For you! Check out our helpful inserts - Blue Cross NC
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
We
got m’voe
for youre
Check ou!
t
helpful in our
serts.
2021
A VIBRANT LIFE
Take Advantage of an Annual Checkup The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a yearly checkup can help find problems before they start. Annual exams may also offer a chance for preventive screenings. When you visit your provider, ask about tests for: • Blood pressure. The only way to find out if your blood pressure is high is to have it checked. Get your blood pressure checked at least once a year. For most adults, a healthy blood pressure level is less than 120/80 mmHg. • Cholesterol. Have your cholesterol checked every four to six years after you turn age 20. • Diabetes. Get tested for diabetes if you are overweight or obese and between the ages of 40 and 70. • Osteoporosis. Women ages 65 and older, and younger women at high risk, should be screened for osteoporosis. Also, talk about when and if you should be screened for breast, cervical, colorectal or prostate cancers. (For adult and child vaccine information, see our vaccine insert.) january
HEALTHY ENDEAVORSSM1
Nurse Health Coach January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month.
1-888-392-3506 Keep an eye on your vision health with complete, regular eye exams that fully screen for glaucoma.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
DECEMBER FEBRUARY
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
New Year’s Day
27 28 29 30 31 28 1 2
Review your diet
Set up your MyBlue® plan with your Schedule your
account. provider. yearly checkup.
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Visit
www.fepblue.org
to take the Blue
Health Assessment.
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Reach 3 lifestyle goals
and earn up to $120
Martin Luther on your MyBlue®
King Jr. Day Inauguration Day Wellness Card.
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24
Try a new muscle- Take your
strengthening medication as
exercise. prescribed.
31 25 26 27 28 29 30
GET YOUR SHOTS Both adults and children need vaccines. To see which vaccines are recommended for you and your
family, flip to the vaccine charts included with this calendar. Discuss vaccines with your doctor to answer any questions.
5 Signs of
Heart Attack
Can you name all the symptoms of a heart attack?
The American Heart Association says you need to
learn them and remember them. Then you can act
quickly if you or a loved one has a heart attack.
5 Signs to Memorize
1. Chest pain or discomfort
2. Shortness of breath
3. Pain or discomfort in arms or shoulders
4. Feeling weak, light-headed or faint
5. Jaw, neck or back pain
Knowing Now Pays Off Later
If you or a loved one is having signs of a heart
attack, call 911 right away. Don’t waste time second-
guessing your symptoms.
Preventing Heart Disease
Ask your provider about your heart health. You can’t
control some risk factors for heart disease, such as
your age, sex or family history. But some you can.
Ask your provider about these three important
screening tests that can help monitor your heart
health: blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol.
february
HEALTHY ENDEAVORSSM1
Nurse Health Coach Focus on February for National Cancer Prevention Month.
1-888-392-3506 Screenings can find cancer before you have symptoms, when it’s easier to treat. Ask your
healthcare provider for the best screening schedule for you.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
JANUARY
S M T W T F S
1 2 Talk with your
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 provider about a new
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Groundhog Day health action plan.
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 1 2 3 4 5 6
Have your provider
check your blood
pressure. Chinese New Year
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Try a new leafy
Valentine’s Day Presidents’ Day green vegetable. Ash Wednesday
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
You may be eligible for
a FREE blood pressure
Make a list of new monitor if you have Schedule your
health goals. hypertension. yearly checkup.
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
MARCH
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 28 29 30 31
TRACK YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE Check fepblue.org to see how you can get a free blood pressure monitor.
Take Control
of Diabetes
When caring for your diabetes, controlling your
blood sugar is very important. Your healthcare
provider can give you a goal for your blood
sugar. It is usually between 80 and 130 mg/dl
for fasting blood sugars. The closer you stick to
it, the better you’ll feel. You’ll also be less likely
to develop serious health conditions, such as
heart disease and kidney disease.
