BEWell BEAT

2026 1st Edition (JANUARY/FEBRUARY)

📢 ANNOUNCEMENTS

POSTPONED: 2026 BEWell Beach Bash

Due to the anticipated significant winter weather event and for the safety of our staff, vendors, and attendees, we have made the decision to cancel the BEWell Beach Bash scheduled for Saturday, January 24 and Monday, January 26.

While we were hoping to bring the beach vibes indoors, safety comes first and we don't want anyone to travel in unsafe conditions.

What you need to know:

Please do not travel to the event location.
Information about rescheduling and health screenings will be shared as soon as details are finalized.
Please note: This message is specific to the BEWell Beach Bash only and should not be considered a notice of office or school closures. Please continue to look for official communications regarding weather-related closures or schedule changes through normal channels.

We truly appreciate your flexibility and understanding. Thank you for helping us put safety first - please visit www.BenefitsAtTheBeach.com/s/communications-and-events/bewellbeachbash for updates as additional details become available. We look forward to bringing the Beach Bash fun back soon, preferably with sunshine instead of snow ❄️🏖️

If you have questions, please contact BEWell at (757) 263-1060, option 2, or BEWell@vbschools.com.

🔓 Unlock 1,500 BEWell Points: Take the Health Check Survey Today

Want to earn 1,500 BEWell points and gain valuable insights into your health? Complete the BEWell Health Check Survey in Personify Health today.

Log in to Personify Health and navigate to Health > Surveys to get started. You’ll earn points while uncovering what’s working for you and what can take your health to the next level. It’s a great way to kickstart your New Year resolutions with a clear picture of your health needs. Take the survey now and boost your wellbeing!

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Sentara Health Plans is Reaching Out to Support Your Health

Members who qualify for one of Sentara’s Case Management Programs will be contacted for auto-enrollment to ensure they receive the support they need. At the start of each year, Sentara Health Plans reaches out by letter and phone (call or text). This outreach helps connect eligible members with a dedicated case manager.

Programs include:

Diabetes Disease Management
Respiratory Disease Management
Cardiovascular Disease Management
Rare Chronic Condition Management

ℹ️ Review more information on Sentara Health Plans Case Management Programs.

💬Access instructions on how to update your communication preferences with Sentara Health Plans

🆕 Your 2026 BEWell Programs Forecast: ALL Sunshine & New Perks ☀️

We’re riding a fresh wellness wave in 2026! BEWell is bringing new programs, updated resources, and even more ways to support your wellbeing in the year ahead. Each update is designed to help you ‘seas the day’ with better tools and stronger support. Take a look below to see what’s new for 2026 compared to your 2025 benefits and get ready to make a bigger wellness splash this year!

✨ Plus, there are new ways to earn rewards! Visit the How to Earn page for a complete listing.

🔗 For a deeper look at all our 2026 updates and offerings, please download and review the 2026 BEWell Guide available on our BEWell Resources page.

📨 If you’d like to request a paper copy of the 2026 BEWell Guide and the 2026 BEWell Calendar, please email BEWell@vbschools.com.

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Program/Resource	2025	2026
Employee Assistance Program and Work-Life Services	Sentara EAP	GuidanceResources®
Self-Guided Mental Wellbeing Tool	Headspace	Koa Care 360 (available through GuidanceResources®)
Tobacco Cessation	Quit For Life	EX Program (available through Personify Health)
Musculoskeletal Resource	None	Kaia Health (available through Personify Health)
Mobile Healthcare Services	None	Sentara Mobile Care Clinic

⏰ Keep Your Fitbit Afloat: Migrate to Google Before Time Runs Out

ATTENTION FITBIT USERS: Beginning in February, Fitbit will require all users to sign in with a Google account. If you haven’t completed your migration yet, now is the time to make the switch so your data continues syncing without interruption.

Once you migrate your Fitbit account to Google, you may need to reconnect Fitbit to Personify Health. For the smoothest experience, we recommend completing this first reconnection on a computer as opposed to the mobile app.

Need a quick refresher on what to do? You can find clear, step-by-step guidance here:
📲 Learn how to migrate your Fitbit account to Google
🔗 Learn how to reconnect Fitbit to Personify Health

If you need assistance with your Fitbit connection or rewards, contact Personify Health Member Services at (888) 671-9395, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. ET. Take a moment today to complete your migration and keep your wellness journey sailing smoothly. ⛵

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💓 HEALTHY FOCUS

🌊 BEWell, Stay Well: Make Waves with Your Goals—Start Strong then Keep Swimming

Once you’ve kick-started your wellness journey by completing the BEWell Health Check Survey, it’s time to take what you’ve learned and turn those insights into meaningful wellness goals for 2026.

