Health Break

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.

Why do some vaccines require booster shots, and when should people get a COVID-19 booster? Dr. Maria Guyette takes a Health Break to explain. Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP22 for show notes and additional information.

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. Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP21 for show notes and additional information.

Laura Francis takes a Health Break with us to discuss the free digital tools members can use to support their mental and behavioral health. Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP20 for show notes and additional information.

Laura Francis takes a Health Break with us to review important resources you can use if you are having a mental health crisis. Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP19 for show notes and additional information.

Suzan Clark 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. Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP18 for show notes and additional information.

Dr. Nick DeGregorio 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. Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP17 for show notes and additional information.

Claire Marcus 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. Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP16 for show notes and additional information.

Do you use telehealth as part of your health care? Jeff Gala 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. Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP15 for show notes and additional information.

Dr. Amy Meister takes a Health Break with us to define diabetes and prediabetes—plus, she shares lifestyle changes we can make to minimize risks. Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP14 for show notes and additional information.

Dr. Amy Meister 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. Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP13 for show notes and additional information.

Dr. Cynthia Rosenberg 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. Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP12 for show notes and additional information.

Dr. Amy Meister 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? Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP11 for show notes and additional information.

Dr. Kalpana Char 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. Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP10 for show notes and additional information.

Dr. Nicholas DeGregorio 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. Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP9 for show notes and additional information.

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. Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP8 for show notes and additional information.

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. Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP7 for show notes and additional information.

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. Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP6 for show notes and additional information.

Dr. Andrew Watson takes a Health Break to explain colorectal cancer, how it develops, and ways to detect signs and symptoms early. Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP5 for show notes and additional information.

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. Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP4 for show notes and additional information.

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 and practice a simple breathing exercise with UPMC Health Plan health coaches. Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP3 for show notes and additional information.