National Women’s Health Week from May 8-14 is an annual reminder for women and girls to focus on their everyday health. The theme is “Forward Focus: Achieving Healthier Futures Together.”
According to the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization, women in the Americas were disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Given what all have endured the past few years, it’s important to renew the health of your body, mind and spirit.
Prevent to Protect
Get the most of your U-M Health Plan by using benefits that help prevent, detect and manage medical conditions. Many of these benefits are offered at no cost to benefit-eligible members, including:
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Breast cancer mammography screening
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Cervical cancer screening
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Sexually transmitted infections (STD) screening
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Skin cancer screening (with copay) and counseling (no cost share)
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Wellness check for high blood pressure, heart health, stroke health and more
View a complete list of services covered for women of all ages through U-M’s Health Plans.
To get a baseline on your current health, meet with your primary care practitioner for an annual exam. All U-M Health Plans cover annual preventive visits at 100 percent with no cost share.
A Portal to Better Health
MHealthy offers many programs to help improve all pillars of your health, including physical, mental, financial and more. You can take virtual meditation and yoga classes, complete a tobacco cessation program and try your hand at healthy virtual cooking classes with others in the U-M community.
The MHealthy Portal is a gateway to a comprehensive suite of programs focused on your well-being. Log in and you’ll find resources to help you make smart money moves, improve your sleep, nurture your mental and physical health, and more. Not sure where to start? Take a health questionnaire to receive tailored program recommendations.
The MHealthy Portal is available to active, benefits-eligible faculty, staff and their U-M Health Plan-enrolled spouse/Other Qualified Adult (OQA).
Move with umichWORKS
MHealthy continues to offer virtual workouts through its umichWORKS workspace just for faculty and staff. From H.I.I.T. to yoga to stability ball classes, an endorphin rush is available every day. All you need is a bit of space and a smart screen!
Participate in #NWHW
National Women’s Health Week is a good time to focus on strengthening your body and mind. To encourage others and share your activities, use #NWHW and #FindYourHealth or these social media graphics.