Not sure where to begin? Here are a few ideas to help you create goals that make a splash:

Get support for your health concerns: Participate in a BEWell program to help you quit smoking, manage a condition, or even lose weight. (Visit www.BenefitsAtTheBeach.com/s/wellness and select Resources to see how BEWell can support you in all areas of wellness.)
Boost your daily movement: Aim for more steps or try a new activity you enjoy.
Stay hydrated: Challenge yourself to increase your daily water intake.
Prioritize calm: Build in moments to relax, breathe, and destress.
Strengthen connections: Invest time in relationships that matter most.

And remember: the real magic happens when you just keep swimming. Showing up day after day, even with small steps, builds lasting change. 🐠

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Looking for support to set (and stick with!) your goals? Your new EAP vendor, GuidanceResources®, has you covered with counseling, Wellbeing Coaching, and digital tools and resources, including access to Koa Care 360 for whole-person support. Visit www.GuidanceResources.com and use Web ID: VIRGINIABEACH to explore everything available to you. Let’s dive in and make 2026 your healthiest year yet! 🌟

Keep Your Heart Swimming Strong

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February is American Heart Month; heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, often developing silently until serious symptoms appear. Take proactive strides toward a healthier heart with support from Sentara Health Plans Case Management and interactive wellness tools.

Looking for simple ways to boost your heart health? Sentara Health Plans has free resources available on their website. Explore Healthy Habits, Healthy You, a diabetes and heart disease prevention program, and discover practical tips for eating well, staying active, managing weight, reducing stress, and improving sleep. You’ll also find helpful tools like Eating for Life, MoveAbout, guided meditation, and meal planning resources designed to support lasting lifestyle changes. Take advantage of Sentara Health Plans’ interactive wellbeing tools and start building a stronger, healthier heart today.

Stay on course with these small steps that can make a big difference:
🍎 Choose more fruits and vegetables
🏋️ Get moving for at least 30 minutes a day
🚫 Cut back on sugary and high-sodium foods
🧘 Find moments to relax and unwind.

Through Sentara Health Plans, eligible employees have access to receive support through the Cardiovascular Disease Management program! If you are enrolled in the COVB/VBCPS Sentara Health Plans and have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD) or Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), this program provides you with information to help keep your condition under the best possible control. Learn more about the Cardiovascular Disease Management program.

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✨ SPECIAL FEATURES

“When you work in public service, we are so accustomed to serving others and need to remember to take care of ourselves, too. I personally enjoy running around with my kids in the backyard and swimming. Whatever your outlet is, invest in it. It’s an investment in you. BEWell has a variety of programs that provide support to meet your wellness needs. The City is proud to offer these resources to you free of cost.”

- Patrick Duhaney, City Manager, City of Virginia Beach

"I would like to encourage all staff to get involved with the BEWell program. This program dedicated to the health and welfare of staff has many resources, from fitness to diet to mental health, designed to help you and your family find the important work/life balance necessary for a healthy lifestyle. I am confident your decision to fully investigate BEWell will result in you finding ways to improve your work/life balance and your overall health and wellness.”

- Dr. Donald Robertson, Jr., Superintendent, Virginia Beach City Public Schools

🚶🏻‍➡️ BEWell Beach Bash Boardwalk Steps Challenge:
Explore the Depths of Your Wellness Resources with the Newest Corporate Challenge

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📊 2025 BEWell Wellness Survey Insights Charting the Course for 2026

Thank you to everyone who completed the 2025 BEWell Wellness Survey in September 2025. We obtained meaningful feedback on employees’ wellness across multiple dimensions and the impact of our current program design. We are using these insights to guide our planning as we work to improve your employee wellness program.

View the survey results!

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📆 EVENTS AND MORE

View the Calendar

BEWell Health Screening
Mobile Mammography Van
Mobile Clinic Van
BEWell Education Webinars
Wondr, Weight Management
Office Closures

Find a Health Station

Measure your weight and blood pressure at a BEWell Health Station and earn BEWell points each week!

Access Vendor Contacts

Find available links, email addresses and phone numbers for BEWell program vendors.

Review BEWell Resources

Download the 2026 BEWell Guide
Read previous BEAT editions
Request a 2026 BEWell Calendar
Follow us on Instagram and YouTube
Visit additional Wellbeing Resource pages

Not sure if you’re eligible to participate in BEWell?

View the Eligibility Chart

Contact BEWell

(757) 263-1060, option 2 | BEWell@vbschools.com | www.BenefitsAtTheBeach.com/s/wellness

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