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May is High Blood Pressure Education Month
May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. About 74.5 million people in the United States have high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Hypertension increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, the first and third leading causes of death in the United States. Click here to learn more. |
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| Know Your Numbers: Managing High Blood Pressure May Save Your Life | |
 Do you or a loved one have high blood pressure? Because high blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms, you may not realize you have it. About 74.5 million people in the United States have high blood pressure, also called hypertension. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, congestive heart failure and kidney disease. Everyone should know their blood pressure. Blood pressure includes two numbers: the first number (systolic) represents the pressure when the heart beats and the second number (diastolic) represents the pressure when the heart rests between beats. Both of these numbers are important. Your systolic blood pressure should be less than 120, and your diastolic blood press should be less than 80. Click here to continue reading. |
| Mind Over Marathon | |
Ellen Klingler, special events director at NC State University,
Almost there. Klingler prepares to hop up the top set of stairs in the Carmichael Recreation Center.  | is like many State Health Plan members. She is a busy working mother who hasn't always found time to exercise. Ellen entered a fitness makeover contest and won a free, 12-week personal training package that included fitness assessments, one-on-one training sessions and health and fitness advice from certified trainers. After completing the program and becoming committed to exercise, she joined a running group. Click here to read more of her inspiring story. |
| Member Tip of the Month | |
Get Discounts through Blue ExtrasTM
 Did you know that the State Health Plan has a Blue Extras TM discount and reward program through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)? These discounts are for cosmetic procedures, weight management programs, laser eye surgery, hearing aids, vision, and Blue 365 discounts. You can also print money-saving coupons for health and wellness products. Edward, a State Health Plan member, had questions about the Blue 365 discounts. He spoke to Milton, a Plan customer service representative, and learned there are three categories of Blue 365 discounts: Healthcare Resources, Healthy Choices and Recreation & Travel. Click here to read more. |
| Spring Edition of e-PharmacyWise Now Available | |
The State Health Plan recently launched an electronic  edition of Pharmacy Wise, a newsletter that will help meet your requests for more information about your pharmacy benefits. Complementing the December print edition of Pharmacy Wise, this electronic version will be published each spring, summer and fall and will be sent to all Member Focus subscribers. Pharmacy Wise is designed to help you better understand your pharmacy benefits, with a focus on medication adherence, safety and ways to save money on your prescription medications. Pharmacy Wise will also include updates on your pharmacy benefits, including new programs and reminders of ongoing pharmacy programs. If you have colleagues or family members who do not currently receive Member Focus, please encourage them to sign up today at www.shpnc.org. Click here for the spring issue of Pharmacy Wise. |
| Comprehensive Wellness Initiative: Testing Update | |
Based on the review of enrollment statistics, random testing for tobacco use will not be conducted for the 2010-2011 Plan Year.
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