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In the small group meeting of their department, the employees brainstorm ideas to improve efficiency.

Diabetes Education Week: Diabetes FAQ’s

EmblemHealth’s Neighborhood Care locations don’t just offer free exercise classes, we also provide members with educational health classes and workshops.

How to Pick and Stick with a Healthy Habit

Want to live healthier but not sure where to start? Follow these tips for picking and sticking with a healthy habit.

Ask of the Month: All About Tai Chi

Tai Chi Master, Sunny Tsang, from our Chinatown location explains the purpose and benefits of this ancient practice.

Why Doing Good is Good for You: 5 Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering

Volunteering is not only a great way to give back to your community—it’s also good for your health and well-being.

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How Gratitude Can Change Your Life

Summertime is in full swing and whether you’re enjoying spending time outside around the city or traveling abroad, there’s so much to be grateful for! Yet, how often do you stop to think about gratitude?

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EmblemHealth Partners with Cityblock Health to Bring New Care Model to New York

We are excited to announce our new partnership with Cityblock Health, a company that leverages technology and a high-touch, personalized approach to care to provide medical, behavioral and social services to Medicare and Medicaid patients in urban, underserved communities.

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A New Start for Red Hook Seniors

It’s been more than 5 years since the seniors of Red Hook, Brooklyn, had a place to call their own. Irrevocably damaged when superstorm Sandy hit, the RAICES Red Hook Senior Center on Wolcott Street left many seniors displaced.

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Video: EmblemHealth Member Beats the Odds of Diabetes

EmblemHealth member and retired New York City police officer Mike Jones is one of 86 million Americans with prediabetes. Diagnosed in 2015, Mike enrolled in the Diabetes Prevention Program at his local EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care.

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How EmblemHealth Employees Give Back

Volunteering not only helps others but can be good for your own health and well-being, as well. In honor of National Volunteer Week, EmblemHealth asked employees how they give back to their community through volunteer work.

CDC Recognizes EmblemHealth for Diabetes Prevention Program

By EmblemHealth

Today, EmblemHealth became the first U.S. health insurer to receive full recognition from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention for its Diabetes Prevention Program in New York City. The program is offered in both English and Spanish and led by trained lifestyle coaches.

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Therapy Animals: Natural Healers

By Diane Petchesky-Buffolino, Senior Communications Specialist, EmblemHealth

Studies have shown that bringing animals into clinical settings, such as hospitals and nursing homes, can improve mood and decrease anxiety in patients.

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Expanding Access to Health Care for City of New York Workers

By EmblemHealth

By Karen Ignagni, President and Chief Executive Officer, EmblemHealth and Russell C. Petrella, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, AdvantageCare Physicians

Care in Crown Heights

Health care can be confusing, and at times you may need to sit and chat with a real person, ask questions and get reliable information, or solve a problem. EmblemHealth is proud to bring you Neighborhood Care — a unique approach to solving the challenges of health care.

By Chef Kenny Minor, Personal Chef and Author

Living a healthy and balanced life is all about making SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely) choices for your life.