Members on our Navigator plans now have more urgent care options in the Portland Metro area. Regardless of whether you live, work, or simply visit the Portland Metro area— access to urgent care just got easier with the addition of ZoomCare. This means more convenient access to quality urgent [...]
This year, Earth Day’s focus is investing in our planet, continuing the 2022 theme. EarthDay.org, the global organizer of Earth Day, engages governments, institutions, businesses, and more than 1 billion citizens who participate annually in Earth Day to do their part. What does it mean to invest in the [...]
Introducing in-network access to healthcare providers nationwide through our new collaboration with Aetna Signature Administrators® Please note: The following information applies only to PacificSource members covered by an individual, employer, or student health plan. Whether you’re on vacation, traveling for work, or you reside outside the PacificSource four-state network [...]
Between demanding work lives and personal or family needs, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The common response to ever-growing workloads is to work harder and put in longer hours, rather than to step back and find a new way of operating. Feeling perpetually overwhelmed has a range of negative [...]
Your opinion matters. You may soon receive an important survey from Press Ganey. If you get the mailing or email version, you can participate in a national effort to assess and improve healthcare in America. Survey participants are chosen at random, and there are good reasons for you to [...]
Sometimes people need a hand when it comes to healthcare. PacificSource members can get help from our Member Support team. Here are some of the ways we can assist: Basic needs Housing—Connecting you with resources to help pay rent, mortgage, or other housing-related costs. Food—Connecting members experiencing food insecurity [...]
Breathe in. Breathe out. Repeat the process in an unhurried manner. When you want to calm your nervous system, mindful breathing is a proven way to relieve stress and control anxiety. In fact, it’s clear that mindful breathing is one of the most powerful tools available to calm ourselves [...]
Opioids are a class of drugs used for pain. When taken as prescribed by your doctor, they can help reduce pain. However, these drugs may be harmful to your health if not used as directed. Using opioids incorrectly or for a long time can increase the risk of misuse. [...]
In the U.S., flu season occurs in the fall and winter. If you want to enjoy upcoming holiday gatherings, and other fun activities, you’ll want to stay well. One of the best ways to do that is by getting a flu vaccine. Flu vaccines are safe and effective Studies [...]
November is…drumroll…National Family Caregiver Appreciation Month! (Cue confetti and trumpets.) Seriously, though—if anyone merits appreciation, it’s caregivers. To all the caregivers out there, Thank you. We know that caregiving can be a rewarding—and sometimes challenging—experience. So before we get busy cleaning up this confetti, we’ll share some ways to [...]