Check your blood glucose regularly. Write
down and track your numbers. Take your
medications as directed, follow a healthy
diabetes meal plan and exercise regularly.
Reach out to your provider if your blood sugar
numbers stay high and don’t meet your goal.
march
You might need to change your diet or adjust
your medications.
For best diabetes control, be sure to have an
Hb A1c test every three to six months.
Meeting your A1c and blood sugar goals helps
you prevent other health problems caused by
diabetes that isn’t well-controlled.
HEALTHY ENDEAVORSSM1
Nurse Health Coach March into National Nutrition Month with the Academy of Nutrition and
1-888-392-3506 Dietetics’ campaign. All the advice, tips and tools you need to upgrade your healthy eating habits
can be found at www.eatright.org/food.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
FEBRUARY Call a nutritionist for
S M T W T F S help with a healthy
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 meal plan at 1-855-
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 636-1579.
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 1 2 3 4 5 6
A local Nurse Health
Talk with your Coach is available to
provider about talk with you at
Hb A1c testing. 1-888-392-3506.
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Daylight saving Take your
time begins medication. St. Patrick’s Day First day of spring
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Talk with your provider
about the best weight
management solution Passover begins
for you. at sundown
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
APRIL
S M T W T F S
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Palm Sunday 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30
PRESCRIPTION QUESTION HELP Taking medications the right way can help you feel better and avoid health problems.
Call our Clinical Pharmacist at 1-984-364-3798 for assistance.
Breathe Easier
with Allergies
When you have a lung condition like asthma
or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), allergens such as pollen, mold, dust
mites and pet dander can leave you
struggling to catch your breath. But, you can
control flare-ups during allergy season.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of
America offers these tips:
• Check the weather to find out local pollen
and mold counts. When counts are high,
stay indoors or limit your outdoor activity.
• Wear a dust mask when doing yard work.
• When you come in from outside, wash your
skin and hair.
• Keep windows and doors closed at home
and in your car. Turn on the air conditioner
if needed.
• Use a dehumidifier to keep indoor humidity
lower than 50%.
• Regularly clean or replace the filters on air
conditioners and other ventilation systems.
• Avoid cigarettes and secondhand smoke.
Work with your healthcare team to get better
april
control of your asthma and COPD during
allergy season. Learn more at www.aafa.org/
asthma-triggers-causes.
HEALTHY ENDEAVORSSM1
Nurse Health Coach April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Help prevent the abuse or misuse of
1-888-392-3506 alcohol by practicing and encouraging safe and responsible drinking. Find useful tools to help at
www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
MARCH
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Good Friday
28 29 30 31 1 2 3
You can earn up
to $120 on your MyBlue® Talk with your
Wellness Card if you provider about being
Easter reach 3 lifestyle goals. tested for allergies.
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Check pollen counts
Ramadan begins Go for a walk with a before you go out
at sundown friend today. today.
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Make an action plan Refill your controller
for your asthma with medication
your provider. Earth Day prescriptions.
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
MAY
S M T W T F S
1
Schedule your Check your peak- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
yearly checkup. flow meter readings. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
WHAT’S YOUR PLAN? When you have asthma, you should discuss an asthma action plan with your doctor. The latest
form is available for download from the American Lung Association at www.lung.org.
Trust Your OB-GYN
may
An OB-GYN is a doctor who specializes in the care of women.
Your OB-GYN can offer many health services throughout your
lifetime. Depending on your needs at the time of the visit, you
can address:
• Screenings: breast, cervical and colon cancers
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs): screening and
counseling
• Pregnancy prevention
• Maternity care: prenatal screenings through postnatal care
• Infertility: counseling, diagnosis and solutions
• Postmenopausal care
• Vaccines: flu, measles, pneumonia, polio and others
• Surgery
OB-GYNs can also provide many primary care services, such as
vaccines and screenings for diabetes, depression, heart disease,
obesity, blood pressure and cholesterol. You can even work
together to set and reach health goals, like starting an exercise
routine, losing weight or quitting smoking.
