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Catch cancer early through screenings

May 31, 2023

Exercises for the heart, mind and body

May 31, 2023

The quiet pandemic of loneliness

May 31, 2023

GEHA celebrates National Minority Health Month

April 24, 2023

5 ways to kick start your exercise routine

February 28, 2023

How often should you visit your primary care physician?

February 28, 2023

So you have a diabetes diagnosis, now what?

February 28, 2023

Eight ways to protect your skin from the winter sun

February 28, 2023

Webinar: It's a Matter of the Heart

February 14, 2023

Heart health is important at all ages

February 3, 2023

Webinar: Weighing in on Weight Management

January 9, 2023

Statin therapy can help lower cholesterol

December 13, 2022

Keep your teeth a priority this holiday season

December 12, 2022

DENTAL

Prioritize your mental health this holiday season

December 12, 2022

Important cancer screenings for 2023

December 12, 2022

CANCER

Antibiotics aren’t always the answer

December 12, 2022

How to eat healthy during the holidays

November 11, 2022

Five lifestyle factors that impact diabetes

November 11, 2022

Fact or myth: flu vaccine

October 7, 2022

Top reasons to get regular dental cleanings

October 7, 2022

DENTAL

How to treat bronchitis without antibiotics

October 7, 2022

Creamy tomato fettuccine

September 22, 2022

FOOD

A1C holds the key for diabetes

September 22, 2022

Mammography can be lifesaving

September 22, 2022

CANCER

Healthy ways to cope with stress

September 22, 2022

Use the Find Care tool to locate an in-network provider

September 22, 2022

USPS webinar: Medicare + FEHB

September 8, 2022

Banana bread

August 22, 2022

Webinar: Medicare + FEHB

August 18, 2022

Sun safety: Protect you skin this summer

July 18, 2022

CANCER

The importance of having a primary care physician

July 18, 2022

The importance of prenatal care

July 18, 2022

These four types of exercise benefit the entire body

July 18, 2022

Thai chicken broccoli salad with peanut dressing

July 18, 2022

Webinar: Mindful Eating

July 11, 2022

Grilled shrimp with mint salsa verde

June 23, 2022

Over 45 or overweight? Get an A1C test

June 23, 2022

Don’t ignore these important cancer screenings

June 23, 2022

Webinar: Fighting Inflammation Naturally

June 13, 2022

Triple berry protein smoothie

May 20, 2022

Stroke Awareness Month – knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke

May 20, 2022

How to prevent common running injuries

May 20, 2022

Four steps to improve your mental health

May 20, 2022

Women and heart disease – what are the risks and symptoms?

May 20, 2022

Webinar: Food as Medicine

April 17, 2022

Spring greens with salmon and apricot-ginger vinaigrette

April 15, 2022

FOOD

4 ways to cope with stress without alcohol

April 15, 2022

ALCOHOL AWARENESS

Try these tips to make allergy season more bearable

April 15, 2022

ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES

5 healthy ways to get active this spring

April 15, 2022

Follow up after emergency room visit for mental health

April 15, 2022

Webinar: Diabetes Awareness

March 22, 2022

Indian-spiced pumpkin-apple soup

March 14, 2022

What you eat affects your blood pressure

March 14, 2022

NUTRITION

It pays to be a GEHA member

March 14, 2022

Catch colon cancer early through screening

March 14, 2022

Four ways to make managing diabetes easier

March 14, 2022

How can I maintain routine oral care during the pandemic?

February 28, 2022

Webinar: Love Your Heart

February 22, 2022

Tips to help your child build strong teeth

February 15, 2022

Five better ways for older adults to get stronger

February 15, 2022

Cinnamon sweet tortilla chips with fruit salsa

February 13, 2022

Ways to encourage a loved one to get a cancer screening

February 2, 2022

Webinar: Weight loss myths & facts

January 24, 2022

Webinar: It's go time — Cancer screening and prevention

January 10, 2022

Sweet potato nachos

January 4, 2022

Maple-glazed sweet potato casserole

December 14, 2021

Redeem your Health Rewards

December 14, 2021

How to treat a chest cold in children and adults

December 14, 2021

A heart-healthy holiday eating the foods you enjoy

December 14, 2021

Exercises that help with low back pain

November 1, 2021

Control your high blood pressure without medication

November 1, 2021

Important reasons to vaccinate your child

November 1, 2021

Air fryer crispy (un)fried chicken

November 1, 2021

Are you debating whether to get a flu shot this year?

