Did you forget to attend the Sharpening Your Brain program offered by CommonHealth at your agency?You have another chance to improve your brainpower by participating in the Commonwealth of Virginia Knowledge Center. When you participate, you will view a short video. Once you have watched the video, you can print off the completion form and give it to your CommonHealth Agency Coordinator to receive a Sharpening Your Brain booklet and a lanyard with a mini-sharpie. Remember, a sharper brain is just a few clicks away!

Get started now:

1. Access the Knowledge Center at https://covkc.virginia.gov. Note: If your agency has its own Knowledge Center site, please access that site.
2. Enter your Login ID and Password in the appropriate fields, and then click the Submit button. The Knowledge Center Home Page opens. Note: If you have not yet registered in the Knowledge Center, please do so. Detailed instructions for registering in the Knowledge Center can be found on the DHRM Web site at: http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/training/courses/lmsinstructions.html.
3. Select the Learning Center > Course Information & Enrollment option.
4. Enter CommonHealth in the Keywords field and click the Search button.
5. Click the CommonHealth –Sharpening Your Brain course name. The course description opens.
6. Click the Take Course button. The course menu opens, allowing you to select the video and print a certificate of completion. The course will take approximately 7 minutes to complete.

CommonHealth, the College's wellness program, is available to all faculty, classified and university employees and their dependents. Here is a link to view information http://www.commonhealthva.com/commonhealth/ .

FREE
CommonHealth Fitness Classes
at W&M

Completion of Fitness Class Registration
and proper clearance required before
participating in classes

Another innovative program from CommonHealth

Classes are opened to all employees and dependents over 18. Classes are ongoing. Download registration form at www.commonhealthva.com. Click on Agency Tool Box to the left of the screen. Next, click on Commonhealth Participant and then Fitness Class Registration (PDF). You must print the form and mail it to the address listed. Contact Sharry Goode at sgoode@chp-online.com if you have any questions.

Who's guarding your back? Each day you are involved in a variety of activities that involve your back – you work, play, drive – almost every move you make involves your back. The good news is you can start guarding the life of your back by following these 3 simple steps: Maintain good posture Strengthen and stretch your back daily Dive in and get your body moving This quarter, CommonHealth is offering the Back Savers program which includes back saving tips and a step counter to keep your back and body healthy for today and the years ahead. Visit www.commonhealthva.com to check out the posture test, back videos and office ergonomics information!