April Employee Newsletter

Welcome to our April Newsletter!

Happy April Fools Day!

I am excited to announce a new wellness provider - Hinge Health. Hinge provides physical therapy through a digital platform that you can access via your smart phone. After a brief assessment, Hinge connects you with a physical therapist who puts together a customized plan for you. You also work with a coach to help you stay on track. You complete your PT sessions on your own time in the location you choose. All of this is at no cost for MIIA/Blue Cross subscribers on an active plan. Learn more about Hinge Health below.

For employees not on a MIIA/Blue Cross plan, we have a Mobility Zoom program at the end of April which focuses on relieving back and neck pain and improving posture. This program is free to all employees, spouses and retirees.

As always, check out our Zoom Calendar for all upcoming wellness Zoom programs. These programs are open to all employees and retirees!

— Courtney Hernandez, Wellness Manager

MIIA Webinar Buffet

A variety of short pre-recorded webinars focusing on fitness, nutrition, stress management and more. Nine new topics for this year! Complete at least 7 out of 12 webinars, including quiz questions, by August 31, 2024 and earn a $75 Amazon gift card. Only MIIA/Blue Cross subscribers are eligible for gift cards.

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Webinar of the Month

Managing Blood Pressure with Lifestyle Choices

If you have high blood pressure, you may wonder if medication is necessary to bring the numbers down.

Lifestyle plays an important role in treating high blood pressure. Controlling blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle might prevent, delay or reduce the need for medication.

Available April 1 to 30, 2024.

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Using Your Mind to Manage Pain

Learn to Live

Does chronic pain seem to steal the joy from day-to-day living and keep you from being the productive person you used to be? Do you experience discouraging thoughts that leave you wondering if you will ever feel better? If so, you’re not alone. Learn how our partners at Learn to Live can help you manage your chronic pain through cognitive behavioral therapy. Learn to Live is open to all employees.

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Life comes with challenges.

Your Employee Assistance Program is here to help.

AllOne Health

Your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can help you reduce stress, improve mental health, and make life easier by connecting you to the right information, resources, and referrals. The EAP is open to all employees.

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Personalized pain care that gets you moving

Hinge Health

New! Get physical therapy at home, at a time that works best for you. Relieve joint and muscle pain with personalized exercise therapy at no cost to you. Virtual sessions anytime, anywhere. (Hinge Health is open to MIIA/Blue Cross subscribers on an active plan.)

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Walking in Massachusetts

Chester Blandford State Forest in Chester

Every month we will feature a different walk highlighting the beautiful nature paths throughout Massachusetts. We will make some trail recommendations and suggestions on proper foot attire. We hope you enjoy these walks by yourself or with family, friends, or furry friends. This month visit Chester Blandford State Forest in Chester.

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Shaved Beet and Carrot Salad With Citrus-Scallion Dressing

Source: Food and Wine

This gorgeous, colorful salad takes late-winter produce like thinly shaved beets, carrot ribbons, and rounds of juicy clementines and dresses them up for spring with a citrus-scallion vinaigrette − so delicious!

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