November 1, 2021

Webinar: The Value of a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

October 20, 2021

Upper respiratory infections in children

October 4, 2021

Why you should see a primary care doctor

October 4, 2021

Now is the time to get your flu vaccine

October 4, 2021

Keep tabs on your health and get paid to do it

October 4, 2021

Apple nachos

October 4, 2021

Consider telehealth to get the care you need any time

October 4, 2021

Don’t delay your breast and cervical cancer screenings

October 4, 2021

My kids woke up with sniffles and a cough. What do I do now?

October 1, 2021

COVID-19

Webinar: Federal Benefits 101

September 29, 2021

Webinar: Aging Gracefully

September 14, 2021

How to help handle stress or anxiety

September 2, 2021

Good nutrition reduces risk of metabolic syndrome

September 2, 2021

Be sure to get your flu vaccine

September 2, 2021

Don’t take antibiotics for acute bronchitis

September 2, 2021

Overnight no-bake banana oatmeal

September 2, 2021

Statins help your cholesterol

September 2, 2021

Webinar: Swaportunities and Food Hacks

August 9, 2021

Baked cheese pita with tomatoes and cucumbers

August 2, 2021

How to keep your asthma under control

August 2, 2021

Is vaping really that harmful?

August 2, 2021

Use caution if you take an opioid medication

August 2, 2021

Are your child’s immunizations up to date?

August 2, 2021

Webinar: Maternity

July 15, 2021

The right care at the right time

July 8, 2021

What you should know about antidepressants

July 6, 2021

Jerk chicken with grilled Hasselback zucchini and avocado dipping sauce

July 6, 2021

Take your free personal health assessment and earn rewards

July 6, 2021

Four steps to improving your office ergonomics

July 6, 2021

Save time and money with this guide to care options

June 10, 2021

Don't guess, call the Health Advice Line

June 10, 2021

Save your skin from sun damage

June 10, 2021

Catch colon cancer early with a colonoscopy

June 10, 2021

Tuna nicoise in lettuce cups

June 10, 2021

Webinar: Cancer Health

June 8, 2021

Webinar: Live Well with GEHA

May 11, 2021

Nurses are as close as your phone and available around-the-clock

May 3, 2021

How to spot a stroke and act F.A.S.T.

May 3, 2021

Lemongrass shrimp with spring pea salad

May 3, 2021

Spotting the signs of depression

May 3, 2021

Don’t delay – schedule your missed mammogram or Pap test today

May 3, 2021

Webinar: Mental Health and Resilience through Difficult Times

April 12, 2021

Tips for easing stress

April 2, 2021

Resources for expecting parents

April 2, 2021

Well-child visits help keep children healthier

April 2, 2021

How to support a loved one who may struggle with alcohol

April 2, 2021

Whole-wheat cranberry muffins

April 2, 2021

Tips for preventing lower back pain

April 2, 2021

Webinar: How to Catch Better Sleep

March 9, 2021

Light king ranch chicken casserole

March 4, 2021

Mystery ingredients in e-cig liquids can pose major health risks

March 4, 2021

Screenings can reduce your risk of colon cancer

March 4, 2021

Telehealth extends resources in the opioid epidemic

March 4, 2021

Don’t let diabetes sideline your favorite foods.

