Medical Case Management opens doors to specialized care MESSA’s Medical Case Management (MCM) program provides members and dependents who are diagnosed with serious illnesses or injuries with personalized support from a registered nurse. MCM Heidi Berridge The program’s eight nurse coordinators work directly with members to ensure they have [...]
The fight to walk again School social worker beats paralysis with MESSA’s help, own stubbornness When Ellen Mazique-Sydloski stepped out of the University of Michigan Hospital in June 2021, she hoped the spinal surgery to correct her scoliosis would relieve the pain she had long experienced walking in the neighborhood or [...]
The MESSA difference has you covered For all you do, you deserve the best For so many of our members, MESSA makes the difference in their lives. They’ve fought illness, injuries and more, and MESSA provides exceptional benefits and peace of mind every step of the way. Hear from MESSA members how [...]
Find the right fit for your mental healthOver the past few years, more people have come to understand the need to support the mind as well as the body. But we still have a long way to go to ensure that everyone who needs help can get it.The most recent report from [...]
Oh baby — find all your MESSA pregnancy benefits in one place When you’re having a baby, you find all the things you think you’ll need and compile them into one list — your baby registry. Well, we compiled our own list for expecting parents with all the MESSA benefits for [...]
Stay on track with preventive care One of the easiest ways to stay on top of your health is to take advantage of the plentiful preventive benefits that come with your MESSA health plan. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” In a nod to Women’s Health [...]
Wherever you roam, MESSA has you covered Anytime Sally Wolfer and her husband travel, she always takes her MESSA card to ensure they have excellent health care coverage when they’re away from home. Sometimes the unexpected happens, like the time the couple went to Daytona Beach for Bike Week and he was [...]
Power up with protein Protein seems to be the belle of the macronutrient ball these days. People have started to wonder if they’re getting enough protein. And it’s a good thing to take note of — protein is essential for building muscle and bone mass. Here are a few other positives about [...]
Chickpea “tuna” salad Yes, tuna can be a polarizing choice for a packed lunch, but this “tuna” sandwich uses chickpeas instead. You won’t miss the tuna and your colleagues won’t bar you from the lunch room. Plus, one sandwich provides 30% of your recommended daily protein intake. Give it a try! 1½ [...]
Awash in wellness Middle school teacher’s innovative project bathes colleagues in calming music In a darkened planetarium at Macatawa Bay Middle School in Holland, four students work together to create a sound bath, immersing a reclining teacher in waves of serene sounds. Led by band and choir teacher Carrie Ledet, students [...]
