Kim Butterfield (L), director of well-being, Dr. Lisa Uherick (R), Carilion Pediatric Emergency physician and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine's chief well-being officer
Every September, communities nationwide unite to observe Suicide Prevention Month—an annual opportunity to raise awareness, combat stigma and empower people with tools for hope and healing. Every conversation, every resource and every act of compassion can potentially impact and help save lives. This month, we are proud to highlight several initiatives designed to promote mental well-being and to support those affected by suicide, loss or loneliness.
In May, you shared submissions of your favorite local hikes—and the Wellness at Work team was inspired!
A Message from President and CEO Steve Arner
We are entering the final weeks before Nexus go-live—a project that has been two years in the making. I know many of you are excited about this change. I’m looking forward to making processes easier for our teams. As a reminder, UKG Pro Workforce goes live Sept. 21, and Workday and the expanded Employee Center go live Oct. 1.
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UPDATE, THURSDAY, SEPT. 11 (the below article has also been updated for accuracy): Per VDH, the 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccines are now available without a prescription at all retail pharmacies for those 18-64 with an underlying condition and anyone 65 and older. Learn more about VDH COVID-19 Vaccine recommendations here.
A drive-through electronics recycling event will be held Saturday, Sept. 27, from 8 a.m. to noon at 901 Plantation Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060. We need volunteers!
Volunteer opportunity
As we enter the fall, we want to remind you of our COVID-19 illness management protocol.
If you are sick, follow standard Employee Health procedures and return to pre-pandemic protocols for managing illnesses. Please refer to the Employee Health policy (under the Downloads header below) for guidance on returning to work safely.
Key points from the Employee Health Policy:
As a reminder, benefit premiums for 2025 are calculated to be deducted out of 24 pay periods.
Benefit premiums come out of 2 paychecks per month. On the months there are 3 paychecks, like this month, benefit premiums are not deducted from the third check.
There are 2 exceptions when deductions occur over 26 pay periods:
Charlotte Woolwine has been fighting hepatoblastoma, a rare pediatric liver cancer, for 4 years.
She's doing great today but wants to help kids like her get care closer to home.
Charlotte and her family are passionate about ensuring children in our region get the best cancer care possible.
The new Carilion Taubman Cancer Center will make their wish possible.
