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The Skinny on Pet Obesity

A whopping 95% of pet owners incorrectly identified their overweight dogs as having a normal weight. Be sure to check with your veterinarian to make sure that your pet isn’t heavier than you think! To get more facts about pet obesity please click here. A weighty issue: Each year, Nationwide® pet insurance members spend $34 million on dog and cat conditions […]

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Facts on Tooth Decay

Did you know that you can halt and reverse dental decay in order to avoid a cavity? There are actually some easy and practical dental habits that we can incorporate into our daily lives that help to reduce our chances of getting a cavity. For more information on how you and your family can avoid cavities and that trip to […]

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Best Health Reminder

Are you participating in the Best Health wellness program?  By participating in health and wellness activities, you’ll be entered into monthly raffles to win gift cards throughout the year. For more details, please click here. We are halfway through the year, and there are so many exciting resources waiting for you.  Please visit mea.yourbesthealth.com to find out how you can participate and win!

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And the December 2016 Winners Are….

It’s time to announce the winners of the $50 Best Health Wellness Rewards Visa Cards for December 2016. Congratulations to the following winners…. Sandra-Development Services Administration Catherine-PU Administrative Services Cheryl-City Treasurer Erin-Police Angelica-Storm Water Christopher-Engineering & Capital Projects Amor-City Attorney Teresa-PU Administrative Services Monica- Community Parks Melissa- PU Administrative Services Araceli- Park & Rec-Open Space Ana- City Comptroller Nicole-Library Elena- […]

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Aflac Wellness Benefits and Direct Deposit Options

What are wellness benefits? Do you get paid to see your doctor? Aflac wellness benefits are designed to provide members with a cash incentive to see your doctor on a regular basis. Regardless of what your health insurance charges for the visit, these wellness benefits reward policyholders for getting a wide range of examinations. How do I file a claim? […]

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Super Bowl Pet Safety

It’s almost time for the Super Bowl and we know what that means – wings, pizza, nachos, drinks and more! Cheering on your favorite Super Bowl team can be a fun and exciting event in your home. Unfortunately, the drinks and snacks that we enjoy can cause real harm to our pets. Attached is a flier that will help keep your pets […]

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Low Vision Awareness Month

February is Low Vision Awareness Month. About three million people in the United States suffer from low vision. Visit your VSP doctor to learn what can be done to aid those who are affected by this condition. Low Vision: Helping People Turn up the Dimmer Low vision is the dim place between clear sight and blindness. People who have this […]

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Dental Pre-treatment Estimates

Avoiding Unexpected Costs Have you ever been surprised by a bill after receiving dental treatment? Did you know that your dentist can request a pre-treatment estimate on your dental benefits so you can accurately plan for those out of pocket costs? Learn how by clicking on the link below: http://oralfitnesslibrary.com/Benefits-Education/Claims/Avoiding-unexpected-costs-pretreatment-estimates Please contact the MEA Benefits Department at benefits@sdmea.org, or by phone […]

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Healthy is in, Skinny is Out

Weight loss consistently ranks as one of the top resolutions for many people hoping to turn over a new leaf and to improve their self-image. However, many of us who resolve to shed the extra pounds by dieting end up unsuccessful — sometimes in a matter of a few weeks — and we fall back on our old habits. We […]

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