Healthy You from UMR - June 2015 issue

Health tips for

dads of any age

Fireworks Don’t get burned

Be Happy How staying

positive keeps you well

Happy Father’s

Day

HEALTHY YOU Your journey to wellness starts here

“He taught me that education

was key to success in life.” Jan, UMR Marketing &

Communications

“I admire my father so much

because he is a true man of

service. He is always reaching

out to people in his community

and family with acts of kindness.

I hope I can aspire to be half the

person that he is!” Amanda, UMR Marketing &

Communications

“I had an opportunity to work

with my dad one summer during

college. That’s the summer I

learned what hard work was and

discovered how hard he worked

for us.” Nicole, UMR Marketing &

Communications

What we love about

our dads — a tribute

from UMR employees

“My dad taught me

the value of a hard-

earned dollar.” Kelly, UMR-Internet

Services

“My dad taught me the timeless

values of Love, Honor, Discipline,

Faith, Forgiveness, Respect,

and Kindness.” Miri, Case Management

“My dad is my hero because he’s

caring and always ready to help

anyone in need.” Margie, Case Management

“My dad taught me to change the

oil in my car at age 16 as a way

to show me I could take care

of myself.” Melissa, Case Management

“He has taught me

so much about having a

strong work ethic and

never complaining about

having to work hard in life.

Because of my dad, I

appreciate that I am

physically and mentally

able to work, and

appreciate much

more of what I have

in my life.” Kami, UMR Health and

Wellness

“My dad has always supported

all of my efforts, no matter

what I wanted to do, and I have

been able to do lots of things

in my life, professionally and

personally! He is part of my life

foundation, and for that I am

eternally grateful.” Mary, UMR Health and Wellness

“He showed me what

unconditional love really was

and how it impacts us, not only

as children, but as adults.” Gretchen, UMR Health and Wellness

“He taught me that hard work,

good work ethics, determination

and a good heart will get you far

in life.” Jessica, UMR Health & Wellness

“He taught me to live life by

enjoying what you do, as life is

your greatest adventure.” Amanda, Worksite Wellness

Consultant/Wellness Coach UMR

Care Management

“He loved and lived

life to the fullest; both

at work serving our

country in the Air

Force and with his

family, on the

tennis court,

sailing or enjoying

his many projects

around the house.” Chris, UMR Health

and Wellness

CONTENTS

In this issue Getting care: What you need to know

and where to go. 3

Just for dad: Taking care of your

health. 6

Mr. Mom: How the role of dad is

changing. 7

Online tools: Information, resources

and support. 8

Be Happy: How staying positive keeps

you well. 12

Fireworks safety: Don’t get burned. 15

Preventive care: Get the facts. 17

Fitness tools: Tools to help you get

moving! 18

First aid: Find resources for learning

first aid basics. 20

Chronic conditions: Take action to

improve your health. 21

Healthy living: Go social! 25

Health tips for the entire family:

Resources on men’s, women’s and kids’

health. 26

For kids: Fun activities for kids. 30

En Español: 31

Register for online services to take advantage of all our

online resources for members. Visit www.umr.com today!

©2015 United HealthCare Services, Inc.

Live well

B well

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About this magazine

“Healthy You” magazine is published as an

educational resource for UMR members and

to provide information about tools and

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member online services.

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Not all members will have access to all

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Your member ID card is your starting

point for getting the care you need.

Finding a provider

On the back of your member ID card,

you’ll find your PPO network contact

number and your pharmacy contact (if

applicable).

Emergencies

IMPORTANT: If you are severely ill

and/or this is an emergency, call 911.

Not sure where to go? Where you go for medical services can

make a big difference in how much you

pay and how long you wait to see a

health care provider.

Explore the following information to help

you decide the appropriate setting for

your care.

You can also find a provider

near you by visiting our Web

site at www.umr.com.

GETTING CARE What you need to know and where to go

3 ©2015 United HealthCare Services, Inc.

http://www.umr.com/

Retail clinic/convenient care clinic Retail clinics, sometimes called convenient care clinics, are located

in retail stores, supermarkets and pharmacies.

Urgent care Urgent care centers, sometimes called walk-in clinics, are often open in the

evenings and on weekends.

When to go:

• Colds or flu • Vaccinations or screenings

• Sinus infections

• Allergies

• Minor sprains, burns or rashes

• Headaches or sore throats

Wait time to expect

15 minutes or less (on average)

Cost

$50-$100 (approximate cost per

service for non-employer

sponsored facilities)

When to go:

• Sprains and strains • Mild asthma attacks

• Sore throats

• Minor broken bones or cuts

• Minor sprains, burns or rashes

• Minor infections or rashes

• Earaches

Wait time to expect

20-30 minutes (approximate

wait time)

Cost

$150-$200 average cost (for

non-employer sponsored

facilities)

Note: Costs may vary based on your plan. Costs shown represent

national averages.



