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Health
Chat.
Your regular catch-up with UniMed.
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Member edition #4 – June 2022.
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Kia ora,
Welcome to a mid-year
edition of HealthChat.
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The year is flying by and as we head into winter, we hope you’re getting the chance to stock up on fresh fruit and Vitamin C supplements to help ward off colds and the flu.
To help support our Members, we’re extending our flu vaccination benefit. Please see the details below on how to access and claim this benefit.
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Our business’ financial year is nearing a close, and we, like so many organisations around the globe, have been riding the wave of the volatile global market.
Effects of the unrest in Ukraine and Russia have impacted the investment market, and the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on our local economy has been challenging.
We remain in a strong financial position and continue to be committed to providing exceptional value health insurance. We are always looking for opportunities to add to our offering and services in meaningful and valuable ways to you.
If you have any questions about our society, please email me anytime at ceo@unimed.co.nz.
Ngā mihi nui,
Louise
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HealthSurvey.
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As you know, we are passionate about providing more New Zealanders and their whānau with easier access to the best health options and outcomes.
To ensure we continue to do this, we have been reviewing our current products and services and have sought feedback by surveying some of our Members on what’s important to you.
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While it was pleasing to hear that 62% of our members feel good about their health and wellbeing, we’d like to help this number increase.
The survey also revealed many of you are focused and engaged in your personal health and wellness, with over 67% regularly spending time outdoors, 52% regularly exercising, and 72% acknowledging their lives have purpose and meaning.
As a result of such fantastic insights, we’re going to spend more time analysing all the feedback and use this to help shape further enhancements to our products, now and into the future.
As a Member-first society, we’re focussed on always providing our Members with personal value for money offerings. Attributes we will always be committed to and passionate about.
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HealthNews.
We’re pleased to offer free flu vaccinations to all Members again this winter, valued at $30 per Member.
You can easily claim reimbursement by using our online claim form and submitting your claim with a receipt from a qualifying pharmacy or medical professional.
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HealthFocus.
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This month is Men’s Health Awareness Month, and with men making up over half of our membership, we thought it was important to touch on some concerning male-related health themes.
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Heart disease and cancer are the leading causes of death for men in New Zealand. Smokers and those with high cholesterol, higher weights and high blood pressure are obviously more at risk. If you’re worried about your heart health or concerned for a friend or family member, there are many helpful online tools.
Do you want to check your heart health?
Click here.
It’s also a fact that Māori and Pacific men are overrepresented in lower life expectancy, with heart disease and cancer playing a part. Last month, our blog focused on the topic of smoking, and with approximately 24% of Māori men smoking and 17% of Pasifika men smoking too, we wanted to make the point that, while there’s been a decline over the years, smoking still causes significant health implications.
Add in poor diet, obesity and the worrying rise in vaping, and the risks remain high. Again, if you need advice or want to talk about quitting smoking, there are fantastic online tools to help you start the journey towards better health.
Do you need help to stop smoking?
Click here.
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HealthNews.
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We’re all aware of the mental health challenges facing our country right now, and tragically, suicide is a leading cause of death for young male adults.
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It’s a statistic we all know is totally unacceptable, but according to the Ministry of Health’s 2018 report, of every 100,000 males aged between 15 - 24 years of age, 27 took their own lives.
We know the country faces some confronting facts around youth suicide, and we’re determined and committed to playing a bigger role in supporting the mental wellbeing of New Zealanders.
It’s why we have partnered with Clearhead, an online or in-person counselling service, providing three free sessions for all Members till the end of 2022. We urge all Members to take advantage of this benefit if you’re at all feeling stressed or just want someone to chat to.
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HealthViews.
We’ve recently published a new article on LinkedIn regarding vaping. It’s something many of you with children will want to be aware of. Vaping is on the rise with youth, and a recent survey points to a link between vaping and depression. What are your views on vaping? We’d be interested to hear your opinions.
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HealthTeam.
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Like to get to know the people working behind the scenes at UniMed?
Meet Dean Munt, General Manager, Business Partnerships at UniMed.
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Dean has been with us for six years after spending 20 years working in Fire & General Insurance in a variety of senior management roles across sales, service and claims.
Dean has responsibility for our Groups Scheme Relationships and with the many intermediaries that we work with. The Business Partnerships team includes our Key Account and Relationship Managers, plus UniMed’s Business Development responsibilities.
Dean Munt
General Manager, Business Partnerships, UniMed.
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HealthCheck.
Are all your details up to date? For example, have you moved house recently? Keeping your details up to date in our system means we can always ensure seamless communication with you.
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HealthChat.
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As you know, we love to hear from our Members. For any enquiries or if you’d like to contact us to share your UniMed experience or story, please write to us with all the details at members@unimed.co.nz. And if you’re happy, we may share your story in an upcoming HealthChat.
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Alternatively, speak to your advisor or contact us Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm on 0800 600 666. Our friendly team are here to help.
Did you know we’re now on LinkedIn too?
Follow us here.
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