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The teenage years can be such a roller coaster from growth spurts to raging hormones, mood swings to peer pressure. But some of the habits that should be taught during childhood and reinforced as teenagers are consistent oral hygiene and dental care. Wondering what to avoid or which eating habits are best? Then check out our super useful dental tips for teenagers. #NationalDentalHygieneMonth #healthyteeth #oralhygiene https://www.affinityplan.org//Health-Awareness-Series--Sp/

Are you ready for some fun! Today is the day to join Affinity, Little Caribbean NYC and fitness instructor @themarlonjude for a virtual fitness class. All you need is comfy clothes and a smile. Catch the class in our stories and posts today, and on the @littlecaribbeannyc Instagram page, starting at 12:00 p.m. #workout #fitness #getfit #healthyBrooklyn

There might be a chill in the air, but you can enjoy some Caribbean heat with our Carib work out session! Join Affinity, Little Caribbean NYC and fitness instructor @themarlonjude for a virtual fitness class. Break a sweat to upbeat Caribbean music and moves. Catch the class in our stories and posts tomorrow Tuesday, October 12th starting at 12:00 p.m. #workout #fitness #getfit #healthyBrooklyn

Indian Diwali festival Queens NY

Indian Diwali festival Queens NY

Depression can happen to anyone children, teens and adults alike. It’s an illness, and not a sign of weakness. But don’t worry, depression can be treated in several ways. Sunday, October 10th is #WorldMentalHealthDay. Look for signs of depression in your life and in the lives of your loved ones. Swipe for helpful tips on caring for your mental health. Click link in bio for more information. #mentalhealth #breakthestigma

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Ask your doctor for a chest examination, and bring up any concerns or questions you might have right away. Early diagnosis could be a matter of life or death. For more information on breast health, screenings and cancer, please read The ABCs of Breast Health. #breastcancer #breasthealth #selfexam #pinkribbon

Domestic violence happens in all communities to people of every age, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation and income. And it’s more than just physical it includes emotional and psychological abuse, fear and control. The mental trauma that a family goes through can last for generations. It’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Help yourself, help another. Read and share our blog which includes red flags and helpful resources.

Indian Diwali festival October 10,2021

Today is the day! Calling all foodies, home chefs, and Caribbean cuisine lovers. Affinity partner Little Caribbean NYC and Haitian chef-owner Wesly Jean Simon of Zanmi restaurant will show you how to prepare Kreyol Salmon with a Zahmi salad, a side of rice and beans, and Haitian pickled relish knows as pikliz. Follow along on our IG page and on @Iamcaribbean starting tonight at 6:00 p.m. Swipe right for the ingredients list.

Food distribution September 29,2021 by Pakistani American Women’s Organization Brooklyn NY.

We’re one day out from culinary delight! Join us, Little Caribbean NYC and Haitian chef-owner Wesly Jean Simon of Zanmi restaurant as he prepares Kreyol Salmon with a Zahmi salad, a side of rice and beans, and Haitian pickled relish known as pikliz. Follow along on our IG page and on @Iamcaribbean tomorrow Thursday, September 30th starting at 6:00 p.m. Swipe right for the ingredients list. #caribbeanfood #littlecaribbean #flatbush #healthyfoodBrooklyn #haitiancuisine

The new variants are more easily transmitted. Extra precautions are necessary. #coronavirus #covid19 #NYstrong #socialdistancing #wearamask https://bit.ly/3usdAzv

Live tobacco-free. If you don’t use tobacco products, don’t start. If quitting is a challenge ask your doctor for help to kick the habit. Show your heart some love! #HeartYourHeart #HeartMonth

#HeartYourHeart Show your heart some love! Maintain a healthy weight. Start by eating fewer calories and moving more. #HeartMonth

Valentine’s Day means showing those you love how much you care. But this year, be sure to focus some of that care on you too! The pressures of the pandemic and the increasing blurred lines between home and work-from-home can mean less time for yourself. Buy yourself flowers; order in a dish you’ve never tried before; get dressed up, even if you’re not going out; or simply light some scented candles and do nothing. Whatever you do, be kind to others and especially yourself! HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

Show your heart some love and get moving! Each week do a moderate-intensity aerobic activity for 2.5 hours or an hour of vigorous activity. #HeartYourHeart #HeartMonth

Happy Thanksgiving! We know this year has been rough, but we see your strength and are hoping for all the best over the holidays. Wishing you laughter, joy and good health this Thanksgiving. Follow these tips to have a safer Thanksgiving holiday. https://www.affinityplan.org/Members/COVID-19-Healthy-Tips/ #Thanksgiving #Coronavirus #COVID19 #SocialDistancing #NYStrong #affinityhealthplan

Thanksgiving is the favorite holiday for many. But this year, large gatherings with friends and family can increase the chances of catching or spreading COVID-19. Follow these tips to have a safer Thanksgiving holiday. https://www.affinityplan.org/Members/COVID-19-Healthy-Tips/ #Thanksgiving #Coronavirus #COVID19 #SocialDistancing #NYStrong #affinityhealthplan

Affinity Health Plan wishes our Indian friends, and all those who celebrate #Diwali, a prosperous holiday! Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is one of the most significant festivals for Hindus, representing new beginnings, the triumph of good over evil, and light over darkness. The five-day celebration includes food, fireworks, colored sand, special candles and lamps.

