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.

2020 Celebrate Caring Winner Jeff Salvatore: On the Frontlines of COVID-19

Tuesday, 26 May 2020 by Britni Zahodnick

Jeff Salvatore is committed to helping his patients. He is also making sure that his nursing staff on the front lines of the pandemic remain safe, healthy, and happy.

Published in Nursing

Can Yoga Help with Depression?

Friday, 22 May 2020 by Jake Panasevich

A young woman meditates, practicing yoga

Lots of people struggle with their mood, but depression is more than just “feeling blue” for a few days. Depression is a common medical condition that can affect anyone, at any time, and at any age.

Recognize the Signs

Depression is serious and can come at any time. Symptoms include fatigue, irritability, over eating or loss of appetite,...

Published in Well-being

Meet Felix Jones, BSN, RN, Celebrate Caring winner

Friday, 22 May 2020 by Britni Zahodnick

Felix Jones believes his career as a nurse has the potential to inspire young people, especially young men, to consider health care careers.

Published in Nursing

Tips to Protect Your Skin in the Sun

Friday, 22 May 2020 by Dr. Heidi J. Syropoulos

For the past few months, everything in my life seems to revolve around COVID-19. When I’m not working from home, I’m foraging for food, making sure I have my prescriptions filled, adjusting to telemedicine visits with my doctor, and remembering how to take care of myself. Taking care of yourself while being socially isolated can be quite challenging....

Published in Well-being, Wellness

Meet Christina Ryan, 2020 Celebrate Caring Honoree

Monday, 18 May 2020 by Ruth Stoolman

Christina Ryan wanted to be a nurse almost all her life and comes from a family of nurses, including her grandmother and several cousins.

Published in Nursing

Meet Kim Kristoff, 2020 Celebrate Caring Honoree

Friday, 15 May 2020 by Ruth Stoolman

Kim Kristoff, a NICU nurse at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), became a nurse after realizing that a career in engineering and finance wasn’t the right fit for her.

Published in Nursing

Heart Smarts: 4 Tips for Lifelong Heart Health

Wednesday, 13 May 2020 by Mary Eileen O'Connor

Selection of food that is good for the heart, rustic wood background

Half of all Americans have one of the top three risk factors for heart disease — high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. Are you one of them? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but the news isn’t all bleak. Take a minute to improve your heart smarts to help you keep your ticker in tip-top shape: 1....

Published in Fitness, Well-being

Solutions to Improve Medication Adherence and Member Health

Monday, 11 May 2020 by Jeffrey Green

A person taking their daily medication from a pillbox

Many members are managing long‑term, chronic conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. One critical part of their treatment plan is following a medication regimen. Taking medications as prescribed — called medication adherence — can have a tremendous impact on a member’s quality of life, longevity, and health outcomes. When members don’t consistently take their medications as prescribed by their doctor,...

Published in Innovation

The Power of the Brain Break: Balancing Your News Intake with Mental Breathers

Wednesday, 06 May 2020 by Dr. Virginia “Ginny” Calega

The COVID-19 global pandemic has nearly everyone glued to the news 24/7. With things changing by the minute, the news can seemingly provide a sense of control because knowledge is power, right? Sometimes. The problem with the constant newsfeed is that it often does the opposite — leaving us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and powerless. Our brains were not designed to handle this information overload....

Published in Well-being, Wellness

Rescue Your Recipe: Easy Ingredient Swaps

Tuesday, 28 April 2020 by Veronica Serrano

Now that I’m spending most of my time at home, I am cooking more than usual. This gives me the perfect opportunity to try out all those recipes that I’ve been saving on my computer. While I’ve been able to create quite a few culinary masterpieces, I’ve also had a couple recipes almost derailed by one missing ingredient....

Published in Eating Healthy, Well-being