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What is a Special Enrollment Period?
What is a Special Enrollment Period?
Jan 21, 2026

The Open Enrollment Period(OEP) for Individual and family health plans typically ends on January 15th. This usually means you can’t enroll in a new health plan until the next OEP in the fall, and you won’t have access to health coverage until at least January 1 of the following year.

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6 Ways to Reduce Screen Time
Jan 21, 2026

While it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the world (and in our social channels), some studies have shown too much screen time is linked to higher levels of depression, anxiety, obesity and other adverse health conditions.

Why Now is a Great Time to Manage Your Stress
Why Now is a Great Time to Manage Your Stress
Jan 21, 2026

April has been recognized as Stress Awareness month since 1992. While some stress is healthy, it’s important to know how to relieve stress and when to seek help.

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Ten Ways Pets Improve Our Health and Wellness
Jan 21, 2026

Pets offer a range of mental and physical benefits that can positively impact your family’s wellbeing.

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7 Signs of a Mental Health Condition
Jan 21, 2026

Mental health affects everything. It is an essential part of our overall health impacting how we think, feel and act. When something feels out of whack, it can pose issues to your day-to-day routine and wellbeing.

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How to manage day-to-day stress for mom’s to be
Jan 21, 2026

With all the appointments, planning and decision-making, pregnancy can become stressful. But, right now, managing stress isn’t just important for you; it’s crucial for your little one’s health and development. So, grab a cup of decaf and get comfy as we take a moment to go over the impact of stress during pregnancy, and some simple ways to manage it.

TikTok Doc: Why social media can’t replace your health care provider
TikTok Doc: Why social media can’t replace your health care provider
Jan 20, 2026

Leading mental and behavioral health experts are concerned this is contributing to an increase in self-diagnosis of behavioral health disorders by teens active on apps like Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube and TikTok.

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Medicaid 101: How a Healthy Michigan Plan Can Benefit You
Jan 20, 2026

The Healthy Michigan Plan is a Medicaid health program run by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Created in 2014, the Healthy Michigan Plan is a Medicaid expansion program that helps more people get health coverage who couldn’t get Medicaid before. The Healthy Michigan Plan is health coverage that works for your health and your budget.

Vaccination Schedules: Helpful Tools for Tracking Your Child’s Immunizations
Vaccination Schedules: Helpful Tools for Tracking Your Child’s Immunizations
Jan 20, 2026

From promoting a healthier lifestyle to complying with certain school requirements, there are many reasons to vaccinate your child. Childhood vaccines protect children from serious and potentially fatal diseases such as measles, meningitis, polio, tetanus and more. By vaccinating your child as an infant, you are helping to protect them, and the immunocompromised and elderly population around them.

Not Just a Fall Fad: The Wondrous Health Benefits of Pumpkins
Not Just a Fall Fad: The Wondrous Health Benefits of Pumpkins
Jan 20, 2026

Did you know pumpkins are packed with an assortment of health benefits? In fact, they’re kind of a big deal because they can boost your health in various ways. Let’s dive into a few health benefits of pumpkins and discover why they deserve a spot on your plate all year round.

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Understanding your benefits: Health plan types explained
Jan 19, 2026

From HMO to HDHP, here’s a breakdown of the most common health insurance plan types. While it’s great to have a wide range of health plan options available to you, each balances costs and coverage differently, so it’s important to know the differences between them.

5 Leafy Greens to Help You Stay Healthy this Spring
5 Leafy Greens to Help You Stay Healthy this Spring
Jan 15, 2026

Incorporating leafy greens to your diet can introduce more nutrients, vitamins and minerals than ever before.