Quitting tobacco is a process with somewhat distinct phases. We recently provided some tips for both the “Before” stage and the tough “During” stage . Today, we look at what comes after that. When you quit tobacco, whether you smoke, chew, or vape, you’re not just giving up a habit--you’re [...]
Part 2 of a 3-part Series During – the first few weeks Whether you smoke, chew, or vape, there’s no doubt that quitting tobacco is a challenging journey. But there are so many good reasons to do so, and you can succeed. Last week we talked about Before – setting [...]
Part 1 of a 3-part Series Read part 2 here. Nearly 7 out of 10 adult cigarette smokers in the United States say they want to quit completely. Are you among them? There’s no doubt that quitting tobacco is a challenging journey, whether you smoke, chew, or use e-cigarettes. The [...]
This October, PacificSource, is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women worldwide. 1 in 8 women in the US will develop breast cancer at some point in her life. Breast cancer is diagnosed every 2 minutes in [...]
Healthy behaviors and habits apply to all aspects of your health and well-being, from nutrition and fitness to mental and financial health. But adopting healthy behaviors and habits can be easier said than done. Consider these tips and techniques to help you adopt healthy behaviors and habits: Make preventive care [...]
When it comes to health and wellness, plenty of attention is given to exercise, eating right, and preventive care. A topic less often discussed—but equally important to health—is domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence or IPV. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we wanted to take a [...]
“You always think it is going to happen to someone else, certainly not me!” stated John, a PacificSource member and Condition Support participant who suffered a heart attack in July 2016. “I was lucky. I survived and have had a second chance to correct my previous health errors.” After the [...]
On Tuesday, September 19, PacificSource will participate in the American Diabetes Association’s National Healthy Lunch Day. We are encouraging all of our employees to make healthy choices during their lunchtime. Afterall, having a fulfilling and healthy lunch will help you perform better throughout your work or school day! Why is [...]
This summer I hit the road for 10 days and 1,854 miles with two small and loud children, and one large and loud husband. Fortunately, the car was comfortable and the kids sleep a lot in moving vehicles. Trying to keep healthy and active, which keeps my husband and I [...]
This past year, a PacificSource member reached out to us to see if we could help his seven-year-old daughter. She had a rare ear deformity that was visible and impacted her hearing. The situation was made more challenging as there was only one doctor in the region who could perform [...]
