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March 20, 2020
Caring for Your Mental Health during Coronavirus
During this time of uncertainty, fear, and the need to distance ourselves from the people we love and the things we enjoy, CDPHP® is here for you. You may be feeling lonely and isolated, and we want to help.
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March 17, 2020
COVID-19 Update: A Message from CDPHP President and CEO, Dr. John Bennett
To all CDPHP customers, providers, employers, and the entire Capital Region community: The COVID-19 pandemic is hitting everyone hard, but we will get through this. I want to reassure you that CDPHP is doing its part to help us persevere. We have expanded telehealth and mental telehealth services for our members; we are giving…
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March 10, 2020
Vaping and Electronic Cigarettes: Debunking the Myths and Exploring the Risks
Vaping and using e-cigarettes has become increasingly popular in recent years. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that e-cigarettes are now more popular among youth than conventional cigarettes. In 2018, more than half of New York State high school seniors had tried e-cigarettes while only one quarter reported trying traditional cigarettes.
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February 19, 2020
6 Ways I Stepped Out of My Comfort Zone and Into Clothes I Haven’t Worn in a Decade
I eat A LOT. Years ago, when purchasing a new lunch box I had to ask the clerk to pretend I was a 6ʹ tall construction worker and stop suggesting dainty lunchboxes. During the work day, my very predictable breakfasts (yes, plural!), lunch, and snacks are all very healthy and consisted largely of fruits and…
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January 31, 2020
The CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge: Your Donations at Work!
Back in May of 2019, you may have been one of the 10,000 participants who laced up their sneakers to run, jog, or walk in the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge. Your participation and donation also directly impacted two local organizations: The Albany Damien Center and Family Promise of the Capital Region. As we open the…
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January 21, 2020
Tired of Being Stuck Inside All Winter? Try Cross Country Skiing
During the fall and winter, the days can seem painfully short in this part of the country. It’s easy to snuggle up on the couch, dive into a homemade tin of cookies and some hot chocolate around the holidays, and bundle up for the long, cold weeks of winter that follow. As the season stretches…
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