Join more than 400 men racing to fight prostate cancer and other men’s health issues on May 24, 2014.
The dates for the training program and the event got moved up this year, but Coach Lorenzoni says, “Come on out and join us. It’s not too late to get started!” Learn more >>>
Each school or department needs at least one Wellness Champion. Wellness Champions promote, encourage and drive participation in BeWell Albemarle initiatives at their location. They initiate building and/or departmental level programs, bring employee feedback to Wellness Team members, and are engaged in the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. Get involved >>>
Beginning March 1, the Thomas Jefferson Health District is offering a Community Health Outreach Worker Training for people of influence who are committed to their own health and the health of others. Participants will graduate with expanded knowledge and interactions with local community resources; skills for linking neighbors to primary care providers and agencies; greater personal capacity for outreach; increased understanding and ownership of one’s own health and body; basic skills in measuring blood pressure, height and weight, and temperature; and a certificate of course completion. Only 12 students will be accepted! For an application, contact Samantha Wood, Lead Community Health Outreach Worker, at (434) 972-6207 or samantha.wood@vdh.virginia.gov.
Move2Health has partnered with ACAC to get you moving! For a limited time, you can get 30 days of membership for free at ACAC!
Currently not a member? You can get 30 days of membership for free if you move 480 minutes at ACAC, but you must get started by December 15.
Already a member? Join the Albemarle County team, move 480 minutes at ACAC, and win prizes! The School Employee Challenge runs December 1 – January 1. Join the challenge and start logging minutes here.
Interested? Just call or stop by any ACAC location to learn more.
This message is brought to you by Albemarle County’s employee wellness program, BeWell Albemarle, whose mission is to provide opportunities to understand and follow an active lifestyle that promotes a culture of good health and wellness through education, wellness activities, and self-improvement.
It’s not too late to get a space on the Mobile Mammography coach for a breast cancer screening … just call 243-4704 to register!
UVA Mobile Mammography will be at five county locations starting this week:
County Office Building McIntire Road – Wednesday, November 13
County Office Building 5th Street – Friday, November 15
Albemarle High School – Monday, November 18
Monticello High School – Wednesday, November 20
Western Albemarle High School – Monday, November 25 Continue reading
Albemarle County again is partnering with Walgreens to bring the flu vaccinations to numerous school and local government sites. All employees (including temporary, substitutes, interns, and student teachers) are eligible to receive a flu vaccination with no out of pocket cost, even if they are not covered on the county insurance plan. Employees may go to any of the following clinics to get vaccinated. Walgreens will not be offering the nasal spray vaccine at these clinics, but they will provide the thimerosal-free vaccine for pregnant and nursing women as supplies are available. Continue reading
To help the community and employees get moving, Albemarle County will be hosting a guided walking tour at one county park each Thursday evening between September 26 and October 17. These one-hour walking tours will help familiarize you with our county’s fantastic parks! Walks begin at 5:30 p.m. This event is free and open to all! Continue reading
Formerly the Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program, this six-month program focuses on lifestyle changes in order to lose weight and continue to keep it off in the long term. It includes intake and exit assessments, individual nutrition counseling, group nutrition sessions, personal training sessions, access to ACAC, and more. Continue reading