Presbyterian | Fall 2019 | Your Story

4 Healthy eating tips Can fiber help you lose weight? Being at a healthy weight can help lower your risk of some health problems, like diabetes, heart disease, and even some cancers. Adding more fiber to your meals and snacks can help you lose weight and keep it off. Fiber’s health benefits Dietary fiber can help lower blood sugar and cholesterol and is good for your digestive health. Dietary fiber is usually found in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and legumes like beans and lentils. It’s in foods like: • Oatmeal • Nuts • Apples • Winter squash • Whole-wheat bread • Brown rice • Carrots • Cucumbers Ways to add more fiber to your meals There are easy ways to add more fiber into your meals. Start your day with a bowl of high-fiber oatmeal topped with fruit and nuts or seeds. For a snack, try fresh vegetables such as cauliflower or broccoli with hummus. Do you want more healthy eating tips? You may be able to join the Path for Wellness Prevention Program. The program can help people lose weight, get more active, and may prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. To find out more, call Good Measures at 1-855-249-8587 . Using Presbyterian Video Visits for common illnesses and injuries It’s awful to wake up in the morning with a sore throat, hacking cough, or achy joints. The only thing worse is driving to an urgent care or emergency room when all you want to do is stay at home. There’s a better choice! Presbyterian offers a Video Visit benefit for many common illnesses and injuries, available 24/7 to treat you and even call in a prescription if needed. You can visit with a medical provider from the comfort of your home, knowing that you’re getting care from a highly qualified clinician. What does a Video Visit treat? A Video Visit is an ideal option for minor and acute conditions, including these and many more: ● ● Sore throat ● ● Coughs, colds, and the flu ● ● Sinus infections ● ● Pink eye ● ● Skin infections ● ● Bug bites and stings ● ● Strains and sprains ● ● Minor cuts and burns Howdoes it work? With our Video Visit benefit, you can get medical care any time, from any location, and on any device with internet access. Using two- way video, you are connected with a provider, who will evaluate your health concern and provide a personalized treatment plan. When necessary, providers will e-prescribe medication to your pharmacy of choice. The entire visit takes about 30 minutes or less—and it’s all done from your home (or bed). Howdo I request a visit? All you need is a smartphone, computer, or tablet to log in to your myPRES account. First, make sure you have a myPRES account ( www.phs.org/mypres ) and log in. From there it’s easy: 1. Click the “Video Visits” button. 2. Read the requirements listed on the page. If you agree, click the “Continue” button. 3. Fill out a brief medical history form if you haven’t already done so. To fill out the form, click the “Medical History” button. 4. Click “Request an Exam” to open the intake form. 5. Fill out the intake form. Here, you will provide quick details about your health concern and request your visit. Within minutes, you will receive a phone call from a care coordinator for a quick review of your symptoms and to make sure your video connection is ready to go. That’s it! You are now on your way to feeling better sooner.