CommonHealth Weekly Wellnote

April 29, 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. They 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. If you’re looking to book an event in May, connect sooner rather than later to ensure you get a date that works for you.

Check out this week’s updates from CommonHealth.

  • Here’s the link to the featured WeightWatchers Green Shakshuka recipe! Enjoy this and many other healthy, free and easy recipes from WW. 
    • Sign up for Weight Watchers at WW.com/us/CommonHealth. All benefits-eligible employees, spouses and adult dependents get an exclusive discount of 50% off the retail price of membership plans and can join now for as low as $9.75 per month. The Special Monthly Pricing and the Commonwealth of Virginia monthly discount is not open to retirees, their spouses and dependents, wage employees or Local Choice members.
  • Bringing wellness to your next meeting could be a great first step in leading the way to a healthier workplace.  Here are some tips to get you started:
    • Start a meeting with a quick one-word check-in. Quotes and affirmations are also quick and effective ways to kick meetings off on a positive note.
    • If food is involved, think of including fresh fruits and veggies as well as water.
    • The weather is getting nicer. Consider taking a walking meeting if possible. This is perfect for more informal meetings.
    • For more ideas, check out this informative quick guide.
  • Visit the CommonHealthVA YouTube channel for additional wellness practices to support getting a little bit healthier this week.
  • We hope you had a moment to read the daily NOVA Gratitude and Appreciation Week messages. If not, take a look at the gratitude resources curated by the OEWW for this spring’s Gratitude and Appreciation Week.

Common Health Weekly Wellnote Masthead with rainbow swish on black background. commonhealth dot virginia dot gov Top panel: Green Shakshuka (with stock photo of green shakshuka with poached eggs in a cast iron skillet) Shakshuka (pronounced shak-shoo-kuh) is a North African dish that typically features tomatoes. In this recipe, WeightWatchers offers a twist with spinach and peppers forming the base of their version and cumin lending an earthy flavor that’s found in the original dish. This recipe makes two servings and comes together in about 20 minutes, including prep. It’s a delicious, quick, and easy option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Enjoy! Orange button with "Get the Recipe" CTA Three shorter columns beneath main panel: Add Wellness to Your Next Meeting Engage your workplace team by inviting CommonHealth to present one of our health programs at your next meeting. We offer a variety of health topics such as healthy eating, adding movement to your workday, reducing stress, and healthy sleep. We will come to you! Contact your CommonHealth agency coordinator (or HR benefits administrator) to schedule today! Find the WW Program that Fits Your Life Health journeys aren’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why WeightWatchers (WW) offers tools and support to help us meet our unique goals. - Points Program: Customized food plan, expert nutrition guidance, recipes, easy-to-use WW app, and always-on support. - Diabetes Program: Tailored recipes and support to help you lose weight and lower blood sugar, plus an app that can sync with select CGMs. Learn more about special pricing available to all benefits-eligible employees, plus their spouses and adult dependents at WW dot com forward slash CommonHealth. A Little Bit Healthier This Week Make the most of the warmer, longer days and enjoy the wonders of a sunset. Use all of your senses and observe the colors you see, how the temperature changes, and how watching the sunset makes you feel. Invite a friend or loved one to come along and share the experience! Contact CommonHealth: wellness at dhrm dot virginia dot gov

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

Submitted by: 
Faith Redd-Walker, Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing,employeewellbeing@nvcc.edu