- How to prepare for flu season
Dr. Maria Guyette takes a Health Break to talk with us about preparing for flu season and why we need to be vaccinated against the flu each year.
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- Respite for caregivers and how to access services in your community
Dr. Robert Rutkowski takes a Health Break to explain respite care, how it works, and what resources are available for caregivers in Pennsylvania.
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- You had an ER visit—what happens next?
Rebecca Ballentine takes a Health Break to review the next steps you should take after an ER visit.
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- Caring for the mental health of kids and teens
Dr. Johanna Vidal-Phelan takes a Health Break to explain mental and behavioral health for kids and teens.
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- Prenatal to postpartum: How to care for your body and mind
Laura Kelsch and Robin Bernens take a Health Break to explain ways to care for body and mind before and after giving birth.
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- What is RxWell?
Tish Rohan takes a Health Break to share details on the RxWell mobile app for UPMC Health Plan members.
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- What you need to know about childhood immunizations
Dr. Johanna Vidal-Phelan takes a Health Break to discuss why vaccines are important at every stage of childhood.
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- Early signs of breast cancer and steps for prevention
Dr. Margarita Zuley takes a Health Break to talk about breast health and share steps to take for breast cancer prevention.
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- Health care from home: Innovations in home health supports
In this episode, we’re taking a Health Break to discuss home health supports with Josh Rosman, certified registered nurse practitioner.
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- Why you need an action plan if you have a condition that could flare up
Dr. Anthony DeFail takes a Health Break to share why it’s important to have an action plan if you have a chronic condition.
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- What is a care manager and how can they help me?
Mandi Batykefer takes a Health Break to tell us about who the care managers are at UPMC Health Plan, and what they do to support members.
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- Warning signs for type 2 diabetes or unhealthy weight in children and teens
Dr. Robert Rutkowski takes a Health Break to provide an overview of some of the primary warning signs for type 2 diabetes or obesity in children and teens, and strategies for creating healthy lifestyle habits to avoid a diagnosis.
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- Health factors that might surprise you
Ray Prushnok takes a Health Break to uncover the social determinants of health that may be affecting you, and the support available to help you.
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- Working moms: Caring for yourself and others
Dr. Amanda Gabarda takes a Health Break to discuss some of the challenges working mothers face, and how to receive support from your health insurance.
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- 3 tips for managing stress in any situation
Alicia Fairman takes a Health Break to walk us through three tips for how to find comfort and access support in any moment of stress.
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- What is Prescription for Wellness and how does it work?
Tish Rohan takes a Health Break to explain what a Prescription for Wellness is, how to get one, and what it can do for your health.
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- Health and health care for teens
Dr. Sonika Bhatnagar takes a Health Break to talk about health and health care for teens.
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- How to get better sleep
Alex Treanor takes a Health Break to talk with us about sleep—and why we’re probably doing it wrong. Tune in to learn about sleep hygiene and why it’s key for your health.
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- Ask a pharmacist: Your questions, answered
Teresa Messick takes a Health Break to describe how to connect with a pharmacist and ask questions using UPMC AnywhereCare.
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- Myths and facts about cervical cancer
Dr. Nicholas DeGregorio takes a Health Break to bust common myths about cervical cancer and share tips for screening and prevention.
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- What is a vaccine booster and how does it work?
Why do some vaccines require booster shots, and when should people get a COVID-19 booster? Dr. Maria Guyette takes a Health Break to explain.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP22 for show notes and additional information.
- Goal setting, and how to actually stick with it
Alex Treanor takes a Health Break to help us turn our resolutions into goals—whether it be for our physical or mental health, relationships, or lifestyle habits. Join us to learn about goal setting and how to follow through with your goals.
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- Digital tools for your mental health
Laura Francis takes a Health Break with us to discuss the free digital tools members can use to support their mental and behavioral health.
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- What to do if you have a mental health crisis
Laura Francis takes a Health Break with us to review important resources you can use if you are having a mental health crisis.
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- How to support mental health as we age
Suzan Clark takes a Health Break to describe the mental health challenges we may encounter as we get older—and how to find and access support at every stage of life.
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- How to know when you need an antibiotic
Dr. Nick DeGregorio takes a Health Break to discuss all things antibiotics: Why they’re different from other medications, how to know when you should and shouldn’t be taking them, how to take them correctly and safely, and how to avoid antibiotic resistance.
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- Increasing access to health care through digital tools
Claire Marcus takes a Health Break with us to discuss accessing health care with digital tools. We’ll learn about UPMC Health Plan programs, tools, and services that are available to our members and the communities we serve.
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- What’s happening now in telehealth
Do you use telehealth as part of your health care? Jeff Gala takes a Health Break to give us an overview on telehealth and what it means for access to care, for saving money, and for the future.
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- Lifestyle habits for diabetes and prediabetes
Dr. Amy Meister takes a Health Break with us to define diabetes and prediabetes—plus, she shares lifestyle changes we can make to minimize risks.
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- Why it's important to choose and maintain a PCP
Dr. Amy Meister takes a Health Break to discuss why seeing a PCP (or primary care provider) is an important part of health insurance. Plus, she’ll tell us how to select a PCP.
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- The top 3 things you can do for your heart
Dr. Cynthia Rosenberg takes a Health Break with us to outline what matters most when it comes to having a healthy heart. She also talks about preventive measures we can take to support our heart health at any age.
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- Why a health risk assessment is good for your health
Dr. Amy Meister takes a Health Break to discuss health risk assessments. What are they, why is it important to complete one for your health insurance, and how can it affect your health?
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- What you need to know about high blood pressure
Dr. Kalpana Char takes a Health Break with us to explain blood pressure, what we need to know about high blood pressure, and how to treat high blood pressure with help from your primary care provider.
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- How to talk to your doctor online
Dr. Nicholas DeGregorio takes a Health Break with us to explain how telehealth works and how easy and convenient it can be to talk to your doctor online.
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- Train your brain: How to build healthier habits for healthier thoughts
Laura Francis takes a Health Break with us to explain how the brain works in moments of discomfort—and how we can build habits for healthier thoughts.
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- Common mistakes you might be making with your prescriptions
Teresa Messick takes a Health Break to share common mistakes you might be making with your prescriptions and how to correct them. Plus, we’ll talk about how to avoid prescription misuse.
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- 5 things you need to know about health insurance in 5 minutes
Joyce Reagle and Michael Ahern take a Health Break to share the top five things you need to know about health insurance—from eligibility and coverage to hidden benefits and other extras—all in five minutes. No matter where you are in exploring health insurance, we’ve got you covered.
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- Detecting colorectal cancer early: Signs and symptoms
Dr. Andrew Watson takes a Health Break to explain colorectal cancer, how it develops, and ways to detect signs and symptoms early.
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- How to teach your child healthy dental hygiene habits
Alaina Stango and Barb Hammerschmitt take a Health Break to share tips and strategies for building healthy oral health habits with the kids in your life.
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- How deep breathing impacts your health
In this Health Break, we revisit PA Takes a Breath, a UPMC Health Plan virtual event that shows the benefits of deep breathing. Hear from Dr. Matthew Hurford and practice a simple breathing exercise with UPMC Health Plan health coaches.
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- Digital tools for UPMC Health Plan members and how to use them
Brittany Ramsey takes a Health Break to give us the details on free and convenient digital tools that can help UPMC Health Plan members make the most of their health insurance plan.
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- How to get connected to free health coaching
Linda Fayad takes a Health Break to tell us about health coaching: what it is, how it works, who the coaches are, how it can help, and how to get connected. The best part—it’s free!
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