September 26 Is Drug Take-Back Day

Drug Take-Back Day 2015Martha Jefferson Hospital, in partnership with the Albemarle County Police Department, is hosting Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event, which aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of expired, unwanted or unused medication, will be held at Martha Jefferson’s Outpatient Care Center at Pantops (595 Martha Jefferson Drive). Controlled, non-controlled, and over-the-counter substances will be collected. The program does not accept sharps or discarded medical needles.

Onsite Flu Clinics Begin Next Week!

Flu Shot 2015 StickerAttention ALL employees (including part-time, temporary, substitutes, interns, and student teachers): You are eligible to receive a flu vaccination with no out of pocket cost, even if you are not covered on the County health plan! BeWell Albemarle will offer onsite clinics beginning the week of September 21. Check the calendar for the event nearest you »

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Free Emergency Preparedness Training – September 10

Emergency PreparednessThe Charlottesville-UVA/Albemarle County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) invites you to attend a FREE emergency preparedness training on September 10, 6 to 9 p.m. This Level 1 training will focus on developing the foundational skills necessary for emergency response and will address regional hazards, personal preparedness, and elements of fire safety and medical operations. Email certcville@gmail.com or call (434) 971-1263 to register.

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Registration Now Open for the Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler Training Program!

W4MTP 2015Want to get started running? This is the program for you! Women of all ages are invited to participate in the 21st Annual Charlottesville Track Club (CTC) Women’s Four Miler Training Program. Join Pink Pammie and the awesome coaches for 11 consecutive Saturdays of group training and talks by experts on a variety of women’s health topics, June 20 – August 29, 7 a.m. You may attend any or all sessions. Walkers and runners of any level are welcome, no experience necessary! Learn more and get registered »

U.S. Department of Education Announces Guidance on Bullying of Students With Disabilities

US Dpt of Ed Logo_NEWAs part of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, the U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued guidance to schools reminding them that bullying is wrong and must not be tolerated—including against America’s 6.5 million students with disabilities. If a student with a disability is being bullied, federal law requires schools to take immediate and appropriate action to investigate the issue and, as necessary, take steps to stop the bullying and prevent it from recurring. Read more »

Ebola Virus Information

VDOE LogoThe Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has been made aware that many school personnel have questions about what education professionals can do to keep students and adults safe from the Ebola virus. At the current time, there are no cases of Ebola in Virginia. Our national health system has the capacity and expertise to quickly detect and contain this disease and is working with states and school districts to ensure the safety of our students and school employees. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is our primary source of information on Ebola. Continue reading

Onsite Flu Clinics Begin October 13 and Continue Through Mid-November

My flu shot fought hungerATTENTION ALL EMPLOYEES (including temporary, substitutes, interns, and student teachers): You are eligible to receive a flu vaccination with no out of pocket cost, even if you are not covered on the County insurance plan!

BeWell Albemarle is partnering with Giant Pharmacy to bring flu vaccinations to over 50 school and local government sites. Employees may go to any County site to get the flu vaccination. Find out more and view the schedule »

2014 School Health Legislative Changes

Boy after vaccinationGreetings ACPS School Board & Staff:

The purpose of this memo is to inform you of several changes in school health laws passed by the 2014 General Assembly and signed by the Governor. Changes in student rights to carry diabetes supplies and self-manage diabetes, immunization changes, and the designation of a private place for employees and students to breastfeed were all addressed in this session. Implementation for each change is July 1, 2014. Read more >>>