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Caring for People with
Complex Health Conditions
In 2003, several frontline community health organizations recognized that
their clients living with HIV and AIDS needed a health plan with
comprehensive health coverage and a care model that would address their
unique health challenges. They came together to form a mission-driven
not-for-profit health plan-Amida Care.
The Amida Care team is recognized for their expertise in reaching and
caring for people with difficult circumstances and complex health care
needs. Their unique, holistic approach to health care involves treating
every member on three levels: physical, mental and emotional. This
integrated care model is the hallmark of Amida Care’s personalized
approach.
“Health care is much more than medicine and doctors’ visits. If we can
help people with the full range of factors that affect their health, which
often include housing, employment, and transportation, we can help them
get on with the business of living well and contributing to their
community,” says Amida Care CEO Doug Wirth. “This focus on wellness is
one of the reasons we host monthly “Live Your Life” member events in
boroughs throughout New York City, offering classes including yoga,
meditation, dance and healthy cooking.”
Amida Care also advocates for policies and initiatives that support health
and social justice through close involvement in initiatives such as the New
York State Blueprint to End the AIDS Epidemic by 2020. One particular
area of focus is reducing the spread of HIV in populations
disproportionately affected, which includes young men of color who have
sex with men (MSM) and the transgender community.
Amida Care’s Medicaid Live Life Plus special needs health plan (SNP) is
the largest in New York, with an extensive network of health care providers
throughout the five boroughs. Please visit www.AmidaCareNY.org for
more information about plan benefits and eligibility.
Now that the holidays are over, many health-conscious Americans
do their best to make healthier choices in the new year. But according
to new research, even those who do their best to eat a balanced
diet aren’t getting enough omega-3s - essential nutrients that the
body requires to function.
Among their numerous benefits, omega-3 fatty acids, such as eicosapentaenoic
(EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA), have been associated
with overall heart health, improving eye, brain and joint
performance as we age.
But when it comes to health, knowledge is just
the first step. People should consider if they are
consuming enough omega-3s and take action. A
study recently published in Nutrients compared
consumers’ knowledge and perception about omega
3s in their diet with the actual levels in their
blood.
Interestingly, participants were familiar with
omega-3s, their health benefits and appropriate
food sources, yet they simply weren’t getting
enough. In fact, 98 percent of adults who were not
using dietary supplements had low omega-3 levels.
Many experts recommend 1,000mg of EPA and
DHA per day. Since omega-3s are not produced
naturally within the body, you can increase your
intake by eating two fatty fish meals per week, such
as salmon, mackerel, herring or tuna, or by taking
a supplement.
But if you are like many others who do not consume
significant amounts of fish on a regular basis
due to dietary preferences, or if you simply don’t have access to fresh
fish, consider adding a supplement to your self-care routine.
Look for omega-3 supplements high in EPA and DHA, such as
MegaRed 4-in-1 900mg, which contains a special combination of
high-concentration fish oil and high-absorption krill oil and delivers
one of the highest amounts of omega-3s per dose.
Omega-3 supplements are a great start to supporting heart, brain,
eye and joint health in the new year. (BPT)
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