Albemarle County has teamed up with Anthem (our new insurance provider) to offer a new wellness tool! Now through September 15, benefits-eligible employees may purchase one of six Fitbit devices at a substantially reduced price. Orders must be placed by September 15, so reserve your Fitbit today!
Find out more about this great opportunity, including features of the various Fitbit models, payment via payroll deduction, and program FAQs, on the BeWell Albemarle website.
The UVA Mobile Mammography Coach is on the road with 3D capability and is headed to five Albemarle County locations this fall! Each clinic will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by appointment. Restrictions apply. Get the details »
Call (434) 243-4704 to reserve your space:
Women of all ages are invited to participate in the 23rd Annual Charlottesville Track Club Women’s Four Miler Training Program. Join us for 11 consecutive Saturdays of group training and talks by experts on a variety of women’s health topics. You may attend any or all sessions. Walkers and runners of any level are welcome, no experience necessary! Get registered »
When? Saturdays: June 18 – August 27, 2016 | 7 a.m. | UVA Track, Lannigan Field
The Compass salutes our school nurses, who last school year handled nearly 170,000 clinic visits. That’s an average of 966 visits per day!
School nurses not only identify and treat accidents and injuries, but they also counsel students about physical and emotional stress, provide health services that increase school attendance, prevent and control the spread of communicable diseases, administer specialized services and medications, verify immunizations, conduct screenings and make referrals, provide input and direction for school and community policies and programs, educate students and staff on managing their own health and wellness, and so much more.
Today and every day, we are grateful to our school nurses for helping our students (and employees!) stay healthy, in school, and ready to learn.
Join Weight Watchers through BeWell to get special rates and earn rewards based on participation! You can choose to attend At Work or Community meetings, or participate in the Essentials online program. Any benefits eligible employee can earn rewards. Find out how »
Open House! When? Tomorrow, April 14, noon to 12:30, at the Carver Recreation Center, located at 233 4th Street NW in Charlottesville. Stay tuned for more locations! Continue reading
Attention Albemarle County Employees: Do you have a great wellness idea? Apply for a
BeWell Grant today!
BeWell Grants (up to $3,000!) are intended for department- or school-level projects and initiatives that support employee wellness. Applications are due by April 15, 2016, and projects must be completed by October 31, 2016. Learn more »
The Statewide Tornado Drill is scheduled for Tuesday, March 22, at 9:45 a.m.
The Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle Office of Emergency Management encourages every home, business, organization, and school to participate in the annual statewide tornado drill.
Read the press release »
BeWell Albemarle wants to help you lose weight and keep it off! Lose Well med is a 6-month wellness and weight loss program that focuses on lifestyle change and includes assessments, individual and group nutrition sessions, personal training, and access to ACAC. Check out the requirements, costs and details »
If you’re interested in participating in the program, you must attend one of the informational sessions being offered this week, January 11-15: Continue reading
Governor Terry McAuliffe has proclaimed Nov. 29 through Dec. 5 as Winter Preparedness Week in Virginia, which serves as a reminder to prepare now before severe weather arrives.
Virginia could get a wetter-than-average and colder-than-average winter, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS has predicted above-median precipitation amounts for December, January and February in Virginia due to a strong El Niño effect. NWS also predicted that temperatures might be slightly below median levels. Find out how to prepare for and stay safe during winter weather »
The Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle County Office of Emergency Management has selected CodeRED Weather Warning, an automatic severe weather notification service, to alert citizens in the path of severe thunderstorms, flash floods, and tornadoes. You are invited to register for community emergency alerts. There is no charge for this service and you may select which notifications you would like to receive.
Get started by visiting communityemergency.org. Click on the CodeRED logo at the lower-left of the page and enter your contact information. Continue reading