Healthy You magazine from UMR

HEALTHY YOU Your journey to wellness starts here

Back to school!

Are you ready?

Vaccines Guidelines and recommendations

Breast-feeding Benefits for mom and baby

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What you can do

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CONTENTS What’s inside

In this issue Getting care: What you need to know and where to go. 3 Back to school: Are you ready? 6 Healthy choices: Packing a healthy lunch. 7 Vaccines: Child screening and immunization guidelines. 9 Fair play: Helping kids deal with bullying. 10 Your baby: Protecting your baby from disease. 12

Go mobile Try “Healthy You” on your tablet or smart phone.

First aid: Find resources for learning first aid basics. 13 Vision care: Take care of your eyes.

14 Healthy living: Go social! 15 Women’s health: Taking care of you. 21 Chronic conditions: Take action to improve your health. 25 En Español: 29 For kids: Fun activities for kids. 30

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About this magazine “Healthy You” magazine is published as an educational resource for UMR members and to provide information about tools and resources available from UMR as a part of our member online services.

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GETTING CARE What you need to know and where to go

Your member ID card is your starting point for getting the care you need.

Finding a provider On the back of your member ID card, you’ll find your PPO network contact number and your pharmacy contact (if applicable).

You can also find a provider near you by visiting our Web site at www.umr.com.

Emergencies IMPORTANT: If you are severely ill and/or this is an emergency, call 911.

Not sure where to go?

Where you go for medical services can make a big difference in how much you pay and how long you wait to see a health care provider.

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GETTING CARE What you need to know and where to go

Retail clinic/convenient care clinic Retail clinics, sometimes called convenient care clinics, are located in retail stores, supermarkets and pharmacies.

When to go: • Colds or flu • Vaccinations or screenings • Sinus infections • Allergies • Minor sprains, burns or rashes • Headaches or sore throats

Wait time to expect 15 minutes or less (on average) Cost $50-$100 (approximate cost per service for non-employer sponsored facilities)

Urgent care Urgent care centers, sometimes called walk-in clinics, are often open in the evenings and on weekends.

When to go: • Sprains and strains • Mild asthma attacks • Sore throats • Minor broken bones or cuts • Minor sprains, burns or rashes • Minor infections or rashes • Earaches

Wait time to expect 20-30 minutes (approximate wait time) Cost $150-$200 average cost (for non-employer sponsored facilities)

Note: Costs may vary based on your plan. Costs shown represent national averages.

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GETTING CARE What you need to know and where to go

Your doctor’s office Seeing your doctor is important. Your doctor knows your medical history and any ongoing health conditions.

When to go: • Preventive services and vaccinations • Medical problems or symptoms that are not an immediate, serious threat to your health or life

Wait time to expect 1 week or more (approximate wait time for an appointment) Cost $100-$150 average cost

Emergency room Visit the ER only if you are badly hurt. If you are not seriously ill or hurt, you could wait hours and your health plan may not cover nonemergency ER visits.

When to go: • Sudden change in vision • Sudden weakness or trouble talking • Large open wounds • Difficulty breathing • Severe head injury • Heavy bleeding • Spinal injuries • Chest pain • Major burns • Major broken bone ©2015 United HealthCare Services, Inc.

Wait time to expect 3-12 hours (approximate wait time for non-critical cases) Cost $1200-$1500 average cost

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Are you ready?

It’s that time of year again, and this year we’ve gathered together a digital “backpack” full of resources to help you and your family get ready for the new school year. We’ve got tips on packing healthy lunches, what to do about picky eaters, and simple healthy snacks for after school. Since going back to school can be stressful, we’ve also got tips on helping children learn how to interact positively with other kids and how parents can help kids deal with bullying.

Getting ready for school also means now is a good time to make sure your family has received the preventive care that helps to ensure that they stay healthy and well. Be sure to check out and download the guide to childhood screenings and immunizations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

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HEALTHY CHOICES Pack a healthy lunch!

Pre-K through Elementary From pre-K through elementary, try packing a lunch with lots of healthy treats for little fingers: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Cubed turkey or ham Cubed cheese Mini carrots Cherry tomatoes Olives Low-sodium mini pretzels Fruit cups without added sugar Yogurt Cucumber slices Pickles Blueberries Strawberries Raspberries Banana Apple slices Nuts or trail mix

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Middle through High School For middle through high school kids, try: • Turkey or ham wrap with veggies and cream cheese • Sandwich with flat bread • Salad with grilled chicken or turkey breast • Fresh fruit • Energy bar • Cold pasta salad • Carrots or celery sticks with hummus

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HEALTHY CHOICES Videos: Watch and learn

Here are some great videos to help get your family off to a healthy start!