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Your doctor’s office Seeing your doctor is important. Your doctor knows your

medical history and any ongoing health conditions.

Emergency room Visit the ER only if you are badly hurt. If you are not seriously ill or hurt, you

could wait hours and your health plan may not cover non-emergency ER visits.

When to go:

• Preventive services and

vaccinations

• Medical problems or symptoms that

are not an immediate, serious

threat to your health or life

Wait time to expect

1 week or more (approximate

wait time for an appointment)

Cost

$100-$150 average cost

When to go:

• Sudden change in vision

• Sudden weakness or trouble

talking

• Large open wounds

• Difficulty breathing

• Severe head injury

• Heavy bleeding

• Spinal injuries

• Chest pain

• Major burns

• Major broken bone

Wait time to expect

3-12 hours (approximate wait

time for non-critical cases)

Cost

$1200-$1500 average cost



Take control of your health today.

Regular preventive care screenings

can ensure that you understand your

risk factors for chronic conditions and

can take steps to improve your

health.


JUST FOR DAD Taking care of your health

Don’t forget! It’s important for everyone to keep an eye on their health. And, as you

get older, your health needs will change. The chart below shows the

suggested screenings for men.

Take control

Learn more

Essential Screening Tests for Men

Adult Screenings and Immunization

Guidelines

Men's Health

https://fhs.umr.com/print/UM0662.pdf


http://www.umr.com/print/um0206.pdf

http://www.umr.com/print/um0206.pdf

http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Population/men



http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Population/men


MR. MOM How the role of Dad is changing

Did you know? 1 in 5 kids under the age of 5 have

his or her dad as their primary

caregiver? In the last 25 years, the

number of stay-at-home dads with a

working mom has doubled. And

most stay-at-home dads are also

working dads.

Source: https://www.whitehouse.gov/share/its-2015-and-

picture-has-changed-working-dads-heres-how

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kids under 5 now have Dad

as their primary caregiver

62% help with homework

65% read to kids

95% bathe and diaper

Get the app:

OptumizeMe app

ONLINE TOOLS Health apps we love

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OptumizeMe Challenge yourself and your friends to better

health! Getting healthier can be a challenge.

Let OptumizeMe help make it fun. With

OptumizeMe, you can challenge friends, family,

co-workers and even total strangers to contests

designed to help everyone get healthy.

Who can walk the most steps? Who can be first

to run 100 miles? Who can eat 6 servings of

vegetables a day? You can create your own

health challenges based on your personal

interests or you can pick from our list of existing

health challenges. You can even join others’

challenges and then the fun really begins!

OptumizeMe is an app that is built around the

power of social networking.

You can invite friends, family or the entire state

to be a part of your challenge. You can motivate

your teammates or you can trash talk your

opponents. You can post your progress to

Facebook. You can make it high stakes by

rewarding the winner with whatever prize you

think would make the challenge worth winning.

Best of all, you can make it fun. When

challenges become fun, goals become realities.

That’s what healthy is all about.


https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/optumizeme/id423657300?mt=8



ONLINE TOOLS Information at your fingertips

What you can do • Find a provider

• Look up claims & benefits

• View, print or fax your ID card

• Visit the health center

Useful tools • Symptom checker

• Drug lookup

• Health education library

• Health cost estimator

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Register today for online services!


ONLINE TOOLS Go mobile! Visit our mobile site

On the go? Visit umr.com on

your mobile device.


SmartPatient Get the most from your doctor visit. SmartPatient,

from UnitedHealthcare, is the app that helps you

manage your health. You can track your health

numbers, appointments, and doctor’s orders. You

can also find checklists of important questions for

your doctor, video tips from Dr. Oz, and Smart

Patient videos.

Download the SmartPatient app

Other helpful apps Ask Karen

From the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Ask Karen and get answers to your food safety

questions while at the grocery store, farmers

market, in your kitchen, or while at your

barbecue grill.

SaferCar

From the National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration

NHTSA’s SaferCar app provides important

information and functions that will help you make

informed safety decisions involving your vehicle.