Remember that your provider discusses sensitive issues every
day. Consider writing down your questions before the
appointment. Record the answers at your visit.HEALTHY ENDEAVORSSM1
Nurse Health Coach May we talk about preventing stroke? This month is National Stroke
1-888-392-3506 Awareness Month. Stroke is a leading cause of death in the U.S. Do you know the
risks and signs of stroke? Learn more at www.stroke.org.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
APRIL JUNE
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 1
Talk with your
Schedule a Pap test provider about
to screen for screening for
cervical cancer. Cinco de Mayo colorectal cancer.
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Talk with your If you smoke, talk
provider about the with your provider
Ramadan ends best mammogram about tobacco-
Mother’s Day at sundown screening schedule. cessation options.
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Practice deep Try a new aerobic
breathing exercises exercise in your
in a park. routine.
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 If you’re pregnant, Call a Teladoc®
start prenatal care provider about stress
within the first or depression during
Memorial 3 months. pregnancy.
30 Day 31 25 26 27 28 29
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Talk with your provider for the best schedule for preventive care measures that includes
getting screenings like mammograms, colonoscopies, Pap tests, vaccines and regular physical and gynecological exams.Healthcare Visits —
Provider Office or
Telehealth?
When is it safe to return to the doctor’s office during a
pandemic? When deciding when to seek care at the doctor’s
office, you’ll need to consider your personal health history.
You’ll also want to consider the type of healthcare services you
need. Here are some examples of healthcare services that will
require an in-person visit:
• Childhood and adult vaccinations
• Lab work
• Blood pressure measurement
• Preventive health screenings (such as mammogram,
colonoscopy)
• Diagnostic care (testing to monitor symptoms or abnormal
test results)
If you don’t prefer an in-person appointment, ask your
june
provider whether the healthcare services you need can be
provided by video or phone.
If an in-person appointment is required, call ahead to ask about
changes that have been made to address patient safety (masks,
social distancing, hand sanitizer availability). These measures may
add peace of mind when going to in-person appointments.HEALTHY ENDEAVORSSM1
Nurse Health Coach For June, take time to accident-proof your life for National Safety Month.
1-888-392-3506 Learning first aid and how to drive defensively can prevent injuries at home and work.
Read more at www.nsc.org/work-safety.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
MAY
S M T W T F S
1 Try a new outdoor
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Take your
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 activity with a family
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 member. medications.
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
1 2 3 4 5
Reach 3 lifestyle goals
and earn up to $120 on Have you had your
your MyBlue® annual checkup?
Wellness Card. Schedule it today!
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Add 10 minutes to
your exercise routine
Flag Day today.
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Don’t forget to
rehydrate before,
Father’s Day during and after Grill some healthy
First day of summer exercise. fish tonight.
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
JULY
S M T W T F S
Call your local Nurse 1 2 3
Health Coach at 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1-888-392-3506. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Need Care? Receive care from your provider via Telehealth or in the office. Your provider can tell you which method is best for you.july Managing Low Back Pain Do you have low back pain? Talk through all your relief options with your healthcare provider. To find the right treatment, your provider needs to know how intense the pain is and how long you’ve had low back issues. You may not need medication. There are some other possible treatment options, such as: • Acupuncture • Cognitive behavioral therapy • Massage • Physical therapy • Progressive muscle relaxation • Yoga Just be sure to check with your insurance before starting a treatment. You can also ask your doctor whether walking, or other types of exercise, can help ease your pain. If you can, avoid CT scans and X-rays. Over time, too much radiation from these tests can hurt you. Also, having these tests won’t relieve your pain. To speak with a nurse about getting treatment for your pain, call 1-888-258-3432 (24/7 Nurse Line) or 1-855-636-1579 (Teladoc® telehealth services).
