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Has Virgin Pulse or any programs offered through BEWell had a significant impact on your life? Let us know! Share your personal achievements with us by completing the survey that will show on your daily cards on Virgin Pulse from August 1 – 8. BEWell BEAT 3RD QUARTER 2021 Don’t shake off any red flags or concerns that you might have about your health in fear of being infected with COVID-19. Evidence tells us that the health threats from postponing preventive care visits, especially those for cancer and heart disease, outweigh the risk of running into the coronavirus at a doctor’s visit. When it comes to finding — and fighting — cancer, timing can make the difference between life and death. Even with more than 500,000 U.S. deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic began, heart disease is still one of the leading causes of death in the nation. Early diagnosis and treatment of conditions can lead to a better prognosis. That’s why BEWell encourages you to seek preventive health and cancer screenings. If you receive an annual physical, mammogram, pap smear, colonoscopy, or prostate screening, you can earn BEWell points by completing and submitting documentation online at https://screeningforms.vbcps.com. While not available for all services, the pandemic has increased the availability of telehealth appointments. Talk to your primary care physician about how you can still receive the treatment you need while feeling safe and comfortable. SOURCE: npr.org PREVENTIVE CARE AND PCP VISITS BEWell, Stay Well Walking is one of the best ways to increase your physical activity. In this challenge, you’ll be asked to set a goal for how many steps you want to take each day. Set your goal, walk your walk, and remember to track your steps! • CHALLENGE START DATE: Monday, August 16, 2021 • CHALLENGE END DATE: Monday, August 30, 2021 • DEADLINE TO UPLOAD STEPS: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 • REWARDS DATE: Friday, September 3, 2021 BEWell Spotlight Challenge: Walk Your Walk CHALLENGE GOAL: POINTS FOR REACHING GOAL: Reach 10% of your challenge goal 50 Points Reach 25% of your challenge goal 50 Points Reach 50% of your challenge goal 50 Points Reach 75% of your challenge goal 50 Points Reach 100% of your challenge goal 100 Points Reach 110% of your challenge goal 110 Points SAVE THE DATE! Open Enrollment 2022 is October 1, 2021 – October 15, 2021. This is your annual opportunity to review and make changes to your benefits and covered dependents. Details will be sent to your home address and materials available on the CBO website. We’d love to hear from you! In September, BEWell will be emailing a survey asking about your wellness needs. You can earn 500 BEWell points for completing it! Spread the love! Invite a colleague that doesn’t already have an account to join Virgin Pulse. You will earn 150 points (once per year) while also helping your colleague take the plunge towards improving their health. Boost Your Points Virgin Pulse Life Changers
Transcript of BEWell BEAT
Has Virgin Pulse or any programs of feredthrough BEWell had a signif icant impact
on your life? Let us know! Share yourpersonal achievements with us by
completing the survey that willshow on your daily cards onVirgin Pulse from August 1 – 8.
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Don’t shake off any red f lags or concerns that you might have about your health in fear of being infected with COVID-19. Evidence tells us that the health threats from postponing preventive care visits, especially those for cancer and hear t disease, outweigh the risk of running into the coronavirus at a doctor’s visit.
When it comes to f inding — and f ighting — cancer, timing can make the difference between life and death. Even with more than 500,000 U.S. deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic began, hear t disease is still one of the leading causes of death in the nation.
Early diagnosis and treatment of conditions can lead to a better prognosis. That’s why BEWell encourages you to seek preventive health and cancer screenings. If you receive an annual physical, mammogram, pap smear, colonoscopy, or prostate screening, you can earn BEWell points by completing and submitting documentation online at https://screeningforms.vbcps.com.
While not available for all services, the pandemic has increased the availability of telehealth appointments. Talk to your primary care physician about how you can still receive the treatment you need while feeling safe and comfor table.
SOURCE: npr.org
PREVENTIVE CARE AND PCP VISITS
BEWell, Stay Well
Walking is one of the best ways to increase your physical activity. In this challenge, you’ll be asked to set a goal for how many steps you want to take each day. Set your goal, walk your walk, and remember to track your steps!
• CHALLENGE START DATE: Monday, August 16, 2021• CHALLENGE END DATE: Monday, August 30, 2021• DEADLINE TO UPLOAD STEPS: Tuesday, August 31, 2021• REWARDS DATE: Friday, September 3, 2021
BEWell Spotlight Challenge: Walk Your WalkCHALLENGE GOAL: POINTS FOR REACHING GOAL:
Reach 10% of your challenge goal 50 Points
Reach 25% of your challenge goal 50 Points
Reach 50% of your challenge goal 50 Points
Reach 75% of your challenge goal 50 Points
Reach 100% of your challenge goal 100 Points
Reach 110% of your challenge goal 110 Points
SAVE THE DATE! Open Enrollment 2022 is October 1, 2021 – October 15, 2021.This is your annual oppor tunity to review and make changes to your benef its and covered dependents. Details will be sent
to your home address and materials available on the CBO website.
