BEWell BEAT

2025 4th Edition (JULY/AUGUST)

🐝 Buzzing through your day?
Watch the BEAT Per Minute for a lightning-fast recap, but the full read is where the real honey is! 🍯

📢 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Buzz Into Summer: Step into Fun 🐝

The sun is shining, the bees are buzzing, and it’s the perfect time to get moving! Grab your team and join the Buzz Into Summer challenge. Whether you're strolling the boardwalk, hiking a trail, or chasing fireflies, every step counts toward your well-BEE-ing. Let’s see how many steps you and your team can collect while soaking up the summer vibes!

Registration Open Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 (log in to Personify Health > Social > Challenges)
Challenge Start Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Challenge End Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Steps Upload Deadline Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025

Teams That Achieve:	Earn:
First Place	400 BEWell points per team member
Second Place	300 BEWell points per team member
Third Place	200 BEWell points per team member
Individuals That Achieve:	Earn:
An average of 7,000 steps	150 BEWell points per individual

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🍂 Fall Back in Love - with Food, Sleep, and Energy 🍂

Ready to feel better this fall without giving up the foods you love?

BEWell is offering Wondr™, a digital weight-loss program available at no cost to you.* Wondr isn’t a diet or a fad. You’ll learn science-based skills so you can enjoy your favorite fall foods and activities while you stress less, sleep better, and have more energy.

Sign up between 8/18-9/1. Class starts on 9/15.

For more information, to join the waitlist, or to enroll, visit wondrhealth.com/BEWell.

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Join us for an overview of the Wondr program on August 21 at 12:00 p.m.! You’ll learn:

What Wondr is all about
What you can expect from the program
How it all works
And if you haven’t already signed up,* how you can do that and get started

Plus, earn 300 BEWell points for attending the live session!

^*Restrictions and eligibility information can be found at wondrhealth.com/BEWell. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program. You may enroll in the Wondr program once every 12 months. Previous Wondr participants must log out of their existing account prior to enrolling again.

July 24 Is International Self-Care Day! How Will You Celebrate?

Self-care isn’t just spa days and silence - it’s also exercise. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, self-care means doing things that help you live well and improve your physical and mental health. That includes moving your body.

Going for a walk? Self-care. Hitting the gym? Self-care. Dancing, biking, or even just taking the stairs? All self-care.

Exercise can boost your mood, reduce anxiety, improve resilience, and lower your risk for chronic diseases. Even a little movement each day adds up.

Source: SentaraEAP.com (Company Username: VIRGINIABEACH)

Bring new energy to your self-care!
Try the Make Time for Play Journey in Personify Health (go to Health > Journeys) and rediscover how fun can fuel your well-being. Because play isn't just for kids - it's self-care, too.

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Real Talk from Real Staff

This spring, BEWell hosted a series of focus groups to hear directly from staff and retirees about what’s working well and how we can better support well-being across the City and Schools. We’re grateful to everyone who shared their thoughts - your feedback is guiding our next steps. From small shifts to big-picture ideas, your voices are helping shape a healthier, more supportive work environment for all.

🐝Want the buzz on what came up? Check out the highlights!

🎉 Cathy is a Wellbeats Winner!

Shoutout to Cathy Blair from COVB Emergency Communications and Citizen Services for completing the Simply Prepped program with Wellbeats in March and scoring a $35 gift card from Wellbeats to spend on Wellbeats swag! Way to crush it, Cathy! 💪👏

Want to follow in Cathy’s footsteps and make the most of your Wellbeats membership? Don’t miss the upcoming Wellbeats webinar just for BEWell members!
🗓 July 23, 2025
🕛 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
📍 Online - REGISTER HERE!

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Join Wellbeats for a quick, 30-minute webinar to discover how Wellbeats can support your health and wellness goals. Learn how to access over 1,000 on-demand fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes - anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, there's something for everyone!

Mark your calendar and take a step toward a healthier you!

