Quench your thirst the healthy way One of the simplest ways to take care of your body is by drinking the most basic beverage available: water. Water helps regulate your body temperature, lubricate and cushion your joints, protect sensitive tissue like your spinal cord, and rid your body of waste, according to [...]
Save the date: MESSA’s Fall Worksite Wellness Conference is Nov. 3 Grab your calendar and block out Nov. 3 for MESSA’s Fall Worksite Wellness Conference, where you’ll get actionable tips to fight burnout. MESSA Health Promotion Consultant Rhonda Jones will share how a workplace wellness program can ignite compassion and slow the [...]
Pumpkin chicken chili With hearty chili seasonings, this recipe takes “pumpkin spice” in a new direction. You can serve it over cauliflower rice to increase your veggie intake, and use whatever toppings you crave. Make extra because it tastes even better as leftovers. Ingredients 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup [...]
Zesty lemon and tomato chicken It’s tomato season! This fast and fresh take on chicken will help put your summer’s bounty of tomatoes to good use. Simple ingredients combine to make a spectacular summer meal, and using chicken cutlets speeds up the cooking time. Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 boneless, [...]
Ready, set, run: 7 tips for new or experienced runners MESSA is sponsoring this year’s 46th annual Crim Festival of Races on Aug. 26 in Flint. MESSA volunteers will be at the last water station cheering for walkers and runners. Dr. David Weismantel, MESSA’s medical director and an avid runner himself, answers [...]
From classroom to health care: MESSA's origins and continued focus on women's health MESSA has always taken women’s health to heart. In fact, women are, in large part, one of the reasons that MESSA exists. MESSA was born out of a need to provide public school employees — many of whom [...]
Act F.A.S.T when someone is having a strokeStroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability and can be fatal. However, quick action at the first sign of stroke can help lessen damage to the brain and possibly save a life.The easiest way to identify a person having stroke is to remember [...]
‘A major godsend’ Complementary plans provide peace of mind in fight against cancer When it was time for Patricia Blevins to renew her Essentials by MESSA health plan, she pored over all her options and came across something intriguing and new: MESSA’s supplemental plans. “I signed up for it because it [...]
Safely soak in fun in the sun Summer’s around the corner. It’s the time to spend warm days soaking up some sun while sipping on a drink poolside, splashing in a lake, or strolling on a path. Catching some rays has benefits, but it can put your health at risk if [...]
From MESSA partner Ovia Health Helping your teen express frustration, sadness, anger No one likes feeling sad, angry or frustrated. When you’re a parent, seeing your kid struggle with emotions can be even harder than experiencing them yourself. We can’t protect our kids from negative feelings, but we can help them learn [...]
