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Staying healthy and well is one of the most important things women can do for themselves and for their loved ones, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some ways women can put their health first:

 

Stay Active

Regular exercise can help women boost their mood, maintain a healthy weight, and improve sleep. It also lowers risk for heart disease, breast cancer, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Women should speak with their doctor about what type of exercise is right for them.

Eat Healthy
Eating healthy can help women improve their health and prevent diseases. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, as well as lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. Avoid having too much sodium, sugar, cholesterol, saturated fats, and trans fats.
Get Regular Checkups
Regular checkups and wellness exams help women increase their chances of living a longer, healthier life. Women should check with their primary care provider about the care and screenings they need, and whether they should schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment.

Follow Recommended Screenings
Maintain Healthy Levels
A well-rounded diet and regular exercise can help keep women’s blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar at healthy levels. Women should talk to their primary care provider or heart specialist about safely reducing their risk and setting goals for a healthier heart.
Avoid Smoking
Smoking or using tobacco products greatly increases women’s risk of heart disease. Women who want to quit should speak to their primary care provider for help and to see if there are medications or nicotine replacement products that are right for them. Non-smokers who have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol also have a greater risk of developing heart disease when they’re exposed to secondhand smoke.

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Fidelis Care Offers Special Gouverneur Community Office Hours During Open Enrollment
11/15/2019 • Posted by Fidelis Care

To help local residents learn more about health insurance and apply for coverage during open enrollment, Fidelis Care is offering special hours at its Gouverneur Community Office.

The office, conveniently located at 101 East Main Street in Gouverneur, will have special hours on the following days:

  • Saturday, November 16, 2019 • 10 AM - 2 PM
  • Friday, December 13, 2019 • 12:30 - 7 PM
  • Saturday, December 14, 2019 • 10 AM - 2 PM
  • Friday, January 10, 2020 • 12:30 - 7 PM
  • Saturday, January 11, 2020 • 10 AM - 2 PM

The office is regularly open Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM.

Fidelis Care Representatives will be available to answer questions, review coverage options, and help local residents choose the plan that's right for them. Current Fidelis Care members can also stop by to renew their coverage or discuss new options for the coming year.

Open enrollment for Qualified Health Plans through NY State of Health, The Official Health Plan Marketplace is underway and continues through January 31, 2020 for coverage in 2020.

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