Start your wellness journey today with Occupational Health!

Occupational Health is for YOU!

Welcome to Occupational Health and Wellness! We're here to support you with a range of services designed to keep you healthy and thriving. Whether you need employment services like physicals, occupational health services such as immunizations and lab tests, or personalized coaching for health and wellness, we've got you covered.

Our offerings include:

  • Health and Wellness Coaching: Dive deep into specific topics with our group and individual coaching sessions. Learn, grow, and evolve with us!
  • Chronic Care Coaching: Get the support you need to manage chronic health conditions effectively.
  • Employment Services (WorkMed): Get fitness for duty evaluations, immunizations, and drug screenings as needed.
  • Work Injury Management: Receive expert care and guidance on work-related injuries to recover and get back to work safely.
  • Employee Primary Care: Receive primary care services, including same-day appointments, for adult employees of the UVA Health University Medical Center and Academic division on the UVA Health Plan (all tiers). An existing relationship with a UVA primary care provider is not required to be seen at this clinic. 

Ready to start your wellness journey? Click on the sections below to explore our current program offerings and take the first step towards a healthier you today! 🌟

Health and Wellness

Group and individual coaching provides employees with topic specific deep dives to learn, grow, and evolve. Click on the sections below to learn more about current program offerings!

  • Wellness Book Club: Atlas of the Heart: June 27 and July 25

    🌟 Join Our Wellness Book Club! 🌟

    Are you passionate about wellness and love diving into a good book? Our monthly Wellness Book Club is the perfect place for you! Connect with fellow book lovers monthly via Zoom to explore and discuss wellness-related books in a warm and welcoming environment.

    Why Join?

    • Make New Friends: Build meaningful connections with like-minded individuals.
    • Gain Fresh Perspectives: Enjoy lively discussions and hear diverse viewpoints.
    • Deepen Your Understanding: Delve into books with thoughtful questions and analysis.
    • Collaborative Choices: Suggest and vote on reading material each month!

    📖 Next Book: Atlas of the Heart,  Brené Brown

    The book explores 87 emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human, grouped into thematic chapters. 

    We'll review half the book on June 27 (approximately 6 chapters), and the second half on July 25

    📅 Meeting Schedule: June 27 and July 25, from 12 noon to 1 p.m.

    Add this Zoom link to your calendar.

    All UVA team members are welcome! Don't miss out on this enriching experience—come be a part of our vibrant book club community! 📚✨

  • Divorce Wellness Group: July 16 - August 20

    Join Our Divorce Wellness Group: A 5-Week Virtual Journey to Healing

    Are you navigating the challenges of divorce or seeking to heal from its impact? Our Divorce Wellness Group offers a supportive and transformative 5-week virtual course designed just for you.

    Course Highlights

    • Self-Care: Learn essential practices to nurture your well-being.
    • Confidence: Build and boost your self-esteem.
    • Social Connections: Foster meaningful relationships and support networks.

    Schedule

    • When: Weekly on Wednesdays, 12 noon to 1 p.m., from July 16 to August 20.
    • How to Register: Contact Beth Frackleton to sign up or for more information. She will then schedule an orientation session to offer information about the class and prepare you for the journey ahead. In addition, you will have the opportunity for two or more individual coaching sessions, which will be scheduled throughout the 5 weeks at your convenience.

    Testimonials from Past Participants

    • “Sharing and discussing common challenges in a safe space was incredibly helpful. It was validating and comforting to know I’m not alone.”
    • “The group emphasized the importance of self-care, inspiring me to restart my walking program. I’m already seeing positive changes.”
    • “One of the best parts of this group is meeting new friends. We plan to stay connected.”
    • “I really enjoyed the topics like radical acceptance, co-parenting, and maintaining relationships with family and friends.”

    Take the first step towards healing and join our Divorce Wellness Group today!

  • Micro Health Breaks to Refresh Your Mind and Body

    Take a 10-minute break to refresh your mind and body with this second 8-week series of Micro Health Breaks. Whether you're looking to boost your focus with chair yoga, ease stress with meditation, strengthen your body through low-intensity cardio, or explore the transformative power of mindset shifts and self-care, there's something for everyone. These quick, engaging virtual sessions offer benefits like improved flexibility, reduced anxiety, enhanced energy, and a stronger mind-body connection—perfect for fitting wellness into your busy day!

    Click on the date and time below for Zoom links (starting again in the fall, dates TBD) or download the entire series of Micro Health Breaks to your Outlook account using the step-by-step instructions below the schedule. Join whichever Micro Health Break suits your interests and schedule. No registration required, just show up!

    Chair yoga

    Enjoy the benefits of improved flexibility and circulation, reduced stress, and improved concentration!    

    Guided Meditation

    Receive the benefits of calming the mind, reducing stress levels by promoting relaxation and focusing on the present moment.
     
    Body Scan Meditation 

    Receive the benefits of calming the mind, enhancing self-awareness, quieting the mind and managing chronic pain.

    Mindful Movement
     
    Enjoy the benefits of moving in a way that can lower stress and strengthen the mind-body connection.
     
    Deep breathing exercises

    Learn the experience the benefits of deep breathing exercises such as stress reduction, improved immune system and concentration, increased energy, and many more.

