Vaccines: Not just for kids anymore
Fact is, adults need vaccines too. National Immunization Month is the perfect time to make sure you and your family are up to date on all of your vaccines. Regardless of your age, vaccines keep you...
View ArticleStaying healthy at school (and home!)
UPMC AnywhereCare offers fast relief from sniffles, tummy aches, and more Going back to school is such an exciting time for kids. New teachers. New subjects. New friends. Too bad about the sniffles,...
View ArticleWe’re here for you
Health coaching is available to help you lower your cholesterol. And it’s free for UPMC Health Plan members! You can work with a health coach to eat healthier, lose weight, exercise more, or quit...
View ArticleIs a CSA right for you?
Did you make a resolution to eat healthier in 2016? Are you interested in having fresh foods in your home more often? Are you concerned with where your food comes from or the practices by which it was...
View ArticleCSA Q&A
Q1. How can I find a local CSA? A. You can visit http://www.localharvest.org/csa/ to find a CSA in your area. Q2. What if I do not want to commit to a CSA? A. Visit your local farmers market. It’s a...
View ArticleGetting care: It’s important to understand where you can go to seek care.
Where you go for care depends on whether it’s planned or unplanned. Planned care is when you make an appointment well in advance to see a provider. Unplanned care is trickier because it means a health...
View ArticleUPMC Health Plan — Maternity First steps to a healthy pregnancy
Are you or someone you know expecting a baby? As a member of UPMC Health Plan, you can connect with a maternity health coach through the UPMC Health Plan Maternity Program to help you have the...
View ArticleHow to choose the best sunscreen
With changing ingredients and labels, finding the right sunscreen can be confusing! So how do you know which kind is best sunscreen for you? Here are five things to check when you buy your next...
View ArticleFinancial Wellness
Money doesn’t grow on trees, that is, unless you are in the lumber industry then you might consider the saying true. We work to earn the money that supports our lives and often families. Hopefully...
View ArticleTake charge of your health
Two tools to make the best medical decisions for you and your family When you make a buying decision, chances are you go online to research your options, compare costs, and see how others rated their...
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