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Make your child’s mental health a focus of back-to-school season

Make your child’s mental health a focus of back-to-school season The countdown to back-to-school can become all about clothes, supplies and schedules, but it may be more important to make sure your student is emotionally ready for a return to class. A well-child visit can help find the answer. “You may think of...

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Supporting the African American Babies Coalition for healthy childhoods

Supporting the African American Babies Coalition for healthy childhoods The source of a healthy childhood can come from many places: Access to healthy food and safe housing, availability of primary care, and the support of a community, among other things. Unfortunately, not all opportunities may be equally accessible,...

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Meet Surest: A modern health plan that eliminates deductibles

Meet Surest: A modern health plan that eliminates deductibles If you think the health care system is too complicated and due for an overhaul, you may be pleasantly surprised by Surest™ — health plans that help simplify care with upfront pricing. “This is a common-sense approach created by listening to...

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UnitedHealthcare and UT star wide receiver Cedric Tillman help Tennessee seniors reconnect

UnitedHealthcare and UT star wide receiver Cedric Tillman help Tennessee seniors reconnect The COVID-19 pandemic has made it especially difficult for some older adults to maintain the personal relationships needed for mental and physical well-being. To help seniors stay connected, UnitedHealthcare sponsored this year’s Spring Fling at...

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Celebrating older adults in New England: New ‘Champions’ program helps show that age is just a number

Celebrating older adults in New England: New ‘Champions’ program helps show that age is just a number People are capable of amazing things, no matter their age. Case in point: six older adults were recently honored as New England UnitedHealthcare Champions™ for their incredible efforts to serve their communities. Whether it’s helping their...

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Virtual mental health care may increase access and reduce stigma

Virtual mental health care may increase access and reduce stigma Qualities often seen as upsides to life in small, rural communities may end up being challenges for someone seeking help with a mental health issue. “Being outside of a city can have a lot of benefits, but it can also have you hours from medical...

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Boosting student physical activity during Field Day at Hall STEM Academy

Boosting student physical activity during Field Day at Hall STEM Academy Kids at Hall STEM Academy in north Minneapolis are getting a lesson in outdoor fun. For the school’s annual Field Day event, several University of Minnesota student-athletes were on site to help coordinate activities and invoke a little friendly...

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