Health and Wellness
Health Coaches
Whether you want to change your lifestyle or manage a health problem that has changed your life, a health coach can help. Your health coach can help you make a plan and stick with it until you succeed.
How are you trying to improve your health? Maybe you’d like to quit smoking, lose weight, eat healthier, get active, or build lower back strength. Or maybe you’re working with your doctor to get control of a chronic condition like diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. You may feel like you could use some help to improve your mood — whether that means managing everyday stress or battling depression, anxiety, or substance use.
Your health coach can support your work on any of these goals, and more. Call 1-866-778-6073 to talk with a health coach about how you can get started on the change that’s important to you.
You can also take advantage of these UPMC Health Plan programs and services:
- Member-only discounts on health products
- Self-directed programs that help you make healthy changes or manage a health condition
- Resources for healthier living, like tips and online tools
Preventive Measures
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), preventive services like screening tests and immunizations are covered by UPMC Health Plan at no cost to you.
View Preventive Services Reference Guide for Members (PDF)Nutrition
Cutting fats, cholesterol, and salt in your diet helps lower your cholesterol levels and heart disease risk. But you don’t have to ignore your taste buds to take care of your heart. UPMC shares tips on foods to avoid and healthy alternatives as well as offers an app that has hundreds of nutritious recipes that use the ingredients you choose. All recipes are ranked for nutritional value via our CHOP (Choose Healthy Options) ranking system.
Read Our Heart-healthy Eating Guide Download the Recipe Rainbow AppContact
For more information about your benefits and coverage, log in to the UPMC Health Plan member site or call the Member Services phone number on your member ID card. Our Health Care Concierge team is available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. TTY users should call 711.