It’s summer! Warm weather invites us all to get outside and move around. It’s what this season’s all about. But forget those “lazy days of summer.” It’s time to get out and get active. So let’s dive into some summer health tips to make the most out of these fantastic days!

OneShare Health Staff Chaplain discusses being a Christian father

I remember vividly the day I became a father.

A nurse handed me this brand-new baby boy, and I was excited, but completely clueless. Like many new parents, I had no idea what I was doing or how to process these new feelings I was having. I just knew that my life was forever changed. As this little boy grew and was followed by a little brother, I realized how unprepared I really was to be a father.

Life is simply better when we’re healthy and we can enjoy being active. Things like carrying extra weight, mental cloudiness, and ongoing issues like high blood pressure and high cholesterol can make it difficult to enjoy everyday life. But sometimes it can be the smallest tweaks and changes that can make all the difference to your overall health and wellness. 

So let’s talk about some basic health tips we can all put into action today to make each day better and better! 

The temperatures are slowly rising and summer is just around the corner. For me, this means constant thought on how to keep my two teenage boys busy so they don’t lock themselves in their rooms and play video games all summer. It takes planning and an incredible wife who is able to glue it all together.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unsure existence for many of us that goes well beyond the fear of the virus itself. We worry about the effects of the virus on our bodies. That’s number one.

But what about the fallout? Job loss, food insecurity, loneliness, and the toll all of these things are taking on our mental health are very real issues. The role of mental health during COVID-19 is still being evaluated.

So what are some tangible things we can do to support our mental health during COVID-19? What are some actions we can take today to move in a positive direction?

OneShare Health exists as a witness to the love and faithfulness of God as He provides for the medical needs of His children, but we also make a point to come together to support local and national non-profits. We believe this demonstrates the love of God for others, and we’re proud to say that OneShare Health’s vision of a loving and compassionate Community is even reflected in our amazing employees!

When is Open Enrollment?

For most companies, it’s one time a year. But for OneShare Health, it's all year.

As COVID-19 continues to take its toll, and Open Enrollment begins for most health care companies, consumers are seriously rethinking how they receive health care. The pandemic has drastically affected many Americans’ ability to access health care as companies—traditionally the source of a health care program—continue to implement job furloughs.

Mallory shares her experience overcoming drug addiction in pursuit of a life-altering relationship with God.

I realize today that God has a calling on my life.
From the death of my mother, at such an early age; I’m still standing.
From several suicide attempts; I’m still standing.
From the horrors of a 16 year drug addiction; I’m still standing.
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Not sure if your children are ready for the 4-1-1 on COVID-19?

These tips should help you prepare your family in an honest, yet loving way.

If you’re a parent, you know how important it is to establish trust between you and your children, especially when it comes to answering the hard-hitting questions. Naturally curious, kids are bound to have tons of questions about novel coronavirus (COVID-19), like “When will I be able to see my friends again?” and “Why is everyone wearing those funny looking masks and gloves?” They may even wonder why Mom and Dad seem so distracted lately, fearful they might be displaying coronavirus symptoms themselves.

Because we know how much you value your relationship with your family, and we, in turn, deeply value our relationship with you, OneShare Health has taken some time to prepare a list of COVID-19 tips designed to help parents and their children have an honest conversation about COVID-19.

While cost-sharing ministries have been providing their Members with affordable ways to pay for medical costs for years, they have also been important organizations in the United States for decades.

So, just what led to the creation of Christian Health Care Sharing Ministries? Let’s look at the history of medical cost-sharing and see how these programs continue to help their Members find affordable ways to pay for health care.