Want to make some healthy changes in your life, but need a little extra support? We’re here to help. Optima Health offers the following preventive health programs* and printable information to help you reduce your health risks and improve your health.
Optima Health members interested in the programs described on this page should call 1-800-SENTARA (736-8272). Optima Health employer groups who would like additional information about these programs should contact us.
This self-paced program includes a guide for a healthy heart, a healthy heart yoga booklet and a guided meditation CD. Your Guide to a Healthy Heart tells you what you need to know about heart disease, what your risk factors are, how to talk to your doctor, and how you can take charge of your cardiovascular health. The Healthy Heart Yoga booklet helps you begin stretching and strengthening exercises and the meditation CD gives you a technique to deal with stressors in your life.
Call 1-800-SENTARA (736-8272) for more information.
More programs to improve heart health
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The best part about this program is you complete it at your pace. Using a workbook and DVD, learn the facts about fat, fiber, sodium and sugar. Also get the skinny on the right amounts and types of food.
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Need more details about the program?
Interested in learning more now? Visit Eat Smart, Stay Healthy.
Interested in calculating your body mass index (BMI)?
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Yes you can quit—for life. It’s a big decision you won’t regret and we support your needs. "Get Off Your Butt: Stay Smokeless for Life" program offers help for first-time quitters and those who have tried to quit before. This tobacco cessation program is designed to help you:
- Identify your readiness to change.
- Explore the nature of nicotine habit, dependency and addiction.
- Gain on-going support and encouragement to help you stick to your commitment to quit.
Call 1-800-SENTARA (736-8272) for more information.
Need more details about the program?
Interested in learning more now? View and print the Smoking Cessation Guide. (Adobe Reader required.)
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This DVD is intended for those capable of moderate physical activity and is designed to help participants maintain their cardiovascular health:
- strengthen your body
- relax mentally and physically
- manage stress reactions
Call 1-800-SENTARA (736-8272) for more information.
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This DVD is intended for people who need stretching and strengthening exercises yet have difficulty getting up and down from the floor:
- strengthen your body
- relax mentally and physically
- manage stress reactions
Call 1-800-SENTARA (736-8272) for more information.
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The music and words invite you to a experience a 20-minute retreat from everyday stressors. Give yourself the gift of peace, calm and tranquility. You can download and listen to these CDs online
Guided Rainbow Meditation: A Journey Toward Health
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Guided Meditation: A Journey Toward Health
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Sentara’s Community Health and Prevention Department is available to conduct health screenings and administer flu shots on site for businesses and organizations with Optima Health plan members. Employer groups who are interested in the topics listed noted below should contact us for more information:
- Women’s issues including pregnancy, menopause, osteoporosis, and estrogen replacement therapy.
- Childhood and adult immunizations (classes and print pieces available).
- Mobile mammography.
- Asthma and diabetes management programs.
- Health improvement and disease prevention written material, suitable for employee newsletters.
- Cancer: skin, colorectal, prostate, breast.
- Flu shots.
- Tobacco cessation classes.
- Health screening events to measure height and weight, calculate body mass index, identify percentage of body fat, and measure cholesterol and blood pressure.
- Employee health improvement program to identify personal health risks and provide information and support to reduce health risks.
Call 1-800-SENTARA (736-8272) for more information.
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*All programs may not be available in your service area. Members who are interested in the programs noted above should contact their benefits administrator or call 1-800-SENTARA. Optima Health employer groups should contact us for more information.