We’d love to hear from you! In September, BEWell will be emailing a survey asking about your
wellness needs. You can earn 500 BEWell points for completing it! Spread the love! Invite a colleague that doesn’t
already have an account to join Virgin Pulse. You will earn 150 points (once per year) while also
helping your colleague take the plunge towards improving their health.
Boost Your Points
Virgin Pulse Life Changers
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Program Spotlight: Disease Management
Program Spotlight: AccordantCareTM
Are you enrolled in an Optima Health Plan and diagnosed with Diabetes, Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Asthma or COPD? BEWell offers disease management programs to help you make healthy lifestyle changes to manage your condition and navigate your benef its plan.
If you are enrolled in an Optima Health plan, you have access to a Care Manager team who is dedicated to learning about your specif ic needs and will provide you with guidance, suppor t and education. Your team will encourage you to work with your doctor to develop and stick to an effective management plan to better manage your condition.
If you have a rare chronic condition and are enrolled in an Optima Health Plan, you may be eligible for the AccordantCare program from Accordant. It’s designed to help members f ind the answers and suppor t they need to manage their health care and maximize their overall health status. AccordantCare offers a personal nurse team on-call for you 24-hours a day, 7 days a week when you have questions or concerns about your health. They can also provide you with access to helpful health tips, interactive tools, and other resources to take care of yourself or your loved ones – all for free!
Some additional benef its from the AccordantCare program are:
Earn 3,000 points semi-annually when meeting program requirements. Log in to your Virgin Pulse account to learn more.Plus – if you enroll in the Diabetes Disease Management Program, you may be eligible for reduced co-pays on diabeticmedications!
Earn 3,000 points semi-annually when meeting program requirements. Log in to your Virgin Pulse account to learn more.
SUMMER HOURS | June 21 - August 20, 2021
INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVANCE | Monday, July 5, 2021 LABOR DAY | Monday, September 6, 2021
The Benef its Off ice and BEWell program observe Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ summer hours and will operate 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday and are closed on Fridays. Please note: CBO will be closed on Monday, July 5th and will operate Tuesday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. that week.
To Enroll at no cost call OPTIMA HEALTH at 866.503.2730
To Enroll at no cost call ACCORDANT at 866.535.5439
Interested in learning more? Join us for a “Disease Management Program Overview” webinar on July 14 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
To register, visit BEWell online or log in to your BEWell account on Virgin Pulse. Earn 300 BEWell points for attending the live webinar session! If you do not have a chance to view the live webinar, a recording will be available at BEWell online (points will not be awarded for viewing the recording).
Epilepsy Disorders (Seizures) Rheumatoid Ar thritis Multiple Sclerosis
Crohn’s Disease Ulcerative Colitis Parkinson’s Disease
Myasthenia Gravis Sickle Cell Disease Gaucher Disease
Cystic Fibrosis Hemophilia Scleroderma
Polymyositis Dermatomyositis Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE or Lupus)
Chronic Inf lammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy(CIDP)
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
Monthly newsletters Vital health information at Accordant.com Educational ar ticles on health topics that matter to you
Urgent aler ts about medicines and health risks that mayaffect you
Access to other resources, like national foundations andorganizations
This program is offered for members with the following conditions:
ONLINE: chesapeakemammo.comTO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT: PHONE: 757.312.6400
3 MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHYThe Chesapeake Regional Healthcare 3D Mobile Mammography Unit makes mammogram appointments fast and convenient for City and School employees and retirees. Earn 250 BEWell points by completing and submitting documentation to BEWell at https://ScreeningForms.vbcps.com. Visit BEWell online or log in to your Virgin Pulse account for dates and locations!
Quarterly EventsBEWELL EDUCATION WEBINARSRegister for and attend a BEWell Class – you can learn something new and earn 300 BEWell points when you attend the live webinar session! Log in to your Virgin Pulse account or visit the Events page at vbgov.com/benef its for upcoming classes and registration. If you do not have a chance to view the live webinar, a recording will be available on the Events page (In Case You Missed It tab), but points will not be awarded.
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THE MINDFUL MANAGER (MANAGERS ONLY) (HUMANA) | WED, AUG 11 | 12 - 1 PM
It may seem impossible to make time in the work day to practice mindfulness, but the benef its for busy managers are innumerable. You don’t have to go to a gym or wellness studio to get the benef its of mindfulness and relaxation. In fact, you don’t have to leave your workspace. This seminar features simple but powerful mindfulness and guided-relaxation techniques for cultivating calm and focus, helping leaders to effectively manage employees, even in the midst of stress.