ONLINE TOOLS Health apps we love


http://www.beasmartpatient.com/smart-patient-app/

http://apps.usa.gov/ask-karen.shtml

http://apps.usa.gov/ask-karen.shtml

http://apps.usa.gov/safer-car.shtml

http://www.beasmartpatient.com/smart-patient-app/

http://www.foodsafety.gov/experts/askkaren/index.html

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/safercar/id593086230?ls=1&mt=8

GET HAPPY How staying positive keeps you well


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“Keeping a positive attitude is the most important

factor in staying healthy say 25% of centenarians”

Every year, UnitedHealthcare's annual 100@100 survey reveals the

attitudes and opinions of centenarians on health, family, their likes and

dislikes. On what they say is the most

important factor in staying healthy,

25% say a positive attitude is the

most important factor, followed by

eating healthy 21%, exercising

regularly 10% and keeping

busy 9%.

On average,

centenarians report

that they feel two

decades younger

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GET HAPPY How staying positive keeps you well


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Family connections are important say centenarians

45% Spending time with family

Would rather spend time with

family than with anyone

else in the world

83% Talking with family

Speak with extended family on

a daily or weekly basis

It’s about how you feel

about yourself

52%

60%

“Feel” younger than their

current age

Don’t “feel” old

“Year after year, we hear from

centenarians that there is a

correlation between healthy aging

and a healthy mindset.” Rhonda Randal, D.O., Chief Medical officer of

UnitedHealthcare

Source: 100 @ 100 survey

http://www.uhc.com/news-room/2015-news-release-archive/survey100





Need some ideas for dinner? Log in to umr.com and visit the

health center to find healthy recipes and cooking videos.

Follow us on: myUMRhealth

and UHCTV


https://www.youtube.com/user/myUMRhealth?feature=mhee

https://www.youtube.com/user/uhctvchannel

Fireworks safety Don’t get burned

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4

Monitor your

asthma using a

peak flow meter,

if prescribed

5

Use your inhaler

as prescribed to

avoid attacks


Obey local laws.

Read the cautionary labels.

Supervise all fireworks activities.

Don’t drink while using fireworks.

Light one firework at a time.

Use fireworks outdoors in a clear

area away from buildings or

vehicles.

Have a bucket of water handy.

Dispose of spent fireworks by

wetting them down and placing in a

metal container away from any

combustible materials.

Source: The National Council on Fireworks

Safety

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2

3

4

5

6

7

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http://www.fireworkssafety.org/safety-tips/

http://www.fireworkssafety.org/safety-tips/

Fireworks safety Never make these mistakes!


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Never try to relight a

dud firework

Never carry fireworks in your

pocket

Never try to shoot a firework into a

glass or metal container

Never experiment with homemade

fireworks

PREVENTIVE CARE Get the facts

Did you know?

As specified by health care reform law, most health plans typically cover

preventive services. Explore these helpful links to learn more about

preventive care.

Download the flyer! Preventive Care Services




FITNESS TOOLS Let’s get moving

Get moving! It doesn’t matter if you choose to walk, ride a

bike, play tennis or jump rope. What matters is

that you are moving. Regular exercise helps

you manage your weight, improves your mood

and energy levels, helps you sleep better and

it’s just plain fun. So let’s get moving!

Important: Always check with your provider before starting

any new fitness/exercise program.

Walk for Health Monthly

Walking Log

Top 10 Reasons to Take the Stairs

SuperTracker from USDA.gov

Learn more









https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/default.aspx



https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/default.aspx

FITNESS TIPS How long should you stretch?


Under 40 Hold your stretch

for 30 seconds

Over 40 Hold your stretch for

1 minute

Why stretch? Stretching increases flexibility and

reduces the risk of injury during

exercise. Stretching can also help

alleviate muscle cramps.

Important: Always check with your provider

before starting any new fitness/exercise

program.

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FIRST AID Resources for life’s little accidents

Basic first aid Do you know how to treat a burn, clean a wound, or

help someone if they are choking? Here are some

great resources to help you learn more and be better

prepared when accidents happen.

Learn how

Get first aid

procedures and

information

from MedlinePlus, a

service of the U.S.

National Library of

Medicine and the

National Institutes of

Health

What to put in your

first aid kit

from FEMA, The

Federal Emergency

Management Agency

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App: First Aid

From the American Red Cross


http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/firstaid.html






http://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit



http://home.fema.gov/plan/prepare/firstaid.shtm

http://www.redcross.org/mobile-apps/first-aid-app

http://www.redcross.org/mobile-apps/first-aid-app

CHRONIC CONDITIONS Take action to improve your health

Find out how people just like you are making a

change in managing diabetes


Videos

http://www.uhc.tv/uhc_video/terrys-story-living-with-type-2-diabetes

http://www.uhc.tv/uhc_video/glorias-story-living-with-type-2-diabetes

http://www.uhc.tv/uhc_video/roxannes-story-living-with-type-2-diabetes

http://www.uhc.tv/uhc_video/sauls-story-living-with-type-2-diabetes

Diabetes

resources

Build Your Defense Against

Respiratory Infections

American Lung Association

National Heart, Lung, and Blood

Institute

Asthma and Allergy Foundation

of America

Lung health

resources

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Tips for Managing Stress

Depression Self-Assessment

National Alliance on Mental Health

Mental health

resources

American Cancer Society

Cancer resources and

information

From the Department of Health

and Human Services

Colonoscopy: The Gold

Standard for Cancer Screening

Cancer

resources

American Diabetes Association

Keep on Track with Diabetes

Carbohydrate Counting for

Diabetes Management

Eating Out Can Be Fun and

Easy Even with Diabetes

What is the A1c test?





