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, … Continued
As July’s BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, the Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) encourages you to continue the vital efforts to reduce mental health stigma and normalize conversations about seeking support. Although the dedicated awareness month is behind us, the dialogue around mental health should remain active, and NOVA community … Continued
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 information on stress, sleep, nutrition, exercise and more for faculty/ staff meetings, special … Continued
Caregivers provide essential support to family members, friends and partners who need assistance due to illness, aging or disability. Their hard work and dedication ensure that loved ones can maintain their quality of life. Caregiving is more than a part-time job, though — it’s a 24/7 commitment. Caregiving certainly has its challenges, including burnout, physical … Continued
With variants KP.2, KP.3 and LB.1, the summer COVID surge is here. We don’t often think of summer as the time of year for illness; however, increased travel and an uptick in events held in cool spaces create prime conditions for the spread of germs. The past four weeks in Virginia have seen a steady … Continued
The modern Olympic Games have been a worldwide tradition since 1896, when the Games were held in Athens, Greece, in a nod to the ancient competition. This year, the Summer Olympics will take place in Paris, France. The Opening Ceremony, set for this Friday, July 26, will be viewed by 1.5 billion people around the … Continued
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, … Continued
July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight the unique strengths of and challenges faced by those who are Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), especially as they relate to mental health. Named in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell, a journalist, teacher, author and mental health advocate, … Continued
Caregivers provide essential support to family members, friends and partners who need assistance due to illness, aging or disability. Their hard work and dedication ensure that loved ones can maintain their quality of life. Caregiving is more than a part-time job, though — it’s a 24/7 commitment. Caregiving certainly has its challenges, including burnout, physical … Continued
As we prepare for another upcoming school year, you might be thinking that the summer has flown by — and wishing you had made self-care more of a priority. Feelings of stress, exhaustion and even burnout are common as peak registration approaches. Join Faith Redd-Walker from NOVA’s Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) and … Continued
