Health

Addressing maternal health disparities in Washington. D.C. with March of Dimes

Addressing maternal health disparities in Washington. D.C. with March of Dimes In Washington, D.C., the preterm birth rate among Black women is 85% higher than the rate among all other women. In addition, data from the March of Dimes shows far too often, women in this area are receiving inadequate prenatal care — oftentimes...

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Frosty Fat Tire Festival raises record funds for children medical grants

Frosty Fat Tire Festival raises record funds for children medical grants Biking in the snow, during one of the coldest months in Minnesota, may seem like an ambitious experience — but when it’s for a good cause, there’s nothing more exhilarating. The 2022 edition of the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation...

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Your Medicare annual wellness visit: Preventive care, health planning at no extra cost

Your Medicare annual wellness visit: Preventive care, health planning at no extra cost Most of us know that it’s important to see a doctor for an annual checkup – though, that may have been delayed or fallen by the wayside during the ongoing pandemic. During your working years, that annual checkup typically means a full physical....

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3 ways virtual capabilities transformed global health care

3 ways virtual capabilities transformed global health care The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been full of challenges and opportunities in the field of global health care. And nowhere has that been more apparent than with the adoption of telemedicine and virtual care delivery. No longer are health care models...

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5 tips for making the most of your Medicare plan this year

5 tips for making the most of your Medicare plan this year Do you enjoy taking advantage of two-for-one deals at the supermarket? Make it a point to confirm discount codes when buying items online? Secretly (or not so secretly!) love the senior discount at your local thrift store? Perhaps part of you feels...

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UnitedHealthcare Enhances Eye Care Program by Helping Reduce People’s Exposure to Blue Light

UnitedHealthcare Enhances Eye Care Program by Helping Reduce People’s Exposure to Blue Light UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) company, is investing in new ways to help children and adults across the country reduce their exposure to blue light and support their overall eye health, amid ongoing use of screens during COVID-19...

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