Health and Wellness
Wellness Matters
Telemedicine
Well360 Virtual Health program will be available to members effective January 1, 2024.
This new program will replace Highmark's existing Doctor on Demand® virtual health program. In addition to urgent care and behavioral health, members will now have access to virtual primary care, women’s health, and dermatology. Highmark believes it’s ideal for members who prefer the convenience of at-home care as well as personalized support to help you better manage your health.
Highmark is excited to offer this new program, and they hope it leads to better health outcomes for members.Well360 Clarity
Members get:
Support & guidance for selecting high-quality, cost-efficient specialists
Guidance on appropriate, lower-cost sites of care
Dedicated support to help better manage a health condition
Access to the Well360 Clarity team to help support them through every step of their health care journeys
Well360 Core
Members get:
Options for virtual and enhanced care management programs for conditions including behavioral health issues, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and joint and muscle pain.
Tools that give members convenient access to care, such as coaching options via telephone, text, and video.
The Well360 Enhancements include
Well360 Lifestyle
Well360 Lifestyle adds a powerful, personalized support system to your existing wellness program, helping members establish healthy, everyday habits that reduce their risk of getting sick — and missing work.
Personalized, motivational wellness coaching that fits their lives, via text or telephone
A range of convenient engagement options — phone, text, app, and online
One-on-one, proactive outreach for Diabetes Prevention program
Smoking cessation program available via phone or app
Well360 Rewards program
Well360 Concierge
Whether they need someone to just explain insurance terms to them, or they need more intensive navigation through the ins and outs of their coverage, an extra level of one-on-one support can go a long way in making sure members are getting the most out of their health plan. Well360 Concierge helps members:
Know when and why to go to the ER, urgent care, or their PCP.
Learn about and engage with all the health and wellness resources available to them through your group plan.
Get the right preventive care for their age and other risk factors.
Schedule appointments and find lower-cost, high-performing.
Well360 Connect & Well360 Focus
Members get:
Virtual and enhanced care management programs focused on addressing chronic and emerging health conditions. These include diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, CHF and COPD, mental health, and joint and muscle pain.
Access to impactful engagement tools — including telephonic, text, and video coaching options — so they can choose when, where, and how they want to be reached.
Digitally connected devices including: Wireless scales, Blood glucose monitors, And more*
A Wellness Rewards Program to help them reach their health goals
The below FAQ includes more details about Well360 Virtual Health and how members can access their virtual care benefits:
All about Well 360 Virtual health FAQ | Well360 Virtual Health to open an account
Wellness Coaching offered by Highmark!
Reach Your Health Goals.
Looking to lose weight?
Quit smoking?
Be more active?
A wellness coach can create a personalized plan for you, right over the phone, on your schedule.
Sessions are free and confidential for BPS staff who carry our health insurance.
Our Wellness Coaches can help you:
Lose Weight
Quit Tobacco
Balance Stress
Sleep Better
Reach Health Goals
And the best part – wellness coaching is 100% covered by your health plan.
A Wellness Coach is Only a Phone Call Away
Call 1-800-650-8442, Monday- Friday, to get connected with a coach, or visit HighmarkHealthCoachBCBS.com to learn more.
ALL your health care needs- All in one place
As a health plan member, you can receive text messages & emails with important information on how to maximize your plan. So that your health plan can better communicate with you, follow the steps below:
Log in to the My Highmark App and click the gear icon in the upper left corner.
Select Account Management and then click Communication Preferences.
Click both boxes in the green Go Paperless section.
Select your preference for the communication types in the main menu. Accept the terms and hit Save.
Download the My Highmark app or visit MyHighmark.com
Virtual Physical Care Program offered through Highmark
Get relief from joint, muscle, and pelvic health on your schedule at no cost to you.
One in four people lives with pain from a musculoskeletal condition.*
That’s why we’re excited to offer members a virtual physical care program. Using motion-tracking technology, you can connect with a physical therapist (PT) to get real-time guidance. And it’s available at no additional cost to you and your dependents through your Highmark health plan.
How it works:
To get started Log in to [myhighmark.com]myhighmark.com.
Select Benefits.
Find Virtual Joint Health or Virtual Pelvic Health in the Health and Wellness section.
Select Enroll.
Complete a health survey to determine if the program is right for you.
·Schedule a video call with a Sword Physical Therapist.
