Staff Wellness Express Program

Healthy People. Healthy Teams. 🧘‍♀️ Fostering the physical and mental health of staff also helps support students’ health and academic success.  


Happy New Year! We’re thrilled to kick off 2025 with the annual Good Life Challenge, a 10-day Nutrition Program starting Monday, January 13th.

Join Good Life Challenge
📅 Start Date: Monday, January 13, 2025
📋 CLICK HERE to sign up for the challenge

Don’t Miss the Launch Event: Join us to explore the MIND and Whole Food Plant-Based Diets, discover the Plan to Eat App, and get your nutrition questions answered by Jen Nguyen, registered dietitian, and creator of The Good Life Challenge. Everyone who attends will have a chance to win a MIND Diet Cookbook, a $20 Wegmans Gift Card, or Nutribullet through our Good Life Launch Raffle Drawing!

Launch Event
📅 Date: January 7th
🕒 Time: 3:45–4:30 PM
📍 Location: Admin Building, Washington Ave
📋 Registration: Click HERE to register for the Launch Event *Registration is limited and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis—secure your spot today!*

Here are the forms to get you started!

>>2025 ThriveWell Member Guide (.pdf)
>>2025 ThriveWell Overview (.pdf)
>>Headspace App Member (.pdf)
>>Headspace x Personify Health Enrollment (.pdf)

Please reach out to Elmira Express Wellness Committee Chairs Cheryl Miller or Tracy Mennig with questions.

Yours in health,
Elmira Express Wellness Committee



Announcement for the 2025 Good Life Challenge!

We’re thrilled to invite you to the 2025 Good Life Challenge! Running from January 13th – 22nd, this transformative 10-day nutrition program is back and better than ever. Packed with resources and tools, this program is designed to help you prioritize your well-being and discover a healthier you. They say you can do anything for 10 days—why not make the Good Life Challenge your next big step toward better health?

The Good Life Challenge 

For the first time, you can choose between two tailored meal plans:

🥗 The Whole Food Plant-Based Diet
🍽️ The MIND Diet, featuring meal options with animal protein, dairy, and oil

Scan the QR code on the attached flyer or CLICK HERE to sign up for The Challenge.

Why Participate in The Good Life Challenge?

• Gain free access to the Plan to Eat app for meal planning and grocery lists.
• Order healthy meals (WFPB & MIND Diet) from Sweet Pea with convenient delivery.
• Access nutrition education, the ECSD launch event, and more to support your wellness journey.

Don’t Miss the Launch Event: Join us to explore the MIND and Whole Food Plant-Based Diets, discover the Plan to Eat App, and get your nutrition questions answered by Jen Nguyen, registered dietitian, and creator of The Good Life Challenge. Everyone who attends will have a chance to win a MIND Diet Cookbook, a $20 Wegmans Gift Card, or Nutribullet through our Good Life Launch Raffle Drawing!

📅 Date: January 7th
🕒 Time: 3:45–4:30 PM
📍 Location: Admin Building, 330 W. Washington Ave
📋 Registration: Click HERE to register for the Launch Event. *Registration is limited and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis—secure your spot today!*

Please reach out to Elmira Express Wellness Committee Chairs Cheryl Miller or Tracy Mennig with questions.

Have fun and enjoy the program!

Elmira Express Wellness Committee



New in 2024-2025! ThriveWell Digital Health Platform

As of July 1, 2024, the Healthy Rewards Program for Elmira CSD subscribers and their spouses on the Excellus BlueCross BlueShield health plan is now hosted through ThriveWell, our new digital platform for health and well-being. ThriveWell provides access to tools and support to help you make small, everyday improvements to your overall well-being. Subscribers and spouses can earn up to $1,000 (up to $500 each) by participating in various activities on the platform between 7/1/24 and 6/30/25. 

We’re excited to kick off the new school year by promoting ThriveWell and encouraging members to log in and engage with the platform to support their well-being journey. As part of this, we’re launching a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) incentive campaign! The HRA is an NCQA-certified, evidence-based self-assessment designed to help members understand their health risks and provide personalized recommendations for lasting improvements.

Starting 7/1/24, when members complete the Health Check (HRA) through ThriveWell, they’ll automatically earn a $25 reward. Additionally, anyone who completes the Health Check between 7/1/24 and 10/31/24 will be entered into a raffle for prizes, including a custom ECSD water bottle, a 5-pack of resistance bands, a yoga mat, or a stylish journal.

*Please note that those who completed the Health Check between 1/1/24 and 6/30/24 will need to retake the survey to qualify for the $25 reward and be entered into the raffle.

Elmira subscribers should look in their mail for upcoming announcements and information, encouraging them to log in to ThriveWell and complete the Health Check by 10/31.