At UPHS, we believe the best care for our patients starts with the best care for employees. Now more than ever, self-care is critical, especially as we continue to navigate through the difficulties associated with COVID-19.
Making nutritious food choices, managing stress, exercising, maintaining a work-life balance, and avoiding unhealthy habits are key parts of a healthy lifestyle. Annual physicals, preventive screenings, and medication compliance also play a major role in overall health and wellness, particularly because chronic disease and illness have a better chance of successful treatment when they’re caught early.
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a clear drop in the number of preventive screenings across the country. According to the National Institutes of Health, 2020 saw a 58 percent decrease in mammograms, and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 41 percent of adults reported avoiding medical care during the pandemic. The statistics are no different here at UPHS. Not only is the number of preventive care visits lower than last year, but screening rates for cancer and cholesterol are down as well.
At UPHS, we realize that a key factor to reversing this trend is education and encouragement. During the month of October, the UPHS Wellfocused team launched a brand new series called “Let’s Talk.” Each month, the Let’s Talk series will focus on a different chronic disease, health topic, or routine health screening. With topics like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma, back pain, and more, employees will have many opportunities to learn from a UPHS expert. Each session will end with a chance for participants to ask questions, arming employees with the information they need to schedule their preventive care visits and screenings.
Self-care isn’t selfish – your work and life depend on it. Learn more and register for an upcoming “Let’s Talk” session.
UPHS Voluntary Benefits Program
Enrollment from Nov. 1-14
The Voluntary Benefits Open Enrollment period is upon us! UPHS “Benefit Extras” is a voluntary benefits program, administered through our partner Corestream, that benefit-eligible employees can enroll in with discounted rates paid for through a convenient payroll deduction.
During the enrollment period, eligible employees can sign up for accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and legal assistance. Additional benefits available for enrollment now (and at any time during the year!) are pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and identity theft protection. Take advantage of the best deals and discounts, and use the Purchasing Power program to purchase larger-cost items – including washers, dryers, computers, and other electronics – interest free for 12 months straight through payroll deductions.
Detailed benefit information about Benefit Extras can be found on the HR & You website under the “Work/Life” section of the main menu. Be on the lookout for an enrollment kick-off email and other information coming soon.