Healthy You from UMR - March 2015 issue

HEALTHY YOU Your journey to wellness starts here

Grow your own!

Planning your spring garden

HEALTH SCREENING Should you get a colonoscopy?

Support for caregivers Tips for taking care of you!

Let’s…

I can…

I’m going to…

It is possible to…

I know that we can…

There’s no stopping me…

Believe that you can!

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CONTENTS

In this issue Getting care: What you need to know and where to go. 3 Health screening: Should you get a colonoscopy? 6 Online tools: Information, resources and support. 8 Q&A: Are you getting the sleep you need? 13 Nutrition: Grow your own fresh and nutritious food. 15 Heart Health: Resources for a heart healthy diet. 16 Fitness tools: Tools to help you get moving! 17 E-learning: Become a student of better health. 18 Healthy living: Go social! 19 Chronic conditions: Take action to improve your health. 20 Health tips for the entire family: Resources on men’s, women’s and kids’ health. 26 Preventive care: How to learn more about your preventive care. 28 First aid: Find resources for learning first aid basics. 29

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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.

Explore the following information to help you decide the appropriate setting for your care. Š2015 United HealthCare Services, Inc.

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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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HEALTH SCREENING

Should you get a colonoscopy?

Colorectal cancer (also called colon cancer) is the second leading cancer killer in the United States. But with regular checkups, at least 60% of deaths from colorectal cancer could be avoided. If you are over 50, have inflammatory bowel disease or have a close family member with colorectal polyps or colorectal cancer, you may need to be screened. Talk to your doctor today!

Are you over 50?

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or

Close relative with colorectal cancer?

Talk to your doctor

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HEALTH SCREENING

Should you get a colonoscopy?

Screen for life resources from the CDC Want to learn more about colorectal cancer? Check out these resources from the CDC:

Golden Globe-winning actor Jimmy Smits explains how a different kind of screening—for colorectal cancer—saves lives.

Watch video

No Hay Excusas (Spanish) Diverse men and women ask questions about colorectal cancer and learn why, when, and how to get screened. Watch video

Learn more Basic information about colorectal cancer Risk factors Symptoms Brochure ©2015 United HealthCare Services, Inc.

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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 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 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 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. ©2015 United HealthCare Services, Inc.

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Follow us on: 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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SLEEP

Taking care of you

Q&A

Are you getting the sleep you need?

7-8 hours of sleep each day for adults

Less than 7 If you’re getting less than 7, make getting a good night’s sleep a priority. A good night’s sleep is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. In fact, it’s necessary for survival. Just as we need food and water, we also need sleep. Our ability to sleep well has a direct impact on our quality of life. It impacts our outlook and mood, physical sense of well-being, energy and productivity, and our relationships with others. Sleep allows our body to restore its energy and ensures that our nervous system functions properly.

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NUTRITION

Make your calories count

Make Healthy Choices Today!

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NUTRITION Grow your own fresh and nutritious food

Why not plant a spring garden?

Planting a garden with your family can not only provide your family with healthy nutritious food but it’s also an opportunity to spend time together outdoors.

Let’s Move is America’s move to raise a healthier generation of kids. Launched by First Lady, Michelle Obama, the program gives parents helpful information and fosters environments that support making healthy choices.

Downloads Kitchen garden checklist Healthy kid-friendly recipes

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HEART HEALTH Resources for a heart healthy diet

Keeping your heart healthy Should be priority 1. So we’ve got some great resources for you to help you cook up some great “heart healthy” meals for your family.

The TLC Diet Learn how to lower your cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease. The guide is packed with information and recipes.

Platillos Latinos Cookbook containing 23 traditional latino recipes reduced in fat, cholesterol, and sodium that still taste delicious.

Download Cookbooks Click on a cookbook to download.

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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!

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e-LEARNING Become a student of better health

Explore our e-learning courses Healthy You university e-learning courses are available free to all UMR members and their families. Our elearning courses cover a variety of health and wellness topics to help you on your journey to wellness.

“The Benefits of Outdoor Activity” Learn how exercising outdoors benefits the mind and body.

Length: 3:31 Closed captioned in English with other language options available.

Watch: The Benefits of Outdoor Activity

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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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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

art Attack Risk Calculator http://tools.cardiosource.org/ASCVD-Risk-Estimator/ Š2015 United HealthCare Services, Inc.

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WOMEN’S HEALTH Are you a caregiver?

In the United States, nearly 66 million Americans are providing care for an aging, seriously ill, or disabled family member or friend. Although some caregivers are men, many are women. As a caregivers, it can be easy to forget to take care of yourself and get the support you need. Here are some tips for taking care of you so that you can take better care of the ones you love.

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WOMEN’S HEALTH Are you a caregiver?

Tips for caregivers 4 Take care of your own health.

1 Connect with local support

services that can help by providing you with a temporary break.

5 Eat properly.

6 Get regular exercise.

2 Share your experiences with

others to help reduce stress and feelings of isolation.

7 Set aside time each week to do something you enjoy.

3 Ask for help when you need it.

More resources Caregiver resources from Medicare.gov VA Caregiver support from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Š2015 United HealthCare Services, Inc.

National Alliance on Mental Illness

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MEN’S HEALTH

Getting preventive care

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 Š2015 United HealthCare Services, Inc.

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

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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 28

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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 Š2015 United HealthCare Services, Inc.

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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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NEW BOOKS 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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MY WELLNESS VISION 2015

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