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

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about Health Break:

How many episodes does Health Break have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.

Health Break episodes:

April 04, 2023 What is a vaccine booster and how does it work?
Why do some vaccines require booster shots, and when should people get a COVID-19 booster? Dr. Maria Guyette takes a Health Break to explain.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP22 for show notes and additional information.
...more
6min
March 28, 2023 Goal setting, and how to actually stick with it
Alex Treanor takes a Health Break to help us turn our resolutions into goals—whether it be for our physical or mental health, relationships, or lifestyle habits. Join us to learn about goal setting and how to follow through with your goals.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP21 for show notes and additional information.
...more
9min
October 06, 2022 Digital tools for your mental health
Laura Francis takes a Health Break with us to discuss the free digital tools members can use to support their mental and behavioral health.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP20 for show notes and additional information.
...more
5min
October 04, 2022 What to do if you have a mental health crisis
Laura Francis takes a Health Break with us to review important resources you can use if you are having a mental health crisis.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP19 for show notes and additional information.
...more
5min
September 29, 2022 How to support mental health as we age
Suzan Clark takes a Health Break to describe the mental health challenges we may encounter as we get older—and how to find and access support at every stage of life.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP18 for show notes and additional information.
...more
7min
September 27, 2022 How to know when you need an antibiotic
Dr. Nick DeGregorio takes a Health Break to discuss all things antibiotics: Why they’re different from other medications, how to know when you should and shouldn’t be taking them, how to take them correctly and safely, and how to avoid antibiotic resistance.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP17 for show notes and additional information.
...more
8min
September 22, 2022 Increasing access to health care through digital tools
Claire Marcus takes a Health Break with us to discuss accessing health care with digital tools. We’ll learn about UPMC Health Plan programs, tools, and services that are available to our members and the communities we serve.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP16 for show notes and additional information.
...more
8min
September 20, 2022 What’s happening now in telehealth
Do you use telehealth as part of your health care? Jeff Gala takes a Health Break to give us an overview on telehealth and what it means for access to care, for saving money, and for the future.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP15 for show notes and additional information.
...more
8min
September 15, 2022 Lifestyle habits for diabetes and prediabetes
Dr. Amy Meister takes a Health Break with us to define diabetes and prediabetes—plus, she shares lifestyle changes we can make to minimize risks.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP14 for show notes and additional information.
...more
9min
September 13, 2022 Why it's important to choose and maintain a PCP
Dr. Amy Meister takes a Health Break to discuss why seeing a PCP (or primary care provider) is an important part of health insurance. Plus, she’ll tell us how to select a PCP.
Visit upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP13 for show notes and additional information.
...more
6min

FAQs about Health Break:

How many episodes does Health Break have?

The podcast currently has 53 episodes available.