CommonHealth Wellnote- Shout Out to Our Wellness Champions and More

September 6, 2023 / Get Well

Who keeps you well? Let us know who makes your workplace a healthier place to be. Is there someone who runs your wellness challenges, serves on your campus wellness committees, organizes a walking group or makes sure healthy snack options are available? Nominate your favorite encouraging colleague as a 2023 CommonHealth Wellness Champion. Recognize their good works and encourage healthy workplaces in Virginia!

To nominate your Wellness Champion, visit the link to the easy nomination form.

There is no better time than now to show appreciation and gratitude to those team members who invest in the wellness and wellbeing of others.

For questions regarding this week’s communication or the CommonHealth program, please reach out to your respective campus coordinator below:

Wellness champion flyer: CommonHealth Weekly Wellnote Commonhealthvirginia.gov. Illustration of bird carrying a banner that says "Champion. Is there a person at your office that inspires you to live your best? How about someone who makes health a part of how you do business? Who takes the principles of moving more, eating well, stressing less and sleeping better with a balanced approach and leads by example? who supports your commonhealth events and brings wellness opportunities to your workplace? If you know a commonhealth wellness champion, tell us their story and help to inspire othersto recognize the good and encourage each other to live well. Horizonal line and three vertical blocks: Block 1: Sweet Surrender Event Scheduling: Did you know that sugar doesn't help you feel full, but the fiber, fat and protein in your foods do. Set up a training for your staff to understand what sugar does and doesn't do by contacting your commonhealth coordinator today. Block 2: 2023 Wellness champions nomination form. Be sure to let your favorite wellness champ know of your intention to n ominate them for their accomplishments. To enter, send your nomination to the link within the story. Block 3: A little bit healthier this week. Try a new fruit. When was the last time you tasted something new? This week, engage your tastebudsin an adventure and choose something that you've never tried from the produce section. It could be a new favorite! Bottom banner: Get in touch with us Wellness at dhrm dot virginia dot gov

Submitted by:
Dahlia Henry- Tett, Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) employeewellbeing@nvcc.edu