CommonHealth Wellnote

October 16, 2024 / Get Well

How can your Virginia State Employee Wellness Program help? CommonHealth’s 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 November, connect sooner rather than later to ensure you get a date that works for you.

Click here to view this week’s CommonHealth Wellnote. Check out this week’s highlights below.

OEWW Preventative Health Community Health Activity, Coming to NOVA:

  • Free Mobile Health Clinic:
    • NOVA is partnering with Kaiser Permanente, one of our health insurance providers, to bring the Mobile Health Vehicle to the Annandale and Alexandria campuses on Monday, October 28.
    • Registration is open, but space is limited. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred.
    • This FREE one-day event is open to all NOVA community members, insured or uninsured.
    •  The Kaiser team will be performing:
      • Flu vaccines
      • Blood pressure checks
      • BMI (height and weight)
      • Diabetes (A1C)
      • Cholesterol screenings (nonfasting)
      • Health education

For questions about the mobile van, contact employeewellbeing@nvcc.edu.

NOTES:

Spotlight on Healthcare: Build a Relationship With Your Physician
Patients with strong doctor-patient relationships often benefit from better disease control and improvements in overall health. Having a primary care physician (PCP) who knows you and your health history allows for personalized healthcare recommendations.

Appointments with a doctor happen for a variety of reasons, such as illness, condition care and routine prevention. Having an annual physical is an important step in building a relationship with a physician. To provide the best care, your doctor needs to understand your holistic health needs and goals. Whether you’re asked about alcohol consumption or if you feel safe in your home, be open and honest with your physician — it’s key to your care.

Think of questions prior to your appointment and take notes during to be sure you understand any treatment plans. Your candid communication is essential for developing a comprehensive care plan tailored to your unique needs.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Everyone deserves healthy relationships. Call 800-799-SAFE if you need help.

Try It This Week: An Apple a Day
Did you know there are 2,500 varieties of apples in the United States? It’s apple season here in Virginia, and our state grows 25 different varieties.

Try a different variety or two each day this week and note which you like best! A great place to get your apples is at a local orchard or farmer’s market. For more apple news, see the following:

Benefits Buzz: Annual Physicals
NOVA benefited employees, please remember to get your FREE annual physical. Regular screenings can help you stay healthy and detect problems early. They can also help you determine the most effective treatments and reduce the potentially costly and time-consuming effects of preventable conditions.

What are you waiting for? Connect with your health provider for details and schedule your annual physical today!

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

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