Staying in Touch events

Spring is here and that means it’s time to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. It also means that it’s tick season. Learn about what Lyme disease is, what its symptoms are, and how to treat it.

Find out how to take your blood pressure and share your readings with your doctor from home. Plus, how you can earn rewards for getting the preventive care you need!

Finding true joy is possible. Learn about what true joy means and the things you can do to experience joy and happiness on a regular basis.

We often think self-care is selfish, but it’s worth prioritizing. Learn about what good self-care means and why it’s important to put your care first.

Get information about the Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, testing, and new treatment options, including monoclonal antibodies.

Are you critical of yourself or doubt your abilities? Think positive! Learn about techniques you can use to turn your negative thoughts into positive thinking.

Yes, it’s true. Gratitude can produce happiness! Find out how practicing gratitude can help improve relationships, increase happiness, and reduce feelings of anxiety or depression.

Are you truly mindful of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences? Learn what mindfulness means, how it can positively impact your life, and how you can start practicing it every day.

Spending too much time alone can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. That’s why we have some tips to help you make the most out of your time at home.

With a COVID-19 vaccine now approved, you probably have many questions about what’s next. We can help!

UPMC Health Plan thanks you for your service! We teamed up with Veterans Breakfast Club, a nonprofit organization that offers virtual storytelling programs for veterans, to host a special Staying in Touch event.

Now more than ever, it’s important to understand your health insurance and how it works. But Medicare can be confusing. We can help!

We want to make it easy for you to get the health care and information you need, when you need it. That’s why we’ve created easy-to-use, online tools that can help you manage your health.

Keeping up with your preventive care is important to maintaining your health and wellness. That’s why UPMC for Life members can get rewarded for getting the preventive care they need.

Back to school has a different meaning this year and comes with an entirely new set of challenges for kids and parents.

Adjusting to changes in daily life caused by COVID-19 can be hard. We understand that sometimes you just need to talk to someone face-to-face.

If you have arthritis, you may by relying on pain medication to help relieve your symptoms. But you don’t always need medication to treat joint pain.

Osteoporosis affects more than half of the U.S. population and is often overlooked and untreated.

For months, the news has been focused on COVID-19, which means you’ve probably not been thinking about the flu.

No matter your age, a medical crisis could leave you too sick to make your own health care choices.

Colon cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the U.S., but it doesn’t have to be. Early detection can save lives.

Understanding your health care isn’t always easy. That’s why we have a team dedicated to working with your doctors and community to help coordinate your care!

No matter your age or activity level, hydration plays a key role in your health and nutrition.

Do you want to improve your health or better manage a health condition? UPMC Prescription for Wellness can help!

High blood pressure can often lead to serious health problems, so the best way to protect yourself is to know the risks and make healthy changes.

Understanding what diabetes means for your health and the best ways to take care of yourself can make all the difference.

Are you one of the many adults who don’t sleep well? If so, you may be putting your health at risk.

Even during uncertain times, it’s important to continue to make your health a priority.

It’s important to help children adjust to the changes in daily life caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Now more than ever, it’s important to create new routines to help adjust during this challenging time.

Utilities, food, housing, transportation, child and elder care, medication, home improvement—help is near right where you live.

Alcohol and substance abuse can impact your overall health.

Caregivers provide care to family members or loved ones in many ways.

Now more than ever, it’s important to find ways to stay connected to your family, friends, and health care providers.

Protecting your mental health enhances your physical health and immunity.

Healthy eating can prevent, treat, and reverse common medical conditions. It can even add years to your life!

Social isolation and stress can affect your family relationships. Learn how families can positively communicate, assign roles, and create routines that help your family to thrive.

There is no better way to boost your mood and reduce stress than by staying active – and we have some at-home ideas for you.

Everyone handles stress differently, and some methods of handling stress are more effective than others.