Healthy Breakfast Breakfast Ideas for NonBreakfast Eaters

Healthy lunches School Lunch Box Ideas

Packing Safe School Lunches for Kids

Healthy School Lunches Kids Will Actually Eat

Healthy snacks After-school Snack Ideas

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VACCINES Child screenings and immunizations guidelines

Be healthy, stay healthy To help your children stay healthy, it’s important that they receive immunizations and have the proper screenings according to their health care provider’s recommendations. The guidelines here are a general reference only. Always discuss your child’s particular preventive care needs with your health care provider. Use these charts to record your children’s immunizations and screenings.

View screening guidelines.

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FAIR PLAY Helping kids deal with bullying

Set clear rules and monitor children’s interactions.

Set clear rules

Model positive behavior

Model positive behavior for young children and coach and praise children for appropriate behavior.

Tell an adult

Encourage young children to tell an adult if they feel uncomfortable, upset or unhappy or witness someone hurting another child.

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Playing fair

Stop aggressive behavior

Step in quickly to stop aggressive behavior or redirect it before it occurs.

Young children, especially between the ages of 3-5, are just learning how to get along with others. Your role as a parent can be an important part of how your child learns to cooperate, share, respect and interact with others and can be a factor in your child’s emotional health.

Here are some tips from stopbullying.gov.

Watch: The Difference Between Aggressive Behavior and Bullying

Use age appropriate consequences

Young children should be encouraged to say “I’m sorry” and pair that with an action.

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YOUR BABY Protecting your baby from disease

Did you know?

The incidence of some childhood diseases, such as whooping cough (Pertussis), is on the rise?

While many childhood diseases are no longer common in the United States, they are still common around the world.

Vaccination is still the best way parents can protect infants, children and teens from the devastating consequences of preventable diseases ̶ especially in infants and young children.

Babies on the Move: Protecting Babies with Vaccination As a parent, you can protect your child from 14 diseases by following the CDC's recommended immunization schedule for childhood vaccines.

Can Kids Handle More Than One Vaccine at a Time?

Dr. Catherine Palmier discusses the number of inoculations kids can handle at one time.

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FIRST AID

Resources for life’s little accidents

Basic first aid Do you know how to treat a burn, clean a wound, or help someone if they are choking? Here are some great resources to help you learn more and be better prepared when accidents happen.

App: First Aid From the American Red Cross

Learn how Get first aid procedures and information from MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health

What to put in your first aid kit from FEMA, The Federal Emergency Management Agency

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VISION CARE Take care of your eyes

Have you had your eyes checked?

Your eyes are an important part of your overall health. While there are many things you can do to keep your eyes healthy and make sure you and your family are seeing your best, the most important step you can take is to have a comprehensive dilated eye exam.

Practical Guide to Eye Exams and Vision Care Regular eye exams are important for everyone, even if you don't wear glasses. In addition to testing your vision, eye doctors check for early signs of eye disease and other chronic conditions.

Watch video

70% of learning is done visually

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HEALTHY LIVING Let’s get moving

Learn more Walk for Health Monthly Walking Log Top 10 Reasons to Take the Stairs SuperTracker from USDA.gov

Get moving!

It doesn’t matter if you choose to walk, ride a bike, play tennis or jump rope. What matters is that you are moving. Regular exercise helps you manage your weight, improves your mood and energy levels, helps you sleep better and it’s just plain fun. So let’s get moving!

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HEALTHY LIVING Going social!

Involve family and friends from your community Everyone needs regular exercise. What could be more fun than to set aside some time every day for fitness with friends and family? Take it to the park, get outdoors, dive in! Your relationships will benefit, and so will your health.

Does your community struggle with obesity? Do you live in a rural area or inner city? Fitness opportunities are everywhere. Use these tools to get your whole community on the move!

Explore more National Get Outdoors Day Recreation.gov OptumizeMe

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ONLINE TOOLS Health apps we love

OptumizeMe Challenge yourself and your friends to better health! Getting healthier can be a challenge.

Let OptumizeMe help make it fun. With OptumizeMe, you can challenge friends, family, coworkers and even total strangers to contests designed to help everyone get healthy.

Who can walk the most steps?

Who can be first to run 100 miles? Who can eat 6 servings of vegetables a day? You can create your own health challenges based on your personal interests or you can pick from our list of existing health challenges. You can even join others’ challenges and then the fun really begins!

OptumizeMe is an app that is built around the power of social networking.

motivate your teammates or you can trash talk your opponents. You can post your progress to Facebook. You can make it high stakes by rewarding the winner with whatever prize you think would make the challenge worth winning. Best of all, you can make it fun. When challenges become fun, goals become realities. That’s what healthy is all about.

Get the app: OptumizeMe app

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ONLINE TOOLS Go mobile! Visit our mobile site

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Visit umr.com on your mobile device.

