National Women’s Health Week from May 14-20 is an annual reminder for women and girls to focus on all facets of their health. This year’s theme is “#KNOWHmore About Your Health, Today and Every Day.”
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, major health risks to women include caregiver depression and anxiety; intimate partner violence; drug overdose; and more.
Prevent to Protect
Get the most of your U-M Health Plan by using benefits that help prevent, detect and manage women-specific medical conditions. Many of these benefits are offered at no cost to benefit-eligible members, including:
- Breast cancer mammography screening
- Cervical cancer screening
- Sexually transmitted infections (STD) screening
- Skin cancer screening (with copay) and counseling (no cost share)
- Diabetes Prevention Programs
- 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% 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 and in-person 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!
#KNOWHmore – and Share
National Women’s Health Week is a good time to focus on strengthening your body, mind and spirit. To encourage others and share your activities, use #KNOWHmore or these social media graphics.
