2022 Benefits Pulse - November
Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Prevention is key when it comes to diabetes. Take this American Diabetes Association online test and see if you’re at risk for Type 2 diabetes. It’s free and only takes 60 seconds.
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Understanding types of diabetes
Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes explained.
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Cigna program helps the medicine go down
Employees can get $25 diabetic medications through Cigna Patient Assurance Program.
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A pathway to care: Kelsey’s Diabetes Care Program
Free program helps city employees manage their Type 2 diabetes.
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Just so You Know:
The link between diabetes and heart disease
How to protect your heart and manage your diabetes.
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EXPLORE EAP BENEFITS NEWS & UPDATES BENEFACTS

This month we tackle “Let’s Talk About It” women and men panels and debunk myths about being a ‘perfect parent’.

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Open enrollment is underway for Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan. Attend a virtual meeting to learn how you might be able to save.

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KelseyCare November Health Check: Chief of Endocrinology Vinta Bhagia, M.D. discusses Diabetes Awareness Month.

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Taste the City
Submit your favorite recipes!
Send us your favorite healthy recipes to be included in our printed Pulse Newsletter. This month, in honor of National Banana Pudding Lovers month, we’re looking for tasty banana budding recipes with a healthy twist (or not). Banana pudding not your thing? That’s OK, we’re looking for all types of healthy recipes. Send your recipes to Lucha Morales at lucha.morales@houstontx.gov.



Retiree perspectives
We’re looking for retiree guest writers
Benefits Pulse is looking for a few good writers to contribute articles about older adults’ health and wellness topics. If you’re interested, email Lucha Morales at lucha.morales@housontx.gov.

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RETIREE HEALTH NOTES


Medicare Advantage Plan
Open Enrollment
Enrollment continues through Nov. 18, 2022. View the guide and virtual meeting schedule.

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Managing your diabetes this holiday season
Create a plan to help you stay on track


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Benefits Pulse is published by the City of Houston’s Human Resources Benefits and Communication Divisions. The publication features benefits, education, and wellness articles to keep you educated and informed on “All Things Benefits.”
Benefits Pulse Contributors
Veronica Davis – Assistant Director, Human Resources - Benefits Division
Sean Small – Wellness Manager/Chief Health Education Officer
Annetta Vaughn – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Manager
Yvonne Norwood – Assistant Customer Service Manager
Mack Petter – Graphic Designer
Lucha Morales – Copy Editor
Leslie Denton-Roach – Publication Manager

 
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