HEALTHY ENDEAVORSSM1
Nurse Health Coach July may be UV Safety Month, but practice sun safety year-round. Apply a liberal
1-888-392-3506 amount of a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Reapply about
every two hours and after swimming or sweating.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
JUNE AUGUST
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Canada Day (Canada)
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
27 28 29 30 29 30 31 1 2 3
Review safe travel Grab a new vegetable
Independence Day information. at the farmers market.
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Use sunscreen every
day for the whole Go for a family
family. bike ride.
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Take a yoga or
meditation class.
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Set up your Personal
Health Record at
fepblue.org/myblue.
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
STOP LOW BACK PAIN Take charge of your low back pain. Call our 24/7 Nurse Line at 1-888-258-3432 or Teladoc
at 1-855-636-1579 to speak with a health professional about pain and treatment options.Take Antibiotics
Safely
Antibiotics can be powerful medicine. But you
have to use them safely and correctly for
effective results. Sometimes, that means not
using them at all.
The first thing to know is that antibiotics are
not an all-purpose cure. If you have a bacterial
infection — like pneumonia — they can be a
big help. But most common colds and flu are
caused by different kinds of germs called
viruses. Antibiotics won’t help you fight these
illnesses at all.
august
Bacteria learn how to resist an antibiotic. The
more often antibiotics are used, the bigger the
risk that this can happen. That’s why you should
take antibiotics only when your doctor says they
are necessary. Not sure if you have a virus or
bacterial infection? Ask your doctor for advice.HEALTHY ENDEAVORSSM1
Nurse Health Coach August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. Before the
1-888-392-3506 school year starts, make sure your child’s pediatrician checks his or her vision. Also ask the provider to
check hearing, nose, mouth, reflexes, and strength, and ask about any needed immunizations.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Don’t take antibiotics
Try a healthy that are not appropriate
fruit recipe. for your illness.
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
It’s time for flu shots. Clean the house
Schedule your vigorously for extra
family’s shots today. exercise.
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Make a weekly Check the vaccine
Plan after-school schedule of healthy chart included with
activities for school lunches this calendar for your
your kids. and snacks. family members.
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
JULY SEPTEMBER
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 1 2 3 4
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30
Have questions about the appropriate use of antibiotics?
Call our Pharmacist at 1-984-364-3798 for more information.Value-Based Care The Right Care
Patients have access to
quality care based on
standard clinical
guidelines.
$
The Right Provider The Right Price
Patients receive Patients receive
appropriate care by quality care at an
the right type of affordable price.
provider in the right
care setting.
septemberHEALTHY ENDEAVORSSM1
Nurse Health Coach For Whole Grains Month this September, replace regular pasta and white
1-888-392-3506 rice with whole wheat pasta and brown or wild rice. The latter are whole grains, so they’re rich in
fiber. Find more tips on healthy eating at www.choosemyplate.gov.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
AUGUST
S M T W T F S Feeling ill? Schedule a
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 visit with your Enjoy the fall season
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 provider. and go for a hike.
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31 1 2 3 4
Rosh Hashanah Talk with your doctor
begins at sundown about preventing fall
Labor Day allergy symptoms. Patriot Day
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
National Yom Kippur begins Listen to relaxing
Grandparents Day at sundown music for 30 minutes.
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Haven’t had your
yearly checkup yet?
First day of fall Schedule it today!
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
OCTOBER
S M T W T F S
Update your exercise 1 2
plan. Ask your doctor 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
for help. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
26 27 28 29 30 31
NEED A PROVIDER? Find the Preferred healthcare provider who is right for you or your child today by visiting
www.fepblue.org/provider or by downloading the fepblue app.Steering Clear of
Cancer
Routine screenings could save your life. They can catch
cancer at its early, most treatable stages. The Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention says that all adults
should get regular screenings for certain cancers.
FOR MEN:
• Prostate cancer: Ask about the pros and cons of
prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests.
• Testicular cancer: Men should do monthly self-exams
after puberty and receive routine checkups from their
providers.
FOR WOMEN:
• Breast cancer: Women ages 45 to 54 should get a
mammogram every year.
