Health & Financial Wellness – San Diego Electrical Industry Trusts https://569trusts.org Local 569 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 21:17:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 Delta Dental: Oral Health Habits for a Healthy Heart https://569trusts.org/health/2024/04/delta-dental-oral-health-habits-for-a-healthy-heart/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 21:17:01 +0000 https://569trusts.org/?p=1081 Did you know your daily oral health habits can impact your heart health?

That’s because plaque buildup on teeth can lead to bacteria entering the bloodstream, traveling throughout the body to the lungs, heart, and arteries. Maintaining oral hygiene is emerging as a key factor in preventing cardiovascular diseases.

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Kaiser Permanente: Ballet as a Respite from Parkinson’s Disease https://569trusts.org/health/2018/12/kaiser-permanente-ballet-as-a-respite-from-parkinsons-disease/ Fri, 28 Dec 2018 18:57:05 +0000 https://569trusts.org/?p=663 Kaiser Permanente supports the San Francisco Ballet in bringing regular dance-inspired movement classes to people with Parkinson’s disease.

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Anthem Blue Cross Supporting People Affected by Wildfires in Orange and Riverside Counties https://569trusts.org/health/2018/10/anthem-blue-cross-supporting-people-affected-by-wildfires-in-orange-and-riverside-counties/ Tue, 09 Oct 2018 21:55:35 +0000 https://569trusts.org/?p=656 Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) is taking action to help people affected by the wildfires in Orange and Riverside counties by revising medical and pharmacy guidelines that will help ensure members can continue care and access needed prescription medications.

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Navitus Blogs: Getting the Most From Your Medication https://569trusts.org/health/2018/10/navitus-blogs-getting-the-most-from-your-medication/ Tue, 09 Oct 2018 21:54:42 +0000 https://569trusts.org/?p=654 When you take your medicine, you provide your body with the best defense against existing chronic conditions. These conditions could include diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia, among others.

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VSPBlog: 5 Surprising Benefits of Anti-Reflective Lens Coatings https://569trusts.org/health/2018/10/vspblog-5-surprising-benefits-of-anti-reflective-lens-coatings/ Tue, 09 Oct 2018 21:48:34 +0000 https://569trusts.org/?p=652 You may already know that anti-reflective (AR) coatings make your glasses easier to clean by preventing oil, water, and dirt from sticking to the lenses. But what you might not know is that they also play a big role in how you see, how you look, and how your eyes feel at the end of the day.

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Kaiser Permanente Announces Continued Commitment to Fighting Antibiotic Resistance https://569trusts.org/health/2018/10/kaiser-permanente-announces-continued-commitment-to-fighting-antibiotic-resistance/ Tue, 09 Oct 2018 21:46:26 +0000 https://569trusts.org/?p=650 Kaiser Permanente, the nation’s largest nonprofit integrated health care system, announced today at the United Nations General Assembly its continued commitment to remaining a strong antimicrobial steward by joining the “AMR Challenge,” an unprecedented joint effort led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.

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Parents confess flossing is most challenging thing to get child to do reveals Delta Dental survey https://569trusts.org/health/2018/10/parents-confess-flossing-is-most-challenging-thing-to-get-child-to-do-reveals-delta-dental-survey/ Tue, 09 Oct 2018 21:45:03 +0000 https://569trusts.org/?p=648 Parenting can sometimes feel like an uphill marathon, particularly when it comes to enforcing proper oral care habits with your child. According to a recent national survey from Delta Dental, parents are more likely to say getting their child to floss regularly (45 percent) or brush their teeth (37 percent) is challenging than they are about getting their child to make the bed (30 percent) or to complete homework on time (25 percent).

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Best Doctors: Historic Slowing of Healthcare Cost Growth – CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield https://569trusts.org/health/2017/10/best-doctors-historic-slowing-of-healthcare-cost-growth-carefirst-bluecross-blueshield/ Tue, 17 Oct 2017 22:04:27 +0000 https://569trusts.org/?p=634 Best Doctors Expert Consult service, embedded within CareFirst’s Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), has provided an innovative approach to improving care and reducing costs for the most complex cases.

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Kaiser Permanente: Mental Health and Wellness services Can Help you Cope with Recent Upsetting Events https://569trusts.org/health/2017/10/kaiser-permanente-mental-health-and-wellness-services-can-help-you-cope-with-recent-upsetting-events/ Tue, 17 Oct 2017 21:59:40 +0000 https://569trusts.org/?p=632 The recent tragedies and natural disasters we’ve experienced can lead to feelings of helplessness, sadness, and frustration. Kaiser Permanente is committed to the mental health and wellness of our members, employees, and communities — and our Mental Health and Wellness services are available to all members.1

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1The range of services available may depend on your benefit coverage package, as set forth in your Evidence of Coverage.

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Delta Dental: Survey Finds Fewer Americans Missing Work Due to Oral Health Issues https://569trusts.org/health/2017/10/delta-dental-survey-finds-fewer-americans-missing-work-due-to-oral-health-issues/ Tue, 17 Oct 2017 21:57:46 +0000 https://569trusts.org/?p=630 Tooth aches, pain and unplanned trips to the dentists keeping American adults away from the office are on the decline compared to last year, finds a survey from Delta Dental. In 2016, more than one-quarter (28 percent) of adults in the workforce cited missing work due to oral health issues. This year, that number has dropped a full seven percentage points, to 21 percent.

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