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Keeping your home clean can help alleviate your risk for getting sick during flu season. But for patients with COPD, even common household cleaning items can exacerbate symptoms. Read the article below to find out which products to avoid and alternatives you can use. https://www.healthline.com//c/copd-how-to-clean-your-house

Fall season is here, which means flu season is also in full swing. Stay protected by getting a flu shot. Call your doctor’s office or local pharmacy to schedule yours. Or call Member Services at 1-866-255-4795 TTY 711 for more information.

Confused about Medicare? We can help! Call us at at 1-866-255-4795, TTY 711 and one of our agents will provide you with a free benefit review, with no obligation to join.

Did you know today is #GlobalHandwashingDay? Washing your hands regularly throughout the day is especially important as we start flu season and continue to fight the pandemic. Need a refresher on the proper technique? Watch the video below. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IisgnbMfKvI

Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period begins today! Need more information about Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans? We can help! Register for a Medicare 101 Webinar where you can live chat with a broker to get all your questions answered! Register here or call 1-866-255-4795, TTY 711 to talk to a licensed agent today.

"Infection fears, family separation, lack of socialization, boredom, frustration and financial loss are causing seniors to experience a decline in their mental and physical health", says James Pratty, M.D, Medical Director of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health for Brand New Day. Read more on the uncertainty, fear and social isolation, among other effects, brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic in Brand New Day's latest article at the link below: https://bit.ly/3k0eQUW

Today is #NationalDessertDay! Looking for healthy alternatives to the usual dessert options? Click on the link below to get ideas! https://www.healthline.com/nutri/18-healthy-foods-cravings

Feeling stressed or down? This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we want to remind you that you are not alone! Many Americans are feeling overwhelmed from coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. If you start feeling stressed or down, talk to someone you trust. If you need others to talk to or want a mental health professional’s help, use the following resources: Brand New Day’s Teladoc 24/7 (Members) 1-855-835-2362, TTY 711... Additional Resources: National Distress Line Call 1-800-985-5990 Mental Health Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

The health and safety of our members is our number one priority. Whether you need help setting up an in-person or online appointment, getting transportation to and from the doctor’s office at no cost to you, or getting prescriptions and supplies delivered to your door, Brand New Day is here to serve you. Just call us at 1-866-255-4795, TTY 711.

A future consisting of expansion, outreach, and a widened range of healthcare access is a future we are proud to be a part of! Starting January 1, 2021 Hill Physicians Medical Group's addition of Brand New Day's health plan will bring over 500 primary care physicians and 1,900 specialists to Sacramento, San Francisco, San Mateo and San Joaquin Counties.

Are you protecting your lungs? With fire season well underway, California's compromised air quality can be troublesome for some people. Check out these top 3 lung safety tips from our health partners at Clovis Community Medical Center. Be sure to check the air quality before you go out for the day!