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Wellness Spotlight
Wellness has been an increasingly important aspect of health care in recent years. As a member of the Steelworkers Health and Welfare Fund, you have access to a vast array of Wellness initiatives that are offered by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. These web-based initiatives allow you to participate in personalized lifestyle improvement programs at your convenience.
For a summary of the programs that are available to help you meet your wellness goals, click here.
Complementary Wellness Discount Program
In addition to access to the Online Lifestyle Improvement Programs, members of the Steelworkers Health and Welfare Fund have access to the complementary wellness discount program developed by Highmark BCBS. As a Fund member, you have access discounts up to 30 percent on various health related products and services.
For more information on the complementary wellness discount program, click here.
Wellness Spotlight Topic of the Month
Every month, the Steelworkers Health and Welfare Fund will feature a Wellness Spotlight Topic of the Month to help keep you, our members, informed about important topics to help you meet your wellness goals. Please check this page monthly to keep up on the latest Wellness Spotlight topics.
Spotlight Topic for the Month of July - Joint Health and the Prevention and Management of Arthritis
According to the Arthritis Foundation, 46 million Americans have some form of arthritis. For some people, arthritis does not interfere with day-to-day activities. For others, it interferes with work and home life, due to pain and stiffness that may make it difficult to sleep, walk, climb stairs, or perform work duties. It is important to know and control risk factors and have a plan for prevention or self-management to maintain well-being, ensure quality of life and prevent additional joint damage.
For more information on Joint Health and the Prevention and Management of Arthritis, please click on the link below.
Joint Health and the Prevention and Management of Arthritis
Spotlight Topic for the Month of June - Minding Your Mood
In June, the Healthy Highlights series continues with the "30 Days of Wellness: Minding Your Mood" calendar. This calendar provides 30 days of tips to help you take action to mind your mood and boost your emotional well-being. The choices you make today will impact your health tomorrow, so there is not better time than now to take action.
For more information on Minding Your Mood, please click on the link below.
Spotlight Topic for the Month of May - Spring Out of the Winter Blues
Spring is often the time for new beginnings, but some people may still feel the affects of winter and seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a mood disorder associated with depression and related to seasonal variations of light. SAD affects half a million people winter between the months of December and February, but symptoms can start in early fall and linger into the early months of spring. The "Spring Out of the Winter Blues" newsletter provides information about SAD and how to manage or stop this disorder.
For more information on Spring Out of the Winter Blues, please click on the link below.
Spring Out of the Winter Blues
Spotlight Topic for the Month of April - 30 Days of Wellness: Weight Management
In April, the weight management series continues with the "30 Days of Wellness: Wight Management" calendar. This calendar provides 30 days of tips to help individuals eat healthier and set daily goals for making smarter food choices.
For more information on 30 Days of Wellness: Weight Management, please click on the link below.
30 Days of Wellness: Weight Management
Spotlight Topic for the Month of March - Winning the War on Weight
There is some good news in the war on weight: Recent studies have shown that obesity in the United States may be stabilizing instead of increasing. But the rates of obesity remain high. With almost seven out of 10 adults overweight, the consequences of obesity are far-reaching, affecting not only ourselves, but our friends, neighbors, co-workers, family members and children. Winning the war on weight does not require an "all or nothing" approach.
For more information on Winning the War on Weight, please click on the link below.
Spotlight Topic for the Month of February - 30 Days of Wellness: Heart Health
February is American Heart Month. Make a powerful difference in your heart health by making small changes in what you eat, how you respond to stress, whether or not you smoke and how much you exercise. Small changes can turn into big health rewards. The "30 Days of Wellness: Heart Health" calendar can help put you on the path to heart healthy habits.
For more information on 30 Days of Wellness: Heart Health, please click on the link below.
30 Days of Wellness: Heart Health
Spotlight Topic for the Month of January - The Power of Heart Health
Heart disease is an ever growing problem in today's society. It continues to be the number one cause of death in most men and women from all over the world despite the fact that heart disease is highly preventable. The Power of Heart Health: It's Never Too Late or Too Early to Make Changes provides a few helpful tips on how to reduce the risk of developing heart disease by making better everyday choices.
For more information on The Power of Heart Health, please click on the link below.
Spotlight Topic for the Month of December - Maintaining Your Health during the Holidays
The holidays are a time to celebrate with family and friends, but they can be overwhelming and stress-inducing for many people. It's important to remember to take care of yourself during this busy time of year.
For more information on Maintaining Your Health during the Holidays, please click on the links below.
Celebrate the Holidays and Maintain Your Health
Planning a Health Holiday Season
Spotlight Topics for the Month of November - Great American Smokeout and Ergonomics
Great American Smokeout
The American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout is on November 19, 2009. This day provides an opportunity for smokers to give up cigarettes for the day and consider quitting for good.
For more information on the Great American Smokeout, please click on the link below.
Ergonomics
From computers and laboratories to industrial, shops and patient care, ergonomics is a topic of interest to many. Most job-related injuries are caused by falls, repetitive movements, awkward postures, reaching, bending over, lifting heavy objects, applying pressure or force, or working with vibrating tools. Office or workstation ergonomics can help individuals be more comfortable at work while reducing stress and injury caused by awkward positions and repetitive tasks.
For more information on Ergonomics, please click on the link below.
Spotlight Topic for the Month of October - National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Since its inception a quarter century ago, breast cancer awareness and education about early detection methods, such as mammograms, has helped to decrease the number of women diagnosed with the disease.
For more information on the Risk Factors for Breast Cancer, please click on the link below.
Breast Cancer Risk Factors: Do you know yours?
Spotlight Topics for the Month of September - Healthy Aging and National Fruit & Veggies Month
Healthy Aging
Getting older is a natural part of life. How you will feel as you get older depends on many things, including what health problems run in your family and the lifestyle choices you make.
For more information on Healthy Aging, please click on the link below.
National Fruits & Veggies Month: More Matters
For more information on adding fruits and vegetables to your diet, please click on the links below.
8 Great Ways to Serve Up More Fruits and Vegetables
Spotlight Topic for the Month of August - Be Wise. Immunize.
School is just around the corner and it is time to schedule the required school physical exams and immunizations for your child(ren).
For more information on Immunizations, please click on the link below.
Spotlight Topic for the Month of July - Coping with Depression
Depression is an illness that causes a person to feel sad and hopeless much of the time. It is different from normal feelings of sadness, grief or low energy.
Anyone can have depression. It often runs in families. But it can also happen to someone who doesn't have a family history of depression. You can have depression once or many times.
For more information on Coping with Depression, please click on the links below.
Maintaining Emotional and Mental Vitality
Coping with Depression...Meet Tom Walker
Spotlight Topic for the Month of June - National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month! National Safety Month aims to help people live, work and play it safe.
For more information on how to live, work, and play it safe, click on the topics below.