• Cervical cancer: Begin screening at age 21 — ask
your doctor about testing options.
• Endometrial cancer: If you have bleeding or spotting
after menopause.
october
No matter your gender, everyone should be checked
for colorectal cancer beginning at age 45. Certain
people may also need to be screened for:
• Liver cancer: Tests may include ultrasound, CT scan
or tumor markers.
• Lung cancer: Screening depends on age and history
of smoking.
Ask your doctor which screenings you need and when.HEALTHY ENDEAVORSSM1
Nurse Health Coach During October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, schedule a
1-888-392-3506 mammogram or ask your healthcare provider when you should have one. Also, take action to cut
your risk for cancer through exercise, maintaining a healthy weight and limiting alcohol use.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6
Schedule your annual
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 checkup with your
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 gynecologist.
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 1 2
Check your
mammogram
screening schedule
with your provider.
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Grab coffee
with an old friend
Columbus Day to catch up.
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Ask your provider about
lung cancer screening if
you are a current or
former smoker.
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 Need a prostate
cancer screening?
Schedule your Ask your provider
colonoscopy. about your risk.
Halloween 31 25 26 27 28 29 30
SCHEDULE A FREE SCREENING Talk with your doctor about preventive care screenings. When you schedule with a
Preferred provider, it’s FREE. Visit www.fepblue.org/provider for a list of Preferred providers.Why Well-Child
Visits Matter
Taking your baby to see a doctor is important
when your little one is sick. But going to regular
well-child visits can be just as important. According
to the American Academy of Pediatrics, your little
one needs a well-child visit at ages:
• 3 to 5 days
• 1 month
• 2 months
• 4 months
• 6 months
• 9 months
• 12 months
• 15 months
• 18 months
• 24 months
• 30 months
november
At age 3, visits start yearly. They will continue
through age 21. These visits review your child’s
physical and emotional growth as well as vaccine
schedule. The pediatrician will look at how your
child is developing physically, emotionally and
socially. Well-child visits can also include
screenings for hearing and vision problems, lead
exposure and more.
Before the visit, write down your top three to
five questions. That way, you won’t forget to
ask them. Your child’s pediatrician can be a
great resource for helpful advice.FREE “YOUR CHILD’S
HEALTH RECORD” BOOK November is American Diabetes Month. If you have diabetes,
Call a Program Manager prevent future problems by regularly checking your ABCs — A1c (average blood glucose level),
at 1-984-364-3935. blood pressure and cholesterol. Learn more about managing your disease at www.diabetes.org.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
OCTOBER
S M T W T F S
1 2 Use sunscreen all
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 year long for the
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Election Day whole family.
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 1 2 3 4 5 6
Set up your child’s
Personal Health
Daylight saving Record at
time ends fepblue.org/myblue. Veterans Day
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Schedule Time for refills?
a well-child visit Check your child’s
for your child. prescriptions.
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Go for an indoor
family walk
at the mall. Thanksgiving Day
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
DECEMBER
S M T W T F S
Update your family’s 1 2 3 4
Hanukkah begins snacks — try veggie 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
sticks with hummus. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
at sundown 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31
NEED A PEDIATRICIAN? Find the Preferred healthcare provider who is right for you and your child today by visiting
www.fepblue.org/provider or by downloading the fepblue app.Addressing Your
Behavioral Health
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness,
one in five American adults experiences some form of
mental illness in any given year. It is important to seek
treatment because behavioral health disorders can
impact your physical health. Visiting your healthcare
provider for an annual visit is a great time for you to do
a mental check-in with yourself. Ask yourself these
questions:
• How am I doing?
• Am I happy with my life?
• How is my physical health?
• Do I feel stressed?
• What do I do to relax?
If the answer is, “not so good,” “not so happy,” “I’m in
december
poor health,” “I’m always stressed and never able to
relax” — that is worth talking to your provider about.
