Don't miss out on the Wellness Fair on the 28th!
Through wellness programming offered by the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS), employees can explore practical ways to support their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
This full day of wellness sessions offers valuable insights and resources to help employees build resilience, manage stress, prevent burnout, make mindful lifestyle choices, and take advantage of available wellness benefits. Topics include everything from navigating workplace burnout to discovering Buena Vida and creating healthier everyday habits.
These sessions are provided by ERS and its wellness partners to support state employees in prioritizing their health and well-being.
Registration is required for each individual session. Please select the session title below to view the details and register using the link provided in each session description.
Explore the full schedule and choose the sessions that best support your wellness goals!
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
Presenter: Lacy Wolff, MS, Director of Solutions Consulting with Hello Heart
Session summary: Kick off Adapt & Thrive 2026 with a warm welcome, followed by Thrive by Design, an engaging keynote with Lacy Wolff, MS, from Hello Heart. Discover how small, intentional habits can support your well-being and help you thrive personally and professionally. Through practical examples and interactive exercises, you’ll learn to turn big goals into manageable actions, connect new habits to everyday routines and celebrate progress along the way.
Attendees will leave with a simple, personalized plan to start small and build habits that fit your life.
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3784163239464326746
Presenter: Liz Atkisson, MS, ACE CPT, ERS Wellness Consultant with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Session summary: Take a movement break with Liz Atkisson from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX)! This fun, low-intensity 15-minute session combines cardio, strength and flexibility exercises—all from a seated position. Whether you’re new to exercise or looking for a seated way to stay active, join us to move at your own pace and discover simple ways to fit movement into your day.
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6633302431753002080
Presenter: Holly Cuozzo, MS, Senior Wellness Program Manager with WebMD Health Services
Session summary: Discover how to take charge of your health with Buena Vida: a comprehensive well-being portal created by the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) and powered by WebMD.
In this session, you’ll learn about research-backed recommendations to support your overall health and explore how to put them into practice. We will walk through the tools, interactive features and personalized resources available through Buena Vida that give you actionable steps to reach your goals and live your best life.
What you’ll learn:
Key evidence-based strategies for physical, mental and lifestyle well-being;
How to navigate and maximize the tools available on the Buena Vida platform; and
Practical ways to turn personal health goals into habits.
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1053456842650357598
Presenter: Carmen Grasoi, P.E., MBA, Section Director, Alternative Delivery Division at the Texas Department of Transportation
Session summary: This interactive session will help employees navigate competing priorities, constant demands and limited time to recover. Through practical exercises and guided reflection, participants will learn to recognize early signs of burnout, practice a brief reset technique and create a realistic 7-day plan to protect their energy, improve focus and build resilience at work and life.
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/274027343371291736
Presenter: Dr. Dana Labat with Wondr Health
Session summary: This session is all about helping you slow down and bring more awareness and enjoyment to your meals! Join Wondr Health for an interactive session on building a healthier relationship with food. Explore five simple steps to mindful eating, including recognizing hunger and fullness cues, reducing distractions and savoring flavors and textures. Bring a small snack or your lunch to practice along and discover ways to make everyday meals more satisfying.
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1728127073058849116
Presenter: Tiffany Price, MSW, Program Specialist with the Office of Aging Services Coordination, Health and Human Services Commission
Session summary: Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a way to ensure medical wishes are known, documented and honored if someone cannot speak for themselves. ACP helps people clarify future care preferences, choose a trusted healthcare decision-maker and reduce family burden during times of crisis. This presentation shares practical planning tools and communication strategies for sharing wishes with family.
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1791105999586418521
Presenters: Dr. Kristen N. Innes, MD, MPH, with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas; Dr. Russell Morfitt with Learn to Live; Dr. Jayne Morgan, MD, Vice President of Medical Affairs with Hello Heart; Dr. Robert Westergan with Hinge Health; and Dr. Thomas Tsang, Chief Medical Officer with Omada Health
Session summary: Do you have health questions you’ve been wanting to ask? As part of the Adapt & Thrive Virtual Wellness Fair, you’re invited to join our panel of health experts for an engaging conversation that’s designed to help you better understand your health and well-being. Panelists will share their expertise, answer participant questions and offer practical guidance on a variety of health topics. Bring your questions and discover how having the right information and resources can help you adapt, thrive and make informed decisions about your health.
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6435679510312308315
Presenter: Kristi Docwra, MS, CHES, ACSM-CPT, ERS Wellness Consultant (Gulf Coast and South Region) with Blue Cross Blue Shield
Session summary: Give your busy mind a little breathing room and join us for a 15-minute guided meditation to pause, recharge and reconnect with the present moment. Whether you’re new to meditation or already enjoy a mindful moment, come as you are and explore a simple way to reset as you adapt to the demands of your day. We invite you to find a comfortable spot, settle in and take this time for you!
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7292475045768448863
Presenter: Omada Health
Session summary: Understanding your blood sugar is an important step toward taking charge of your health. Join Omada Health for an engaging overview of prediabetes and diabetes, including risk factors, signs and symptoms and the role of screening in early detection. Explore how everyday habits around nutrition, movement, stress and sleep can support prevention of type 2 diabetes and diabetes management. Whether you’re focused on prevention or living with diabetes, discover practical steps to help you adapt and thrive.
Please note: This session will also include closing remarks for the Adapt and Thrive Virtual Wellness Fair.
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7639722808052946014