March 4, 2021

Stay one step ahead of asthma by taking medications regularly, as prescribed

March 4, 2021

Webinar: Love Your Guts

February 8, 2021

GUT HEALTH

Cozy beef stew

February 1, 2021

The importance of scheduling your annual physical exam

February 1, 2021

Everybody needs a healthy heart

February 1, 2021

Receive first-class medical care from your phone – and get rewarded

February 1, 2021

Treat your chest cold with rest and fluids - not antibiotics

February 1, 2021

Sweet and nutty stir-fry

January 8, 2021

Be proactive with your health and schedule regular cancer screenings

January 8, 2021

Let GEHA help you meet your New Year goals

January 8, 2021

Well-child visits help ensure your children get the care they need

January 8, 2021

MDLIVE offers first-class medical care in the palm of your hand

January 8, 2021

Tips to reduce holiday stress

December 14, 2020

How to ensure a safe trip to the doctor’s office

December 14, 2020

GEHA’s Health Advice Line is here for you 24/7

December 14, 2020

Get rewarded for improving your health in 2021

December 14, 2020

Guard your waistline this holiday season

December 14, 2020

Low-sugar snickerdoodle cookies

December 14, 2020

GEHA toy drive with KC Chiefs and Marines

November 14, 2020

COMMUNITY GIVING

Festive turkey rice salad

November 11, 2020

Nine ways to keep your blood pressure in check

November 11, 2020

Six ways to treat lower back pain

November 11, 2020

Do you know your A1C?

November 11, 2020

Be part of the herd and contribute to community immunity with vaccinations

November 11, 2020

Multi-dose packets helps eliminate medication errors

November 4, 2020

Webinar: Hold the Stuffing

November 3, 2020

Jean Chatzky’s tips for shopping for health plans

October 23, 2020

Webinar: Diabetes

October 13, 2020

Mammograms represent the best option of detecting breast cancer early

October 8, 2020

Huevos rancheros

October 8, 2020

Kill your cough with water, not antibiotics

October 8, 2020

Tips for finding the right primary care physician

October 8, 2020

Three sisters soup

September 8, 2020

Eat your way to better health

September 8, 2020

The house call is back

September 8, 2020

Tips to deal with depression

September 8, 2020

Know your numbers

September 8, 2020

The flu: What you need to do

September 8, 2020

Webinar: Mental Well-being – Suicide Awareness

August 27, 2020

Webinar: Exercise for a Busy Life

August 11, 2020

No-bake peanut butter and chocolate bites

August 11, 2020

Don’t skip on scheduled immunizations

August 11, 2020

How to vanquish vaping and kick tobacco to the curb

August 11, 2020

Webinar: Mindful Eating

July 15, 2020

Grilled portobellos with tomato and Tuscan herbs

July 9, 2020

Make way for baby

July 9, 2020

Control diabetes with ABCS

July 9, 2020

Feeling a stab in the back?

July 9, 2020

Be healthier, wealthier and wiser

July 9, 2020

FITNESS

Statement regarding GEHA’s multiyear partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs.

