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TimelyCare Registration Contest: Register by Monday

February 9, 2024 / Get Well

A new year … a new opportunity to win! New TimelyCare registrants are eligible to win a $25 Amazon gift card by creating a TimelyCare account on or before Monday, February 12. To enter, you must create your profile by visiting or downloading the TimelyCare app. The NOVA winner will be announced at the end of February. If you … Continued

NOVA Highlighted in DHRM’s Employee Experience Magazine 

February 7, 2024 / Get Well

In case you missed it … check out NOVA’s presence in the latest edition of the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management’s (DHRM) Employee Experience Magazine. Explore the article celebrating the successful Pender Appreciation Day on page 24, and our Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) is highlighted on page 37. Your Chief Wellness … Continued

Let’s Revisit Our Healthy Refresh Plan. Step 2: Pick an Action.

February 6, 2024 / Get Well

It’s our day to refresh! What’s today’s plan for increasing your likelihood of success? NOVA’s Office of Employee Wellness and Wellbeing (OEWW) invites you to take steps to improve, maintain or alter your chosen wellness habits.   Create your roadmap to success with the Healthy Monday Refresh, Steps 1–3.  Set/reset your intention. Pick an action. Make … Continued

February Is Heart Health Month, So Let’s Move More!

February 6, 2024 / Get Well

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women, with nearly half of all Americans — 47%, in fact — presenting with at least one of three key risk factors: (1) high blood pressure, (2) high cholesterol and (3) smoking cigarettes. The good news is that you … Continued

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, … Continued

TimelyCare Registration Contest: Register by Feb. 12

February 6, 2024 / Get Well

A new year … a new opportunity to win! New TimelyCare registrants are eligible to win a $25 Amazon gift card by creating a TimelyCare account on or before Monday, February 12. To enter, you must create your profile by visiting or downloading the TimelyCare app. The NOVA winner will be announced at the end of February. If you … Continued

Get Active with College Recreation!

February 5, 2024 / Get Well

Did you know that NOVA’s recreation and wellness activities aren’t just for students — but are also open to faculty and staff? We encourage you to participate in College Rec’s in-person and virtual activities. Our spring semester lineup includes yoga, meditation, wellness webinars, weekly challenges, lunch and learns, “Sit ‘N Fit” sessions and more. Join … Continued

Get Active with College Recreation!

February 2, 2024 / Get Well

Did you know that NOVA’s recreation and wellness activities aren’t just for students — but are also open to faculty and staff? We encourage you to participate in College Rec’s in-person and virtual activities. Our spring semester lineup includes yoga, meditation, wellness webinars, weekly challenges, lunch and learns, “Sit ‘N Fit” sessions and more. Join … Continued

American Heart Month: Rock Your Red Tomorrow, NOVA!

February 1, 2024 / Get Well

February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health while incorporating more heart healthy habits into our routines. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. — and although genetics play a part, it’s largely preventable. This Friday, February 2, join us: Participate in National Wear Red Day … Continued