Health Coaches
Most of us have an idea of what we need to do in order to lose weight, become more active, or make changes to improve a health condition like diabetes or heart disease. We just don’t do it. What we really need to become healthier is sustained motivation.
That’s where a health coach can help. As a UPMC Health Plan member, you have access to our health coaching program free of charge. You can meet with your health coach as often as needed by telephone. He or she will give you plenty of advice and practical information—and, more importantly, inspire you to take the first step to better health. And the step after that. And the step after that.
- Come up with a clear goal and create a plan to get there.
- Make changes that last.
- Stay motivated.
- Keep your goal in sight.
- Overcome obstacles.
What’s the secret to success? Our health coaches use a proven technique called motivational interviewing. This method helps you home in on what truly inspires you to become healthier. Once you have that focus, your journey to better health gets much easier.
Help with your condition
If you’re living with a health condition, we can ease things for you by helping coordinate your care. Our health coaches can help you follow your doctor’s care plan, better understand treatment options identified by your provider, put you in touch with community resources, and help you improve your skills so you can better manage your condition.
These are just a few of our programs:
- Diabetes
- Cardiovascular health
- Respiratory issues like COPD and asthma
- Low back pain
- Maternity
- Anxiety
- Depression
Health Coaching Programs
Our coaches are experts in their fields. They have a lot of education, training, and experience. They understand the challenges you’re facing because they’ve seen other members struggle and have helped them succeed. Our coaches can help you:
Manage your weight
You’ll learn how to make healthier food choices. Coaches can also teach you how to add activity to your days to help you reach your weight goal.
Increase your physical activity
You’ll learn how making small lifestyle changes can help you build a foundation for better fitness and avoid many chronic conditions.
Quit using tobacco
Quitting tobacco is one of the healthiest changes you can make. A coach can tell you about counseling, treatment options, and support that can help you live a tobacco-free life.
Manage your stress
Many chronic diseases and primary care visits are connected to stress. A coach can teach you how to better manage your stress and become more resilient.
Improve your nutrition
You’ll learn how to make healthy, tasty food choices. You’ll also learn how important good nutrition is for your health.
Reduce your chances of developing diabetes
Our health coaches will teach you about this condition, then help you make a plan to reach a healthy weight, eat better, and/or be more active.
Improve your family’s health
Lifestyle changes are easier to make if everyone in your family works together. You and your coach can develop a plan to address your family’s health and wellness needs.
Sleep better
Your quality of sleep can affect many areas of health and well-being. You'll learn how to improve habits to fall asleep easier and have a better night's rest.
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Active&Fit Direct
Choose from over 12,700 participating standard gyms for just $28/month or 20% to 70% off over 8,800 exercise studios*
The Active&Fit Direct program is America’s fastest growing fitness program of its kind.
Program benefits:
- Searchable fitness center directory
- Activity tracking with 250+ wearable fitness devices, apps, and exercise equipment
- The option to switch fitness centers to make sure you find the right fit
- Over 13,000 on-demand fitness video classes accessible at home or on-the-go at no additional charge
*Participants must be 18 years old or older, be located in the United States, and have a valid email address. Participants must pay by debit card, prepaid credit card, or credit card and are charged in advance on a monthly basis using a recurring payment subscription. Participants commit to three consecutive months of membership. If a participant chooses to cancel, they must provide a 30-day notice of cancellation. All payments are subject to tax, if applicable, based on the participant’s location. Monthly fees are subject to applicable enrollment fees and taxes. Costs for premium exercise studios exceed $28/mo. plus applicable enrollment fees and taxes. Fees vary based on premium exercise studios selected. Members may purchase multiple standard and premium gym memberships with a $5 discount off the monthly fee for each membership purchased after their first.
The Active&Fit Direct program is provided by American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc., a subsidiary of American Specialty Health (ASH). Active&Fit Direct and the Active&Fit Direct logos are trademarks of ASH.
ChooseHealthy
Save More. Live Better.
With the ChooseHealthy® program, offered by your health plan, you can save more on wellness products and be empowered with health improvement tools to help you live better every day.
Prescription for Wellness
A free member resource for getting and staying healthy
Prescription for Wellness offers customized help with lifestyle and condition management, as well as shared decision support services. These services are personalized to help you meet your goals. And the best part—it’s free for all UPMC Health Plan Aon Exchange members!
You will work with our Prescription for Wellness team. Our health coaches can help if your goals include healthy lifestyle changes. Our care managers can teach you how to manage your condition. They can also help you understand your overall health care needs. You choose how you work with us!