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ONLINE TOOLS Health apps we love

SmartPatient Get the most from your doctor visit. SmartPatient, from UnitedHealthcare, is the app that helps you manage your health. You can track your health numbers, appointments, and doctor’s orders. You can also find checklists of important questions for your doctor, video tips from Dr. Oz, and Smart Patient videos.

Download the SmartPatient app

Other helpful apps Ask Karen From the U.S. Department of Agriculture Ask Karen and get answers to your food safety questions while at the grocery store, farmers market, in your kitchen, or while at your barbecue grill.

SaferCar From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA’s SaferCar app provides important information and functions that will help you make informed safety decisions involving your vehicle.

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Need some ideas for dinner? Log in to umr.com and visit the health center to find healthy recipes and cooking videos.

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WOMEN’S HEALTH Resources and information

Taking care of you

Learn more

Sometimes with our busy lives, it can be hard to really take the time to take care of ourselves. As women, it’s important to take that time.

Here are some useful tools and information.

Staying Healthy at Every Stage in Life Women's Preventive Health Adult Screenings and Immunization Guidelines App: Early Detection Plan from the National Breast Cancer Foundation Have you had your mammogram?

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BREAST-FEEDING Should you consider breast-feeding?

Did you know?

Benefits for baby • Breast milk contains antibodies that protect babies from certain infections and illnesses.

• Babies who breast-feed have lower rates of ear and gastrointestinal infections, diabetes and obesity.

• Breast-feeding also has been shown to lower a baby's risk for asthma and SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome).

Benefits for mom • Women who breast-feed have lower risks for breast and ovarian cancers, type 2 diabetes and postpartum depression.

• Breast-feeding may reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women, • Mothers who breast-feed may lose pregnancy weight more quickly than those who don't.

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For more information on breast-feeding and other women's health topics, visit: womenshealth.gov.

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77% of babies now start out breast-feeding

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Offers best protection against disease

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Less expensive than formula and easier for baby to digest

Mom and baby benefit from bonding while breast-feeding

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Follow Source4Women® on Pinterest to discover inspirational women, health and wellness tips, and healthy recipes.

Follow Source4Women® on Facebook to find helpful tools and resources along with inspiration and encouragement.

Make more informed health care decisions.

When it comes to your family’s health, you need a resource you can turn to for information and support.

Source4Women® gives you answers to your health and wellness questions, in plain language.

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CHRONIC CONDITIONS Manage your condition

Find out how people just like you are making a change in managing diabetes

Videos

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CHRONIC CONDITIONS Manage your condition

Diabetes resources American Diabetes Association

Lung health resources Build Your Defense Against Respiratory Infections

Keep on Track with Diabetes American Lung Association Carbohydrate Counting for Diabetes Management Eating Out Can Be Fun and Easy Even with Diabetes

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

What is the A1c test?

Mental health resources Tips for Managing Stress Depression Self-Assessment National Alliance on Mental Health

Cancer resources American Cancer Society Cancer resources and information From the Department of Health and Human Services Colonoscopy: The Gold Standard for Cancer Screening

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CHRONIC CONDITIONS Manage your condition

Heart health resources By getting physical and being active for 30 minutes a day, you can reduce your risk and help build a strong and healthy heart. Follow these steps to reduce your risk: 1. Calculate your risk Calculate Your 10-Year Risk of Heart Attack 2. Get your life assessment with My Life Check from The American Heart Association Take the Assessment 3. Eat healthy and watch your weight Heart Healthy Recipes

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CHRONIC CONDITIONS Manage your condition

4. Don't smoke It's Time to Quit 5. Walk for health!

Monthly Walking Log

Are you at risk for a heart attack? Calculate your risk. from The American College of Cardiology and The American Heart Association/ASCVD-Risk-Estimator/

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EN ESPAÑOL Cómo obtener atención

Recursos Seleccionar un médico de atención primaria Médicos de Atención Primaria Conocer sus números Conocer sus números Tomar sus medicamentos Apéguese a su guión Mis medicamentos diarios

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FOR KIDS

From UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation

The New "Oliver & Hope's Superhero Saturday" Storybook is Here!

Imagination takes flight when Oliver the bear, Hope the butterfly and Millie the barn owl join their friend Charlotte the fox on a superhero adventure! Bring them home, straight from the pages of UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation's (UHCCF) newest storybook, “Oliver & Hope’s Superhero Saturday”. This book is the highly anticipated follow-up to the first two award-winning books in the Oliver & Hope ™ series: "Oliver & Hope's Amusing Adventure," and "Oliver & Hope's Adventure Under the Stars."

Find these books and stuffed animal characters on our website.

Proceeds support new UHCCF medical grants for kids.

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When I grow up, I want to be….

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