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2024 Monthly Tips

  • National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
    Did you know that 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime? There are an estimated 297,790 women and 2,800 will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023. Yes, you read that right, men can also develop breast cancer, though it is rare there are several cases each year. If caught in its earliest of stages, the 5-year relative survival
    rate is 99%. Early detection can be found during your annual mammography. To schedule your annual mammography, try utilizing the Healthcare Bluebook website or app! Here are the steps to follow to ensure you receive your reward for using the Healthcare Bluebook:

    • Find your provider
    • Schedule your appointment using the color coordinating options (hint: green green is the best/better option)
    • Receive a reward once the procedure is complete!

    Awareness is the first step in empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health. You or your loved ones are not alone, there are millions of people that are experiencing what you might be feeling right now. Donate, volunteer, be there to support one another not only in the time of need but each day! One last fact you should know: there are 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.

    World Mental Health Day
    October 10th is a day to observe World Mental Health Day. Though mental health should be observed daily, this specific day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and efforts that are in support of mental health.

    Mental Health is a basic human right for everyone. The highest attainable standard includes the right to be protected from mental health risks, the right to available, accessible and acceptable quality care and inclusion within the community. Good mental health is vital to your overall health and well-being. FACT: every one in eight people globally are living with mental health conditions. These conditions can affect your physical, emotional and overall well-being as a person.

    How do you plan to have an impact on World Mental Health Day?

    Be Mindful- Here’s a few practices
    Whether you have an overbooked calendar, financial worries, a stressful job, or emotional health concerns, there’s a mindfulness practice for that! Harness the power of your brain to increase happiness and balance, while fighting the stress away. Try utilizing Mindful Moments a series of mindfulness videos focusing on different concepts and strategies to help overcome the stress and be the best version of you.

    Here are a few of our favorites:
    Mindfulness is….
    It’s Not Fair
    Respond, Don’t React
    A Body Scan

Mindfulness Resources

Visit Mindful Moments for a library full of 40+ mindfulness and relaxation resources to help you through your busy days.

Track Food and Exercise

Living the healthiest life you can is good for you and for your family. One of the ways to track your progress toward a healthy lifestyle is by writing down the food you eat and the exercise you get every day.

Click Here for a printable Nutrition Log to record your healthy eating habits.

Click Here for a printable Exercise Log and record the physical activities that you incorporate into your day.

Share these logs with others to encourage their healthy lifestyles too.

Smoking Cessation

Living tobacco-free enhances your quality of life and the quality of life for others. If you currently use tobacco, NY44 supports your efforts to break the tobacco habit.

Smoking cessation prescription drugs are part of The Pharmacy Plan under your NY44 Medical Coverage. If you are covered by The Plan, follow these steps to participate in a smoking cessation program.

  1. The enrollee’s provider will need to obtain prior authorization from Capital Rx prior to use, documenting the enrollee’s participation in an approved smoking cessation program. The initial prior authorization will be valid for one month and will be extended based upon documentation of the enrollee’s continued participation and compliance in the smoking cessation program.
  2. The following prescription drugs are available on the drug formulary:
    • $30 Co-pay Tier 3: Nicotrol® Inhaler, Nicotrol® NS and Zyban®.
    • $0 Co-Pay Tier 1: Bupropion SR (generic Zyban)
    • $0 Co-pay Tier 1: Chantix® (as of 7-1-11)