Exercise at home for body and mind health Don’t let the cold keep you from moving As the temperatures drop, your motivation to exercise outdoors may also be in free fall. What’s more, you’re probably staying away from the gym with cases of COVID-19 on the rise. So what can you do [...]
Ovia health coaches provide on-demand support Registered nurses available to answer questions, no matter how big or small From family planning to pregnancy to parenthood, MESSA members have support when they need it from the three Ovia Health apps available at no cost to members and their covered dependents. Each Ovia Health [...]
Add your MESSA card to your Apple or Android wallet for easy access In addition to providing members with a digital MESSA card in the MyMESSA member portal, you can now add your card to your Apple or Android wallet for even faster access. Follow these three simple steps: On your smartphone, [...]
Pumpkin spice chia seed pudding It’s pumpkin spice season, and this luscious pudding is sure to be a new cold-weather favorite. A dessert that’s nutrient-rich and packed with vitamins, fiber and antioxidants? Yes, please. 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or full-fat canned coconut milk 1¼ cups pumpkin puree ½ cup pure maple [...]
Gratitude is powerful In good times and bad, there is always something to be grateful for There is no way around it — 2020 has been hard. Far too many people have lost family and friends to the novel coronavirus. Election politics revealed deep divisions in our nation that will take time [...]
Shop online for glasses + contacts with Eyeconic You can now shop online for eyeglasses, sunglasses and contacts — and even virtually try on eyewear options — from the comfort of your home with your MESSA vision plan. Eyeconic connects your MESSA vision benefits to the VSP network and allows for [...]
It’s time to get your flu shot Getting your flu shot is always important, but it’s even more critical this year. Health systems are bracing for a possible second wave of COVID-19 cases at the same time that cold and flu season usually heats up. That double whammy could overload local [...]
MESSA’s 2020 Worksite Wellness Conference will be a virtual affair, with MESSA Health Promotion Consultant Rhonda Jones leading a dynamic event via Zoom. Registration is now open for this year’s conference, which is set to kick off at 9 a.m. on Oct. 9. The conference will feature interactive, thoughtful and insightful presentations [...]
Mediterranean cod with roasted tomatoesThis protein-packed dinner is a snap to toss together on a weeknight after a busy day at work. Mix and match toppings to find new combinations your whole family will love. (Pro tip: Lining the pan with foil makes for easy cleanup.)4 skinless cod fillets, 4 ounces each, [...]
Sheet pan chicken fajitas This protein-packed dinner is a snap to toss together on a weeknight after a busy day at work. Mix and match toppings to find new combinations your whole family will love. (Pro tip: Lining the pan with foil makes for easy cleanup.) 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon [...]
