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UID:10000700-1747137600-1747141200@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:Movement-Based Menopause Care: Unlocking a New Era in Women’s Health
DESCRIPTION:News flash: Menopause is more than hot flashes — it’s a musculoskeletal (MSK) health issue. \nOver 70% of women in menopause experience joint pain\, stiffness\, and inflammation\,¹ yet workplace benefits rarely address these challenges. \nJoin us for an exclusive webinar where we’ll explore the Musculoskeletal Syndrome of Menopause (MSM) — the connection between estrogen loss and MSK pain — and how digital-first care is transforming menopause support in the workplace. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn: \n\nWhy menopause-related MSK pain is often overlooked — and how it impacts absenteeism\, productivity\, and healthcare costs.\nHow leading employers are filling the care gap to provide better outcomes for their female workforce.\nWhat a modern menopause care solution looks like\, including digital support for pain relief\, pelvic health\, and whole-body wellness.\nHear from a real member on how access to better care changed their menopause journey.\n\nCan’t make the webinar live? Register anyway\, and we will send you the recording. \nSource:\n1. Wright\, V. J.\, Schwartzman\, J. D.\, Itinoche\, R.\, & Wittstein\, J. (2024). The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause. Climacteric. https://go.hingehealth.com/e/730343/10-1080-13697137-2024-2380363/cknfq8/1098756175/h/uqCUshn3T1Ur4bQz4R2gRWgWrMsQyD3SCa_qCzRf0Kw
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/movement-based-menopause-care-unlocking-a-new-era-in-womens-health/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Aging,Health and Fitness,Women's Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T123000
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UID:10000668-1743076800-1743078600@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:Hinge Health Member Experience Deep Dive: How Personalized Care Delivers Strong Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging 30-minute webinar\, “Member Experience Deep Dive: How Personalized Care Delivers Strong Outcomes\,” where we explore how tailored solutions enhance user experiences and boost member satisfaction\, leading to higher engagement and improved outcomes. \nIn this webinar\, we will take an in-depth look at the Hinge Health member journey and showcase exciting product updates that underscore the transformative impact of personalization and engagement. \nHere’s what we’ll cover: \n\nThe importance of personalization in achieving effective care\nHow Hinge Health’s latest innovations offer personalized care to engage your members\nWays to ensure members receive the most personalized experience for maximum impact\n\nRegister here. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to discover how personalization can deliver outstanding results for your members. \nCan’t make the webinar live? Register anyway\, and we will send you the recording.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/hinge-health-member-experience-deep-dive-how-personalized-care-delivers-strong-outcomes/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Health and Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T053801
CREATED:20250224T143542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T191542Z
UID:10000656-1740654000-1740655800@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:AFSPA Live Q&A Session on 2/27: Preventive Care Coaching
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about Preventive Care Coaching? You’re invited to join our live Q&A session on Thursday\, February 27\, at 11:00 AM ET. Kyle Longton\, AFSPA’s CEO will be available to answer your questions related to this topic. Watch the live broadcast here. \n\n Send any questions you want to be answered during the show by filling out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/S66WnEVpzm \nLeave your question(s) in the comment section of our live broadcast video.\nCall a toll-free number 1-888-435-0757 to leave a voicemail message with your question(s). In your message\, tell us your name\, and where you’re calling from\, and state your question(s).
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/afspa-live-qa-session-on-2-27-preventive-care-coaching/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Health and Fitness,Wellness
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CREATED:20250115T174221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T174342Z
UID:10000655-1738234800-1738236600@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:AFSPA Live Q&A: Get to Know Your AFSPA Membership
DESCRIPTION:Do you have questions about How to Make the Most of Your AFSPA Membership? You’re invited to join our live Q&A session on Thursday\, January 30\, at 11:00 AM ET. Kyle Longton\, AFSPA’s CEO will be available to answer your questions related to this topic. Watch the live broadcast here. \n\n Send any questions you want to be answered during the show by filling out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/j0MnssS61d\nLeave your question(s) in the comment section of our live broadcast video.\nCall a toll-free number 1-888-435-0757 to leave a voicemail message with your question(s). In your message\, tell us your name\, and where you’re calling from\, and state your question(s).
