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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 stroke Stroke 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 [...]
‘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 [...]
Create your MyMESSA account on the MESSA app You’ve heard about the MESSA app. (Have I?) You know all about your MyMESSA account. (Do I?) You may not have heard that you need a MyMESSA account to be able to use the MESSA app. (But you do.) Well, we have good news [...]
Prioritize your mental health with AbleTo Get a personalized 8-week program to provide support when you need it Everyone knows that exercise routines are key to good physical health. Just as important, however, is developing a routine to nurture your mental health. Remember: Mental health and physical health together make up your [...]