July 2, 2020

CHIEFS

Use your sun sense

June 10, 2020

SUN SAFETY

The facts about colon cancer

June 10, 2020

Breakfast quesadilla

June 9, 2020

Protect your cyber-health

May 17, 2020

COVID-19

Act F.A.S.T. to avoid stroke

May 7, 2020

Women's health screenings are vital

May 7, 2020

Keep your baby safe and healthy

May 7, 2020

Spicy Asian salad cups

May 1, 2020

Think before you drink

April 30, 2020

ALCOHOL AWARENESS

Get healthy and get rewarded

April 30, 2020

Your GEHA resources

April 3, 2020

The news you need about e-cigarettes

March 17, 2020

A disease you can avoid

March 17, 2020

Bounce back from lower back pain

March 16, 2020

The do's and don'ts of sugar

March 9, 2020

PRE-DIABETES

9 ways to shake your salt habit

February 17, 2020

What you need if you have bronchitis

February 17, 2020

Your PCP is a health care MVP

February 17, 2020

Cajun Jambalaya

February 17, 2020

The ABCs of statin prescriptions

February 17, 2020

Webinar: Love Your Heart

February 14, 2020

Round-the-clock medical consultations

January 21, 2020

Achieve your personal health goals in 2020

January 16, 2020

Keep your children well

January 16, 2020

Three myths about three health screenings

January 16, 2020

MEN'S HEALTH

Get online access to doctors 24/7 with MDLIVE

January 16, 2020

Spinach, mushroom, egg and ham cups

January 16, 2020

Webinar: New Year's Resolution Solution

January 16, 2020

Green bean casserole

December 10, 2019

How to cope with stress during the holidays

December 9, 2019

Options for health advice without going to a doctor’s office

December 8, 2019

Manage your weight and enjoy holiday eating

December 8, 2019

FOOD

Tips for good dental health

December 8, 2019

ORAL HEALTH

Diabetes awareness: How to control your A1C

November 22, 2019

Eight ways to help protect yourself from the flu

November 22, 2019

Homestyle chicken noodle soup

November 22, 2019

Take advantage of MDLIVE

November 22, 2019

Prenatal care help and resources

November 21, 2019

How to prevent low back pain

November 21, 2019

Autumnal honey and spice pears

October 18, 2019

Breast and cervical cancer awareness

October 17, 2019

See your primary care doctor

October 17, 2019

Don’t take antibiotics for acute bronchitis

October 17, 2019

Easy ways to add physical activity at your workplace

October 17, 2019

Why you should get a flu shot this year

October 17, 2019

Webinar: Intro to Stress Management

October 9, 2019

Spinach bake

September 25, 2019

Controlling high blood pressure

September 14, 2019

Good nutrition and weight management

September 14, 2019

Suicide prevention

September 14, 2019

Tailgate chili

September 13, 2019

Statin therapy

September 12, 2019

Immunizations protect your school children

August 26, 2019

Is depression affecting your emotional well-being?

August 26, 2019

The fine line between opioid use and addiction

August 26, 2019

OPIOIDS

Why vaping is dangerous and how to quit smoking

August 26, 2019

Webinar: Medicare + FEHB

August 15, 2019

MEDICARE

Are you taking your medicine?

July 18, 2019

How to treat low back pain

July 18, 2019

Grilled fruit kebabs with balsamic drizzle

July 18, 2019

A1C and diabetes

July 17, 2019

Cataract awareness

July 17, 2019

VISION

Prenatal care for you and your baby

July 17, 2019

Webinar: Nutrition Myths & Fad Diets

July 11, 2019

Signs of colon cancer and the importance of screening

June 18, 2019

Take your free personal health assessment

June 18, 2019

Health Advice Line and telemedicine give you options

June 18, 2019

Expecting? Get rewarded for your first-trimester doctor visit

June 18, 2019

PREGNANCY

Tips to protect yourself from the sun’s UV rays

June 18, 2019

SUN SAFETY

BBQ pulled pork sliders with homemade potato chips

June 18, 2019

Spicy southern barbecued chicken

June 18, 2019

Men’s Health Month: Are you getting the right screenings?

June 17, 2019

MEN'S WELLNESS

High blood pressure could lead to a stroke

May 21, 2019

Prenatal and infant care benefits for GEHA members

May 21, 2019

PREGNANCY

Ways for women to prioritize their health

May 21, 2019

Webinar: Fueling the Mind

May 21, 2019

Rosemary-peach chicken kebabs with orange glaze

May 20, 2019

Tune in to your mental health

May 20, 2019

Alcohol awareness and treatment options

April 19, 2019

ALCOHOL AWARENESS

Raspberry-lemonade slushie

April 19, 2019

Telemedicine reduces emergency room visits

April 19, 2019

13 quit-smoking tips for your success

April 19, 2019

Benefit of a gym membership in your exercise program

April 19, 2019

Sexual assault awareness and prevention

April 17, 2019

Don’t skip your asthma medication

March 19, 2019

ASTHMA SYMPTOMS

Imaging is not preferred treatment for low back pain

March 19, 2019

Teriyaki salmon with cauliflower rice

March 19, 2019

Tips for controlling your blood sugar during National Nutrition Month

March 19, 2019

Learn about affordable 'biosimilar' treatment options

March 5, 2019

Grilled turkey burger

February 21, 2019

Controlling high blood pressure with statins

February 20, 2019

Avoid taking antibiotics for acute bronchitis

February 20, 2019

Your teeth play an important role in your overall health

February 20, 2019

ORAL HEALTH

GEHA supports Kansas City-area federal employees through partnership with Harvesters

