MONTHLY FEATURES
Gear Up for a Great School Year with HII Benefits
Get your family ready for the new school year with HII benefits designed to support learning, health, and wellbeing. From savings on school supplies to sports physicals, vision exams, and mental health resources for teens — explore the tools that can help your student start strong and stay supported all year long.
Learn more and get started on hiibenefits.com.
Coming this October: Leap—Your New HII Benefit for Infusion Care
With Leap, you can receive infusion treatments from the comfort of home from a licensed infusion nurse. Schedule treatments when it’s most convenient for you (including evenings and weekends), and a dedicated Leap Care Guide will handle the details so you have less to worry about.
Leap supports infusion treatments for many conditions, including multiple sclerosis, lupus, chronic inflammatory disorders, Crohn’s disease, chronic kidney disease, bleeding disorders, hematology, immunoglobulins, and some oncology treatments.
Be on the look out for more information coming soon | hiibenefits.com
Don’t Let Aches and Pains Slow Down Your Fall—Hinge Health Can Help
As the weather cools and the leaves start falling, many of us are getting ready for all the best autumn activities—raking the yard, strolling through pumpkin patches, playing outside with the kids, or simply enjoying the crisp air. But if back pain, muscle aches, or old injuries tend to flare up this time of year, it can be hard to fully enjoy the season.
That’s where Hinge Health comes in.
Hinge Health offers personalized, virtual physical therapy at $0 cost to you, helping you stay active, mobile, and pain‑free all season long. Whether you’re dealing with everyday muscle and joint discomfort or recovering from a recent strain, Hinge Health makes it easy to get expert care without leaving home.
What You Get with Hinge Health
You’ll partner with a licensed physical therapist and care team who create a customized program you can do in about 15 minutes a day. The Hinge Health app guides you through each movement with real‑time form feedback—so you know you’re doing exercises correctly and safely.
As an added perk, new members receive a complimentary Stanley cup!
So whether you’re lifting pumpkins, raking leaf piles, or heading out for cool‑weather hikes, Hinge Health can help you stay strong, mobile, and ready for all the fall fun ahead.
Learn more and get started on hiibenefits.com.
BEWELL VOICES PODCAST
Stay up-to-date with all the latest HII benefits news and events through the BeWell Voices podcast! Listen to a debrief of all the monthly features that the BeWell Bulletin has to offer for September 2026, plus special topics to help you get the most out of your HII benefits.
Listen to the September episode in the BeWell Voices Library.
GET SCREENED
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: What Every Man Should Know About Prostate Cancer Screenings
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men — and one of the most treatable when it’s found early.
Prostate cancer happens when cells in the prostate — a small gland that sits below the bladder — begin to grow out of control. About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, and most diagnoses happen after age 50.
When prostate cancer is caught at an early stage, the five-year survival rate is about 99%. Caught late, after it has spread, that number drops to roughly 37%. Early-stage prostate cancer typically doesn’t require chemotherapy. The difference between those two outcomes usually comes down to one thing — whether it was found before symptoms started.
Not everyone faces the same risk
Risk isn’t distributed evenly. The main factors are:
- Age — risk rises steadily as you get older, and most cases are diagnosed after 50
- Family history — especially a close relative diagnosed young
- Race and ethnicity — about 1 in 6 Black men will develop prostate cancer, and Black men are roughly twice as likely to die from it as White men
- Lifestyle factors
Symptoms show up late — if at all
Early prostate cancer often has no symptoms at all. Roughly half of men will have no symptoms until the cancer has already spread. When symptoms do appear, they can include:
- Difficulty urinating or urinating more frequently
- Blood in the urine or semen
- Erectile dysfunction
- Pain in the hips, back, or pelvis
Waiting for symptoms is not a screening strategy. By the time they arrive, the easiest window has often closed.
Why it’s worth doing
A lot of men avoid screening because it feels like an invitation to bad news. In reality, screening usually confirms that nothing is wrong. And men who screen have a 75% higher chance of being diagnosed at an early stage, when treatment is most effective and least disruptive.
