Health Break Podcast
Take a break for your health.
What is 'Health Break'?
“Health Break” is a podcast for UPMC Health Plan members. Each five-minute episode explores important and interesting health and wellness topics, and they offer tips for making the most of your health insurance plan.
Our members care about living a healthier lifestyle and using the tools and resources we offer. Life is busy, though, and there’s not always time to read and research. That’s why we created “Health Break.”
What can I learn?
"Health Break" covers topics like:
- How to get better sleep.
- 3 tips for managing stress in any situation.
- How cutting screen time can improve your health.
- Caring for the mental health of children and teens.
- Lifestyle habits for adults and children that can help with preventing or managing diabetes and prediabetes.
- How to know when you need an antibiotic.
- Digital tools for UPMC Health Plan members and how to use them.
- Innovations in home health supports.
- Common mistakes you might be making with your prescriptions.
- Self-care for working moms.
Where can I find it?
Listen to "Health Break" on your favorite podcast streaming service.View show notes, all "Health Break" episodes, and listen now!
Health Break Podcast
Aug. 12, 2025
Diabetes Toolkit: How to find the right resources for you
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. Take a Health Break with Dr. Ellen Beckjord Dr. Ellen Beckjord takes a Health Break to shed light on the importance of managing diabetes and the tools and resources offered by UPMC Health Plan to help members through their personal health journey. Episode transcript: Camille: Welcome to Health Break by UPMC Health Plan, your quick guide to health, wellness, and how to make the most of your health
Aug. 05, 2025
How cutting screen time can improve your health
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. Take a Health Break with Jenny Csonka If you’ve been spending too much time on screens, try setting small goals to unplug. Whether it’s a daily screen-free hour, taking breaks throughout the day, or replacing screen time with other healthy activities, even small changes can make a big difference in your mental and physical well-being. Episode transcript: Camille: Welcome to Health Break by UPMC Health Plan, your quick
Jul. 29, 2025
Get to know your health care team
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. Take a Health Break with Dr. Bob Rutkowski Your care team includes more than just your doctor! Nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are highly trained professionals who can diagnose, treat, and care for patients just like doctors do. Even better? Seeing an NP or PA can often mean getting an appointment sooner. In this episode, we break down what it can look like to receive care