Posted on November 3, 2014
“I am extremely pleased with Health New England and always have been.” “I’ve always loved Health New England…you have never let me down!” “Health New England blows all the Blue Crosses, Aetnas and those other guys out of the water. Everything from the service they provide and their large doctor network, makes it a joy […]
Posted on November 3, 2014
Health New England (HNE) is making some changes to your Plan, most of which become effective January 1, 2015. Below is a electronic copy of the amendment to the HNE Explanation of Coverage. This amendment outlines changes to certain benefits and programs that are part of the standard benefit plan. Please read the information carefully […]
Posted on November 3, 2014
Most doctors agree that the single most important thing you can do to improve your health is to quit smoking for good! If only it were that easy . . . My husband has given up smoking dozens of times. Mark Twain said, “Quitting smoking is easy. I’ve done it a thousand times.” Maybe you’ve […]
Posted on October 31, 2014
My father used to say “Everything has to have a date on it.” The dates on food labels can be confusing. The truth is, they often have nothing to do with food safety! Here’s what you really need to know: • Use-By, Best if Used By, Best By, Best Before: These “use by” and “best” […]
Posted on October 30, 2014
We live in New England and the winter season is fast approaching . . . that means snow storms, ice storms, and the like! Unfortunately we usually experience a power outage or two during the winter. I heard recently that during the Hurricane Katrina disaster, much of the Gulf Coast region lost power for weeks. […]
Posted on October 29, 2014
HNE is committed to improving the quality of life and health status of our communities. HNE supports numerous local agencies and organizations through sponsorships; active participation on boards; committees; and through a formal Community Benefits program. Our associates volunteer hundreds of hours in various non-profits based in the four counties of Western Massachusetts each year. […]
Posted on October 29, 2014
So if you defrost chicken for dinner and then decide to go out, what do you do with the chicken? Refreeze it? Cook it the next day? In order to keep your refrigerator clean it is important to know how long things can last in the refrigerator. Following is a tip sheet from FoodSafety.gov. Be […]
Posted on October 28, 2014
I am really a clean nut – I want my refrigerator to be sparkly and odor free!! I smelled something a little funny last weekend and just did a full clean out completed with new baking soda containers. Do a seasonal (quarterly) pass through your refrigerator to keep it smelling fresh and looking good. Every […]
Posted on October 27, 2014
When I was in middle school, I had to do a science project. My mother suggested cleaning out our refrigerator and growing some of the open older food on petri dishes. (My mom saved everything and the frig was always packed!!!) I grew a number of fuzzy types of different colored bacteria and got an […]
Posted on October 24, 2014
A growing body of research literature finds that in addition to improved physical health, playing a sport contributes to a primarily positive role in youth development, including improved academic achievement, higher self-esteem, fewer behavioral problems, and better psychosocial. Many studies focus on the effects of sport on the five “C’s”—competence, confidence, connections, character, and caring—which […]