    Low intensity cardio workout!  

    Enjoy the key benefits of a 10-minute low-intensity cardio session such as improved heart health, boost in mood, joint-friendly, and accessible for all!  

    How to Change your Mindset in 10 Minutes

    Change your mindset with meditation, practicing gratitude, and affirmations.

    Day Dreaming 

    Get creative and daydream. Letting yourself do something creative is a great way to spend a micro break. Allowing your mind to wander (when the time is right) to whatever it wants to dream about in your future is actually proven to lower stress, boost fulfillment, and improve your productivity at work.

    Self-care 

    Discover the power of 10 minutes of self-care and why this is so important! 

  • Embrace Your Menopause Journey: A 5-Week Transformation to Renewed Vitality

    Join us for an inspiring 5-week Zoom group where you will learn to see menopause as a powerful new chapter in life! Guided by the expertise of Beth Frackleton, RN/National Board-Certified Health Coach, ACSM Certified PT, and Mary Sherman, LCSW, CEAP, CAPP, this supportive group setting will empower you with:

    • In-depth Knowledge & Understanding: Gain insights into the changes your body is experiencing.
    • Boosted Self-Efficacy: Build confidence in managing your menopausal journey.
    • Lifestyle Enhancements: Discover practical modifications to enhance your well-being.
    • Stress Management Techniques: Learn effective ways to handle stress and maintain balance.
    • Valuable Resources: Access a wealth of information and support tailored to your needs.

    Dates: This group just finished; new dates will be announced soon!

    Times: TBD

    Register: To register or ask questions, please email Beth Frackleton or call 434.243.8199. She will then schedule an orientation session to offer information about the class and prepare you for the journey ahead.  In addition, you will have the opportunity for two or more individual coaching sessions, which will be scheduled throughout the 5 weeks at your convenience.

    UVA and UPG employees are warmly invited to join!  To fully benefit from the program, we ask you to commit to attending all five classes.

    Limited spots are available, so be sure to register early! 🌟

    Are you ready to embark on this empowering journey? Rediscover your vitality and connect with a community of women on the same path. Embrace this transformative phase with confidence and joy! 🌟

    Resources

    UVA Study Reveals Women Suffer Menopause Symptoms Decades Early

    Exercise and Nutrition May be Prescriptions for Some Menopausal Symptoms

    Young Women Suffering Menopause Symptoms in Silence, Study Reveals

    Q&A: Should I Use Homeopathic Treatments to Deal With Menopause? NP Emily Evans Weighs In

    Interview: Watch the April 2025 Interview below with Dr. Dana Redick, MD, UVA Health, and Beth Frackleton, UVA Occupational Health, discussing Menopause.

  • Why work with a health and wellness coach?

    Through Chronic Care Coaching, a Health and Wellness Coach can help you achieve your highest level of wellbeing through:

    • Fostering self-acceptance
    • Introducing work that builds confidence
    • Harnessing strengths to overcome obstacles
    • Seeing obstacles as an opportunity
    • Tapping into your innate desires and motivators
    • Challenging you to reach higher at the right moment

    Meet Your Health and Wellness Coach: Beth Frackleton, RN, BSN, M.Ed., NBC-HWC

    In addition to holding a BSN (from UVA!), Beth Frackleton also has a M.Ed in Counseling and was among the first in the country to become a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).  Beth is also certified as a personal trainer by the American College of Sports Medicine and is a Certified Medical Yoga instructor.

    Beth triages all potential clients, provides health and wellness coaching and facilitates referrals to other resources including, but not limited to, Hoos Well, UVA Recreation, Nutrition Services, and FEAP, as well as the full spectrum of Health System resources.

    Start Your Chronic Care Coaching Journey Today! Beth is happy to see patients both in-person or virtually.  

    NEW CLIENT PAPERWORK

    Client Intake Form
    Activities, Eating, and Quality of Life Survey
    Contract Form

    For more information, or to make an appointment, call 434.243.8199 or email Beth Frackleton.
     

Chronic Care Coaching

The ultimate goal of the Chronic Care Coaching service is to help improve the health and wellness of our University community by assisting employees and team members and their family* to be as healthy as they can be. Chronic Care Coaching assists you with managing chronic health conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, morbid obesity, and stress management, with the goal of improving your health and well-being. This service is a UVA Health-sponsored benefit for UVA team members (UVA HS, Academic, Foundation, UPG, etc.). There are no associated costs.

*UVA team members and their family do not have to be enrolled in the Aetna insurance plan. Please call to see if you are eligible for this program.

 

WorkMed

UVA-WorkMed is a comprehensive occupational health and team member wellness clinic within the University Medical Center. We partner with corporations, businesses, governmental agencies, and nonprofit entities to provide occupational health and wellness services that are tailored to the needs of the employer. UVA-WorkMed team members include nurses and physicians. 

Services include:

Employment Services

  • Animal Research Medical Evaluations
  • Annual and new employee physicals
  • Fitness for duty evaluations
  • Substance screenings

Occupational Health

  • Blood and body fluid and environmental exposure management
  • Clinical laboratory tests
  • Immunizations
  • Respiratory fit testing
  • 24-hour substance testing (for-cause and post-accident)

Contact WorkMed: