healthy you magazine from umr - july issue

Bug Off! Keeping bugs at bay

Food Safety Don’t get sick

Beat the Heat Exercising in

extreme heat

Hep C What baby boomers

need to know

HEALTHY YOU Your journey to wellness starts here

As we celebrate our nation’s independence, we are reminded that our freedom

came at a price. To our members and employees who are serving and who

have served, we would like to say: Thank you for your service.

As a UnitedHealthcare company, UMR would like to express our profound

appreciation and gratitude for the dedication and service of our troops and

their families.

UnitedHealthcare is proud to sponsor the Ride 2 Recovery Program, which

benefits mental and physical rehabilitation programs for our country’s wounded

veterans and healing heroes.

Links to sites providing assistance for veterans are available on our member Web site in the Health Center

under Government organizations.

©2015 United HealthCare Services, Inc.

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CONTENTS

In this issue Getting care: What you need to know

and where to go. 3

Bug off: Keeping bugs at bay. 6

Online tools: Information, resources

and support. 7

Hepatitis C: What baby boomers need

to know. 12

Foodborne illness: Don’t get sick. 15

Fitness tools: Tools to help you get

moving! 18

Beat the heat: Exercising in extreme

heat. 19

First aid: Find resources for learning

first aid basics. 20

Chronic conditions: Take action to

improve your health. 21

Healthy living: Go social! 25

Preventive care: Get the facts! 26

Health tips for the entire family:

Resources on men’s, women’s and kids’

health. 27

For kids: Fun activities for kids. 31

En Español: 32

Register for online services to take advantage of all our

online resources for members. Visit www.umr.com today!


Go mobile Try “Healthy You”

on your tablet or

smart phone

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About this magazine

“Healthy You” magazine is published as an

educational resource for UMR members and

to provide information about tools and

resources available from UMR as a part of our

member online services.

Available features and benefits are dependent

on the products and features included in the

plan design.

Not all members will have access to all

features shown.

Copyright ©2015 United HealthCare Services,

Inc. Reproduction in whole or part is not

permitted without permission in writing from

UMR.

All information and links were accurate and

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While using this electronic publication you

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your dealings with such third parties and we

encourage you to read the terms of use and

privacy policies on such third-party websites.


Your member ID card is your starting

point for getting the care you need.

Finding a provider

On the back of your member ID card,

you’ll find your PPO network contact

number and your pharmacy contact (if

applicable).

Emergencies

IMPORTANT: If you are severely ill

and/or this is an emergency, call 911.

Not sure where to go? Where you go for medical services can

make a big difference in how much you

pay and how long you wait to see a

health care provider.

Explore the following information to help

you decide the appropriate setting for

your care.

You can also find a provider

near you by visiting our Web

site at www.umr.com.

GETTING CARE What you need to know and where to go

3 ©2015 United HealthCare Services, Inc.

http://www.umr.com/

Retail clinic/convenient care clinic Retail clinics, sometimes called convenient care clinics, are located

in retail stores, supermarkets and pharmacies.

Urgent care Urgent care centers, sometimes called walk-in clinics, are often open in the

evenings and on weekends.

When to go:

• Colds or flu • Vaccinations or screenings

• Sinus infections

• Allergies

• Minor sprains, burns or rashes

• Headaches or sore throats

Wait time to expect

15 minutes or less (on average)

Cost

$50-$100 (approximate cost per

service for non-employer

sponsored facilities)

When to go:

• Sprains and strains • Mild asthma attacks

• Sore throats

• Minor broken bones or cuts

• Minor sprains, burns or rashes

• Minor infections or rashes

• Earaches

Wait time to expect

20-30 minutes (approximate

wait time)

Cost

$150-$200 average cost (for

non-employer sponsored

facilities)

Note: Costs may vary based on your plan. Costs shown represent

national averages.



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Your doctor’s office Seeing your doctor is important. Your doctor knows your

medical history and any ongoing health conditions.

Emergency room Visit the ER only if you are badly hurt. If you are not seriously ill or hurt, you

could wait hours and your health plan may not cover non-emergency ER visits.

When to go:

• Preventive services and

vaccinations

• Medical problems or symptoms that

are not an immediate, serious

threat to your health or life

Wait time to expect

1 week or more (approximate

wait time for an appointment)

Cost

$100-$150 average cost

When to go:

• Sudden change in vision

• Sudden weakness or trouble

talking

• Large open wounds

• Difficulty breathing

• Severe head injury

• Heavy bleeding

• Spinal injuries

• Chest pain

• Major burns

• Major broken bone

Wait time to expect

3-12 hours (approximate wait

time for non-critical cases)

Cost

$1200-$1500 average cost




BUG OFF! Keep bugs at bay

Don’t forget! The warmer weather brings out all manner of pests, and some insects and other bugs can be more than mere annoyances. Ward off potentially disease-carrying mosquitoes and ticks by applying insect repellent to your clothing and exposed skin before spending time in the woods or areas with tall grass and weeds. Wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants, particularly at dusk, can help keep mosquitoes at bay, and light-colored clothing makes it easier to see ticks on your body.

Download the

infographic from

the Centers or

Disease Control

http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/files/prevent-bug-bites-infographic.pdf

Get the app:

OptumizeMe app

ONLINE TOOLS Health apps we love

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OptumizeMe Challenge yourself and your friends to better

health! Getting healthier can be a challenge.

Let OptumizeMe help make it fun. With

OptumizeMe, you can challenge friends,

family, co-workers and even total strangers to

contests designed to help everyone get

healthy.

Who can walk the most steps? Who can be

first to run 100 miles? Who can eat 6

servings of vegetables a day? You can create

your own health challenges based on your

personal interests or you can pick from our

list of existing health challenges. You can

even join others’ challenges and then the fun

really begins! OptumizeMe is an app that is

built around the power of social networking.

You can invite friends, family or the entire

state to be a part of your challenge. You can

motivate your teammates or you can trash

talk your opponents. You can post your

progress to Facebook. You can make it high

stakes by rewarding the winner with

whatever prize you think would make the

challenge worth winning. Best of all, you can

make it fun. When challenges become fun,

goals become realities. That’s what healthy

is all about.


https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/optumizeme/id423657300?mt=8



ONLINE TOOLS Information at your fingertips

What you can do • Find a provider

• Look up claims & benefits

• View, print or fax your ID card

• Visit the health center

Useful tools • Symptom checker

• Drug lookup

• Health education library

• Health cost estimator

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Register today for online services!


ONLINE TOOLS Go mobile! Visit our mobile site

On the go? Visit umr.com on

your mobile device.


SmartPatient Get the most from your doctor visit. SmartPatient,

from UnitedHealthcare, is the app that helps you

manage your health. You can track your health

numbers, appointments, and doctor’s orders. You

can also find checklists of important questions for

your doctor, video tips from Dr. Oz, and Smart

Patient videos.

Download the SmartPatient app

Other helpful apps Ask Karen

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Ask Karen and get answers to your food safety

questions while at the grocery store, farmers

market, in your kitchen, or while at your

barbecue grill.

SaferCar

From the National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration

NHTSA’s SaferCar app provides important

information and functions that will help you make

informed safety decisions involving your vehicle.

ONLINE TOOLS Health apps we love


http://www.beasmartpatient.com/smart-patient-app/

http://apps.usa.gov/ask-karen.shtml

http://apps.usa.gov/ask-karen.shtml

http://apps.usa.gov/safer-car.shtml

http://www.beasmartpatient.com/smart-patient-app/

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ask-karen-from-usda/id439084571?mt=8

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/safercar/id593086230?mt=8

Need some ideas for dinner? Log in to umr.com and visit the

health center to find healthy recipes and cooking videos.

Follow us on: myUMRhealth

and UHCTV


https://www.youtube.com/user/myUMRhealth?feature=mhee

https://www.youtube.com/user/uhctvchannel

HEPATITIS C What baby boomers need to know


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Did you know? Up to 75% of adults infected

with Hepatitis C were born

between 1945-1965

According to the CDC, baby

boomers are at the highest risk for

infection. Although the reason is not

known, most boomers are believed

to have been infected in the 1970s

and 1980s when Hepatitis C rates

were at their highest.

How is Hepatitis C spread?

Hepatitis C is spread when infected

blood enters the blood of a non-

infected person.

What are the symptoms?

Symptoms can include fever,

fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea,

vomiting, abdominal pain, dark

urine, grey-colored stools , joint pain

and/or jaundice.

Should I get tested?

If you were born between 1945-

1965, it’s important to get tested.

Contact your health care provider to

learn more.

5X Baby boomers Are 5 times more likely to

Be infected with Hepatitis C

#1 Cause of liver cancer Hepatitis C is the number

one cause of liver cancer


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At the highest risk

1900 2000

Persons born between

Learn more View and print infographic

Hepatitis C

Get the facts

1945 1965

Hepatitis C

The hidden

disease

Watch a video

Click logo to learn more

http://www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis/learnmore.htm

135⁰

Clean Wash your

hands or

use hand

sanitizer.

Keep cold foods cold

and hot foods hot.

41⁰

Cold Use two coolers: one for

cold drinks and another

for cold foods that can be

kept sealed until it is time

to eat.

Clean Keep prep

surfaces clean.

Bring two plastic

cutting mats: one

for meats and one

for vegetables.

Cook Cook meats

to the proper

temperature.

If it’s hot Keep food

out for no

more than

1 hour.

90⁰

Throw it out If food has been out for

longer than 2 hours or

more than 1 hour if the

temperature is over 90⁰.

Cold foods

Hot foods 1 HOUR


FOOD SAFETY Keeping food safe and fresh at your next family gathering

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FOODBORNE ILLNESS Don’t get sick

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Monitor your

asthma using a

peak flow meter,

if prescribed

5

Use your inhaler

as prescribed to

avoid attacks


Every year, 1 in 6

Americans becomes

sick from a foodborne

illness

Most people who have experienced a

foodborne illness will tell you that it is a

very unpleasant experience. But many

foodborne illness can be prevented by

following these four simple steps.

Clean

Wash hands and surfaces

often for 20 seconds using

soap and water.

Separate

Don’t cross contaminate.

Keep meat, poultry, seafood

and eggs separate from all

other foods.

Cook

Cook foods to the proper

temperature and keep hot

foods hot while the meal is

being served.

Chill

Keep foods that spoil quickly

cold.

FOODBORNE ILLNESS Avoid getting sick

Illness Cause Symptoms

Botulism is caused by the

bacteria Clostridium botulinum, a

family of bacteria that lives in the

soil and in low-oxygen

conditions. The bacteria form

spores that are dormant until

exposed to conditions that

support their growth.

Most often from improperly

canned foods at home,

however, some cases

have resulted from

improper canning in

commercial settings.

Symptoms of botulism include

doubled or blurred vision, droopy

eyelids, slurred speech, dry mouth,

trouble swallowing and muscle

weakness. Symptoms of foodborne

botulism usually turn up 18 to 36

hours after eating tainted food, but it

can take up to 10 days for symptoms

to occur.

Campylobacter is an illness

caused by bacteria of the same

name (it’s also sometimes called

campylobateriosis). The bacteria

is found in most of the poultry we

eat, as it exists in birds and

doesn’t make them sick.

Improper handling of raw

chicken, contamination of

other foods with raw

chicken juices.

Campylobacter is the most common

bacterial cause of diarrhea in the

world, and the illness can be

diagnosed from a stool culture. Most

people get over the bacteria without

medication. It usually goes away

within two to five days.

E. Coli are bacteria that live in

the guts of ruminant animals,

most notably cattle, but also

deer, elk, goats and sheep.

In the slaughtering

process, the intestines can

be cut, allowing the

bacteria onto the

meat. Vegetables can also

be contaminated through

contact with animal feces.

Diarrhea, which can be bloody,

stomach cramps, vomiting and

sometimes a low fever.

Listeria is found in soil and water

and especially in places that

have been fertilized with manure.

The bacteria is carried by

animals it doesn’t harm, and it

can contaminate animal products

including meat, milk and cheese,

as well as vegetables that come

into contact with the bacteria.

Infections can be caused

by uncooked meats, raw-

milk cheeses, vegetables

and cold cuts or soft

cheeses that may be

contaminated at the deli

counter after processing.

Pasteurization and cooking

kill listeria, but products

can be contaminated after

cooking and before

packaging or through

cross-contamination at the

deli.

Fever, muscle aches, nausea or

diarrhea are the most common

symptoms, but the infection can

spread to the nervous system,

causing headaches, a stiff neck and

convulsions. About 2,500 people

become seriously ill in the United

States each year from listeria, and

about 500 die. Pregnant women,

newborns, the elderly and persons

with weakened immune systems are

especially at risk.


FOODBOURNE ILLNESS Avoid getting sick

Illness Cause Symptoms

Salmonella is a bacteria that

lives in the intestinal tracts of

animals.

When feces comes in

contact with food that isn’t

cooked, the bacteria can

be transmitted to humans.

Salmonella infection usually causes

diarrhea, fever or abdominal cramps

within 12 to 72 hours after infection.

The illness generally resolves itself

on its own within four to seven days,

but it’s important for people with

salmonella to get plenty of fluids to

make up for the diarrhea.

Norovirus is an illness caused

by humans.

When your food preparer

is sick with one of these

viruses and goes to the

bathroom but doesn’t wash

his or her hands after, the

illness can be transmitted

to you. (You can also get it

from touching surfaces

with norovirus germs on

them, then putting your

hands in your mouth, or

from direct contact with a

person with the illness.)

Symptoms can begin as early as 12

hours or as many as 48 hours after

exposure and usually include

vomiting and diarrhea, abdominal

pain, stomach aches and headaches,

low fever and tiredness.

Staphylococcus aureus is a

common bacterium found on the

skin and in the noses of up to

25% of healthy people and

animals.

Food workers who carry

Staphylococcus and then

handle food without

washing their hands

contaminate foods by

direct contact.

Staphylococcal toxins are fast acting,

sometimes causing illness in as little

as 30 minutes after eating

contaminated foods but symptoms

usually develop within one to six

hours. Patients typically experience

several of the following: nausea,

retching, vomiting, stomach cramps,

and diarrhea.


Learn more: visit foodsafety.gov Para información en Español click aquí

http://www.foodsafety.gov/

http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/FoodborneIllnessContaminants/UCM187529.pdf

FITNESS TOOLS Let’s get moving

Get moving! It doesn’t matter if you choose to walk, ride a

bike, play tennis or jump rope. What matters is

that you are moving. Regular exercise helps

you manage your weight, improves your mood

and energy levels, helps you sleep better and

it’s just plain fun. So let’s get moving!

Important: Always check with your provider before starting

any new fitness/exercise program.

Walk for Health Monthly

Walking Log

Top 10 Reasons to Take the Stairs

SuperTracker from USDA.gov

Learn more


https://fhs.umr.com/print/UM0192.pdf







https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/default.aspx



https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/default.aspx

BEAT THE HEAT Exercising in extreme heat


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Limit outdoor activity, especially

midday when the sun is hottest.

Wear and reapply sunscreen as

indicated on the package.

Schedule workouts and practices

earlier or later in the day when the

weather is cooler.

Pace activity. Start activities slow

and pick up the pace gradually.

Drink more water than usual and

don’t wait until you’re thirsty to

drink more. Muscle cramping may

be an early sign of heat-related

illness.

Wear loose, lightweight, light-

colored clothing.

When exercising with others,

monitor your teammate’s

condition, and have someone do

the same for you.

Seek medical care immediately if

you or a teammate has symptoms

of heat-related illness.

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Source: Keep your cool in hot weather

http://www.cdc.gov/extremeheat/warning.html




http://www.cdc.gov/features/extremeheat/

FIRST AID Resources for life’s little accidents

Basic first aid Do you know how to treat a burn, clean a wound, or

help someone if they are choking? Here are some

great resources to help you learn more and be better

prepared when accidents happen.

Learn how

Get first aid

procedures and

information

from MedlinePlus, a

service of the U.S.

National Library of

Medicine and the

National Institutes of

Health

What to put in your

first aid kit

from FEMA, The

Federal Emergency

Management Agency

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App: First Aid

From the American Red Cross


http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/firstaid.html






http://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit



http://home.fema.gov/plan/prepare/firstaid.shtm

http://www.redcross.org/mobile-apps/first-aid-app

http://www.redcross.org/mobile-apps/first-aid-app

CHRONIC CONDITIONS Take action to improve your health

Find out how people just like you are making a

change in managing diabetes


Videos

http://www.uhc.tv/uhc_video/terrys-story-living-with-type-2-diabetes

http://www.uhc.tv/uhc_video/glorias-story-living-with-type-2-diabetes

http://www.uhc.tv/uhc_video/roxannes-story-living-with-type-2-diabetes

http://www.uhc.tv/uhc_video/sauls-story-living-with-type-2-diabetes

Diabetes

resources

Build Your Defense Against

Respiratory Infections

American Lung Association

National Heart, Lung, and Blood

Institute

Asthma and Allergy Foundation

of America

Lung health

resources

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Tips for Managing Stress

Depression Self-Assessment

National Alliance on Mental Health

Mental health

resources

American Cancer Society

Cancer resources and

information

From the Department of Health

and Human Services

Colonoscopy: The Gold

Standard for Cancer Screening

Cancer

resources

American Diabetes Association

Keep on Track with Diabetes

Carbohydrate Counting for

Diabetes Management

Eating Out Can Be Fun and

Easy Even with Diabetes

What is the A1c test?





