By Christa Marney, RDN, LD, CHWC What food we choose to eat matters, but have you considered that nutrition habits can go beyond what we feed our bodies? Positive nutrition habits begin with our relationship and behaviors with food. National Nutrition Month (March) is a perfect [...]
Adapted from an article by Sean Glaze, Michael Hyatt Leadership Consulting, March 2019 Team motivation is often the result of one person being bold enough to shake up the status quo with an extraordinary work ethic or enthusiasm that spreads to the entire group. Surprisingly, one of the best [...]
Sharing your experiences helps improve your care It’s almost time for the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems, an anonymous annual survey that measures patient experiences with the healthcare system, which includes providers, healthcare facilities, and health plans such as those offered by PacificSource. Patient experiences include communication [...]
Now in its 14th year, PacificSource’s Community Health Excellence (CHE) program awards annual grants to healthcare providers in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington to fund projects that address gaps in healthcare delivery, improve outcomes, and make communities healthier. In November 2023, PacificSource announced 26 healthcare organizations would receive funding [...]
Holiday parties, concerts, skiing, and such—don’t let the flu foil your fun this season. Get your $0 flu vaccine so you don’t miss out. To get your no-cost flu shot, bring your member ID to any in-network pharmacy. You can find a pharmacy near you under Members and [...]
Winter blues got you down? Talk through it from the comfort of your home with Teladoc. Teladoc is an affordable alternative included with most PacificSource plans—check your plan to see if it’s offered. Doctor visits conveniently take place on a mobile app via your phone or computer. Benefits No [...]
Positive relationships are good for the soul—they make us feel more secure and give our lives meaning. Here are some tips on how to build healthy relationships: Think about what you want to say and make your message clear so people understand what you mean. Talk about what [...]
While a balanced diet, exercise, and stress management are great ways to stay on top of your health, adding routine preventive breast and cervical cancer screenings to the picture can be a lifesaver. Early detection can help stop something sooner than later. Not sure what and when to schedule? [...]
As PacificSource marks our 90th anniversary, we’re looking at how the original, cooperative vision of our founding group of 13 doctors continues to define us. A fine example is our ongoing collaboration with Summit Health—a physician-led, patient-centric healthcare network with more than 170 providers and ten locations in Central [...]
Whether you’re giving an impromptu sales pitch or trying to make friends, your ability to connect is something other people can sense. It’s what makes you memorable and magnetic. Employers and recruiters have known this for years—which is why they often prize soft skills like listening and communication over [...]
