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Virgin Pulse Health Coaching

It can be tough to manage your health goals all by yourself. That's why the County of Mendocino offers free access to dedicated health coaches who can talk to you on the phone and help you make a plan for getting healthier.

Whether you are looking to improve your eating habits, sleep better, or manage a health issue like diabetes, Virgin Pulse health coaches are here for you.  They are only a phone call away. During a one-on-one, confidential session, Virgin Pulse coaches can help you: 

  • Eat healthy, nutritious foods
  • Get more physical activity
  • Improve your sleep
  • Quit smoking (with free Nicotine Replacement Therapy)
  • Reach a healthy weight
  • Reduce Stress
  • Understand your medicines

Your coach is a health expert. The kind of expert everyone wishes they could talk to, and who is 100% focused on you. Have a health concern that's new to you or impacts your daily wellbeing? Coaches are experienced in helping you manage: 

   * Anxiety  * Migraine  
   * Arthritis  * Hypothyroidism  
   * Depression  * Insomnia  
   * Pregnancy  * Alcohol misuse  
   * GERD  * Opioid misuse  
   * IBS  * Infertility  

 

Download the Phone Coaching Guide to learn more!

To sign up, call 1-888-671-9395 or log on to VirginPulse.

 

Discounts

As a County employee, you are eligible to receive various discounts from businesses in the community due to your government employee status. 

1.  We encourage you to inquire with local businesses, such as fitness centers and cell phone providers for example, if they offer discounts to County employees. 

2.  Electronic Lenovo/Dell computer discounts are available through the MCNET Intranet site.

3.  MagellanHealth discounts can span a wide range of products and services, including but not limited to travel, technology, insurance, and retail.  To discover what discounts are available, go to the Discount Center on the MagellanHealth employee assistance program (EAP) website.

 

Flu Shots 

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The best way to avoid getting the flu is to get vaccinated -- and encourage family, friends and coworkers to do the same.  Get a free flu shot in the fall of 2024 and earn 2,000 incentive points as a reward.  

Please note:  If you cannot attend an onsite MCWOW flu shot clinic, you can receive credit for an off-site flu shot by visiting the Benefits page on Virgin Pulse to complete the attestation form.  

 

REGISTRATION OPENS SEPTEMBER 2024