http://www.lung.org/

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

http://www.aafa.org/

http://www.aafa.org/





http://www.nami.org/

http://www.cancer.org/

http://www.cancer.org/

http://www.healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/health-conditions-and-diseases/cancer

http://www.healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/health-conditions-and-diseases/cancer



http://www.diabetes.org/









By getting physical and being active for 30 minutes a day, you can reduce

your risk and help build a strong and healthy heart. Follow these steps to

reduce your risk:

1. Calculate your risk

Calculate Your 10-Year Risk of Heart Attack

2. Get your life assessment with My Life Check from The American Heart

Association

Take the Assessment

3. Eat healthy and watch your weight

Heart Healthy Recipes

Heart health resources

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http://tools.cardiosource.org/ASCVD-Risk-Estimator/



http://mylifecheck.heart.org/PledgePage.aspx?NavID=5&CultureCode=en-US


4. Don't smoke

It's Time to Quit

5. Walk for health!

Monthly Walking Log


Are you at risk for a heart attack? Calculate your risk. from The American College of Cardiology and The American Heart Association/ASCVD-Risk-Estimator/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtVboE13310










HEALTHY LIVING Going social!

Involve family and friends from your community

Everyone needs regular exercise. What could be more fun than to set aside

some time every day for fitness with friends and family? Take it to the park,

get outdoors, dive in! Your relationships will benefit, and so will your health.

Does your community struggle with obesity? Do you live in a rural area or

inner city? Fitness opportunities are everywhere. Use these tools to get your

whole community on the move!

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National Get

Outdoors Day

Recreation.gov

OptumizeMe

Explore more


http://www.nationalgetoutdoorsday.org/

http://www.nationalgetoutdoorsday.org/

http://www.recreation.gov/


PREVENTIVE CARE Get the facts

Did you know?

As specified by health care reform law, most health plans typically cover

preventive services. Explore these helpful links to learn more about

preventive care.

Download the flyer! Preventive Care Services




WOMEN’S HEALTH

Taking care of you

Sometimes with our busy lives, it can

be hard to really take the time to take

care of ourselves. As women, it’s

important to take that time. Here are

some useful tools and information.

Staying Healthy at Every Stage

in Life

Women's Preventive Health

Adult Screenings and

Immunization Guidelines

App: Early Detection Plan from

the National Breast Cancer

Foundation

Have you had your

mammogram?

Learn more


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https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/early-detection-plan-breast/id499086674?mt=8










Source4Women Connect with us

Follow Source4Women® on Pinterest

to discover inspirational women, health

and wellness tips, and healthy recipes.

Make more informed

health care decisions. When it comes to your family’s

health, you need a resource you

can turn to for information

and support.

Source4Women® gives you

answers to your health and

wellness questions, in

plain language.

Follow Source4Women® on Facebook to

find helpful tools and resources along

with inspiration and encouragement.


https://www.pinterest.com/source4women/

https://www.facebook.com/Source4WomenUHC





KIDS’ HEALTH

Healthy and well

Child Screening Guidelines and

Immunization Schedule

Healthychildren.org

From the American Academy of

Pediatricians

Parenting

From the U.S. Department of

Health and Human Services

Learn more

Regular preventive screenings

and care can help ensure that your

child stays healthy and well and

that any causes for concern are

identified early. Here are some

helpful tools and information:

Preventive care and immunization guidelines




http://www.healthychildren.org/

http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/parenting


http://www.healthychildren.org/

http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/parenting

FOR KIDS

The New "Oliver & Hope's Superhero

Saturday" Storybook is Here! Imagination takes flight when Oliver the bear, Hope the butterfly and

Millie the barn owl join their friend Charlotte the fox on a superhero

adventure! Bring them home, straight from the pages of

UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation's (UHCCF) newest storybook,

“Oliver & Hope’s Superhero Saturday”. This book is the highly

anticipated follow-up to the first two award-winning books in the Oliver

& Hope ™ series: "Oliver & Hope's Amusing Adventure," and "Oliver &

Hope's Adventure Under the Stars."

Find these books and stuffed animal characters on our website.

Proceeds support new UHCCF medical grants for kids.

From UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation


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FOR KIDS Tell us what you’re looking forward to doing this summer


I can’t wait to…

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EN ESPAÑOL

Recursos

Seleccionar un médico de

atención primaria

Médicos de Atención Primaria

Conocer sus números

Conocer sus números

Tomar sus medicamentos

Apéguese a su guión

Mis medicamentos diarios

Cómo obtener atención


https://fhs.umr.com/print/UM0436-SP.pdf


https://fhs.umr.com/print/UM0113-BW-SP.pdf






http://www.justplainclear.com/




EN ESPAÑOL Cómo obtener atención

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