Essentia Health offers a variety of wellness resources and support to all employees through TakeCharge.
This program has a points-based structure with four levels and encourages you to work on your health goals with daily engagement with the platform through tracking daily steps, sleep, activity and completing Healthy Habits activities and Daily Learning Cards personalized to your interests.
Register for your account
Registration tips
Employees covered under the Medica health plan:
Have your Medica ID card ready. Make sure to enter your name exactly as it appears on your ID card.
Employees not covered under the Medica health plan:
Use your name and date of birth to register.
Questions about registration?
Email Virgin Pulse or call 1-833-450-4074.
Log into your account
Already have an account? Log in at the link below or download the mobile app. If you created an account previously, your same information will work (and you do not have to create a new account).
Mobile App
The mobile app makes it easy to track your healthy habits anywhere, anytime.
After you register for your TakeCharge Rewards account, download our free TakeCharge Rewards app from Virgin Pulse.
Additional Programs
Fit Choices by Medica℠ Health Club Reimbursement Program
Did you know that with Fit Choices by Medica you can earn points and reimbursement toward your dues? Visit a participating health club eight times a month for any four months between Jan. 1 and Aug. 31 to earn 2,000 points towards your TakeCharge Rewards.
You'll also earn up to $20 per month (two adults earn up to $40 per month) toward your health club dues when you visit a participating club eight times a month. Show your member ID card at a participating gym to register for Fit Choices.
Omada for Prevention
Build healthy habits that last. Help reduce your risk for chronic disease through Omada for Prevention, a digital lifestyle change program. Combining the latest technology with ongoing personal support, you can make the changes that matter most — whether that's around eating, activity, sleep or stress. It's an approach that can help you lose weight and reduce your risks for type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Omada for Diabetes
Coaching and empowerment to reach your goals. Help improve your blood glucose control through Omada for Diabetes. When you enroll in the program, you’ll receive personalized support and coaching plus a glucose meter and supplies to measure and track blood glucose levels.
Questions?
Questions about Fit Choices or Omada
7 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday – Friday,
Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Closed 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Thursday
Questions about TakeCharge