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 [...]
Provencale chicken This simple yet flavorful recipe is a nod to French-country cuisine. It’s packed with protein and comes together incredibly quickly — perfect for a weeknight dinner. Ingredients 4 (6-ounce) bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned 2 teaspoons dried basil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup diced [...]
Quick sausage and zucchini soup This quick and easy soup will help keep you and your family warm on those cool autumn nights. While the recipe calls for orzo, experiment with different pastas, depending on what you have in your pantry. 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage 1 medium onion, chopped 1 [...]
Don’t let your child fall behind on vaccines MESSA covers child vaccines, well visits Michigan’s vaccination rates have plummeted during the pandemic, putting our kids at risk for other serious illnesses such as measles and whooping cough. In May, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported that child vaccinations were down [...]
New for members, dependents: Online chat You have questions. We have answers. Let’s chat! MESSA members and their covered dependents can now connect with our member service specialists through online chat during our regular business hours — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For members, simply log into your MyMESSA [...]
MESSA resources to keep your mind and body healthy COVID-19 has disrupted the structure and routine of daily life, and it has taken a toll on MESSA members and their families. While life as we knew it won’t return any time soon, there are ways to cope with this new way of life [...]
Photo credit: Gisgie Davila Gendreau/MESSA Strawberry oatmeal bars This healthier spin on oatmeal bars is a delicious way to incorporate fruit into snack time. 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats ¾ cup white whole wheat flour ⅓ cup light brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons butter or coconut oil, melted 2 cups diced strawberries, divided 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon [...]