Screening is quick, it’s easy, and it keeps you in control of your own health. If you’re 50 or older — or 40 and at higher risk — it’s worth a conversation with your doctor.
Color’s Virtual Cancer Clinic includes early detection and screening services. Take a 5-7 minute questionnaire to receive a personalized screening plan. If eligible, receive a free PSA screening kit to get screened for prostate cancer.
Learn about your HII cancer-screening resources on hiibenefits.com | cancer.org/getscreened
THE KNOW YOUR NUMBERS PROGRAM
On‑Site Know Your Numbers Biometric Health Screenings Begin This Month
On‑site biometric health screening events kick off on Sept. 15, giving employees a convenient way to complete one of the key requirements for the annual Know Your Numbers program.
Know Your Numbers is designed to help you understand important health indicators — including blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar — so you can take charge of your wellbeing and potentially catch health concerns early. Even small insights can make a big difference in preventing disease before it starts.
Why Participate?
Beyond the personal health benefits, completing the program could help you save $600 annually on your HII Anthem medical insurance premium. Employees who participate but do not qualify for the premium discount will be entered into a quarterly wellness prize drawing.
Program Dates and Requirements
The program runs each year from July 1 through March 31. To earn the $600 premium savings beginning July 1, eligible employees must complete both program requirements by March 31:
- Health Check Survey
Complete the online survey through QuadMed MyChart. - Biometric Health Screening
Get screened at an HII Family Health Center, your personal healthcare provider, a Quest Patient Service Center*, or at designated onsite events — including those starting this month.
Learn more and get started on hiibenefits.com | myquadmed.com/hii/kyn
Questions? Email hiiwellness@quadmedical.com.
*Quest Patient Service Centers for Mission Technologies and Newport News Shipbuilding – Charleston Operations employees only.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SMARTPATH WEBINAR: HOW TO CLEAN OUT FINANCIAL CLUTTER
Virtual | Wednesday, Sept. 16 | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT
Feeling overwhelmed by clutter or unsure what financial documents you really need to keep? You’re not alone. Join SmartPath for a webinar that will break down how to get organized at home and in your financial life so you can reduce stress and feel more in control. We’ll walk through simple ways to face the clutter, decide what to toss and what to keep, and identify the documents you should always have on hand. You’ll also learn how a basic budget can actually help you destress—not add pressure—and how to stop panicking every time you think about your portfolio.
ONSITE MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT IN NEWPORT NEWS, VA
4500 Washington Ave. Newport News, VA | Monday, Sept. 21 | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
Getting your annual mammogram is fast and easy thanks to the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center’s mobile mammography unit. The mobile unit will be available on select days over the next few months to offer comfortable and discreet 2D and 3D mammograms for women age 40 and over.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 757-312-6400 or visit ChesapeakeMammo.com.
HERO WEBINAR: SUICIDE PREVENTION
Virtual | Tuesday, Sept. 22| Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT
Understanding the early warning signs of suicide is essential—and building a supportive environment requires everyone’s involvement. In this webinar, HERO will address the challenges of discussing suicide while providing practical tools to help you identify signs of distress and implement effective prevention strategies in both the workplace and the community. You’ll learn how to offer immediate support to individuals in crisis and help them see that there are always alternatives to despair, even in their darkest moments.
THRIVE TOGETHER: SUPPORTING MEN’S HEALTH, MIND, AND BODY
Virtual and In-Person at Newport News Shipbuilding, Building 520
Tuesday, Sept. 22 | Noon ET / 11 A.M. CT
Join Kim Csan, corporate director of benefits strategy and engagement, along with expert panelists from your HII benefit providers, for a discussion on key men’s health topics including musculoskeletal and gut health, cardiometabolic health, and cancer prevention and early detection.
