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Altais Powered by Paladina Health invite you to a virtual event with our Monterey and Salinas clinic providers on Tuesday, March 9th at 4pm PT. RSVP to receive an email link to join the live event! During the event, each of the providers will introduce themselves and speak to a variety of topics including: Services available to you and your family for things like routine checkups, urgent needs, chronic condition management and ... behavioral health How to schedule an appointment (in-person or virtual) Open Q&A ask the providers whatever you want! See more

The 6-week Fitness Buddy Finale challenge wraps up this Sunday 3/28. The goal of the challenge was to team up with a buddy (virtual) and encourage each other to be physically active (30 minutes) on most days of the week. According to research reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine (2020;54:1499-1506), even just a little bit of moderate to vigorous activity adds up to better health. Benefits (cardiovascular and strength) were realized with as little as 11 minute...s of activity for those who were otherwise sedentary. Exercise snacks are the hottest trend in fitness research. Exercise snacks are small amounts (11 minutes) of vigorous (to you) activity done during the day. Studies find that exercise snacks can be as effective as one long period of exercise. And the beauty of exercise snacks is all vigorous activity counts, no special equipment is needed and the time requirement is minimal. Try some of these family-friendly ways from Blue Zones to add an exercise snack to your day.

Fitness Buddy Finale registration opens today! The company code is: MCSIG All district employees, spouses, retirees and children over 18 are invited to participate.... Click https://us.mywellsite.com/wellnessworkshop/MCSIG to register. The challenge was set up as a team event. The challenge kicks off on February 15. You can register as an individual now but will need to join/create a team by February 21. You will be disqualified from the challenge on February 21 if you have not formed a team.

We are excited to announce the opening of the Altais Powered by Paladina Health Salinas clinic! You and your family can now access to primary and behavioral health services at either clinic location Monterey or Salinas. In-person and virtual appointments are available for everything from routine checkups and sick visits, to chronic condition management and behavioral health screenings. Watch this video to learn more about the clinics and service offered. Call a clinic or visit members.paladinahealth.com to schedule an appointment!

The MCSIG office is closed Thursday November 26 and Friday the 27th for Thanksgiving holidayThe MCSIG office is closed Thursday November 26 and Friday the 27th for Thanksgiving holiday

The MCSIG office will be closed Wednesday November 11th for the Veteran's Day holiday .

We invite MCSIG members to a virtual meet and greet with the new Monterey and Salinas clinic providers with Altais Powered by Paladina Health, on Thursday, October 22nd from 4pm-5pm PT. During the event, each of the providers will introduce themselves and speak to a variety of topics including: Tips on how to stay healthy Services available to you and your family for things like routine checkups, urgent needs, chronic condition management and behavioral health How to... schedule an appointment Open Q&A ask the providers whatever you want! RSVP to receive an email link to join the live event! https://paladinahealth.zoom.us///WN_Gr421f9URzmV0Kimfekpkw See more

The Monterey clinic is now open! As part of your MCSIG benefits plan, you and your family have access to primary and specialized care services from Altais Powered by Paladina Health. In person appointments are now available at the Monterey clinic location along with virtual appointments (phone and video). A second clinic will open in Salinas in November stay tuned for more information. To make an appointment, you can either:... Visit paladinahealth.com/MCSIG Call Paladina Health Member Services at 1. 866. 808-6005 Call your local Monterey Clinic! 831-920-3920 NOW SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS FOR FLU SHOTS! Call the clinic today to schedule an appointment for you and your family.

Don't miss out ! Now extended We’ve received multiple requests and have decided to extend the Work of Art registration until this Friday, September 25 at 10 p.m. ... Undecided? Check out this short 2 minute program video http://files.hesapps.com.s3.amazonaws.com//participant-vid All employees, spouses, retirees and dependents over 18 are eligible to participate in Work of Art. Click https://mcsig.MyWorkOfArt.com to register. You can now log retroactive up to 14 days to catch up. Click on the day of the week you want to log under Activities.

