Posted on December 10, 2020
Are you feeling extra stressed, anxious or sad these days? You are not alone. Many Americans are having mental health issues, but these are not a sign of weakness. Stressful or traumatic events, as well as brain chemistry and genetics, can contribute to mental health illness and disorders. The uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, social […]
Posted on December 10, 2020
As a Health New England Medicare Advantage member, you can take advantage of telehealth services† through Teladoc. With Teladoc, you have access to U.S. board-certified physicians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Teladoc is an affordable and convenient alternative to the urgent care center or emergency room for non-emergency […]
Posted on December 10, 2020
Do you know someone who is turning 65, retiring in the coming year, or needs advice about their Medicare health plan options? If you do, refer them to our website for more information at healthnewengland.org/medicare. Or, ask them to give our Medicare Sales Team a call at (877) 443-3314 or TTY 711. We’d be happy to […]
Posted on December 10, 2020
Did you know it’s estimated that three out of four Americans don’t take their medication as prescribed? Some reasons for this include confusion about instructions, cost of medication, and forgetfulness. Medication adherence, or making sure we take our medications as prescribed, is important for controlling chronic conditions, treating temporary conditions, and maintaining overall health. Not […]
Posted on December 10, 2020
As you may have heard, the best way to prevent colorectal cancer is to get screened. As a Health New England Medicare Advantage member, multiple screening tests are available to you depending on your health and risk factors, including colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and fecal immunochemical test (FIT), among others. In addition, beginning January 1, 2021, […]
Posted on December 10, 2020
Your Health New England Medicare Advantage plan covers both an annual physical and well-care visit. Be sure to schedule yours with your primary care provider (PCP) for 2021. When you call to schedule your annual well-care visit, ask if your PCP can do it as a telehealth visit. During this time of COVID-19 social distancing […]
Posted on December 9, 2020
Prevention and screenings are important steps to staying healthy. Be sure to plan ahead and schedule your 2021 preventive care visit with your doctor so you can talk about the checklist below to determine what is appropriate for you. The following is not a complete listing and does not substitute for medical advice. Breast cancer […]
Posted on December 9, 2020
Flu season is here. And, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, getting the flu vaccine is even more important this year. An annual seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chance that you will get the flu and spread it to others. In addition, getting the flu shot may reduce the risk of […]
Posted on December 9, 2020
Brrr! It’s cold out there. And that can be a problem when you have asthma. The reason? Cold, dry air can irritate the breathing tubes in your lungs, which may trigger asthma symptoms such as wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. If your asthma often gets worse in winter, you can reduce your symptoms by […]
Posted on December 9, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, emergencies unrelated to COVID-19 still happen. Unfortunately, at the height of the pandemic, people with warning signs of a heart attack, stroke or other crisis were putting off going to the emergency room (ER) because they were afraid of catching COVID-19. That fear can cost lives. Fast treatment in an […]