Health Break

About Health Break

A podcast for UPMC Health Plan members, Health Break is your quick guide to caring for your mental and physical health, prioritizing wellness, and making the most of your health insurance plan. We’ve connected with experts across health care and health insurance to bring information you need—plus tips and ideas—to each episode. Find show notes and more information at upmchealthplan.com/podcast

Publisher

UPMC Health Plan

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Jul 2022

Latest episode

12 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

64 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Aug 2025

   Diabetes Toolkit: How to find the right resources for you

   Dr. Ellen Beckjord takes a Health Break to shed light on the importance of managing diabetes and the tools and resources offered by UPMC Health Plan to help members through their personal health journey. Find show notes and more information at upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP61

2. 

   5 Aug 2025

   How cutting screen time can improve your health

   Too much screen time can hurt your mental, physical, and social well-being. What happens when we cut back? In this episode of “Health Break,” we explore the benefits of reducing screen time—like better sleep, improved focus, and stronger relationships. Plus, learn simple strategies to help you unplug and create healthier screen habits. Find show notes and more information at upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP60

3. 

   29 Jul 2025

   Get to know your health care team

   Your care team includes more than just your doctor! Nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are highly trained professionals who can diagnose, treat, and care for patients just like doctors do. Even better? Seeing an NP or PA can often mean getting an appointment sooner. In this episode, we break down what it can look like to receive care from an NP or PA. Find show notes and more information at upmchp.us/HealthBreakEP59

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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Books guests

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