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*:
Healthy Heart Program
In just four weeks, you can learn life-long strategies for strengthening your heart. This education, exercise and stress management program covers topics such as:
- Eating healthy
- Developing good exercise habits
- Coping with stress
- Modifying smoking habits
Need more details about the program?
Interested in learning heart healthy tips now? Visit Be Heart Healthy.
Eating For Life
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.
Need more details about the program?
Interested in learning more now? Visit Eat Smart, Stay Healthy.
Interested in calculating your body mass index (BMI)?
Tobacco Cessation Program
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.
Need more details about the program?
Interested in learning more now? View and print the 2008 Smoking Cessation Guide. (Adobe Reader required.)
Optima Health members interested in the above programs should call 1-800-SENTARA. Optima Health employer groups who would like to provide these programs on-site should contact us.
Other Preventive Services
Sentara’s Community Health and Prevention Department is available to provide classes, conduct health screenings, or administer flu shots on site for businesses and organizations with Optima Health plan members. Employer groups who have at least 20 employees interested in information or classes on topics noted below should contact us for more information. Programs include:
- 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.
*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.