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    Know Your Family’s Health History

    Family history is a risk factor for many diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, some cancers, and high cholesterol. According to the CDC, most families have a history of at least one chronic disease. Learn why you should know your family’s health history and how to collect this information.

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    Protecting Dad's Health

    The week leading up to Father’s Day is National Men’s Health Week. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States. QualChoice Health Insurance offers these tips for helping men make healthier choices.

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    Best If Used By: Spring Cleaning Your Fridge

    Food safety is a major concern. When food is abnormally soft, discolored or moldy, we know to throw it out. Other times it isn’t so obvious, and being too careful can waste food and money. Here are some tips for understanding and using food safety guidelines while spring-cleaning your fridge.

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    Surviving Spring Allergy Season

    It’s spring! Our gardens are flowering, and every outdoor surface is now covered in yellow pollen. Many of us will be suffering through coughing, sneezing and watery eyes. Here’s what you need to know about reducing your pollen allergy this season.

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    How Gardening Makes You Healthier

    Gardening provides moderate exercise and access to healthy fresh fruits and vegetables. It’s also a fun way to get your hands dirty and create something.

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    Talking to Your Kids About Nutrition

    Have you talked to your kids about nutrition and how to build a healthy relationship with food? If the answer is no, it’s not too late to start. Those lessons can be learned at any age.

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    Support Your Children’s Mental Health

    The past year has been rough on our kids. Social isolation, virtual learning, missing celebrations and milestone events has been as upsetting and stressful for them as it has for adults. Here's what experts recommend for helping children cope and when to seek professional help.

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    What You Need to Know About Referrals and Pre-authorization

    While QualChoice does not require referrals, some services require pre-authorization (pre-approval). Find out ahead of time if the services you need call for a pre-auth. Your claim could be denied if pre-authorization was needed and you didn’t get it before you received care.

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    Outpatient Surgery? Consider an ASC

    There are more options available today to get quality health care at a lower cost. If you need outpatient surgery, an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) may be an option to consider.