Firing up our body’s metabolism through exercise is the theme of the fun-filled December 2011 EHA Wellness program, Flab on Fire. Whether you’re a new or seasoned exerciser this program, available to EHA Groups, will help keep you accountable and inspire you to commit to making time for daily physical activity. In addition, the Flab on Fire program will give you ideas on finding opportunities to sneak physical activity, including resistance training and aerobic workouts, into your daily routine.

There are so many health benefits to exercise including activating the body’s natural lipid burners that fight fat, increasing energy, and reducing stress—which are all critical during the hectic holiday season. “We think this is the perfect time of year ignite our healthy-living engines. We hope you’ll join the EHA Wellness Flab on Fire movement and move more in December!” said Linda Kenedy, EHA Wellness Coordinator.

All participants in the Flab on Fire program will receive an exercise sports towel to use during their daily workouts. And, participants who are compliant with the program guidelines for at least 20 days during December will be entered into a drawing for one of two hundred $25 gift cards to improve health and well-being.

Look for promotional posters at your school. Your wellness representative will have details on how to sign up.

Not sure if your school is involved? Need more details to get your school to participate in EHA Wellness? Contact Linda Kenedy, EHA Wellness coordinator, or Howie Halperin, EHA Wellness administrator, at these e-mail addresses: linda@ehawellnessprogram.org howie@ehawellnessprogram.org. The EHA Wellness website is at www.ehawellness.org

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska announces National Dental Network

On January 1, 2012, the Educators Health Alliance members will be able to utilize a new National Dental Network. The Blue Grid, the name for the Blue Cross Blue Shield network, will allow EHA members to have access to participating providers in others states. The Dental Grid is a network of multiple BCBS plans that, when combined, offers one of the largest national PPO networks.

Furthermore, when using these providers, the out of pocket cost will also be lowered. EHA members who live or travel out of state will now be able to go to providers and dental specialist that are closer to them. Just like the National Medical network (Blue Card), the Dental Grid will be seamless to our members for services received outside the state of Nebraska. The Dental Grid network directory will be on-line on December 15, 2011 and you can find it at www.nebraskablue.com.