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E-cigarettes are still fairly new, and more research is neededover a longer period of time to know what the long-term healtheffects may be. It is impor tant to know that the long-term effects ofe-cigarettes are still unknown, and all tobacco products, includinge-cigarettes, can pose health risks to the user. For example, e-cigarettescan irritate the lungs and can have negative effects on the hear t.

While the possible long-term health effects of e-cigarettes aren’t yet clear, there have been recent repor ts of serious lung disease in some e-cigarette users and inthose using other vaping devices. Symptoms have included:

• Cough, trouble breathing, or chest pain• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea• Fatigue, fever, or weight loss

1SOURCE: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

HEALTH RISKS OF E-CIGARETTES1

BEWell, Stay Well

Open Enrollment 2021 is October 7 - October 23, 2020.

This is your annual oppor tunity to review and make changes to your benef its and

covered dependents. Detailed information will be sent to your home address and will

be available on the CBO website.

Save The Da

te!

National Relaxation Day is August 15th! In honor of the day, earn double points for

completing a Whil session daily from Fr iday, August 14 – Sunday, August 16.

Access Whil on the Programs page in your Virgin Pulse account.

Boost Your Points

Health Stations Update:

Due to COVID-19, BEWell Health Stations

are CLOSED for your safety until fur ther notice.

Virtual Assis tanceThe BEWell Team is working vir tually to assis t

you. Contact us dur ing business hours at 757-263-1060 or by email at

BEWell@vbschools.com.

Need to schedule a virtual appointment? Schedule 1-on-1 time with BEWell and/or CBO

staf f using our new Appointment Scheduler accessible on the CBO and

BEWell si tes!

NEW!

BEWell Program UpdatesTake a closer look at our tobacco cessation program: Quit For Life®

Want to quit tobacco? Get FREE help (and BEWell points) by par ticipating in the tobacco cessation program through Quit For Life®! Get suppor t that’s right for you, including:

QUIT COACHHaving someone to talk to can really help you quit. Quit Coaches understand what you’re going through. Best of all, they know what works. During a series of phone coaching sessions, they’ll help you map out a quit plan and give you quit tips that work.

NICOTINE THERAPY REPLACEMENTWorried about f ighting off cravings? Your Quit Coach will help you decide if prescriptions or over-the-counter medications may be right for you. You may even qualify for nicotine patches or gum.

TEXT MESSAGESTimely quit tips, reminders and encouragement from Text2Quit are sent right to your mobile device so you can stay on track.

MEMBERS-ONLY WEBSITETrack your progress and connect with others trying to quit on the exclusive Web Coach site.

Call 1.866.QUIT.4.LIFE (1.866.784.8454) or go online to quitnow.net/VirginiaBeach to enroll today!

No matter where you ranked, be sure to celebrate your progress, big or small!16 individuals averaged over 32,000 steps a day and ended with 450,000 steps!

CHALLENGE FUN FACTS:

• For the 14-day challenge, Virginia Beach City and Schools took 502,542,088 total steps!

• Together we walked roughly 251,271 miles, which means we walked from the eastern seaboard of the United States to the west coast 89 times!

• 952 teams par ticipated with a total of 3,890 employees and retirees.• 67 team names were COVID-19 inspired. Here are a few:

The results are in from the Washington D.C. BEWell Steps Challenge!

TOP 3 TEAMS & STEPS

PARTICIPANTS

PW STREETS

2,057,531 steps

Darin Holley, Derrick Holley, Rober t Jacobs, Ronnie Jacobs, Lester Farrell

#CASCADECOOKE

2,028,076 steps

Jerry Brown, Bobbi Creekmore, Gerard Dooley, Casey Conger,

Barbara Henderson

TRANSPO TRACKERS

1,935,642 steps

Erin Blair, Donna Robinson, Patti, Shellie Shallis, Evelyn Mulligan

Tobacco Cessation: Quit For Life®

HOW OFTEN can I earn points? POINT TRIGGER POINTS

Annually Enrollment 1,500

Semi-annually Complete program expectations 750

SEPTEMBER BONUS OFFER!

Enroll in Quit For Life® & receive an additional 2 weeks of gum at

no cost!

GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT!

FOR 1 DAY. FOR ALL YOUR REASONS. On November 21,

join others across the nation and begin a tobacco-free life.

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PANDEMIC

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Quarterly EventsBEWELL EDUCATION CLASSESRegister for and attend a BEWell Class - you can learn something new! Visit BEWell online or log in to your Virgin Pulse account for upcoming classes and registration!

