Member Newsletter
New Hampshire Medicare Advantage
Spring in New Hampshire is the perfect time to enjoy a healthy, active, outdoor lifestyle, but it’s also when ticks become active. Ticks thrive throughout the state in wooded areas, tall grass and even backyards. That’s why it’s important to take precautions while enjoying the season to reduce your risk of tick-borne illnesses, like Lyme disease.
You can help protect yourself by wearing long sleeves, pants and light-colored clothing to make spotting ticks easier. Insect repellents with DEET or picaridin can also help keep ticks away.
After spending time outdoors, check your body for ticks, especially in hidden areas like behind the knees and along the hairline. If you find a tick, remove it promptly with fine-tipped tweezers, pulling upward with steady pressure.
Keep your well water safe
Nearly half of New Hampshire residents use private wells as their primary source of drinking water. While well water offers independence, it also requires regular testing to ensure safety. Contaminants like arsenic, bacteria and nitrates are common in New Hampshire groundwater and pose serious health risks. The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services recommends testing your well water at least once a year and right away if you notice changes in water taste, odor or appearance.
If you have concerns about the impact your water quality may have on your health, including concerns about water-related conditions like gastrointestinal issues, schedule a visit with your healthcare provider.
Learn healthy eating at home with BMC’s Teaching Kitchen
Boston Medical Center’s Teaching Kitchen offers WellSense members the opportunity to join exclusive cooking classes each month. Classes are held virtually and cover a variety of cuisines. Attendance is limited and registration is required.
The Teaching Kitchen also offers an online recipe library. You can sort the library by dietary restrictions, your health needs, ingredients and more. Sign up for a class, browse recipes or learn more here.
Care management
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Disease management
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- Preventive services
- Fluoride treatments for members of all ages
- Dental sealants for members younger than 21
- Pain relief and treatment of infections
- Fillings and crowns
- Root canal treatment
Keep yourself safe from fraud by protecting your healthcare data
Keeping your healthcare information safe is critical to protecting your privacy and preventing identity theft or fraud. Healthcare data includes information such as your medical history and insurance details. Following these tips can help you keep your information safe.- Store physical documents with healthcare information in locked cabinets or safes.
- Use strong passwords and two-factor authentication on any online portals where you access your healthcare information.
- Avoid sharing your personal health information over unsecured websites or email.
- Monitor your healthcare statements and medical records for any signs of fraudulent activity.
- Report any discrepancies or misuse of your data to your healthcare provider or insurance company.
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