How do I know if I am eligible to participate in VP Transform?
If you are a benefits-eligible Ohio State employee or enrolled spouse, you are invited to see if you qualify for either VP Transform Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) or VP Transform Weight Management Program (WM) by completing the survey using the red button above.
You will also need to utilize the VP Transform app which is only compatible with devices that are on the 10.0 (iOS) or 5.0 (Android) software version or higher.
What is the time commitment of VP Transform?
The Transform for weight management and prediabetes is 1 year long. The program requires you to engage in the mobile app, to interact with your health coach, track your weight, nutrition, complete lessons, and quizzes. There are three phases to this program. The first phase requires weekly engagement for 16 weeks. The second phase moves to a biweekly engagement requirement, which lasts for 8 weeks. The third phase is focused on maintaining and sustaining what you have accomplished and requires monthly engagement for the remaining 6 months.
What will the program help me achieve?
While you’re in the program, you’ll aim to achieve these goals:
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- Reduce your weight by 5–7% of your starting body weight. This small amount of weight loss can reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by about 60%.
- Increase your physical activity to 150 minutes each week. Your coach will help you incorporate more physical activity at moderate intensity throughout the week.
- Learn about healthy food choices and eating habits, build confidence around your overall health, and create changes to sustain a healthy lifestyle.
What support and tools are available to help me succeed in the program?
- A personal health coach to guide you, support you, and hold you accountable. You will have your own personal dedicated health coach to support you through your journey. Your coach will help you set attainable daily and weekly goals.
- You’ll receive a wireless scale as you begin the program.
- Once you’ve been fully engaged in the program for 4 weeks, you’ll receive an email with information on how to get your free Fitbit.
- VP Transform Mobile App: Access weekly lessons, track your meals, communicate with your health coach, and track your weekly progress (at no cost to you).
How is the program structured?
The VP Transform program is one year long and has two distinct phases:
- Core | 4 months: The first 4 months (16 weeks) of the program deliver weekly learning sessions with built-in activities that help you apply the information to your own life right away. The learning sessions cover topics related to sustainable weight loss, being more active, healthy eating, and emotional and mental resilience. Each week you will also connect (virtually) with your health coach for individual support and goal-setting.
- For Life | 8 months: The remaining 8 months of the program are dedicated to maintaining and reinforcing the new healthy behaviors you developed in the first 16 weeks.
What happens if I qualify for the VP Transform program?
After you complete the enrollment survey and you are eligible to enroll in Transform, you can expect a welcome email sent to you within 24 hours where you can track your enrollment status.
Once you are officially enrolled, accepted, and a coach has been assigned, you will receive an additional email encouraging you to download the Transform app and schedule your first coaching appointment.
What happens if I miss a week or need to restart the program?
VP Transform is a year-long commitment. Continuous engagement is a crucial element to reach success. By providing you with online and digital tools, the hope is that you can complete this program anywhere!
If you do happen to miss a week, you will not be removed from the program. You will continue to work with your coach, who will provide guidance and accountability to get you back on track and help you reach the goals.
If there is a medical reason that you are unable to complete the program and need to drop out, there is no penalty to leave VP Transform. If you later want to restart the program, you will need to reach out to your VP Transform coach, who will submit the request and it will be approved or denied by OSU Health Plan wellness staff. Restarting the program is not generally permitted and will be determined on a case-by-case basis. To gain access back into the program, we may require documentation from your medical provider.
Who do I contact for Transform mobile app or Fitbit device help?
Transform Support is available to all participants Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 9:00pm ET. To contact Transform Support, email them at transform@virginpulse.com or call 888-345-2425.
What are my options after the 52-week program is over?
There is a Year-2 available after completion of Year-1. Your coach will discuss more about this as you get closer to the end of your Year-1 program.
What happens if I leave Ohio State during the middle of the program year?
If you leave Ohio State, your coach will be notified within 24 hours after your employment status change. Your coach will reach out to you via email and effectively communicate that access to the program has come to an end, due to leaving Ohio State. At that point, further access and outreach will be denied.
Is the Transform mobile app ADA accessible?
Screen reader users will currently experience difficulty accessing the VP Transform platform. While we work to make this experience accessible for all, an accessible alternative is available. If you would like to utilize this alternative to participate in VP Transform, please contact Virgin Pulse by emailing transform@virginpulse.com or calling 888-345-2425, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 9:00pm ET.
If I do not qualify for Transform, what other weight management programs are available to me?
Please visit our page of weight management resources and programs here: https://yp4h.osu.edu/resources/weight-management/.