SAVE THE DATE!
Open Enrollment 2026 is September 29 - October 13, 2025.
This is your annual opportunity to review and make changes to your benefits or covered dependents. Details will be sent to your homes address and materials will be available on www.BenefitsAtTheBeach.com.

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💓 HEALTHY FOCUS

BEWell, Stay Well: Parenting & Work? We've Got Hacks for That

Juggling work and parenting, especially in the summer, can be tough. BEWell offers free, practical tools to help you navigate this season with less stress and more balance.

Whether you need family-friendly fitness (Wellbeats), mindfulness for your kids (Headspace), or expert guidance from Sentara EAP on parenting, finances, or childcare, resources are just a click away. No insurance enrollment required!

🔎 Explore more by checking out our Working Parents Flyer or www.BenefitsAtTheBeach.com.

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July is Maternal Health Awareness Month in Virginia

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July is a time to shine a light on maternal well-being and promote essential resources to support a healthy pregnancy and postpartum journey.

💡 Did You Know?

Early prenatal care is a crucial part of this focus, as it can significantly reduce pregnancy complications and adverse birth outcomes. Schedule your first OBGYN visit within the first 14 weeks and enroll in the Partners in Pregnancy* program through Sentara Health Plans.
Free breast pumps are available through insurance - ensure you're set up before the baby arrives.
Partners in Pregnancy* offers crucial post-natal resources to support new parents.
You have 30 days to add your newborn as a dependent on your benefits - don’t miss this key deadline!

Let’s work together to improve the state of maternal health. Let Partners in Pregnancy be your partner through every stage of the journey!

📲 Access PIP Resources Today | www.BenefitsAtTheBeach.com/s/article/Partners-in-Pregnancy

📞 Call to Enroll | (866) 239-0618

^*This program is for Sentara Health Plans members who are pregnant. Receive guidance, support and answers to questions you have about your pregnancy. Earn BEWell points toward rewards when meeting all requirements.

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Healthy At Work: You Deserve a Break - Literally

Stressed? Overwhelmed? Just need a minute?

Wellbeats has your back with Give Me a Work Break , a 4-week program packed with quick, effective stress-busting exercises and mindfulness tricks that actually work.

🚨 Spoiler: Science says breaks can make you more productive!

Short on time? Perfect.
Need more energy? Even better.
Want to feel human again? Say no more.

👉 Here’s how to access it:

Sign in to Personify Health
Go to the Benefits section
Search “Wellbeats Wellness” to learn more and get started

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✨ SPECIAL FEATURES

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Do You Know Your Numbers? Check In On Your Health - and Earn BEWell Points!

Staying healthy starts with understanding your body. With 22 BEWell Health Station locations across the city of Virginia Beach, it’s easy to keep track of your key health numbers.

💓 Measure your weight and blood pressure in just minutes
📊 Know your healthy ranges:

Blood pressure: Ideal is below 120/80 mmHg
Weight: Aim for a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9

🏆 Earn 100 BEWell points every week you take a measurement
🎯 Get bonus points each month for staying in a healthy range or improving your numbers!

No appointment needed - just stop by and check in!

Learn more:

Visit www.BenefitsAtTheBeach.com/s/health-stations.
Or sign in to Personify Health, go to Benefits, and search “Health Stations” for a map of all locations and a helpful tutorial.

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Fast-Track Your Leadership: 5-Minute Articles That Deliver

Want to be intentional about improving your leadership skills? Only have 5 minutes?

Sentara EAP has a collection of leadership articles that offer valuable tips on workplace hot topics, making it easy to take some time to build on your leadership skills. Each topic is thoughtfully unpacked to deliver meaningful insights and encourage strategic thinking. 🧠

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Article topics include:

Take some time now to explore the topic that interests you the most! (You’ll be prompted to enter Company Username: VIRGINIABEACH to access the content.)

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📆 EVENTS AND MORE

View the Calendar

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

Find a Health Station

Measure your height and weight 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.

Download the 2025 BEWell Guide and Calendar

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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