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  wellness goals

 

  
 

- Food Pyramid

 

  
 

- Web MD

 

  
 

- Employee Assistance
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Quarterly Program:  Something to Smile About
July - September 2009
Click here to learn more about this quarter's program - Something to Smile About

 
This quarter's program not only reviews dental hygiene basics - like brushing and flossing - it also explores:

  • the relationship between dental health and diabetes;
  • the benefits of good oral health during pregnancy;
  • how to help children avoid tooth decay; and
  • the link between gum disease and heart attacks.

Participants will even find out how to stop up to 700 different types of bacteria from entering the bloodstream.  They'll also receive a travel dental kit that includes a small zippered bag with toothbrush, floss, and toothpaste.

Check out these handouts and resources...

 

If you cannot attend one of the programs on campus, print this Program Coupon and return it to receive the program information and incentive.

 
This quarterly program is also available at the
Commonwealth of Virginia Knowledge Center (COVA KC)
It's a great way to participate in CommonHealth programs
... without leaving your desk!

Quit for Life
 [Smoking Cessation Program]

 

CommonHealth’s Quit for Life (smoking cessation) program is provided at no cost to employees, spouses and dependents over age 18 who are eligible to participate in the state health benefits program.  Once you decide you want to quit, call the Quit For Life toll-free number at 1-866-784-8454.

 

You will be assigned a Quit Coach who will work with you to create a personal quitting plan, which may include nicotine replacement patches, gum, or covered smoking cessation drugs.  Your Quit Coach can help you decide if one of these products will work for you.

Resources

- CommonHealth@VCU Ambassadors

 

- Register for CommonHealth
@VCU Seminars as they become
 available

 

Important!

To attend CommonHealth programs and to receive program incentives, you must show your employee ID, which is listed on your COVA Care health plan card.  [NOTE:  This is not your Banner V-ID#]

Your employee ID# starts with "YTX" on your COVA Care health plan card.  For example: YTX0123456XU.

You also can get your ID# by logging ontoeDirect. Once on eDirect, you will be prompted to enter your SSN and some other information.

 

- CommonHealth Program
  Administered by the Virginia
  Department of Human Resource
  Management (DHRM)

 

  See also DHRM's "Hot Topics"
  section for information about
  wellness and preventive care
  benefits as a state plan member
     

Got questions?  Need more information?
 Contact Debbie Fitzgerald at dmfitzge@vcu.edu or 828-1533.

Mailing address:  Virginia Commonwealth University  |  Human Resources - CommonHealth@VCU
Lindsey House, 600 West Franklin Street, P.O. Box 842511  |  Richmond, VA  USA  23284-2511
Phone:  (804) 828-1533 (Voice)  |  (800) 828-1120 (TDD)  |  Fax:  (804) 828-1434  |  Email:  dmfitzge@vcu.edu
                 
This page is maintained by the VCU Human Resources web team   |   Revised:  July 02, 2009

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