Your provider can help you locate a behavioral health
professional who is right for you. The Blue Cross and
Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan covers both in-person
and telehealth behavioral healthcare. Your provider is
the right place to start.HEALTHY ENDEAVORSSM1
Nurse Health Coach Get tough on germs December 5 to 11 for National Handwashing
1-888-392-3506 Awareness Week. Reduce the spread of colds and flu by washing your
hands often for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Scour more facts at
www.cdc.gov/handwashing.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
NOVEMBER
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 Grab a serving of Stick to your
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 fruit instead of healthy diet goals
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
dessert. this month.
28 29 30 1 2 3 4
Pearl Harbor Try a new exercise
Remembrance Day or yoga class.
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Park farther from the
Try a healthy new store to add extra
side dish with dinner. steps to your day.
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Check to see if
First day you need
of winter prescription refills. Christmas Eve Christmas
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
JANUARY
S M T W T F S
1
First day of 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Kwanzaa Join a book club. New Year’s Eve 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
Do you have questions about mental health or alcohol/substance use?
Call 1-888-234-2415 to speak with a nurse or call Teladoc at 1-855-636-1579 to speak with a behavioral health provider.New Year’s Day Saturday, Jan. 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, Jan. 17
Chinese New Year Tuesday, Feb. 1
Groundhog Day Wednesday, Feb. 2
Valentine’s Day Monday, Feb. 14
Presidents’ Day Monday, Feb. 21
Ash Wednesday Wednesday, March 2
Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 13
St. Patrick’s Day Thursday, March 17
First day of spring Sunday, March 20
Ramadan begins at sundown Saturday, April 2
2022
Palm Sunday Sunday, April 10
Passover begins at sundown Friday, April 15
Good Friday Friday, April 15
Easter Sunday, April 17
Earth Day Friday, April 22
Cinco de Mayo Thursday, May 5
Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8
AT A GLANCE Memorial Day Monday, May 30
Flag Day Tuesday, June 14
Father’s Day Sunday, June 19
First day of summer Tuesday, June 21
Canada Day (Canada) Friday, July 1
Independence Day Monday, July 4
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL Labor Day Monday, Sept. 5
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S National Grandparents Day Sunday, Sept. 11
1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Patriot Day Sunday, Sept. 11
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 First day of fall Thursday, Sept. 22
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown Sunday, Sept. 25
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
30 31 Yom Kippur begins at sundown Tuesday, Oct. 4
Columbus Day Monday, Oct. 10
MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST
Halloween Monday, Oct. 31
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 6
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 8
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Veterans Day Friday, Nov. 11
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 24
31 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Wednesday, Dec. 7
Hanukkah begins at sundown Sunday, Dec. 18
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
First day of winter Wednesday, Dec. 21
1 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 Christmas Eve Saturday, Dec. 24
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Christmas Sunday, Dec. 25
11 12 13 14 15
18 19 20 21 22
16
23
17
24
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
13 14 15
20 21 22
16
23
17
24
18
25
19
26
11 12 13 14 15
18 19 20 21 22
16
23
17
24
First day of Kwanzaa Monday, Dec. 26
25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 New Year’s Eve Saturday, Dec. 31
30 31Important
PHONE NUMBERS
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE: 911 HELPFUL NEIGHBOR:
NAME
EMERGENCY CONTACT:
ADDRESS
NAME
PHONE
ADDRESS
CITY/STATE/ZIP
HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS:
HOME PHONE
NAME
CELLPHONE
PHONE
NEAREST CROSS STREETS
NAME
PHONE
NEAREST HOSPITAL
NAME
POISON CONTROL CENTER
PHONE
SUICIDE PREVENTION
NEAREST 24-HOUR PHARMACY
FIRE
POLICE
GAS COMPANY
PLUMBER OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
NEAREST RELATIVE:
NAME
ADDRESS
PHONEBest wishes Enjoy your complimentary wellness calendar from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina P.O. Box 2291 Durham, NC 27702-2991 www.fepblue.org
You can also read
