Featured Wellbeing Campaigns 2023

Move More and Sit Less This Summer

Get at least 150 minutes of aerobic physical activity each week. Physical activity has immediate benefits for your health: better sleep and reduced anxiety are two.

This Easy Ways to Connect With Nature & Improve Health course focuses on how nature positively affects our physical and mental state and how nature improves your mood.
How much should you aim to move every day? It's not a one size fits all answer. There is now guidance to fit the needs of individuals from age 3 years and older to reduce sitting, increase movement, and improve overall health. See below for information on how much we should move every day from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Click here for Physical Activity Recommendations for Different Age Groups.
When the temperature goes up in the summer months, exercising outside can become challenging. Even heat-loving, sun-seeking exercisers can become overheated when the sun is beaming down in the heat of the day. Read more on how to stay active in warm weather.
Understand ways in which walking can provide stress relief and how to maximize the benefits of walking in nature. Explore the Walking for Mental Health recorded webinar.

LIVE Heat Safety Webinars: Anyone can be at risk for a heat-related illness. Staying hydrated, being mindful of heat-related symptoms, and doing labor intensive work at the beginning of the day to avoid peak heat of the day are a few examples of how you can stay safe this summer. Learn more tips with us during our upcoming webinar co-hosted by Heather Johnson and Suzy Weigle. Suzy is the City of Norfolk’s Safety Officer who manages occupational safety and health for the City of Norfolk.

Hydration and Nutrition

Choose your drinks wisely. Drink water (fluoridated tap or unsweetened bottled or sparkling) instead of sugary or alcoholic drinks to reduce calories and stay safe. Add slices of fruit to water for a refreshing, low-calorie drink. Eating healthy foods, fruits and veggies to make any summer meal healthier. Healthy eating supports muscles, strengthens bones, and boosts immunity.

If you are interested in learning more about the connection between water, hydration, and health, explore the Hydration Awareness course!
If you are interested in learning more about eating right and vitamins, minerals and nutrients, explore the Nutrition Awareness course.
Colorful, delicious and nutritious foods help keep our bodies and minds healthier, longer. Click here to learn more.

Preventive Exams

(Resources for Anthem Medical Plan Participants (copays may apply)

Regular checkups and exams can help you stay healthy and catch problems early, when they are easier to treat. All employees enrolled in the Anthem medical plan have the opportunity to earn the health insurance premium reduction by completing the healthy activities. Participation in this program is optional. Visit your Live Well Rewards page for more information on this program. Deadline for completion is 8/31/2023 to be eligible for the premium credit reduction the following year. Rewards Credit Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Preventive care includes: Physical exams, Colorectal exams, Well woman visits, Mammograms, Immunizations

To find a doctor in the Anthem network login into anthem.com or call 1-833-988-2030. Find care in your plan's network. How to choose the best care options for your needs.