game

July 2023

Empowering the Next Generation 

August 2023

Want to Live a Better Life? Sleep on It! 

September 2023

 The Powerful Meaning of Movement: A Review of Patient Success Stories       

October 2023

From Tragedy To Strength, Courage, And Community  

"We'll keep you well;
and if you get sick,
we'll take care of that too."
- Harry V. Quadracci

MyChart allows you to schedule and start a virtual visit with a QuadMed health care provider. It also provides additional features that help you to manage your health completely online.

Click the buttons below to log in or to sign up
if you don’t already have an account.

Download the MyChart app!

Here are the QuadMed Everywhere doctors available in your state!

Carrie Hofstad, PA-C

Virtual Primary Care Provider

Dr. Gerald Maesaka

Virtual Primary Care Provider

Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Established patients can also reach a provider 24/7
for follow-up questions from a previous visit.

There are two ways to schedule.

Call 1.800.888.8932

Call 1.800.888.8932 to
speak with a QuadMed representative.

Online With MyChart

Visit myquadmed.com 
or download the
MyChart app.

Looking to learn more or need help getting started?
Call us to schedule a no-cost virtual orientation!

1.800.888.8932

Powered by Anthem, Live Health Online is also available
for any new, after-hour virtual care needs.

Here are the QuadMed Everywhere doctors available in your state!

Dr. Brigg Barsness

Virtual Primary Care Provider

Dr. Gerald Maesaka

Virtual Primary Care Provider

Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Established patients can also reach a provider 24/7
for follow-up questions from a previous visit.

There are two ways to schedule.

Call 1.800.888.8932

Call 1.800.888.8932 to
speak with a QuadMed representative.

Online With MyChart

Visit myquadmed.com 
or download the
MyChart app.

Looking to learn more or need help getting started?
Call us to schedule a no-cost virtual orientation!

1.800.888.8932

Powered by Anthem, Live Health Online is also available
for any new, after-hour virtual care needs.

Here are the QuadMed Everywhere doctors available in your state!

Dr. Brigg Barsness

Virtual Primary Care Provider

Carrie Hofstad, PA-C

Virtual Primary Care Provider

Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Established patients can also reach a provider 24/7
for follow-up questions from a previous visit.

There are two ways to schedule.

Call 1.800.888.8932

Call 1.800.888.8932 to
speak with a QuadMed representative.

Online With MyChart

Visit myquadmed.com 
or download the
MyChart app.

Looking to learn more or need help getting started?
Call us to schedule a no-cost virtual orientation!

1.800.888.8932

Powered by Anthem, Live Health Online is also available
for any new, after-hour virtual care needs.

Here are the QuadMed Everywhere doctors available in your state!

Dr. Brigg Barsness

Virtual Primary Care Provider

Carrie Hofstad, PA-C

Virtual Primary Care Provider

Dr. Gerald Maesaka

Virtual Primary Care Provider

Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Established patients can also reach a provider 24/7
for follow-up questions from a previous visit.

There are two ways to schedule.

Call 1.800.888.8932

Call 1.800.888.8932 to
speak with a QuadMed representative.

Online With MyChart

Visit myquadmed.com 
or download the
MyChart app.

Looking to learn more or need help getting started?
Call us to schedule a no-cost virtual orientation!

1.800.888.8932

Powered by Anthem, Live Health Online is also available
for any new, after-hour virtual care needs.

QuadMed Everywhere is not currently available in your state, but is coming soon!

We’re working to bring QuadMed Everywhere to all 50 states.
Check back soon to see if your state has access
.

Good news! QuadMed Everywhere is available in your state!

Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Established patients can also reach a provider 24/7
for follow-up questions from a previous visit.

There are two ways to schedule.

Call 1.800.888.8932

Call 1.800.888.8932 to
speak with a QuadMed representative.

Online With MyChart

Visit myquadmed.com 
or download the
MyChart app.

Looking to learn more or need help getting started?
Call us to schedule a no-cost virtual orientation!

1.800.888.8932

QuadMed Everywhere will be available
in your state beginning Friday, March 1!

Scheduling and patient care will open on March 1.
Check back in February to schedule your first appointment!

In the meantime, Live Health Online powered by Anthem provides eligible Quad employees and families with access to 24/7 virtual care services.

QuadMed Everywhere will be available in your state beginning Friday, September 1!

Scheduling and patient care will open on Friday, September 1.
Check back then to schedule your first appointment!

In the meantime, Live Health Online powered by Anthem provides eligible Quad employees and families with access to 24/7 virtual care services.

Good news! There’s a QuadMed licensed therapist in your state!

Call the Emotional Support Connection to schedule an appointment.

Carrie Hofstad, LSC
Licensed Therapist

QuadMed Everywhere is not currently available in your state, but is coming soon!

We’re working to bring QuadMed Everywhere to all 50 states.
Check back soon to see if your state has access
.

In the meantime, Live Health Online powered by Anthem provides eligible Quad employees and families with access to 24/7 virtual care services.

Good news! QuadMed Everywhere is available in your state!

Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Established patients can also reach a provider 24/7
for follow-up questions from a previous visit.

There are two ways to schedule.

Call 1.800.888.8932

Call 1.800.888.8932 to
speak with a QuadMed representative.

Online With MyChart

Visit myquadmed.com 
or download the
MyChart app.

Looking to learn more or need help getting started?
Call us to schedule a no-cost virtual orientation!

1.800.888.8932

Powered by Anthem, Live Health Online is also available
for any new, after-hour virtual care needs.