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“Follow your dreams, work hard, practice, and persevere. Make sure you eat a variety of foods, get plenty of exercise, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.” 

– Sasha Cohen

Karen Larsen

Social Worker and Care Coordinator

March 31 is the deadline to submit claims for 2025 fitness and weight loss reimbursements.

Forms can be found below. You can also submit your claim directly to Blue Cross Blue Shield on their website: MyBlue Healthcare Insurance Plan | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts


2026 Local 4 Life $250 Incentive

Enroll with our health coaching partner, TrestleTree, in 2026 and complete five appointments by December 11, 2026, to earn a $250 gift card*. TrestleTree coaches will work with you to develop SMART goals to help you manage chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma, or help you work on a healthy lifestyle, such as nutrition, weight management, tobacco cessation, and exercise. This program is available at no cost to those who are enrolled in the Local 4 Health & Welfare Plan and their dependents. Contact TrestleTree at 866-523-8185 or IUOE Local 4 | TrestleTree.

*Open to new enrollees in 2026, enrollment must be started by 8/1/26.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

According to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance Facts and Statistics | Colorectal Cancer Alliance, colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer diagnosed in the U.S. and a leading cause of cancer deaths. Overall rates of this type of cancer have decreased over time but are rising among people 55 and younger. While colorectal cancer can be fatal, it is highly treatable if it is caught early. Screening is helping to reduce the number of deaths from colorectal cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends screening to start at age 45 for those without a family history of colorectal cancer. Talk to your doctor about risk factors, including family history of colorectal cancer, along with any symptoms that you may notice. You and your doctor can determine which type of screening is best for you. Screening could save your life. To learn more about the experience of a colonoscopy from the viewpoint of two men, follow this link from the CDC. https://youtu.be/Nf0X1pUEUlc

This Month’s Featured Partners

VIA Benefits

Are you thinking about retirement or is insurance coverage ending for you or one of your dependents? VIA Benefits can help you determine your next steps for health insurance coverage. Whether you are looking for insurance for an adult child reaching their 26th birthday, figuring out your Medicare options or determining if COBRA or marketplace insurance is your better option, a VIA benefits consultant can help you. VIA can be contacted at 833-414-1408 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Wellness Updates

Cardiometabolic Health

What is cardiometabolic health?  According to Care Access Care Access | What is Cardiometabolic Health?, cardiometabolic health is the relationship between your heart health and how your body breaks down food to create energy.   Having less than optimal cardiometabolic health is a risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.  These conditions are interrelated, meaning that having one of these diagnoses increases your risk for developing another one of these disorders.  Diseases like hypertension, obesity, and high cholesterol are risk factors for developing heart disease and diabetes.  But many of these disorders are treatable and potentially reversible. 

Some factors related to cardiometabolic health are things that we cannot control, such as genetics, age, race/ethnicity, and family history.  But there are ways to improve or maintain your cardiometabolic health.  Quitting smoking and tobacco use can yield major benefits for your overall health, not just your cardiometabolic health.  Achieving and maintaining healthy blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and cholesterol is beneficial for your heart and blood vessels.  A healthy diet and regular exercise impact multiple health conditions.  For a list of factors and behaviors that influence cardiac disease, see Heart Disease Risk Factors | Heart Disease | CDC

Our partner, TrestleTree, can help you work on these aspects of cardiometabolic health.  In addition to improving your health, you can earn a $250 gift card for enrolling and completing 5 health coaching appointments by December 11, 2026.  See the information above and the attached flyer to learn more about this benefit.

Progress is made in steps, not leaps.  Each positive step that you take towards improving your cardiometabolic health, such as losing weight, increasing movement, quitting tobacco use or improving your diet, can lead to positive health outcomes.  It’s the new year, time for a healthy you!

The above content is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider for concerns about your health.

Tips from Lyra

Tips from Lyra

Lyra provides care for the whole family. If you and your partner are struggling or just wish to improve your relationship, couples therapy may be an option. See the article for more information on couples therapy.

 Is Couples Therapy the Answer? | Lyra Health 

Contact Lyra at 844-926-2482 or Lyra Health.

The above content is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider for concerns about your health.

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