2026 Statewide Wellness Calendar

Monthly Newsletter & Live Webinar Links

April is Stress Awareness Month.

As we welcome the spring season, we also acknowledge April as National Stress Awareness Month®. This month is an opportunity to spark conversations about stress and a timely reminder to prioritize our mental health as chronic stress can have serious consequences on our overall well-being. We, at Florida Blue, are committed to a whole-person approach to health care. We’ll be sharing tips and resources to help you recognize, manage and reduce stress, and improve your resilience.

UPCOMING LIVE WEBINAR TOPICS 

STATEWIDE LIVE WEBINARS ~ open to FL Blue members AND non-members as part of the Better You program.

Staying informed, getting resources and speaking with experts on a variety of health topics for a Better You is a just a few clicks away! Register today for Florida Blue’s wellness education live webinars. Or point your smart phone camera to the QR Code below. All times are Eastern.

Upcoming topics: Interested in a topic but cannot attend? Still register! You will receive the link to the live webinar recording the day after the event.

  • When You Have Allergies (Ask the Dietitian) ~ Wed. 4/1 ~ 1pm – 1:45pm ET
    Join Lauren as she discusses the 9 common food allergies, and reviews safe substitutions.
    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
  • Weight and Chronic Conditions ~ Thursdays 4/2, 9, 16 ~ 2pm – 3pm ET
    Join a doctor, a nurse and a pharmacist as they provide education on how excess weight, especially obesity, increases the risk of chronic diseases, and the healthy habits that encourage weight loss, along with treatment and medication options.
    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
  • Caring For The Caregiver ~ Tuesday 4/14 ~ 1pm – 1:45pm ET
    If you are a caregiver, join us to learn how to find time to rest, recharge and regain balance in your life.
    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
  • Heal your gut, save your brain – The connection between nutrition and mental health ~ Wed. 4/15 ~ Noon – 1pm ET
    Join our Ask the Expert Online Chat to discover how what you eat affects how you feel.
    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Florida Blue April Newsletter

April 2026 highlights:

  • Supporting those who care: Resources for caregivers
  • Stretch your budget, not your health
  • Recipe of the month: Meal-Prep Curried chicken bowls

Florida Blue Newsletter
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FLORIDA BLUE ANSWERS

Have questions? Check Florida Blue Answers for helpful information about health insurance, benefits, where to go for care, ways to save and more.


HEALTHY NUGGETS (Short videos) ~ April is Stress Awareness Month

FLORIDA BLUE CENTERS

Get support from our friendly team members at your local Florida Blue Center. Meet Marie ~ one of our community specialists. She is part of our statewide compassionate team who can help you understand your health plan, compare costs, enroll in rewards, connect with local resources, improve your health with care management and a lot more. Find a Florida Blue Center near you and schedule an appointment (not required but suggested).

Designated Nurse Advocate
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Florida Blue Risk Reduction Guide
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2025 General Wellness Guidelines English
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meQuilibrium Flyer – English
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meQuilibrium Flyer – Spanish
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2026 Statewide Wellness Calendar
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Support for caregivers

In Florida alone, there are over 2.7 million family caregivers1 providing care each year to family members or friends. A caregiver is anyone who helps take care of someone, whether it’s a child, an aging adult, or someone who is sick or who is living with a disability. If you know a caregiver who needs support, encourage them to visit FloridaBlue.com/Caregiver. If you’re a caregiver,  join our Florida Blue Facebook online support group – Caregiver Connections.

1https://states.aarp.org/florida/valuing-the-invaluable-floridas-family-caregivers-provide-40-billion-in-unpaid-care