After you enroll, Sword will provide a tablet with motion-tracking technology used to track and guide your movement.
You’re also matched with a Sword physical therapist who creates a customized, self-guided care plan, then monitors your progress while providing ongoing support
Need Assistance?
Contact Sword at 1-888-346-0476 or needhelp@swordhealth.com
Highmark
Offers discounts on apparel & footwear, gym memberships, vision & hearing aids, nutrition and personal care. To register, please use the link below. There are also flyers attached to this communication. https://www.blue365deals.com/BCBSWNY/
Staff offerings to Local Wellness
StretchLab
What is StretchLab?
"There's no one reason why people find themselves at StretchLab. Some clients are looking to improve their sports performance, some are looking to decrease joint pain and others simply just want a great stretch. No matter what brings you into StretchLab – the benefits of a professional assisted stretching routine are tremendous.
Don't just stretch - get stretched. StretchLab's team of highly trained Flexologists® will give you a deeper stretch than you could ever achieve on your own."
$10 off the cost of a monthly memberships to BPS employees. You MUST show BOTH a current paystub (date on stub must be within 2 weeks of beginning membership) AND a BPS or NYS ID in order to get $10 off the cost of a membership.
What are the Benefits?
IMPROVE SPORTS PERFORMANCE - Above all else, we celebrate the freedom to move, to participate, and to engage in the life you want to have.
INCREASE RANGE OF MOTION & FLEXIBILITY - A proper stretching routine over time increases your range of motion and flexibility – making everyday tasks easier and improving your quality of life.
REDUCE MUSCLE AND JOINT PAIN - Stretching helps to alleviate muscle tension, reducing pain in sore areas and joint pain as well as aid in injury and pain prevention.
IMPROVE POSTURE - Proper alignment and balance through stretching helps improve overall posture and allows you to stand taller.
REDUCE STRESS - Stretching benefits both your physical well-being and your mental health, as it allows the blood and oxygen to flow better, improving mental clarity.
Where are they Located?
There are 2 locations!
Northtowns 8214 Transit Rd, Amherst NY 14221
Southtowns 3860 McKinley Parkway, Suite 230, Blasdell NY 14219
Visit their website for more information - https://www.stretchlab.com
Be Embodied
Be Embodied is a holistic group practice that brings mental, physical and spiritual providers together under one roof to provide our community with the holistic, trauma informed, collaborative care they deserve. They offer therapy sessions, psychotherapy, on-site nutritionist, yoga and special events. Please check out their website for more information: https://bemindfulliving.com/
Below is information about who they are and what they offer. They have great upcoming events this summer! Look to the website for information about their Hike Retreats June-September, where they focus on mindfulness and connection with nature.
In addition, they created a special $30 off yoga package that can be applied to our 10-class pack (usually $150).
The coupon code is: "BPSSTAFF". They are located at both 2790 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217 and 5872 Main St, Williamsville, NY 14221. They provide clients with the same quality care both virtually as well as in person.
Neighborhood Barre
"No matter where you are in your fitness journey, NEIGHBORHOOD barre will meet you there and take you to the next level. Our method is designed to cater to ALOLO fitness levels. We offer barre, strength & HIIT classes in a community that is comfortable, inviting and fun!"
First class is FREE! Enjoy additional classes at 10% off on any membership or class pack. Use code BPS10
They are located at 1020 Elmwood Ave in the District West Lofts (next door to Jack Rabbit restaurant).
NEIGHBORHOOD BARRE SUMMER SPECIAL
SUMMER SPECIALS AT NEIGHBORHOOD BARRE!
Jewish Community Center
As a benefit of employment at Buffalo Public Schools - staff are eligible for:
20% off membership
$0 registration
Unlimited access to: fitness facilities, fitness classes, indoor and outdoor pools
Evolt 360 Body Composition Scans, pickleball and volleyball courts in Amherst
Steam room and sauna in locker rooms
15% off all programs
(excluding Early Childhood).
Visit jccbuffalo.org for more information
Headspace | Meditate, Breathe, Relax, Reset
Learn how to care for yourself and your students through mindfulness tips, techniques, and resources available for free from Headspace. Using mindfulness every day, you will stress less, sleep soundly, and be more resilient. Your Headspace membership will help you learn the life-changing skills of meditation and mindfulness, to use whenever you need them most.
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