Written by: Member Care Advocate Sabrina Anyone can suffer from mental health issues, and it does not make them a weak person. There are many stressors that can lead a person to question their mental wellness. Call 211 if you need help with any of these issues: Unemployment, foreclosure, death, COVID-19, relationship struggles, sick children… Read more
Recall of Certain Philips Respironics Ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP Machines Due to Potential Health Hazards: FDA Safety Communication
Date Issued: June 30, 2021 To protect the health of individuals who use Philips Respironics ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning people and their health care providers, that Philips Respironics has recalled some equipment owing to possible health hazards (see table below). Polyurethane-based polyester sound dampening foam… Read more
La Importancia de tener Visitas Anuales de Bienestar
La Importancia de tener Visitas Anuales de Bienestar ¿Sabías que solo uno de cada cinco estadounidenses se hace un examen físico anual? Quizás esto se deba a que muchos de nosotros no nos damos cuenta de las muchas ventajas que proporcionan el hacerse un chequeo anual. Es fácil descartar el valor de estos exámenes, especialmente… Read more
Importance of Annual Wellness Visits
Importance of Annual Wellness Visits Did you know that just one out of every five Americans gets a yearly physical? Perhaps this is because many of us aren’t aware of the many advantages of having an annual check up. It is tempting to discount the value of these exams, especially if you are a young… Read More
Tips for Healthy Summer Eating
Summertime brings a whole new dimension to eating and drinking, from backyard bbq’s to poolside drinks. Even if you indulge in more sweets than usual, the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables available throughout the summer months may help you maintain a healthy diet. Eating the rainbow is the first step toward a healthy diet… Read more
HOW TO SAVE SOMEONE FROM DROWNING
As the temperature rises, you may be searching for entertaining ways to remain active while cooling down. During the hot summer months, water sports such as swimming, diving, canoeing, boating, and water skiing provide relief. It is critical to maintain safety at the forefront of our minds while participating in recreational water sports. “When we… Read more