CommonHealth Weekly Wellnote

February 6, 2024 / Get Well

How can your Virginia State Employee Wellness Program help? The CommonHealth programs and campaigns cover a variety of health topics and are available in a range of formats to meet the needs of different workplaces. Highly skilled wellness consultants provide the latest on stress, sleep, nutrition, exercise and more for faculty/staff meetings, special events, conferences, benefit fairs, safety meetings, lunch and learns, etc. Consultants provide traditional, in-person presentations and displays, as well as virtual presentations, on-demand videos and seasonal health-related challenges that are fun and engaging. Visit the website to see how CommonHealth can help you!

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Title panel spanning the top: "CommonHealth Weekly Wellnote" with rainbow swoop. URL: Commonhealth dot Virginia dot gov Top panel spanning across the image: GERM CONTROL We all know that our desks, keyboards, and shared spaces are hotspots for germs. But fear not — a little cleaning goes a long way! By keeping our surfaces fresh, we’re not just preventing the spread of germs — we’re fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. A quick wipe here and there may seem small, but it makes a big impact on our collective wellbeing. It’s not only about cutting down on illness; it’s also about boosting our productivity, creating a positive atmosphere, and showing that we care for each other’s health. Let your CommonHealth coordinator visit your office to help you STAY WELL this winter. Three smaller panels: TIME TO BOOK: Hurry over to your email and contact us to book a presentation! Whether in-person or virtual, we’d love to share Stay Well, Sweet Surrender, or any of our other campaigns with you and your group! Contact your region’s wellness consultant directly or email us at wellness at dhrm dot virginia dot gov to schedule today! START SMART: Small changes can lead to big accomplishments. While anytime is a great time to make changes, January is a popular time to start. Aetna offers these 5 ways to kickstart your health routine in 2024: 1. Stay active; 2. Eat fresh fruits & veggies; 3. Curb stress; 4. Limit alcohol; 5. Kick tobacco. See the attachment for more details and click the link below to see Commonhealth’s new video, “Start Smart,” for additional ways to make healthy changes in the year ahead. (Green button with link to Youtube channel for CommonHealth VA: https colon forward slash forward slash www dot youtube dot com forward slash at commonhealthva 9169 forward slash videos) A LITTLE BIT HEALTHIER THIS WEEK: As National Blood Donor Month winds down, consider making a blood donation. Blood donations are lifelines for accident victims, as well as those undergoing a variety of medical treatments. Blood donors benefit as well! Helping others can reduce stress, provide a sense of belonging, and more! Plus, you’ll receive a free mini physical as part of the donation process. Scan the QR code or visit the American Red Cross website to learn more about blood donations! https colon forward slash forward slash www dot redcrossblood dot org forward slash Footer at bottom: Get in touch with us: wellness at dhrm dot virginia .gov  

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