February 3, 2019

COMMUNITY GIVING

Safe prescription medication disposal options

January 30, 2019

It’s go time: Get your health screenings for a healthy you

January 9, 2019

Set your personal health goals with this easy tool

January 9, 2019

Benefits of telemedicine

January 9, 2019

Southwest chicken fajita salad

January 9, 2019

Simple tips for healthy eyes

January 9, 2019

VISION

The importance of well-child doctor visits

January 9, 2019

Why do I need to pay for Medicare Part B premiums when I already pay my FEHBP premiums?

January 3, 2019

MEDICARE

If I enroll in Medicare, and it's my primary coverage, do I file claims with both Medicare and GEHA?

January 2, 2019

MEDICARE

Roasted root vegetables with tomatoes and kale

December 14, 2018

What are the benefits of seeing my biometric screening results?

December 14, 2018

Keep your blood pressure in check during the holidays

December 14, 2018

Ways to avoid holiday weight gain

December 14, 2018

Healthy teeth and gums

December 13, 2018

ORAL HEALTH

Mental health awareness

December 13, 2018

What is measured in my biometric screening?

December 6, 2018

Why is a biometric screening important?

December 6, 2018

Diabetes awareness during the holidays

November 19, 2018

Prenatal care resources

November 19, 2018

Flu prevention

November 19, 2018

Lung cancer awareness

November 19, 2018

Whole-wheat cranberry muffins

November 19, 2018

Ergonomics and low back pain

October 28, 2018

Osteoporosis prevention methods

October 28, 2018

HEALTHY AGING

Physical activity benefits for all ages

October 28, 2018

Breast cancer awareness

October 28, 2018

Pumpkin spice smoothie

October 28, 2018

What can I do to lower my blood pressure naturally?

October 28, 2018

HOW TO'S

What is a good breathing exercise?

October 28, 2018

What daily wellness habits do you recommend?

October 26, 2018

Smoking cessation

October 4, 2018

Roasted spiced chickpeas

October 1, 2018

Stay prepared for any emergency

October 1, 2018

Leukemia and lymphoma awareness

October 1, 2018

Good nutrition and obesity in adolescents: how counseling could help

October 1, 2018

Imaging tests for low back pain

October 1, 2018

The impacts of telemedicine

September 17, 2018

Improve your daily life with exercise

September 17, 2018

Understanding kidney disease

September 17, 2018

KIDNEY DISEASE

Walnut crusted tilapia

September 4, 2018

Asthma and smoking cessation

September 4, 2018

ASTHMA

The overuse of opioids

September 4, 2018

OPIOIDS

Immunization awareness - well-child visits in the first 15 months

September 4, 2018

Southwest avocado chicken salad lettuce wraps

September 4, 2018

Depression and your emotional well-being

September 4, 2018

Preventive medications

September 4, 2018

Men's wellness tips for healthy aging

August 31, 2018

MEN'S WELLNESS

Sick on vacation? Try telemedicine when you travel

August 31, 2018

Watermelon granita

August 31, 2018

Healthy weight gain during pregnancy

August 31, 2018

Summer food safety tips

August 30, 2018

Four types of exercise for healthy aging

August 20, 2018

Six tips to avoid spring asthma triggers

August 20, 2018

ASTHMA TRIGGERS

Four foods that lower blood pressure

August 20, 2018

Diabetes meal plan methods

August 20, 2018

Sun safety tips

August 20, 2018

SUN SAFETY

Diabetes in men

August 20, 2018

MEN'S WELLNESS

How do you know if you have asthma?

August 20, 2018

ASTHMA SYMPTOMS

Ten ways to add more steps to your day

August 17, 2018

What is high blood pressure?

August 17, 2018