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Upcoming Office Closures3

INDEPENDENCE DAY OBSERVANCE | Friday, July 3, 2020

LABOR DAY | Monday, September 7, 2020

SUMMER HOURS | June 15 - August 21, 2020

BORROWING BASICS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020 | 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Used appropriately, credit can be a positive f inancial tool. This seminar focuses on the pros and cons of borrowing money, and most impor tantly, how to do it wisely. Par ticipants will be given tips on deciding when to use credit and avoiding credit problems.

Following this seminar, attendees will be able to: Recognize the value as well as the risks of borrowing; Identify the different types of loans; Understand the requirements for getting approved for a loan or credit.

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF BEHAVIOR CHANGE | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 | 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.

If you have ever tried to make change in your daily behavior, like eating better, exercising regularly or quitting smoking, you know it can be challenging. This seminar covers the psychology behind changing a behavior and provides strategies for replacing unhealthy habits with healthier ones.

Following this seminar, attendees will be able to: Understand the psychology of behavior change; Identify incremental changes and strategies for goal setting; Identify strategies for staying on track and dealing with “slips.”

ONLINE: chesapeakemammo.comTO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT: PHONE: 757.312.6400

2 MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHYThe Chesapeake Regional 3D Mobile Mammography Unit makes mammogram appointments fast and convenient for City and School employees and retirees. Don’t forget: you can earn 250 BEWell points by completing the BEWell Mammography Screening Incentive Form and attaching separate screening documentation. Visit BEWell online or log in to your Virgin Pulse account for dates and locations!

The CBO is open 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday and is closed on Fridays.Please note: CBO will be closed on Friday July 3rd and will be open Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

VALUING DIFFERENCES | THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2020 | 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.

As the U.S. workforce becomes increasingly diverse, it is more and more important to understand and value differences. This interactive seminar promotes understanding of others and demonstrates ways to treat coworkers with differing backgrounds and experiences with respect.

Following this seminar, attendees will be able to: Learn more about co-worker’s backgrounds in order to strengthen relationships at work; Understand the potential impact of employee diversity on workplace interactions; Identify courses of “cultural collisions” and practice appropriate responses; Improve their ability to see the world through other people’s eyes.

CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH / VIRGINIA BEACH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BEWell Contact InformationPHONE757-263-1060, Option 2

PHYSICAL ADDRESS641 Carriage Hill RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23452

EMAILBEWell@vbschools.com

MAILING ADDRESS2512 George Mason DriveVirginia Beach, VA 23456

WEB ACCESSINTRANET (login required)vbcps.sharepoint.com (school employees)

orbeachnet.vbgov.com (city employees)

WEBSITEvbgov.com/benef its

Quit For Life® Tobacco Cessation

PHONE866-QUIT-4-LIFE (866-784-8454)

WEBSITEquitnow.net/VirginiaBeach

Optima Health Disease Management & Partners in PregnancyDISEASE MANAGEMENT PHONE866-503-2730

PARTNERS IN PREGNANCY PHONE866-239-0618

Chesapeake Regional Mobile Mammography

PHONE757-312-6400

WEBSITEchesapeakemammo.com

Virgin Pulse Member Services

PHONE888-671-9395

WEBSITEjoin.virginpulse.com/virginiabeach

EMAILsupport@virginpulse.com

Humana Employee Assistance Program and Work-Life Services

PHONE800-448-4358 (TTY: 711)

WEBSITEhumana.com/eapUsername: VirginiaBeach Password: employee

AccordantCareTM Rare Disease ManagementPHONE866-535-5439

WEBSITEaccordant.com

APPEAP by HumanaUsername: VirginiaBeach Password: employee

Champion Sharon Wood at Strawbridge Elementary creates monthly challenges to engage staff with building healthy habits! Sharon creates the challenges in the Virgin Pulse app to keep staff mindful and intentional about the monthly challenge, and so they can also earn points. The challenges have consisted of taking 10,000 steps a day, packing your lunch, drinking f ive glasses of water a day and more! Staff even receive extra incentives such as free jean day passes, Post-It char t paper, and an extra 30 minutes of lunchtime (all principal-approved, of course)! To keep Strawbridge teachers and staff up to date about BEWell, Sharon provides each grade level chair talking points. Kudos to you Sharon!

Do you have the heart of a Champion?Do you enjoy helping others achieve a healthy lifestyle and promoting BEWell programs? Become a BEWell Champion! Visit BEWell online to check if your site is represented, review the BEWell Champion expectations, and complete the BEWell Champion application.