In the Spring 2020 Medica Magazine, read all about our featured One of Us Medica Member, Scott Anderson. Find 14 things that are good for your health and learn how to talk to your doctor about heart health.
MEDICA MAGAZINE SPRING 2020 | 1 |
CONTENTS SPRING 2020 | 2 |
TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEART | 3 |
YOUR CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM | 4 |
PREVENTING HEART DISEASE | 5 |
DON’T SMOKE OR USE TOBACCO PRODUCTS | 5 |
LIMIT ALCOHOL | 5 |
EXERCISE | 5 |
MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT | 5 |
TREAT SLEEP APNEA | 5 |
TREAT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE OR CHOLESTEROL | 5 |
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS | 6 |
1. BLOOD PRESSURE | 6 |
2. CHOLESTEROL | 6 |
3. BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) | 6 |
4. TRIGLYCERIDES | 7 |
5. FASTING GLUCOSE | 7 |
6. WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE | 7 |
MINUTES MATTER | 7 |
WARNING SIGNS OF A HEART ATTACK | 7 |
WARNING SIGNS OF A STROKE | 7 |
WANT TO QUIT USING TOBACCO? MEDICA CAN HELP. | 8 |
AVOIDING SECONDHAND SMOKE CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE | 9 |
MEET SCOTT ANDERSON | 10 |
HOW A HOME VISIT MAY HAVE SAVED SCOTT'S LIFE | 13 |
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING CHEST PAINS? | 13 |
Talking to Your Doctor about Heart Health | 14 |
HOW TO GET REIMBURSED FOR DENTAL CARE | 16 |
NEW IN 2020: TELEHEALTH VISITS FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE, OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES | 17 |
COVERAGE FOR OVERTHE-COUNTER (OTC) DRUGS &SUPPLIES | 18 |
FRESH PRODUCE DISCOUNT FOR MEMBERS WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS | 18 |
COVERAGE FOR CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK REDUCTION VISIT | 19 |
IS DAILY ASPIRIN THERAPY RIGHT FOR ME? | 19 |
Questions to Ask Your Doctor at Your Annual Physical | 19 |
WALK 20 MINUTES A DAY FOR HEART HEALTH | 20 |
Got a Minute? | 24 |
MEDICA BOOK CLUB | 25 |
The Science of Well-Being | 25 |
MEDICA FOUNDATION AWARDS 64 RURAL HEALTH GRANTS | 26 |
MEDICA IN THE COMMUNITY | 26 |
MAKE A HEALTHY CHEESE BOARD | 27 |
At least one hard cheese | 27 |
At least one soft cheese | 27 |
Fruits and Vegetables | 27 |
Nuts | 27 |
Whole grain crackers or thinly sliced good bread | 27 |
Something pickled or brined | 27 |
Dried fruits | 27 |
FREE GYM MEMBERSHIPS AND MORE! | 28 |
Medica has partnered with SilverSneakers® to offer: | 28 |
Exercise Your Options | 29 |
NATIONAL COVERAGE DETERMINATIONS | 30 |
PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST PHONE SCAMS | 30 |
EXTRA BENEFITS AND DISCOUNTS | 31 |
YOUR PERSONAL ADVOCATE IS READY TO HELP | 31 |
NURSELINE BY HEALTHADVOCATE IS AVAILABLE 24/7 | 31 |
MEMBERS SAVE ON HEARING AIDS AND MORE | 31 |
SAVE ON MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEMS | 31 |
SAVE ON LASIK VISION CORRECTION | 31 |
Register for 24/7 Access to Your Member Website | 32 |
Helpful Numbers | 32 |
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