Employee Health & Well-Being – Risk, Safety, & Resilience

George Mason’s Employee Health and Well-Being program (EHW) is committed to providing occupational and individual health services to George Mason University employees in a convenient and affordable manner. Employee Health & Well-Being started in the spring of 2022 and offers a variety of services and resources to support George Mason faculty and staff in their occupational role and personal health goals. Services that are currently offered include:

Medical Services

EHW provides a variety of medical and occupational health services to employees of George Mason University.

TimelyCare for Faculty and Staff

Free, confidential mental health and well-being support.

Elective Services

EHW offers elective services to employees of George Mason University, including ergonomic assessments and elective vaccine clinics.

Training

EHW provides training courses to the George Mason community, including CPR/AED, First Aid, Stop the Bleed, Opioid Overdose Response, and Bloodborne Pathogens.

International Overdose Awareness Day Resource Fair | August 31

RSR’s Employee Health & Well-Being team will observe International Overdose Awareness Day by offering a free resource fair for the George Mason community in the Johnson Center (dining area kiosks) from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on August 31. The EHW team will share educational materials, have medical and emergency management professionals on-site to answer questions, and hand out free Narcan kits and fentanyl test strips (courtesy of the Virginia Department of Health). EHW also continues to offer routine opioid overdose response training (where they also provide Narcan and test strips while supplies last), in addition to other courses like CPR, first aid, stop the bleed, and active threat training. More info at rsr.gmu.edu/training – just search by course title (open to students, faculty, and staff).

Date and Time: August 31, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Location: Johnson Center, dining area kiosks (close to Panera)

Registration: There is no pre-registration for this event. Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fall Flu Vaccine Clinics

Fall flu vaccine clinics, coordinated by RSR in partnership with Student Health Services, will be available across all George Mason’s campuses this October. Events are open to students, faculty, and staff. If insured with Anthem or Aetna, there is no out-of-pocket cost for your flu vaccine. Most other major insurance providers cover this vaccine. Please confirm your coverage with your provider in advance. If insured with Kaiser, visit kp.org/flu to locate an in-network provider.

Dates and registration links are below. For questions, please contact [email protected].

Science and Technology

October 1, 1 to 3pm

Colgan Hall, Room 110A

https://go.gmu.edu/flu-clinic-scitech

Fairfax

October 8, 10am to 3pm

Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall

https://go.gmu.edu/flu-clinic-fairfax

Mason Square

October 14, 12 to 2pm

Van Metre Hall, Room 716

https://go.gmu.edu/flu-clinic-mason-square

Well-Body Screening

Get a quick, non-invasive body composition scan with personalized results, a complimentary blood pressure check, and a consultation with a medical professional. Learn more about your body’s fat, muscle, water balance, and overall health. Limited appointments are available monthly, open to George Mason faculty and staff (including wage, student wage, and adjunct faculty). Download our flyer to learn more.

Upcoming Dates

September 8, 10 am – 12:30 pm
September 15, 10 am – 12:30 pm
October 6, 10 am – 12:30 pm
October 20, 10 am – 12:30 pm
November 17, 10 am – 12:30 pm
December 8, 10 am – 12:30 pm

Registration

To register, click here. Due to high demand, registration opens 30 days prior to the scheduled date(s) listed above. For questions, please contact Employee Health and Well-Being at [email protected], or by phone 703-993-6001.