Talking to Kids About COVID-19

You can help kids understand the changes happening around them. Learn how to talk to children and young adults about COVID-19.

Get Care from Home with Telemedicine

Telemedicine is a convenient, high-quality care option for non-emergency conditions, especially when we need to avoid contact with people as much as possible.

Handwashing: The Secret to Good Health

The easiest way to protect yourself against illness? Handwashing.

Gardening with Kids: Growing A Healthy Habit

Monday, 22 June 2020 by Dr. Anna Baldino

Little boy in garden, smelling fresh herbs

Need an activity to keep little hands busy this summer? Plant a vegetable garden and watch the good times — and food — grow. Whether it’s large or small, inside or out, a garden can be a magical place for a child. Loads of time can be spent finding containers for pots, packing dirt, and planting seeds....

Published in Well-being

Do This, Not That: Debunking Myths to Make Running More Efficient

Thursday, 18 June 2020 by Ashley Weyler

A woman takes a break from running to have some water in front of a concrete wall

You may have seen the episode of The Office, “Fun Run,” when Michael Scott carbo-loads minutes before a charity 5k with a container of fettuccine alfredo. Spoiler alert: It doesn’t end well for him. The beloved manager of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company fell for one of the biggest myths in the running world....

Published in Fitness, Well-being, Wellness

Preventing Health Care Fraud: How to Stop COVID-19 Scammers

Thursday, 18 June 2020 by Robert Climaldi

Situations like the COVID-19 pandemic can bring out the best in many people, but unfortunately, they can also bring out the worst in others. There has been a recent increase in the number of scammers trying to trick people into sharing personal information through phone calls, emails, text messages, social media, and even door-to-door visits. You may think you won’t be fooled,...

Published in Health Insurance

Preventive Care for Kids: The Importance of Developmental Screenings and Lead Testing

Wednesday, 17 June 2020 by Dr. Lynn Collins

A doctor talks to a mother and her young child

As a parent, you want to do everything to ensure your child is safe, happy, and healthy. That’s why we childproof our homes, make sure we spend quality time with our kids, and encourage them to eat fruits and veggies. Another important thing you can do as a parent is take them to their doctor for regular well-child visits....

Published in Well-being

2020 Celebrate Caring Winner Stacey Lang: Leaving a Lasting Impact

Friday, 12 June 2020 by Britni Zahodnick

As an oncology nurse, Stacey Lang builds relationships with her patients to help them through difficult times.

Published in Nursing

Meet Laura Smith, 2020 Celebrate Caring Honoree

Friday, 12 June 2020 by Veronica Serrano

For Laura Smith, nursing was a calling. For the past ten years, she’s answered the call by being there for patients during their final years.

Published in Nursing

Coming Out Stronger: Staying Healthy During the Pandemic

Wednesday, 10 June 2020 by Veronica Serrano

In December 2019, Chuck Stefanosky, Independence Director Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, made a commitment to get in better shape. He started meeting with a nutritionist to learn how to eat better and exercising at the gym at his office. His routine was working well until the COVID-19 pandemic hit and changed everything. Like everyone else, the pandemic caused many disruptions to Chuck’s normal routine....

Published in Well-being

How to Embrace Change and Unleash Your Creativity

Wednesday, 10 June 2020 by Michelle Histand

A young woman works at a desk, with her back to the camera.

Since we’ve been socially distancing, time no longer seems to have meaning. Each day I get up, shower, and get dressed. It’s like Groundhog Day. I’ve seen lots of funny memes about people whose stay-at-home wardrobe consists mostly of jeans ― and yes, I’m one of them. And then around 6 p.m., it’s back into sweatpants!...

Published in Innovation

Mental Health and the Silver Tsunami

Monday, 08 June 2020 by Dr. Heidi J. Syropoulos

An older woman sits on a sofa, hands on her legs, looking away with an air of sadness

Over the past few years, I’ve been pleased to see mental health getting more of the attention it deserves as a factor in overall health. But as a physician who specialized in geriatrics, I feel more awareness is needed of the mental health of older adults. There’s no better time than now, after we’ve been social distancing for months through the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic....

Published in Well-being, Wellness

Meet Edward Welsh, 2020 Celebrate Caring Honoree

Monday, 08 June 2020 by Ruth Stoolman

In addition to providing compassionate care, Eddie Welsh is committed to making sure his patients leave the hospital with dignity.

Published in Nursing