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
Dr. Maria Guyette takes a Health Break to talk with us about preparing for flu season and why we need to be vaccinated against the flu each year.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP42 for show notes and additional information.
Dr. Robert Rutkowski takes a Health Break to explain respite care, how it works, and what resources are available for caregivers in Pennsylvania.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP41 for show notes and additional information.
Rebecca Ballentine takes a Health Break to review the next steps you should take after an ER visit.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP40 for show notes and additional information.
Dr. Johanna Vidal-Phelan takes a Health Break to explain mental and behavioral health for kids and teens.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP39 for show notes and additional information.
Laura Kelsch and Robin Bernens take a Health Break to explain ways to care for body and mind before and after giving birth.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP38 for show notes and additional information.
Tish Rohan takes a Health Break to share details on the RxWell mobile app for UPMC Health Plan members.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP37 for show notes and additional information.
Dr. Johanna Vidal-Phelan takes a Health Break to discuss why vaccines are important at every stage of childhood.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP36 for show notes and additional information.
Dr. Margarita Zuley takes a Health Break to talk about breast health and share steps to take for breast cancer prevention.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP35 for show notes and additional information.
In this episode, we’re taking a Health Break to discuss home health supports with Josh Rosman, certified registered nurse practitioner.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP34 for show notes and additional information.
Dr. Anthony DeFail takes a Health Break to share why it’s important to have an action plan if you have a chronic condition.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP33 for show notes and additional information.
Mandi Batykefer takes a Health Break to tell us about who the care managers are at UPMC Health Plan, and what they do to support members.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP32 for show notes and additional information.
Dr. Robert Rutkowski takes a Health Break to provide an overview of some of the primary warning signs for type 2 diabetes or obesity in children and teens, and strategies for creating healthy lifestyle habits to avoid a diagnosis.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP31 for show notes and additional information.
Ray Prushnok takes a Health Break to uncover the social determinants of health that may be affecting you, and the support available to help you.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP30 for show notes and additional information.
Dr. Amanda Gabarda takes a Health Break to discuss some of the challenges working mothers face, and how to receive support from your health insurance.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP29 for show notes and additional information.
Alicia Fairman takes a Health Break to walk us through three tips for how to find comfort and access support in any moment of stress.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP28 for show notes and additional information.
Tish Rohan takes a Health Break to explain what a Prescription for Wellness is, how to get one, and what it can do for your health.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP27 for show notes and additional information.
Dr. Sonika Bhatnagar takes a Health Break to talk about health and health care for teens.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP26 for show notes and additional information.
Alex Treanor takes a Health Break to talk with us about sleep—and why we’re probably doing it wrong. Tune in to learn about sleep hygiene and why it’s key for your health.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP25 for show notes and additional information.
Teresa Messick takes a Health Break to describe how to connect with a pharmacist and ask questions using UPMC AnywhereCare.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP24 for show notes and additional information.
Dr. Nicholas DeGregorio takes a Health Break to bust common myths about cervical cancer and share tips for screening and prevention.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP23 for show notes and additional information.
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