ONSITE SMARTPATH CLASS: RETIREMENT PLANNING IN THE AGE OF AI
In-Person at NNS | Wednesday, Sept. 23
11:00 a.m. Bldg 520 6th floor James Room
4:00 p.m. NetCenter room 129
What if you had a financial advisor available 24/7? In the age of AI, powerful new tools can help you better understand your spending patterns, retirement outlook, evaluate different scenarios, and make more informed financial decisions. In this session, SmartPath will demonstrate practical ways to use AI to assess your financial health including where AI excels and where it falls short. We’ll also address where human judgment still matters so you can use AI with confidence and avoid the most common mistakes. You’ll leave with practical prompts, tools, and strategies you can put to work immediately.
Register by emailing benefits-nns@hii-nns.com.
PRESENTED BY THE MISSION TECHNOLOGIES WELLBEING COMMITTEE: HERO WEBINAR MOVE WELL, LIVE WELL: EVERYDAY STRATEGIES FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH
Virtual | Thursday, Sept. 24 | Noon ET / 11 a.m. CT
Muscle and joint pain are more common than most people realize—and they’re not just part of getting older. Join HERO to explore what causes common musculoskeletal issues like back pain, arthritis, and repetitive strain injuries—and more importantly, what you can do about them. You’ll leave with easy-to-follow strategies for posture, stretching, movement, and injury prevention that fit into even the busiest day. Whether you’re managing existing discomfort or just want to feel better in your body, this session is designed to help you stay strong, mobile, and pain-free—at work and beyond.
Register by emailing benefits@hii.com.
NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING 5K
Victory Landing Park, VA | Saturday, Sept. 26 | 9 a.m. ET
Join the fun with your family and friends! Run, walk or stroll the 2026 NNS 5K. Arrive early to visit vendor booths and get pre-race snacks. Qualified participants will receive 50 Wellness Online points!
Volunteers needed! Join our volunteer team to support health and wellness in the shipyard. All volunteers will receive a special volunteer t-shirt. Email Tyvelle.C.Williams@hii-nns.com to sign up.
ADDRESS YOUR STRESS
Virtual | Mondays, Sept. 28 – Nov. 16 | 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT
Feeling overwhelmed, tense, or burned out? You’re not alone.
This free 8-week group program teaches practical and proven techniques to help you understand your stress, manage it effectively, and build resilience that lasts.
ON-DEMAND WELLNESS
Get started with all BeWell For Life programs on myquadmed.com/bewell.
Sign up to receive a weekly email on the latest QuadMed BeWell For Life on-demand programs and Wellness Online challenges. By participating in the BeWell Bundle, you can also earn Wellness Online points for your chance to enter quarterly drawings*. If the bundle isn’t your thing, you can still register for individual programs.
By participating in the BeWell Bundle, you can also earn Wellness Online points for your chance to enter quarterly drawings*. If the bundle isn’t your thing, you can still register for individual programs.
Get Food for Thought with Nutrition Bytes
Sign up to get monthly nutrition tips emailed from registered dietitian nutritionists at the HII Family Health Center.
Join weekly online yoga classes to increase movement, flexibility and mindfulness.
*NEW* BeWell Stretch Breaks
8:15 a.m. ET / 7:15 a.m. CT Tuesdays and Thursdays
Start your morning off right with this 10-minute total body stretch class.
Sun Sal Yoga Flow Mondays:
5:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. CT Wednesdays: 6 a.m. ET / 5 a.m. CT
Gentle yoga to get you grounded, focused and limber.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga Wednesdays:
5 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. CT
Afternoon yoga with pose modifications to fit all ability levels.
*NEW* Stretch and Restore Thursdays:
5:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. CT
Slow-paced stretch class to help you unwind, release tension, and reset your body and mind.
Participation/attendance of these offerings must be on personal time. To attend, employees can use flex, PTO or lunch with their manager’s approval. No time charging information will be provided.
Prizes or gifts in excess of $50 value are considered compensation, and are subject to federal, state and employment tax withholding and reporting on Form W-2, unless a specific exemption applies.
View eligibility information in your Benefits Guide on hiibenefits.com.
