CommonHealth

10/21/2026

We enjoyed a double header with one of our The Local Choice (TLC) groups yesterday. We started bright and early, actually it was dark and early, with the Public Works Department sharing Nailing the Basics (but forgot to take pictures). Then we wrapped up at town hall. Thanks and kudos to Dawn for scheduling us and providing some fun giveaways!

10/21/2026

We agree! Build movement into something you are already doing.

10/19/2026

Hammy was out and about on Friday for Germanna’s Connect Day. We enjoyed a doubleheader of Nailing the Basics and Recharge. Thanks to faculty/staff who attended!

10/18/2026

Happy Sunday! We just had to share this chart from our friends at VDH. It’s important to know what you’re dealing with…

Is it allergies, a cold, or something else? 🤔

Symptoms for respiratory illnesses can look very similar, but paying attention to how fast they start and what symptoms you have can help you figure out what’s going on.

Check out the symptom comparison chart below to learn the differences! 👇🔗 Learn more: vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/respiratory-diseases-in-virginia/

10/15/2026

We had a great time connecting with safety professionals from all over Virginia today. We shared a short breakdown of CommonHealth programming and how it ties to workplace safety. We also led a stretch break and featured some of our exercises from our BACK ON TRACK health education campaign. Thanks to OWC for making us a part of their Virginia Safety Professional Symposium! They just announced next year’s event will be at JMU.💜

10/15/2026

Can we be in two different places in the same day? Yes! A morning spent with The Local Choice (TLC) in Arlington and an afternoon spent at the Office of Workers’ Compensation (OWC) Safety Symposium in Charlottesville. Stay tuned for our full day with OWC tomorrow.

10/14/2026

This philosophy goes right along with our “Nailing the Basics” health education campaign. Small adjustments in how/what we do can have a positive impact on our health and quality of life. Invite us to your agency’s staff meeting or schedule a lunch and learn session on site (or virtually) to present NTB. Contact your local Wellness Consultant for more information!

Thanks to Laconiko (Olive Oil) for this post. We know firsthand how delicious their products are.

Healthy eating does not have to mean changing everything you eat overnight. The best changes are the ones that simply become part of your everyday routine.

10/13/2026

Did you get our Weekly Wellnote? This week’s topic is Staying Well at Work. Want to learn more? Ask your agency coordinator (AC) to share the wellnote with you. Not sure who your AC is? Drop us a message at [email protected] so we can help you find out!

10/12/2026

Our offices are closed today for the holiday. Thanks to Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum at Yorktown for this informative post.

On this Indigenous Peoples Day, we honor and celebrate the 11 recognized tribes of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Among the first Indigenous peoples to engage in contact with Europeans, their resilience and perseverance have sustained them through centuries of attempted erasure. Today, Virginia’s recognized tribes are experiencing a renaissance in their cultures and their sovereignty. They are still here; they are still strong:

Pamunkey
Mattaponi
Upper Mattaponi
Rappahannock
Chickahominy
Chickahominy- Eastern Division
Monacan
Nansemond
Nottoway
Cheroenhaka Nottoway
Patawomec

10/11/2026

Use those leaves to your yard’s (or garden’s) advantage.

Learn about common soil amendments and sources of organic matter to improve your garden soil.