Health Break

By UPMC Health Plan

A podcast for UPMC Health Plan members, Health Break is your quick guide to caring for your mental and physical health, prioritizing wellness, and making the most of your health insurance plan. We’ve ... more

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How many episodes does Health Break have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.

Health Break episodes:

June 13, 2023 What is a care manager and how can they help me?
Mandi Batykefer takes a Health Break to tell us about who the care managers are at UPMC Health Plan, and what they do to support members.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP32 for show notes and additional information.
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5min
June 06, 2023 Warning signs for type 2 diabetes or unhealthy weight in children and teens
Dr. Robert Rutkowski takes a Health Break to provide an overview of some of the primary warning signs for type 2 diabetes or obesity in children and teens, and strategies for creating healthy lifestyle habits to avoid a diagnosis.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP31 for show notes and additional information.
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6min
May 30, 2023 Health factors that might surprise you
Ray Prushnok takes a Health Break to uncover the social determinants of health that may be affecting you, and the support available to help you.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP30 for show notes and additional information.
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7min
May 23, 2023 Working moms: Caring for yourself and others
Dr. Amanda Gabarda takes a Health Break to discuss some of the challenges working mothers face, and how to receive support from your health insurance.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP29 for show notes and additional information.
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8min
May 16, 2023 3 tips for managing stress in any situation
Alicia Fairman takes a Health Break to walk us through three tips for how to find comfort and access support in any moment of stress.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP28 for show notes and additional information.
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6min
May 09, 2023 What is Prescription for Wellness and how does it work?
Tish Rohan takes a Health Break to explain what a Prescription for Wellness is, how to get one, and what it can do for your health.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP27 for show notes and additional information.
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8min
May 02, 2023 Health and health care for teens
Dr. Sonika Bhatnagar takes a Health Break to talk about health and health care for teens.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP26 for show notes and additional information.
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6min
April 25, 2023 How to get better sleep
Alex Treanor takes a Health Break to talk with us about sleep—and why we’re probably doing it wrong. Tune in to learn about sleep hygiene and why it’s key for your health.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP25 for show notes and additional information.
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9min
April 18, 2023 Ask a pharmacist: Your questions, answered
Teresa Messick takes a Health Break to describe how to connect with a pharmacist and ask questions using UPMC AnywhereCare.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP24 for show notes and additional information.
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6min
April 11, 2023 Myths and facts about cervical cancer
Dr. Nicholas DeGregorio takes a Health Break to bust common myths about cervical cancer and share tips for screening and prevention.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP23 for show notes and additional information.
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8min

FAQs about Health Break:

How many episodes does Health Break have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.