Your medical carrier is not only an insurance carrier that shares in the cost of your medical care, they also provide an extensive Wellness Program to members. From helping you to “get on track” with your fitness/health goals to hands-on counseling regarding a chronic disease, your medical insurance carrier is there to support your needs and goals.
Call the Customer Service number on your medical ID card for more information.
Meantime, there are things you can do right now to ensure ‘wellness’ at work. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older is the single best way to avoid getting influenza. There are also other steps you can take to ensure wellness at work.
- Hit the sink. Be sure to wash your hands regularly to remove any germs. A good, thorough scrubbing is key. That means for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water.
- Have sanitizer at the ready. Soap and water aren’t always available. So keep hand sanitizer in your car, your bag or tote, and your workspace too. Look for products that contain at least 60 percent alcohol.
- Be hands-off! Try to limit how much you touch your face. Germs can enter your body through your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Cover that cough. Make it a habit to cough or sneeze into a tissue or the crook of your elbow. Teach kids this trick too.
- Keep your distance. As much as possible, try to avoid close contact with anyone who’s ill. If you do get sick, stay home until you’re better.
- Wipe ’em out. Regularly clean surfaces you touch often — such as keyboards, phones, remote controls, door handles, and countertops. Use soapy water and a household disinfectant.
- Share not. Remind your family not to share items such as cups, silverware or toothbrushes.
- Build a strong defense. When you take care of yourself, you help your body fight off illness. So be sure to get plenty of sleep. Choose healthy foods — and get regular exercise. (Talk with your doctor before significantly increasing your activity level.)
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