June is Men’s Health Month, so let’s make it easy to take action! Here’s how to get the most out of your health benefits—quick answers to common questions:
Q: I’d rather watch a movie with the family then drive all the way to the doctor’s office and back for my physical, what can I do?
A: Catapult Health Virtual Check-up. A quick & convenient way to check your key health markers without leaving your house.
Q: I am incredibly sore after a day of hard work, and can’t see my schedule allowing visits to the physical therapist’s office, is there a fix?
A: Sword Health revolutionized physical therapy without leaving the comfort of your home. This means sessions start on your time and your schedule. After joining SWORD, 67% of members experienced mild to no pain.
Q: My relationship with food is not where I need it to be, I want to be healthier for my spouse and model healthier habits for my kids, where can I start?
A: Definitely sign up for Utopia WellCare, nutritional counselling that is personalized for your lifestyle and goals. 6 meetings with a registered dietician, a meal plan and more are available for you and your participants as a part of your benefit plan.
Q: I really don’t want to relapse on my drinking habits, but I feel like I am doing this alone, are there any options for me?
A: Manifesto Health specializes in recovery support service, this means you always have your very own recovery coach on hand, as well as access to member support – people who are going through the same trials you are, all to help get you where you need to be.
Q: I am over 50 years old, and am curious about cancer screenings that may be able to detect cancer early, just so I can be prepared, where should I start?
A: The Galleri Test looks for a signal associated with active cancer, and can be utilized at home for both you and your spouse (50+ years). It can increase your chance of finding a signal associated with cancer early, when used in addition to single cancer screenings
Q: I am looking to prioritize my heart health, is there something that takes a deep dive into my heart’s metrics and can preferably be completed from home – while simultaneously sharing my results with my doctor?
A: You have to try out this new and easy way to improve your heart health, HelloHeart offers a complimentary blood pressure monitor and app that allows you to not only understand you heart metrics better yourself, but to send your results over to your doctor with ease.
For more information on your benefits you have as a participant of the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Benefit Funds, please visit https://members.carpenters.fund/benefit-coverage/
