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It All Adds Up
Wednesday, February 20th
Students, Faculty and Friends at St. Christopher’s School Help Raise Funds “Everything counts,” says Harrison McVey. “If you get 10 people to raise $5 that’s extremely helpful. It all adds up.” McVey should know. His fundraising efforts as part of the 2011 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k added up to $10,000 in support of VCU Massey…
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Corporate Wellness on the Menu at Active RVA Awards Luncheon
Thursday, February 14th
38 local companies were honored for their employee wellness programs at the event, which also featured group exercises and a high-energy keynote speaker. By: Pete Woody Richmond, VA – “YOU SEXY THING, DON’T YOU EVER DIE!” Not exactly what you expect to hear 250 people from some of Richmond’s biggest companies shouting in unison during…
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HCA Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Employees Take Many Steps Towards Wellness
Thursday, January 3rd
CJW Medical Center, an Active RVA certified employer, is launching 'Walk America' for employees to track their steps and stay fit and active at work. By: Nan Turner Misty Turner has worked at HCA Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Hospitals for 10 years. As human resources director, she has always collaborated with coworkers at both hospital sites…
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CapTech Embraces a Culture of Health and Wellness
Thursday, December 27th
CapTech, an Active RVA Certified company, offers consultants a variety of activities to stay healthy and active in the workplace. By: Nan Turner Wynne Reece, a Recruiter at CapTech for almost two years, got an early taste of the company’s fit and active culture – on her first day of work, to be exact. When…
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2013 Active RVA Certified Organizations
Thursday, December 20th
Take a look at the companies and schools that are Active RVA Certified for 2013. The certification and awards program aims to recognize the region's exceptional employers and schools that have innovative programs to promote physical activity. Click here to learn more about the program and the benefits of being an Active RVA certified organization.…
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Millwood School Delivers on Promise to Develop the Body and Mind
Thursday, December 20th
Millwood offers students and staff a variety of physical fitness programs, and has earned Active RVA certification for its commitment to health and wellness. By: Nan Turner When Dr. Louise Bagwell-Robinson founded Millwood School 24 years ago she had a vision for her students and the type of life skills they’d be taught during their…
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Snagajob Mixes Work and Play to Stay Fit and Active
Thursday, December 13th
Snagajob's Innovative Employee Wellness Program Gives 'Snaggers' Ample Opportunities to Exercise In and Out of the Office Throughout the Day. By: Nan Turner When Snagajob moved into new offices in February 2012, one thing was a necessity: a state-of-the-art gym complete with showers and televisions that employees could use throughout the day to stay active.…
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Seeing the Benefits of Being C-Fit
Saturday, December 8th
C-Fit, Chesterfield County's wellness program, offers employees a wide range of programs to get healthy and active. By: Nan Turner Chesterfield County government and school employees and retirees are getting fit, and they’re doing it through an innovative wellness initiative called C-Fit. In addition to the comprehensive program, the county has a workout facility and…
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Collegiate School Students and Staff 'Link It & Live It' When It Comes to Wellness Education
Thursday, December 6th
Collegiate's innovative physical activity and wellness program encourages students and staff to live healthy, active lifestyles. By: Nan Turner Kathy Wrenn started off as a Physical Education teacher and volleyball coach at Collegiate School over seven years ago. Staying active and living a healthy lifestyle were always important to her, and something she wanted to…
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First Group of Active RVA Certified Organizations Announced
Thursday, December 6th
The certification and awards program aims to recognize the region's exceptional employers and schools that have innovative programs to promote physical activity. Check out the groups that have been certified so far, and click here to learn more about the program and benefits of being an Active RVA certified organization. City of Richmond government Chesterfield County…