CommonHealth

08/28/2026

Here’s something fun from our friends at Cape Henry Lighthouse!

GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨
We have National Lighthouse Day miniature stickers left over!
❓ If you can answer this riddle and you like or share this post we will send you a FREE mini sticker!
The riddle:
What lies on the ocean floor and quakes?
Put your answer in the comments!

08/28/2026

How’s your Friday going? Some days we feel fast, some days we feel slow. Slow isn’t necessarily a bad thing; in fact, for traffic safety, slowing down can help you avoid a crash. If you feel like this snail today, embrace the slow. If you wish you could be a snail, it may be time to slow down a bit. 😉

Who remembers our Take 10 for You health education campaign? Take 10 minutes to “slow your roll (or role?)” this afternoon or weekend…

08/27/2026

Our unofficial mascot, Hammy, approves this nourishing lunch. A few highlights - whole grain sourdough, pickles, tomatoes and scallions. Getting half a plateful of fruits/veggies may be easier than you think!

08/25/2026

Who remembers our Recharge or Relearn to Relax health education campaigns? This philosophy is right in line with those topics. More is not always better or needed. Sometimes less is more. Sometimes time away from a task is what will help it progress. The mind and body need to recharge (see what we did there?) in order to perform well.

While our R2R booklets are out of print, we do still have Recharge booklets (and both are available in e-booklet formats). Invite our team to visit your state (COVA) or The Local Choice (TLC) agency to share this guidance!

It’s okay to do nothing. In a world that glorifies busyness, the idea of doing nothing can feel revolutionary. But sometimes, the best thing you can do for yourself is to step away, to unplug, and to let yourself simply exist. Those moments of stillness are where you’ll find clarity and peace.

08/24/2026

While we stay in our “lane” of employee wellness, we celebrate Community Health Workers and all that they do for the community.

This week, we celebrate our amazing Community Health Workers—trusted frontline connectors who help reduce barriers to care and strengthen community health. Their outreach, guidance, and support make a real difference for families across our district.
If you would like Prince William Health District to participate in a community event, please submit your request using the link below at least 2–3 weeks in advance:
https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/prince-william/events/

08/23/2026

It’s not hard to find things related to our upcoming health education campaign, Nailing the Basics, when you’re out in the wild! Our friends at Remix have hammers, cookbooks, stairs and all sorts of other treasures.

Do you have a favorite cookbook or recipe you can share in the comments?
Do you take the stairs?
Do you find shopping to be a form of therapy/self care?

08/21/2026

Happy Friday! Regular dental and vision exams help you stay healthy, focused, and ready for whatever the day brings. Take advantage of your benefits and be sure those appointments are on your calendar!

08/20/2026

We enjoy popping in to say hi to our Agency Coordinators (AC). The AC role is voluntary and that AC agrees to be our point of contact with their office/site. Here’s Pam, our AC for DARS in Alexandria. Amy was able to share our Gut Check booklet (one perk of being the AC for your agency)! Pam invited Amy to attend a staff meeting later this year. We call that a win/win.

Did you notice Pam’s lanyard? She gets bonus points for that! 😉

Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

08/19/2026

You know we love a good BINGO game. Check out this card from our friends at Adventist HealthCare…we 💙💚🧡🩷 it! Maybe your agency can start a friendly competitive game too?

We know it's hard to keep up with your own health, especially as school starts and the fall activities fill up your calendar. Don't put your health on pause, take part in our healthy fall bingo to help keep you on track with your health goals! Complete simple activities throughout the month and check them off as you go.

Looking for an easy way to get started? Completing two of our health risk assessments can help you check off two squares while learning your risk for heart disease, breast cancer or depression.

Don't wait! There are only a few more days left to enter for a chance to win a Solo Stove Fire Pit. Get started today so you don't miss your chance to win! https://bit.ly/4dRbXnH