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NEW Excellus Resources to Support You and Your Family!

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Health Coaching

The Support You Need when You Need It
 

Our Health Coaching program can provide you with answers to virtually any health care question. And it doesn't cost you a dime. Our health coaches are available anytime over the phone.

How a Health Coach can Help
Health coaches are specially trained registered nurses and respiratory therapists who can help:
  • Answer questions about medical conditions, treatment options or general health issues
  • Develop a personalized wellness plan based on your needs and budget
  • Coach and motivate you to help change unhealthy behaviors
  • Research providers and programs that fit your needs
  • Provide preventive health information for developing healthier habits
  • Manage chronic conditions
Ask a Health Coach Today! Call 1-800-348-9786
 
For more information visit: https://www.excellusbcbs.com/wps/portal/xl
 

RIT's Tobacco Cessation Resources

Check out all the resouces we have to offer here.

Improving Your Health

 As part of a community collaborative to raise awareness about the risks of elevated blood pressure and Better Me’s mission to encourage people to take good care of themselves and their families. Click here to learn more about controlling your blood pressure and improving your health.

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Wii Team Building and Fitness

Quite simply, Wii is for everyone. The ease of use and interactivity of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk allows for a unique social gaming experience for your department or event. Wii Sports allows for competition between players and may be organized for team building skills.

Reserve the Wii now

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Chair Massage Therapy Program

RIT’s Better Me Employee Wellness program has teamed up with Peace Partners to bring all RIT employees a Chair Massage Therapy program.  Employees have the opportunity to schedule a 10, 15, or 20-minute chair massage every Thursday between 11:00pm - 3:00pm by using the online scheduling system or by calling (585) 203-0265

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RIT Healthy Living Resources

Breast Cancer Awareness Resources

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Skin Cancer Awareness and Prevention

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Flu Prevention Resources

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General Healthy Living Resources

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Advanced Care Planning

Understand your choices, share your wishes and have meaningful conversations with your loved ones about the medical care you want if you are unable to speak for yourself. The information provided prepares you to complete advanced care planning, which includes your health care proxy and living will.

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Disease Control and Chronic Health Problems

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Doctors and Medications

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Health and Safety

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Smoking Cessation

All Excellus members have access to the free, award-winning smoking cessation program Quit For Life. You and a Quit Coach will design a plan that includes: One-on-one phone sessions, toll-free access 7 days a week, medication recommendations, if appropriate, free nicotine replacement therapy delivered to your home, and a Quit Guide to help you stay on track.

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Stress Management/Mental Health

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