http://www.lung.org/

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

http://www.aafa.org/

http://www.aafa.org/





http://www.nami.org/

http://www.cancer.org/

http://www.cancer.org/

http://www.healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/health-conditions-and-diseases/cancer

http://www.healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/health-conditions-and-diseases/cancer



http://www.diabetes.org/









By getting physical and being active for 30 minutes a day, you can reduce

your risk and help build a strong and healthy heart. Follow these steps to

reduce your risk:

1. Calculate your risk

Calculate Your 10-Year Risk of Heart Attack

2. Get your life assessment with My Life Check from The American Heart

Association

Take the Assessment

3. Eat healthy and watch your weight

Heart Healthy Recipes

Heart health resources

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http://tools.cardiosource.org/ASCVD-Risk-Estimator/




http://mylifecheck.heart.org/PledgePage.aspx?NavID=5&CultureCode=en-US


4. Don't smoke

It's Time to Quit

5. Walk for health!

Monthly Walking Log


Are you at risk for a heart attack? Calculate your risk. from The American College of Cardiology and The American Heart Association/ASCVD-Risk-Estimator/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtVboE13310










HEALTHY LIVING Going social!

Involve family and friends from your community

Everyone needs regular exercise. What could be more fun than to set aside

some time every day for fitness with friends and family? Take it to the park,

get outdoors, dive in! Your relationships will benefit, and so will your health.

Does your community struggle with obesity? Do you live in a rural area or

inner city? Fitness opportunities are everywhere. Use these tools to get your

whole community on the move!

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National Get

Outdoors Day

Recreation.gov

OptumizeMe

Explore more


http://www.nationalgetoutdoorsday.org/

http://www.nationalgetoutdoorsday.org/

http://www.recreation.gov/


WOMEN’S HEALTH

Taking care of you

Sometimes with our busy lives, it can

be hard to really take the time to take

care of ourselves. As women, it’s

important to take that time. Here are

some useful tools and information.

Staying Healthy at Every Stage

in Life

Women's Preventive Health

Adult Screenings and

Immunization Guidelines

App: Early Detection Plan from

the National Breast Cancer

Foundation

Have you had your

mammogram?

Learn more


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https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/early-detection-plan-breast/id499086674?mt=8










Source4Women Connect with us

Follow Source4Women® on Pinterest

to discover inspirational women, health

and wellness tips, and healthy recipes.

Make more informed

health care decisions. When it comes to your family’s

health, you need a resource you

can turn to for information

and support.

Source4Women® gives you

answers to your health and

wellness questions, in

plain language.

Follow Source4Women® on Facebook to

find helpful tools and resources along

with inspiration and encouragement.


https://www.pinterest.com/source4women/

https://www.facebook.com/Source4WomenUHC







KIDS’ HEALTH

Healthy and well

Child Screening Guidelines and

Immunization Schedule

Healthychildren.org

From the American Academy of

Pediatricians

Parenting

From the U.S. Department of

Health and Human Services

Learn more

Regular preventive screenings

and care can help ensure that your

child stays healthy and well and

that any causes for concern are

identified early. Here are some

helpful tools and information:

Preventive care and immunization guidelines




http://www.healthychildren.org/

http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/parenting


http://www.healthychildren.org/

http://healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/parenting

FOR KIDS

The New "Oliver & Hope's Superhero

Saturday" Storybook is Here! Imagination takes flight when Oliver the bear, Hope the butterfly and

Millie the barn owl join their friend Charlotte the fox on a superhero

adventure! Bring them home, straight from the pages of

UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation's (UHCCF) newest storybook,

“Oliver & Hope’s Superhero Saturday”. This book is the highly

anticipated follow-up to the first two award-winning books in the Oliver

& Hope ™ series: "Oliver & Hope's Amusing Adventure," and "Oliver &

Hope's Adventure Under the Stars."

Find these books and stuffed animal characters on our website.

Proceeds support new UHCCF medical grants for kids.

From UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation


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Healthy You from UMR - June 2015 issue