TLC for mom and baby MESSA’s long-term disability protects mom, saves baby After trying to conceive for years, which included experiencing a miscarriage and undergoing infertility treatment, imagine the excitement Andrea and Todd Hess felt when a nurse called to tell them they were going to have a baby. “We all shouted [...]
Hinge Health provides virtual physical therapy to get you moving When Jayne VanderKlok began teaching online courses a few years ago at Kenowa Hills Public Schools, she started noticing some pain in her hip from all the sitting during the long workday. As time went on, the pain gradually grew worse, [...]
Ovia’s new experience: Supporting you through life’s biggest changes Since MESSA began offering the trio of Ovia Health apps as a free benefit, our members have used the Ovia, Pregnancy and Parenting apps to track some of the most monumental changes in their lives. Now, Ovia is going through a change [...]
Balsamic lentil salad Things to love about lentils: Rich in protein. High in fiber. Incredibly easy to make. You just boil them in water for 15-20 minutes until they’re tender, tossing in a pinch of salt and a bay leaf or two for some extra flavor if you choose. Lentils are a [...]
Compassion in action MESSA nurses advocate for members when they need it most When nurses in the MESSA Medical Case Management (MCM) program learned about a member who had a degenerative neurological disease that would slowly take away all functionality, they quickly got to work to provide specialized support. Their goal: [...]
Here to help MESSA’s Member Service Center, field reps provide peace of mind MESSA understands how important it is for you to connect with the students and the communities you serve. You welcome your students every day with enthusiasm, patience and warm smiles. You also work to make sure our communities [...]
Learn more about: Teladoc Health Virtual Primary Care Teladoc Virtual Primary Care, online or through the app, allows MESSA members 18 years and older to access U.S. board-certified primary care providers and an entire virtual care team that includes a registered nurse and a certified medical assistant. Primary care offers long-term, [...]
Farro salad Let us introduce you to your new favorite lunch salad. It has nuts, apples, cheese and a lesser-known grain you may not have heard of before — farro. It’s high in fiber, iron and protein, and adds a nice texture to this dish. You can swap out the measured greens [...]
Coming in 2025: New benefit offers physical therapy, pain relief at home Ever wake up to a throbbing crick in your neck? Or tweaked that same leg muscle playing a pick-up basketball game? Yes, joint and muscle pain can be a real struggle. Well, starting Jan. 1 MESSA members can rehab and [...]
We are grateful for you In this season of gratitude, we want to thank you for all you do to nurture young minds, inspire the next generation, and create safe schools and communities. Our public schools are the backbone of our local communities, and at the heart of both are hardworking [...]
