At UPHS, we believe the best care for our patients starts with the best care for employees. Now more than ever, self-care is essential, especially as we continue to navigate the challenges associated with COVID-19.
Making nutritious food choices, managing stress, exercising, maintaining a work-life balance, and avoiding unhealthy habits are key parts of a healthy lifestyle. Annual physicals, preventive screenings, and medication adherence also play a major role in overall health and well-being, especially because chronic illnesses have a better chance of success when caught early.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a sharp decline in the number of preventive screenings across the country. According to the National Institutes of Health, 2020 saw a 58 percent decrease in mammograms and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 41 percent of adults reported avoiding medical care during the pandemic. The statistics are no different here at UPHS. Not only are the number of preventive care visits lower than last year, but cancer and cholesterol screening rates are also down.
At UPHS, we recognize that a key factor in reversing this trend is education and encouragement. During the month of October, the UPHS wellconcentrate The team has launched a brand new series called “Parlons”. Each month, the Let’s Talk series will focus on a different chronic illness, health topic or routine health screening. With topics including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma, back pain, and more, employees will have plenty of opportunities to learn from a UPHS expert. Each session will end with an opportunity for participants to ask questions, providing employees with the information they need to plan their preventative care visits and screenings.
Taking care of yourself is not selfish: your work and your life depend on it. Learn more and register for an upcoming “Let’s Talk” session.
UPHS Voluntary Benefits Program
Registration from November 1 to 14
The open enrollment period for voluntary benefits is upon us! UPHS “Benefit Extras” is a voluntary benefits program, administered by our partner Corestream, that benefit-eligible employees can enroll in with discounted rates paid via convenient payroll deduction.
During the enrollment period, eligible employees can purchase accident insurance, critical illness insurance and legal assistance. Additional benefits available for signing up now (and any time of year!) are pet insurance, auto and homeowners insurance, and identity theft protection. Take advantage of the best deals and discounts and use the Buying Power program to purchase higher-ticket items, including washers, dryers, computers and other electronics, interest-free for 12 months, directly through payroll deductions.
Detailed benefits information regarding Benefit Extras is available on the HR & You website, in the “Work/Life” section of the main menu. Be on the lookout for a registration launch email and other information to come.
