Healthy You from UMR - June 2015 issue

HEALTHY YOU Your journey to wellness starts here

Happy Father’s Day Health tips for dads of any age

Fireworks Don’t get burned

Be Happy How staying positive keeps you well

What we love about our dads — a tribute from UMR employees “I admire my father so much because he is a true man of service. He is always reaching out to people in his community and family with acts of kindness.

I hope I can aspire to be half the person that he is!”

Amanda, UMR Marketing & Communications

“My dad is my hero because he’s caring and always ready to help anyone in need.”

Margie, Case Management

“My dad taught me the timeless values of Love, Honor, Discipline, Faith, Forgiveness, Respect, and Kindness.”

Miri, Case Management

“He taught me that hard work, good work ethics, determination and a good heart will get you far in life.”

Jessica, UMR Health & Wellness

“My dad has always supported all of my efforts, no matter what I wanted to do, and I have been able to do lots of things in my life, professionally and personally! He is part of my life foundation, and for that I am eternally grateful.”

Mary, UMR Health and Wellness

“He taught me to live life by enjoying what you do, as life is your greatest adventure.”

Amanda, Worksite Wellness Consultant/Wellness Coach UMR Care Management

“My dad taught me to change the oil in my car at age 16 as a way to show me I could take care of myself.”

Melissa, Case Management

“He has taught me so much about having a strong work ethic and never complaining about having to work hard in life.

Because of my dad, I appreciate that I am physically and mentally able to work, and appreciate much more of what I have in my life.”

“I had an opportunity to work with my dad one summer during college. That’s the summer I learned what hard work was and discovered how hard he worked for us.”

Kami, UMR Health and Wellness

Nicole, UMR Marketing & Communications

Kelly, UMR-Internet Services

“He taught me that education was key to success in life.”

Jan, UMR Marketing & Communications

“He showed me what unconditional love really was and how it impacts us, not only as children, but as adults.”

Gretchen, UMR Health and Wellness

“My dad taught me the value of a hardearned dollar.”

“He loved and lived life to the fullest; both at work serving our country in the Air Force and with his family, on the tennis court, sailing or enjoying his many projects around the house.”

Chris, UMR Health and Wellness

CONTENTS Live well

In this issue Getting care: What you need to know and where to go. 3 Just for dad: Taking care of your health. 6 Mr. Mom: How the role of dad is changing. 7 Online tools: Information, resources and support. 8

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Be Happy: How staying positive keeps you well. 12 Fireworks safety: Don’t get burned. 15 Preventive care: Get the facts. 17 Fitness tools: Tools to help you get moving! 18 First aid: Find resources for learning first aid basics. 20 Chronic conditions: Take action to improve your health. 21 Healthy living: Go social! 25

Register for online services to take advantage of all our online resources for members. Visit www.umr.com today!

Health tips for the entire family: Resources on men’s, women’s and kids’ health. 26 For kids: Fun activities for kids. 30 En Español: 31

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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

Note:

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

Costs may vary based on your plan. Costs shown represent national averages. ©2015 United HealthCare Services, Inc.

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 non-emergency 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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JUST FOR DAD Taking care of your health

Don’t forget!

It’s important for everyone to keep an eye on their health. And, as you get older, your health needs will change. The chart below shows the suggested screenings for men.

Take control Take control of your health today.

Regular preventive care screenings can ensure that you understand your risk factors for chronic conditions and can take steps to improve your health.

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Learn more Essential Screening Tests for Men Adult Screenings and Immunization Guidelines Men's Health

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MR. MOM How the role of Dad is changing

Did you know?

1 in 5 kids under the age of 5 have his or her dad as their primary caregiver? In the last 25 years, the number of stay-at-home dads with a working mom has doubled. And most stay-at-home dads are also working dads.

kids under 5 now have Dad as their primary caregiver

Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/share/its-2015-andpicture-has-changed-working-dads-heres-how

62%

help with homework

65%

95%

bathe and diaper

read to kids

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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, co-workers 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.

Get the app: OptumizeMe app

You can invite friends, family or the entire state to be a part of your challenge. You can 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.

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ONLINE TOOLS Information at your fingertips

Register today for online services!

What you can do

Useful tools

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Find a provider Look up claims & benefits View, print or fax your ID card Visit the health center

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Symptom checker Drug lookup Health education library Health cost estimator

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ONLINE TOOLS

Go mobile! Visit our mobile site

On the go? 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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GET HAPPY How staying positive keeps you well

“Keeping a positive attitude is the most important factor in staying healthy say 25% of centenarians” Every year, UnitedHealthcare's annual 100@100 survey reveals the attitudes and opinions of centenarians on health, family, their likes and dislikes. On what they say is the most important factor in staying healthy, 25% say a positive attitude is the most important factor, followed by eating healthy 21%, exercising regularly 10% and keeping busy 9%.

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On average, centenarians report that they feel two decades younger

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GET HAPPY How staying positive keeps you well

Family connections are important say centenarians Spending time with family Would rather spend time with family than with anyone else in the world

45% Talking with family Speak with extended family on a daily or weekly basis

83%

It’s about how you feel about yourself “Feel” younger than their current age

52%

Don’t “feel” old

60%

“Year after year, we hear from centenarians that there is a correlation between healthy aging and a healthy mindset.”

Rhonda Randal, D.O., Chief Medical officer of UnitedHealthcare Source: 100 @ 100 survey ©2015 United HealthCare Services, Inc.

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myUMRhealth and UHCTV

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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Fireworks safety Don’t get burned

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Obey local laws.

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Read the cautionary labels.

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Supervise all fireworks activities.

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Don’t drink while using fireworks.

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Light one firework at a time.

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Use fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from buildings or vehicles.

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Have a bucket of water handy.

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Dispose of spent fireworks by wetting them down and placing in a metal container away from any combustible materials.

Source: The National Council on Fireworks Safety

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Fireworks safety Never make these mistakes!

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Never

Never

try to relight a dud firework

carry fireworks in your pocket

Never

Never

try to shoot a firework into a glass or metal container

experiment with homemade fireworks

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PREVENTIVE CARE Get the facts

Did you know?

As specified by health care reform law, most health plans typically cover preventive services. Explore these helpful links to learn more about preventive care.

Download the flyer! Preventive Care Services

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FITNESS TOOLS 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!

Important: Always check with your provider before starting any new fitness/exercise program.

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FITNESS TIPS How long should you stretch?

Why stretch?

Under 40 Hold your stretch for 30 seconds

Stretching increases flexibility and reduces the risk of injury during exercise. Stretching can also help alleviate muscle cramps.

Important: Always check with your provider before starting any new fitness/exercise program.

Over 40 Hold your stretch for 1 minute

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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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CHRONIC CONDITIONS Take action to improve your health

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

Videos

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CHRONIC CONDITIONS Take action to improve your health

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 Take action to improve your health

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 Take action to improve your health

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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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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WOMEN’S HEALTH Taking care of you 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.

Learn more 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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Source4Women Connect with us

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.

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KIDS’ HEALTH Preventive care and immunization guidelines

Learn more

Healthy and well Regular preventive screenings and care can help ensure that your child stays healthy and well and that any causes for concern are identified early. Here are some helpful tools and information:

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Child Screening Guidelines and Immunization Schedule Healthychildren.org From the American Academy of Pediatricians Parenting From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Š2015 United HealthCare Services, Inc.

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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Answers: JalapeĂąo peppers, parsley, green beans, green onions, lettuce, tomatillos, yellow peppers, grapes, carrots, peaches, apples, radicchio, endive and radishes.

FOR KIDS Can you name all the vegetables, fruit and herbs in vegetable man?

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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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