HealthSmart Nutrition and Weight Management Benefits and Programs
Arlington County VA Government sent this bulletin at 08/09/2022 10:00 AM EDT
Monthly Nutrition Webinars and Events
Delicious Discoveries (Family Friendly event)
Wednesday, August 10, 2022 @ 11:00 AM - Registration Link
Do you and your kids ever wonder why their apple turns brown or why bread rises? Join Thu from the Giant Healthy Living Team for an interactive series that explores all things food science—with a nutrition twist! Feel free to watch first and explore later or participate in real-time.
Eating for Heart Health
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 @ 11:00 AM ~ Registration Link
Ever wonder how the foods you eat affect your heart? Learn how to eat for your heart, manage cholesterol and hypertension, and improve your numbers (and your health).
Eating for Pre-Diabetes/Diabetes
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 @ 11:00 AM - Registration Link
It's time to thrive! Learn practical ways to keep your blood sugar in check by managing carb and protein intake. We'll also explore other lifestyle changes to prevent the progression of prediabetes and diabetes as well as ways to keep blood pressure and cholesterol in check.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 @ 11:00 AM - Registration Link
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 @ 12:00 PM - Registration Link
Get tips on healthy eating, exercise, and stress management. Also, learn ways to manage pre-diabetes and diabetes through lifestyle changes and receive resources to support you throughout your journey.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 @ 12:00 PM -Registration Link
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 @ 11:00 AM - Registration Link
Whether you’re concerned about heart health, blood sugar, or just interested in maximizing your health, this class will provide simple tips you can use right now to start moving towards your personal wellness goals.
- Reserve a conference room for on-site employees and invite co-workers to eat lunch or watch the webinar as a group.
- Invite virtual co-workers to the webinar participate remotely.
- Schedule a group viewing using a recorded event on a topic of interest each month from the STREAM library.
- Contact the GIANT Healthy Living Team RD, Kristen McGill to provide a department or group specific virtual webinar at a time convenient for your group.
Nutrition Programs and Services
WW Digital - Enjoy three months of Weight Watchers digital program for only $56. Limited subscriptions available to all ACG employees. Visit WW Digital on AC Commons for more information.
Noom Weight - Benefits-Eligible Employees receive a one year subscription with access to personal and group coaching using habit changing as an approach to weight management. Registration is open on a quarterly basis. Visit AC Commons for dates and information.
Nutrition Consultations - Benefits-Eligible employees receive up to 3 hours of individual nutrition support from a registered dietitian each fiscal year. Employee cost-share $15/1 hour or $7.50/30 minute payable directly to RD. Appointments are made directly with RD. Visit HealthSmart Employee Nutrition/RD Benefit on AC Commons for more information
All ACG employees, family, and friends can receive no-cost nutrition support through the Giant Healthy Living Program.
Virtual Nutrition Programs - GlobalFit/Gym Network 360 provides coaching and meal delivery services at discounted rates. Go HERE, enter Arlington County Government and follow registration instructions to access programs.
Kaiser Members - Health Classes and Programs are available on various health and nutrition topics.
Cigna Members - Contact Cigna at 855.246.1873 for Lifestyle Management programs that include weight management support.
ACG Employee Clinic - Benefits-eligible employees can discuss weight management, medical interventions, and nutrition strategies for chronic conditions with the on-site Nurse Practitioner. Contact 703.228.4218 or email ACGClinic@evernorth.com.