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COMMONHEALTH Programs at SwVCC

The purpose of CommonHealth of Virginia is to assist state employees, their families and state retirees in identifying and changing unhealthy behavior and lifestyles. Participants in CommonHealth identify their own health risks by filling out a health risk appraisal and participating in a medical screening at the worksite. Each participant reviews a confidential health risk profile which pinpoints personal health risks and areas that need improvement and which outlines the steps necessary to make positive lifestyle changes.

There are many health promotion programs delivered at the worksite. A variety of fitness activities, as well as programs on weight loss, nutrition, stress management, AIDS education, seatbelt safety, healthy back, hypertension, etc. are available.

If you are a state employee living within SwVCC's service region of Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell or Tazewell Counties, Virginia your contact for information about CommonHealth and the programs available to you is:

Martha Rasnake, Commonhealth Coordinator Southwest Virginia CC, Tazewell Hall Phone:276-964-7389 or email martha.rasnake@sw.edu The CommonHealth Compass Spring 2007 We had almost 40 employees attend the Fitness At Home Program.  The company mentioned in the program to get fitness equipment is Spri.  Their web site is:  www.spriproducts. com Fitness At Home Challenge Card Also, Ann Marie Trivette mentioned that she would be willing to work with anyone wanting to use the equipment and exercise room.    National Employee Health & Fitness Day Wednesday, May 16, 2007 This year's incentive is the 20th Anniversary Stadium Cup. (Pictured below)      Important Dates...Mark Your Calendar Now!   April 24, 2007 2:30 pm Fitness At Home (participates receive a fitness bag & jump rope) Program B-130 May 16, 2007 National Employee Health & Fitness Day (participates will receive a 20th anniversary Stadium Cup)     June 1, 2007 Feel Alive Drop Five Challenge   July 2, 2007 Beat The Heat Challenge   Aug 17, 2007 2:00 pm Men's & Women's Health Issues Program T-119 Sep 3, 2007 Fall into the Out of Doors Challenge   Oct16, 2007 2:00 pm Healthy Virginia Campaign for Blood Pressure Program T-119 Nov 12, 2007 Enrich Your Holidays Challenge   *Dates and locations subject to change.  Please keep check on web site for changes.   Additional Resources CommonHealth Annual Report and Baby Benefit Information Helpful web sites Nutrition fact sheet Creative ways to get your veggies & fruits

NEW PROGRAM "Breaking Free from Tobacco" can help give you the support you need when you're ready to quit using tobacco products.    If you would like some information on this program, please call Martha Rasnake at extension 7389.