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Make Time for your Mental Health

Caring for your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health, but it may make you feel overwhelmed or self-conscious. Don’t worry—we’re here to help with tools and resources you can use to start building a healthier and happier lifestyle.

Health & Wellness

Drink Up, Avoid Dehydration
08/03/2020
Drink Up, Avoid Dehydration
Water is an essential nutrient that plays an important role in many of your body’s natural functions and, when you don't drink enough of it, you might experience unpleasant side effects.
Coping with COVID-19 “Caution Fatigue”
07/20/2020
Coping with COVID-19 “Caution Fatigue”
Why does it feel harder to follow health and safety protocols as the COVID-19 outbreak continues?
The Science Behind Sunburns
07/13/2020
The Science Behind Sunburns
Do you know why skin gets burnt from too much sun? Read on to find out.

Community

Celebrating Pride Month in the Midst of COVID-19
06/26/2020
Celebrating Pride Month in the Midst of COVID-19
Reminders from an EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care Regional Manager
Diabetes Education Week: Diabetes FAQ’s
11/03/2019
Diabetes Education Week: Diabetes FAQ’s
EmblemHealth’s Neighborhood Care locations don’t just offer free exercise classes, we also provide members with educational health classes and workshops.
How to Pick and Stick with a Healthy Habit
10/24/2019
How to Pick and Stick with a Healthy Habit
Want to live healthier but not sure where to start? Follow these tips for picking and sticking with a healthy habit.

Thought Leadership

Expanding Population Health, One Borough at a Time
08/07/2019
Expanding Population Health, One Borough at a Time
By Karen Ignagni, President and CEO, EmblemHealth & Navarra Rodriguez, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer, AdvantageCare Physicians
EmblemHealth and AdvantageCare Physicians’ new state-of-the-art health hub in Brooklyn offers primary and specialty care, with free wellness programs and other social support services for neighborhood residents.
Karen Ignagni: Decoding the Health Care Debate
08/05/2019
Karen Ignagni: Decoding the Health Care Debate
By EmblemHealth
As all of us at EmblemHealth listen to candidates debate health care, we do it from the perspective of our work bringing working families, employers, and beneficiaries of public programs access to affordable health care every day. This mission is crucial for the many members we serve throughout the tristate area.  Over the next 15...
Investing in City Workers’ Wellness: EmblemHealth’s New HMO Preferred Plan
04/24/2019
Investing in City Workers’ Wellness: EmblemHealth’s New HMO Preferred Plan
For millions of employees and workers who serve our communities, neighborhoods and city on a daily basis, wellness and health benefits have never been more important. Today, wellness programs are a core element of EmblemHealth’s approach to building healthier communities. Wellness programs empower employees to take control over their physical and mental health, improving their...

Member Resources

Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams
05/08/2020
Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams
As you make every effort to protect yourself and your loved ones from coronavirus (COVID-19), it’s also important to be aware of those who are taking advantage of the pandemic through fraud and scams.
New Year, New Insurance?
01/08/2020
New Year, New Insurance?
Whether you re-enrolled in the same plan you had in 2019, switched your plan or insurance provider, or have just enrolled in health insurance for the first time, it helps to get familiar with common health insurance terms.
A Doctor’s Guide to Choosing Allergy Medicine Wisely
05/16/2019
A Doctor’s Guide to Choosing Allergy Medicine Wisely
Spring allergies? While you might be tempted to grab the closest antihistamine medicine to reduce your symptoms, before you do, make sure the medicine won’t do more harm than good.

En Español

EmblemHealth. Cuidado de salud para todos.
05/18/2020
EmblemHealth. Cuidado de salud para todos.
EmblemHealth es uno de los más grandes seguros médicos sin fines de lucro en los Estados Unidos, sirviendo a más de tres millones de neoyorquinos.
5 consejos para mantenerse saludable y activo en familia durante el brote de coronavirus
03/31/2020
5 consejos para mantenerse saludable y activo en familia durante el brote de coronavirus
Con el cierre de escuelas en todo el país en respuesta al brote de coronavirus (COVID-19), sabemos que usted y su familia pueden sentirse abrumados.
¿Alergia, resfrío, gripe, neumonía o bronquitis?
03/01/2020
¿Alergia, resfrío, gripe, neumonía o bronquitis?
Las alergias, resfrío y la gripe no tienen nada que ver con la bronquitis y la neumonía.

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