4 Ways to Keep Your Employees Healthy During Flu Season

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Pam Lavallee, RN Charge Nurse at HealthWorks for Northern Virginia, for this blog post! 4 Ways to Keep Your Employees Healthy During Flu Season Did you know office desks have been found to be 100 times dirtier than a toilet seat? No wonder germs spread so fast at work! With cold and flu […]

Health Screenings: How to Determine What’s Right for You

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Heather Williams of Loudoun Medical Group for this blog post!   Health Screenings: How to Determine What’s Right for You Throughout the year, we are constantly reminded about the importance of regular health screenings. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month encourages women to perform self-breast exams and schedule routine mammograms.  Every March, men and […]

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A Soldier’s Heart: Veterans Day

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Linda Cmur, L.P.C., of The Wellness Connection for this post!   A Soldier’s Heart Today we celebrate Veteran’s Day, a special holiday where we honor and thank the thousands of brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. armed forces. But, what many of us do not […]

Health & Wellness: When is it time for home care?

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Toni Reinhart, of Comfort Keepers for this information! (photo via Comfort Keeper’s Facebook page) “When is it time for home care?” I’m asked this question frequently.  It’s hard to evaluate our own parents and recognize change.  After all, they’re our parents… they’ve always been in charge.   Well, here are a few things […]

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What You Should Know About the ACS’ Recommendations for Mammograms

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Cheryl Goldsby, of Radiology Imaging Associates. What You Should Know About the ACS’ Recommendations for Mammograms On October 20th, the American Cancer Society (ACS) revised their breast cancer screening guidelines.  They are now recommending that women at average risk of breast cancer get annual mammograms starting at age 45 rather than 40, and […]

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Health & Wellness: Thermography – Breast Health Screening Tool

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Sandra Chaloux of The Wellness Hub and Tammy Leiner of the Longevity Centers for this blog post. To join the Health & Wellness Business Initiative through the Chamber, check out our website for more info.   Thermography – Breast Health Screening Tool Written by Sandra Chaloux & Tammy Leiner October is well-known as Breast Cancer […]

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“Is it a Phase?” – Mental Illness Awareness Week

by Andrea Winey

Thank you to Neil McNerney, Clinical Director, The Wellness Connection, for this very informative post. For more information on the Health & Welllness Business Initiative, click here. Is It A Phase? By: Neil Mcnerney, M.ED., LPC Every October, The National Alliance on Mental Illness celebrates Mental Illness Awareness Week.  Each year, they fight stigma, provide […]

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Workplace Wellness: The Employee Perspective

by Andrea Winey

-Written by Tish Craig, CMT, The Medical Spa at Nova Workplace Wellness: The Employee Perspective  Like many others, I spend the majority of my day at work.  As a Massage Therapist, I feel it’s important that I work for a company that promotes a healing and uplifting environment, teamwork, and genuinely cares about the well-being […]

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Breast Cancer Awareness: Why should women get an annual mammogram?

by Andrea Winey

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Health & Wellness Committee though it was appropriate to share information from the experts on mammography. Thank you Cheryl from RIA Imaging Associates. As the director of marketing for a large radiology practice, I speak to a lot of women about mammograms.  “When should I start getting […]

Health & Wellness: How Important is a Warm-Up at the Gym?

by Andrea Winey

Posted by Sheetal Shah, 9Round Kickboxing, and member of the Health & Wellness Committee   Gym Routine – How Important is a Warm-Up? When you step into the gym, how do you start your workout routine – do you jump right into it, or do you take the time to warm up?   Most of us […]

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