CommonHealth@VCU

	CommonHealth The University's Commitment to Employee Wellness

	Wellness Tools Links to help you meet your wellness goals
	- Food Pyramid
	- Web MD
	- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
	- Governor's Healthy Virginians Initiative
	- VCU Wellness Connection
	- VCU Work/Life Resources

H1N1 Flu Update. Click here for H1N1 and seasonal flu information or call the VCU H1N1 Flu line at 828-9011 for the latest information. More flu information sources include www.flu.gov and 1-800-CDC-INFO. The Virginia Department of Health will answer questions about H1N1 flu during regular business hours at 1-877-275-8343 (1-877-ASK-VDH3).

Quarterly Program: Greener Virginia

October - December 2009

We all want a well body and a healthy environment. This quarter's program demonstrates ways to eat, live, and save green. Some
healthy and environmentally sound habits include the following:

consuming more whole foods,
farmer’s market finds, and
information about organic foods. Are they safer? Are they more nutritious?

Also:

"Green Scheme" - find out which products are worthy of
your money and which ones are a big scam.
How to save money!

Enter in the drawing for gift cards up to $500 and other prizes by
attending a CommonHealth program or complete and return this program coupon.

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: October 22, 2009

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