Following this seminar, managers will be better able to: Understand the value of mindfulness and how it is used to improve performance and focus; Practice mindfulness to reduce stress; Incorporate stress-reducing techniques into daily life and at work.
Please note: Attendees can earn 300 BEWell points for attending Humana webinars live by selecting “tell my employer” when registering.
IMPORTANT: In-person events (i.e. Health Screenings and Flu Shot Clinics) are subject to cancellation based on state recommendations and guidelines for indoor gatherings.
MANAGING YOUR FINANCES DURING UNCERTAIN TIMES (HUMANA) | MON, SEP 13 | 12 - 1 PM
When times are uncer tain, it’s a good idea to review your f inances and how you manage them. You may want to reassess your tolerance for risk, reexamine your goals and change your savings and retirement plans. This seminar discusses the foundations of a good f inancial plan and what adjustments you might want to make in uncer tain times.
Following this seminar, attendees will be better able to: Recognize their tolerance for risk and how it affects their f inancial decisions; Understand their savings, investment and retirement options; Develop a new personal f inancial plan—or adjust their existing f inancial plan to meet their current needs.
2 HEALTH SCREENINGGet an annual physical each year with your physician or attend a BEWell Health Screening event and earn 1,000 points! A Registered Dietitian will also be on site to speak with anyone about nutrition needs. Please note: you will only receive points for one annual physical/health screening per calendar year.
WED, SEPTEMBER 15 | 9 AM - 2 PMCENTRAL LIBRARY
(4100 Virginia Beach Blvd, 23452)
WE’RE BACK AT IT! GET YOUR FREE* FLU VACCINE!BEWell’s f irst Flu Shot Clinic this year will be held on October 27. A full schedule will be included in the Quar ter 4 BEAT.
*FREE f lu shot clinics ae available for: All Virginia Beach City employees All Virginia Beach School employees Retirees and family members over the age of 18 covered by the City or School Optima Health Plan.
What Should I Bring to a Flu Shot Clinic? Bring one of the following with you: Employee Badge, Current Pay Stub, or Optima Health Insurance Card.
SAVE THE DATE!
In order to ensure the health safety of attendees and staff, this event will be appointment only. Please make your appointment at http://health-screening-sep15-2021.eventbrite.com.
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH / VIRGINIA BEACH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HEALTH STATION LOCATIONS:
BEWell Contact InformationPHONE757-263-1060, Option 2
PHYSICAL ADDRESS641 Carriage Hill RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23452
MAILING ADDRESS2512 George Mason DriveVirginia Beach, VA 23456
WEB ACCESSINTRANET (login required)• School employees: vbcps.sharepoint.com• City employees: beachnet.vbgov.com
WEBSITE: vbgov.com/benef its
Disease Management & Partners in Pregnancy:OPTIMA HEALTH
DISEASE MANAGEMENT PHONE866-503-2730
PARTNERS IN PREGNANCY PHONE866-239-0618
Employee Assistance Program and Work-Life Services: HUMANA
PHONE800-448-4358 (TTY: 711)
WEBSITEhumana.com/eapUsername: VirginiaBeach Password: employee
APPEAP by HumanaUsername: VirginiaBeach Password: employee
Wellness Platform: VIRGIN PULSE
PHONE888-671-9395
WEBSITEjoin.virginpulse.com/virginiabeach
Due to COVID-19, BEWell Health Stations are CLOSED for your safety until fur ther notice.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted all our lives, but it has affected everybody’s emotional wellbeing a little differently. BEWell Champion Charlene Winley is an exper t on how to navigate this personal pandemic and even presented to administrators, teachers and other district personnel on it. Her talk focused on self-empowerment and provided strategies on how to be resilient during this trying time. While her talk had many takeaways, she reminded staff that they are the most impor tant person in their life. Thanks for the info, Charlene!
Become a BEWell Champion today! Do you enjoy helping others achieve a healthy lifestyle and promoting BEWell programs? Become a BEWell Champion! Visit BEWell online to check if your site is represented, review the BEWell Champion expectations, and complete the BEWell Champion application.Charlene Winley
BEWell Champion Spotl ight
3D Mobile Mammography:CHESAPEAKE REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
PHONE757-312-6400
WEBSITEchesapeakemammo.com
Quit For Life® Tobacco Cessation: OPTUM
PHONE866-QUIT-4-LIFE (866-784-8454)
WEBSITEquitnow.net/VirginiaBeach
AccordantCareTM Rare Disease Management: ACCORDANT
PHONE866-535-5439
WEBSITEaccordant.com
Weight Management Program: WONDR HEALTH (FORMERLY NATURALLY SLIM)
PHONE855-999-7549
WEBSITEwondrhealth.com/BEWell support.wondrhealth.com
