The coronavirus has affected us all in some way. From self-quarantines and social distancing to school shut-downs and temporary business closures, we’re all working hard to keep each other safe and healthy. With that has come a new common set of...
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Porter Physician Group now offering telehealth visits
Porter Physician Group has made it possible to see their doctors using a smartphone, tablet or computer. Telehealth or virtual visits allow you to talk with a provider just as you would in the doctor’s office, but without leaving the comfort of...
4 simple exercises you can do at home that don’t require equipment
As much as most of us want to improve our physical fitness, the reality is that starting a new workout – especially a complex workout or one that requires a gym – is intimidating at the best of times. And if you are stuck in your home right...
New UnitedHealthcare eye care benefit gives expectant and new moms improved access to comprehensive eye exams and glasses
UnitedHealthcare has introduced a new benefit program to support the eye health and overall well-being of expectant and new moms, helping expand access to recommended vision care before and after delivery. The new benefit provides...
Methodist Hospitals ED Medical Director brings new protective device to Northwest Indiana Hospitals
The term PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) most often refers to the gowns, gloves and masks that health providers don to protect them from exposure to infectious diseases, but Dr. Mohammad Zaman, Medical Director of Methodist Hospitals Emergency...
Methodist Hospitals’ first COVID-19 patient is released
“I never thought COVID-19 would happen to me.” -- Lonta L. Ash, Sr., above left. Lonta Ash is a young 46-year-old who works as a seat builder on the production line of a seat company. A strong man, Ash never thought he would be one to catch the...
A NorthShore Health Centers Employee Spotlight: Dr. Belal Hegazy
In December, NorthShore Health Centers welcomed veteran psychiatrist Belal Hegazy, M.D., onto their staff, enabling the health system to now offer a fully integrated in-house healthcare approach thanks to Hegazy’s expertise in mental health and...
Five ways to boost your immune system
For most of us, our immune system does an amazing job of protecting us from disease-causing microorganisms. If it didn’t, we wouldn’t survive for very long. When a germ tries to make you sick, your antibodies kick in and put a stop to the...
How do virtual visits work? UnitedHealthcare explains
Consumers expect convenience with just about everything they do these days – from streaming TV shows on-the-go to ordering groceries without ever walking into a store. But many people don’t realize that seeing a doctor may be just as...
UnitedHealthcare Offers Special Enrollment and Reduces Administrative Requirements to Improve Access to Care and Coverage in Response to COVID-19
UnitedHealthcare announced today several updates to its programs in response to the COVID-19 national emergency. In addition to previously announced telehealth and virtual care expansion, the company will open a special enrollment period for some of...