MCC Daily Tribune

Preventive Health Month

Regular preventive care can help reduce the risk or severity of chronic conditions like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), 90% of the nation’s $3.8 trillion in annual health care expenditures are for people with chronic and mental health conditions. Preventing or managing these conditions can reduce these costs, as well as improve quality of life and productivity.

Preventive care services are covered at no additional cost to your employees and include annual routine checkups, immunizations, colon, breast, and cervical cancer screenings, cholesterol screening, contraception and family planning, and more. Regular exercise, eating healthy, getting enough sleep, and quitting smoking are also important preventive measures everyone can take.

Additionally, are you aware of Blue365, an online discount program for health and wellness related products and services? One of the most utilized options is Fitness Your Way, a passport gym membership that members can sign up for to access over 10,000+ fitness centers nationwide. You can access this through your Excellus portal.

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
01/05/2023