November’s Well-being Programs for VCU
November 2026 – Employee Well-Being Programs These VCU programs are free to attend and most are virtual unless specified below! Register in Talent to receive links. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, November 5th – 12 pm Core and More! (Presented by VCU HR and VCU Recreation & Well-Being) This 30-minute virtual class will not only give you an […]
VCU State employees – Join the Turkey Trot Challenge!
Join the Turkey Trot Challenge! Dear State Employees: Get ready to embrace the crisp autumn season with our annual CommonHealth Fall Movement Challenge—The Turkey Trot! From November 1 through November 30, all employees are invited to join a month long celebration of wellness and community through movement. Whether you prefer walking, stretching, dancing, cycling, hiking […]
Get Enough Protein While Eating Less Meat
Protein is getting a lot of attention lately. Grocery store shelves are filled with protein-added snacks and drinks, and social media is full of advice about getting more of it. With all that attention, it can be hard to know how much you actually need. Protein is an essential nutrient, and if you’ve already tried […]
Sleep better through fall and winter
Sleep is one of the best things you can do for your body. It helps your heart, brain, weight and mood. It also supports your immune system in fighting off germs. When you don’t get enough sleep, you may feel tired, cranky or foggy. Over time, poor sleep can raise your risk for health problems […]
Did you know about VCU Gold?
The VCU Gold program facilitates timely access to VCU Health specialty care for VCU and VCU Health team members, dependents and family members within 30 business days of calling the VCU Gold helpline at 804-828-2778 (VCU-APPT). The helpline operates from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call today for questions or to […]
The art of radical acceptance
“Why does this always happen to me?” “Ugh. I should have planned better!” “This isn’t fair!” “Nothing ever goes my way.” It’s easy to get caught up in negative feelings when something doesn’t go our way. We get stuck in a loop of self-blame, feeling depressed or angry, which can lead to health issues or […]