Registration closes TODAY, September 21 at 10 p.m., PST. Why should you participate in the fall challenge? Work of Art can help you bridge the physical and emotional gulf we've all felt from sheltering in place.... The Work of Art challenge gives you the support, the framework, the guidelines, and the community you need to feel empowered to care for your health and happiness. Everyone who registers receives a free face covering, while supplies last. Register today at https://mcsig.MyWorkOfArt.com

Health officials are urging everyone 6 months of age and older to get vaccinated against the flu this year because flu symptoms can mimic Covid-19 symptoms. Getting the flu vaccination reduces the chances of catching the flu and mixing up the symptoms for the coronavirus. September and October are the best months to get vaccinated according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Members can receive a free flu vaccination at most retail pharmacies (except Walgreens) and ...from your doctor’s office. There is no office visit co-pay if you are going for a flu shot. Make sure to tell them you only want the flu shot when you make the appointment. Members should present their Express Scripts pharmacy card for a vaccination at a pharmacy. If you don’t have your Express Scripts card, call 1-866-321-9650 and ask for your ID # over the phone and give it to the pharmacy. You can also order a new card and it will be mailed to you in 7 days. Two new Blue Shield clinics will be opening in Monterey and Salinas in October/November and will also be offering free flu shots and accepting new patients. Stay tuned for the new clinic opening dates. I’ve attached a flu shot flyer and information sheet pdf for posting or forwarding to your colleagues.

Did you hear you can now follow us on Instagram. @Mcsigofficial

Taking care of your well-being is more important than ever. As part of your new MCSIG healthcare benefit, you now have access to additional primary care and behavioral health services through our partnership with Altais powered by Paladina Health. Watch this welcome video https://youtu.be/Ip8NmKg7u9A from Dr. Simon, one of the providers, to learn about her care philosophy and the services available for you and your family. Get started and schedule your virtual appointment today by visiting paladinahealth.com/MCSIG Remember, in-person care will be available in the fall with two conveniently located clinics in Monterey and Salinas. Watch for our upcoming announcements!

The 8-week Work of Art Challenge starts today (September 14). Why do I like challenges? It’s an opportunity to get a little motivation in our lives, to be held accountable by a community that cares and improve our social & emotional health. It’s simple. Aim to complete 2 activities each day. You choose the activities. If practicing mindfulness, strengthening connections and feeling gratitude is important to you, join us. Register at https://mcsig.MyWorkOfArt.com Registration closes next Monday, September 21

Don't forget to check out this months Livin' Well issue .

According to recent work place surveys, Americans are reporting more stress and general anxiety. With the pandemic not over anytime soon, employee well-being and productivity is bound to suffer if unaddressed. Work of Art is the right program for the right time. Work of Art is an emotional well-being program designed to help you learn skills to foster resilience and boost happiness. Prioritize your mental health this fall, register for Work of Art at https://mcsig.MyWorkOfA...rt.com Work of Art begins September 14. Household members age 18 and over are welcome to register. Members should use their legal name to get credit in WellSteps. Receive a free face covering (mask) when you register, while supplies last.

Prioritizing your health and well-being is more important than ever. Take full advantage of the new primary care and behavioral health services we are offering members through our partnership with Altais Powered by Paladina Health. Virtual appointments are now available for you and your family! Watch this video from one of the providers and learn what to expect in a virtual visit it’s like seeing your doctor in person! In-person care will be available in the fall with two conveniently located clinics in Monterey and Salinas. Get started and schedule your virtual appointment today by visiting paladinahealth.com/MCSIG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e5UQ0VaJ1k

How’s your emotional health? Good emotional health is more than staying positive - which is hard during a pandemic. People with good emotional health find ways to express their creativity, understand the value of social connections and cope with day-to-day issues with calm. MCSIG is excited to announce a new program called Work of Art. The 8-week online campaign is designed to help you handle your thoughts and feelings better.... The Work of Art program creates a simple sketch of a photo you provide and each time you earn a point from completing an activity (quiz, etc.), you get to paint the photo creating a new masterpiece. Registration opens today at https://mcsig.MyWorkOfArt.com Work of Art begins September 14. All members of the household age 18 and over are welcome to register. Members should use their legal name to get credit in WellSteps. Everyone who registers will receive a free face covering (mask), while supplies last