Alex, a NYS PrEP Ambassador, educates other gay Latinx men about PrEP because he knows how good it feels to be in control of his own sexual health: https://bddy.me/34B4UMl. #PrEPAwareWeek2020 Alex, un embajador de PrEP del Estado de Nueva York, educa a otros hombres latinos homosexualessobre PrEP porque sabe lo bien que se siente tener el control de su propia salud sexual: prepforsex.org.# PrEPAwareWeek2020

As we continue to live with the COVID-19 outbreak, and as we approach flu season, you may be nervous about visiting the doctor. This is understandable; some preventive care may be postponed, or you could have a telemedicine consultation. However, there are some doctor’s visits that absolutely should not be put off. Read more in our latest blog. https://bddy.me/3lxKHgK

To those who served, and who continue to serve we honor you on Veterans Day and every day! #armedforces #veteransday #peace

If you’re not sure about your sexual partner’s HIV status and you don’t always use condoms, consider taking PrEP to protect yourself from HIV. Learn more at prepforsex.org. #PrEPAware2020

PrEP is no experiment. It’s proven HIV prevention with few or no side effects. Educate yourself at https://bddy.me/3jwv0nW #PrEPAwareWeek2020

If you are a woman of transgender experience, PrEP will keep you HIV-negative. To learn more about PrEP and HIV prevention, visit https://bddy.me/37GAf23. #PrEPAwareWeek2020 Si es una mujer con experiencia transgénero, PrEP la mantendrá VIH negativa. Para obtener másinformación sobre PrEP y la prevención del VIH, visite prepforsex.org. #PrEPAwareWeek2020

According to Damon, a NYS PrEP Ambassador, taking PrEP means removing the fear of getting HIVand allowing yourself to experience connection and pleasure. Find out more today: prepforsex.org. #PrEPAwareWeek2020

HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) can prevent you from getting HIV. You and your healthcare provider or doctor can work together to decide the best way for you to use PrEP. Learn more about PreP at AffinityPlan.org//R/HIV/AIDS-Resources/HIV/AIDS-Resources/ #EndHIV #PrEP #HIVprevention

Halloween festivities are fun but during a pandemic they can be downright frightful. Consider incorporating these lower risk activities for everyone’s safety. If you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms or were exposed to someone with the coronavirus, avoid in-person Halloween activities or trick or treaters. #Coronavirus #COVID19 #Halloween https://www.affinityplan.org/Members/COVID-19-Healthy-Tips/

The New York State Department of Health has launched COVID Alert NY, the official exposure notication system. This free smartphone app is available in the Google Play Store and in the Apple App Store in several languages to anyone over the age of 18 who lives or works in New York. Without compromising privacy or personal information, COVID Alert NY uses Bluetooth to detect when someone else with the app comes within six feet, alerting you if you have been in close contact f...or more than 10 minutes with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. The app never reveals who you are to anyone; it does not track your location, does not collect personal information, is completely anonymous and can be turned off at any time. In order for the COVID Alert app to be truly useful in stopping the spread of the coronavirus, it must be widely downloaded. Additional information can be found at NY.gov/covidalerts and at Coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-alert-ny-what-you-need-know.

Today is World Mental Health Day and Affinity wants to remind you that the wellbeing of your mind and emotions is just as important as the state of your physical health. Tips to support your mental health and help you reduce stress include: Exercising boosts feel-good hormones. Follow along in a guided meditation (e.g., YouTube video). Practice deep breathing exercises. Journal about your feelings and experiences.... Talk to a friend or loved one about what you’re going through. Consider speaking with a mental health professional. #WMHDay #WorldMentalHealthDay See more

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Affinity wants to remind all their cisgender female and transgender male members to sign up for a breast exam. Remember, a breast exam is not the same as a mammogram, and is typically a part of your annual wellness visit. During a breast or chest exam, a doctor will feel for lumps or other irregularities on and around the breast tissue, and will recommend other tests if something seems unusual. Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in New York; but, with early detection and treatment, chances of survival are good. Learn more about breast health, breast exams and mammograms in this month’s blog. #breastcancerawarenessmonth #earlydetection #breastcancer https://affinityplan.org//Health-Awareness-Series--Octobe/

Shakti Bandhan, also known as World Sisterhood Day, is an annual global festival celebrating the bond between ALL women as soul sisters who support, nurture and protect one another. Shakti refers to the divine feminine energy and universal creative force, and bandhan means bond. Celebrated on and around October 5th, women in different parts of the world come together to show love and support for one another. They tie the sacred Shakti Bandhan band/thread to each other, honoring the shakti flowing from she to her. Observe Shakti Bandhan by spreading love, unity and support. Share this post and tag your soul sisters. #socialShaktiBandhan #ShaktiBandhan #WorldSisterhoodDay #GlobalSisterhoodDay #InternationalSisterhoodDay #Oct5

The Mid-Autumn, or Moon, Festival is second only to the Spring Festival in Chinese yearly observances. Believing that the full moon is a symbol of peace, prosperity and family, Chinese and other Asian people gather with family members for the occasion. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival from your friends at Affinity Health Plan! !

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the long and significant presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the U.S.A. We honor the history, culture and influence of our Spanish, Mexican, Caribbean and Central and South American ancestry. Of the thousands of luminaries we could have chosen, this year’s design includes: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Antonia Novello, Carlos Santana, Celia Cruz, Cesar Chávez, Dolores Huerta, Gabriela Mistral, Gloria Estefan, Joan Baez, Jorge Ramos, José Andrés, Juan Felipe Herrera, Julia Alvarez, Roberto Clemente, Selena, Sonia Sotomayor and Willie Colon. Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

Sign up for Affinity Health On Demand! our new library of health education videos for members who register for a free portal account on Affinity’s website. View short, introductory videos on your chosen health plan as well as videos on health topics focused on your specific health needs in English and Spanish. Members can watch videos about heart health, pregnancy/maternity and COVID-19 at any time by simply logging onto the member portal with their ID and password. Don’t have a member portal account? Register today at https://www.affinityplan.org/member_portal/. Affinity Health On Demand! is a convenient resource available to members where and when they need it. #affinityhealthondemand #affinityhealthplan #healtheducation