Health Break
A podcast for UPMC Health Plan members, Health Break is your quick guide to caring for your mental and physical health, prioritizing wellness, and making the most of your health insurance plan. We’ve connected with experts across health care and health insurance to bring information you need—plus tips and ideas—to each episode. Find show notes and more information at upmchealthplan.com/podcast
Episodes
Health coach Alex Treanor takes a Health Break to help us turn our resolutions into goals—whether it be for our physical or mental health, relationships, or lifestyle habits. Join us to learn about goal setting and how to follow through with your goals.
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Laura Francis, Director of Behavioral Health Clinical Programs, takes a Health Break with us to discuss the free digital tools members can use to support their mental and behavioral health.
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Laura Francis, Director of Behavioral Health Clinical Programs at UPMC Health Plan, takes a Health Break with us to review important resources you can use if you are having a mental health crisis.
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Suzan Clark, program director at LifeSolutions, takes a Health Break to describe the mental health challenges we may encounter as we get older—and how to find and access support at every stage of life.
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Dr. Nick DeGregorio, senior medical director of UPMC for You, takes a Health Break to discuss all things antibiotics: Why they’re different from other medications, how to know when you should and shouldn’t be taking them, how to take them correctly and safely, and how to avoid antibiotic resistance.
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Claire Marcus, director of Telehealth Technology & Solutions at UPMC Health Plan, takes a Health Break with us to discuss accessing health care with digital tools. We’ll learn about UPMC Health Plan programs, tools, and services that are available to our members and the communities we serve.
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Do you use telehealth as part of your health care? Jeffrey Gala, senior digital product manager at UPMC Health Plan, takes a Health Break to give us an overview on telehealth and what it means for access to care, for saving money, and for the future.
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Dr. Amy Meister, associate chief medical officer of UPMC’s Insurance Services Division and vice president of Workpartners, takes a Health Break with us to define diabetes and prediabetes—plus, she shares lifestyle changes we can make to minimize risks.
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Dr. Amy Meister, associate chief medical officer of UPMC’s Insurance Services Division and vice president of Workpartners, takes a Health Break to discuss why seeing a PCP (or primary care provider) is an important part of health insurance. Plus, she’ll tell us how to select a PCP.
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Dr. Cynthia Rosenberg, chief medical officer of Medicare and Special Needs Products at UPMC Health Plan, takes a Health Break with us to outline what matters most when it comes to having a healthy heart. She also talks about preventive measures we can take to support our heart health at any age.
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Dr. Amy Meister, associate chief medical officer of UPMC’s Insurance Services Division and vice president of Workpartners, takes a Health Break to discuss health risk assessments. What are they, why is it important to complete one for your health insurance, and how can it affect your health?
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Dr. Kalpana Char, associate vice president of Special Needs Plan Medical Services at UPMC Health Plan, takes a Health Break with us to explain blood pressure, what we need to know about high blood pressure, and how to treat high blood pressure with help from your primary care provider.
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Dr. Nicholas DeGregorio, senior medical director of UPMC for You, takes a Health Break with us to explain how telehealth works and how easy and convenient it can be to talk to your doctor online.
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Director of Behavioral Health Clinical Programs Laura Francis takes a Health Break with us to explain how the brain works in moments of discomfort—and how we can build habits for healthier thoughts.
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Clinical pharmacy specialist Teresa Messick takes a Health Break to share common mistakes you might be making with your prescriptions and how to correct them. Plus, we’ll talk about how to avoid prescription misuse.
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Health Care Concierges Joyce Reagle and Michael Ahern take a Health Break to share the top five things you need to know about health insurance—from eligibility and coverage to hidden benefits and other extras—all in five minutes. No matter where you are in exploring health insurance, we’ve got you covered.
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Dr. Andrew Watson, colorectal surgeon and senior medical director of telemedicine at UPMC Insurance Services, takes a Health Break to explain colorectal cancer, how it develops, and ways to detect signs and symptoms early.
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Dental care managers Alaina Stango and Barb Hammerschmitt take a Health Break to share tips and strategies for building healthy oral health habits with the kids in your life.
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In this Health Break, we revisit PA Takes a Breath, a UPMC Health Plan virtual event that shows the benefits of deep breathing. Hear from Dr. Matthew Hurford, president and CEO of Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, and practice a simple breathing exercise with UPMC Health Plan health coaches.
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Brittany Ramsey, senior product manager at UPMC Health Plan, takes a Health Break to give us the details on free and convenient digital tools that can help UPMC Health Plan members make the most of their health insurance plan.
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