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Plan for Your Health: January 2024

WebHighmark WNY has shared the January 2024 Plan for Health Newsletter included within this post. Stay tuned for February’s topics: Cancer Awareness and Heart Health. If you have any questions about any of the services and resources mentioned in …

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Get the Shot, Not the Flu

WebThey cannot prevent COVID-19, but they'll reduce the burden of flu illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths on the health care system and conserve scarce medical resources for the care of people with COVID-19. The flu vaccine can keep you from …

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NYS Mask Mandate and Booster Vaccine Updates

WebTo schedule an appointment for the updated COVID-19 booster, residents of NYS should contact their regular health care provider, local pharmacy, or county health department. You can also visit vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to …

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Covid-19: Take Care of Yourself and Your Community

WebContact a health professional before you start any self-treatment for COVID-19. Know where and how to get treatment and other support services and resources, including counseling or therapy (in person or through telehealth). Take care of your emotional …

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Crossword Puzzles Are Good For Your Health

WebWhen most people ask if crosswords are good for brain health, they’re most likely wondering if crosswords help strengthen memory. Solving crossword puzzles helps delay memory decline by 2.5 years in those who have developed dementia. #2 …

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Top Five Lifestyle Changes To Improve Cholesterol

WebA few changes in your diet can reduce cholesterol and improve your heart health: Reduce saturated fats. Saturated fats, found primarily in red meat and full-fat dairy products, raise your total cholesterol. Decreasing your consumption of saturated fats can …

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Protect Yourself from the Flu

WebBut a public health challenge remains: the viruses that cause flu change each season, and scientists must work quickly to develop vaccines to combat the strains that might be most common. That’s why the CDC recommends getting a flu shot every year. And it’s why …

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5 Tips to Keep Your Heart Healthy

WebDental health is a good indication of overall health, including your heart, because those who have periodontal (gum) disease often have the same risk factors for heart disease. TIP: Floss and brush your teeth daily to ward off gum disease. It’s more than cavities you may …

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Wellness Wednesday: National Women's Health and Fitness Day

WebNational Women's Health and Fitness Day is celebrated every year, courtesy of the Health Information Resource Center, a national clearinghouse for consumer health information professionals. The day was established in 2002 to promote physical …

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Coping With Pandemic Stress

WebPublic health actions, such as social distancing, can make people feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. However, these actions are necessary to reduce the spread. However, finding ways to cope with the stress in a healthy way will make you, …

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Celebrating World Health Day

WebWorld Health Day is held on the April 7 of each year. It aims to remind individuals to look after their health, improve their understanding of health coverage, and positively adjust their lifestyle. Relating this to the workplace can cover both physical and …

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Summer Wellness & EAP

WebJourney through the 8 domains of health and wellness with EAP and Lidia Snyder, each Wednesday from July 12 through August 18. You will receive an email with activities, information, and a brief mindfulness exercise each week. **Signing up also …

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St Which is The Healthier Choice

WebGenerally, doughnuts are just a little bit healthier than bagels as a breakfast food. The reasoning comes down to two things: carbohydrates and sodium. While this can vary based on the type of doughnut that you have, carbohydrates and sodium are not as …

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BCBS WNY Launches myStrength Digital App

WebBlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting members’ overall wellness, especially during uncertain times, is offering its nearly one million members free access to a well-regarded digital behavioral …

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Certification of Health Care Provider for Employees’s Serious …

WebFor FMLA purposes, a “serious health condition” means an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves inpatient care or continuing treatment by a health care provider. For more information about the definitions of a serious health condition …

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St Recognizing Breast Cancer & Domestic Violence Awareness …

WebDomestic violence continues to be a profound and pervasive social and public health crisis, crossing lines of class, race, ethnicity, and sexuality. Each year, 10 million women and men in the U.S. experience domestic violence. There are many forms of …

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October Wellness

WebThis site will help keep us all informed on NFTA activities and provide an opportunity for everyone to share our stories and provide valuable feedback.

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Kaleida Health Providing COVID-19 Testing For NFTA Employees

WebOur Executive Director Kim Minkel has announced that Kaleida Health has made COVID-19 testing available for all NFTA Employees. Any employee who is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 can now call Kaleida’s Coronavirus Hotline at 716 …

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March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

WebNational Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (D.D.A.M.), observed throughout March, is a nationwide event to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities and address the barriers that those with disabilities face. …

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Mask Mandate Update From NYS Governor

WebDue to the Governor’s announcement updating COVID regulations from the New York State Department of Health, masks will be required in all public transportation entities within State of New York until further notice.

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