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/afspa-live-qa-get-to-know-your-afspa-membership/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Health and Fitness,Mental Wellness,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T130000
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CREATED:20230912T060817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T060953Z
UID:10000522-1695733200-1695736800@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol: The Slow and Silent Killers
DESCRIPTION:We hear about high blood pressure and high cholesterol all the time. Many of us have it\, or know someone who does. Tune in to understand just what it is and why it’s bad. Learn the latest tips to prevent it and all the cutting-edge treatments. Register here. \nJoin us for an informative and interactive webinar on September 26th at 1:00 pm ET. This will be an interactive presentation with Dr. Kelly S. Ruel\, MD\, a Senior Medical Director serving the Federal Employee Health Benefit Program plans at Aetna for 11 years. His experience includes Medicaid\, Medicare\, Commercial and FEHBP plans. Dr. Ruel’s background is in family and preventive medicine\, with a special focus on men’s health and wellness.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/high-blood-pressure-and-cholesterol-the-slow-and-silent-killers/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Health and Fitness,Heart Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T110000
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CREATED:20230608T015931Z
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UID:10000510-1686740400-1686744000@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:Men's Health and Wellness: From Hormones to Headphones
DESCRIPTION:Open to all AFSPA Members. This free presentation will discuss common conditions affecting men’s health such as low-testosterone\, prostate cancer\, mental wellness\, heart disease\, hearing loss\, and colon cancer.  It will also emphasize ways to stay healthy\, including general screening tests\, immunizations\, nutrition and fitness. Register here.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/mens-health-and-wellness-from-hormones-to-headphones/
CATEGORIES:Health and Fitness,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T053801
CREATED:20230323T062618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T063054Z
UID:10000484-1680174000-1680175800@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:AFSPA Live Q&A Session: FSBP Telehealth Services
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and join us LIVE! We’ll be ready to answer your questions about the Foreign Service Benefit Plan and how its telehealth coverage works in the U.S. and overseas. Watchthe live broadcast at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAcC4bCWdgA.\n\nHere are 3 ways to ask a question at the AFSPA Live Q&A Session:\n\nAsk a live question on the show. Fill out this form and we’ll email the link to join the live show. https://forms.office.com/r/0aJUwXcQ0L\n Leave your question(s) in the comment section of our live broadcast video on Facebook\, YouTube\, or LinkedIn.\nCall a toll-free number 1-888-435-0757 to leave a voicemail message with your question(s). In your message\, tell us your name\, where you’re calling from\, and state your question(s).
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/afspa-live-qa-session-fsbp-telehealth-services/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Health and Fitness,Mental Wellness,Overseas care
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T130000
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CREATED:20230323T063736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T063739Z
UID:10000483-1680091200-1680094800@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:Women's Health: What's There to See in 2023?
DESCRIPTION:March is Women’s Health Month. Join us on Wednesday\, March 29th\, at 12:00 p.m. ET for a webinar discussion on women’s health. Our special guest presenter\, Dr. Courtney Lockhart\, MD\, Ph.D.\, will discuss the top health issues facing women today. She’ll go through the challenges presented to women as they try to maintain a healthy lifestyle and provide recommendations for the best ways to stay healthy. Register here.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/womens-health-whats-there-to-see-in-2023/
CATEGORIES:Health and Fitness,Wellness,Women's Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T053801
CREATED:20220822T130820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T144351Z
UID:10000379-1661425200-1661427000@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:AFSPA Live Q&A Session: FSBP and Children's Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an AFSPA Live Q&A Session on August 25 at 11:00am ET | Topic: FSBP & Children’s Health Care\n\nWe will be streaming live on our social channels\, Facebook\, LinkedIn\, and YouTube on August 25 at 11:00am ET. You won’t want to miss this conversation!\n\n\nWatch the show at www.youtube.com/afspacares.\n\n\nHere are 3 ways to join the AFSPA Live Q&A Session conversation:\n\n\nAsk a live question on the show.  Complete this form (https://forms.office.com/r/MxaD5JqdWv) and we’ll email you the link to enter our AFSPA Live show on August 25 to ask your question ‘live.’\n Leave your question(s) in the comment section on social media. If you’re on social media\, “like\, follow\, and/or subscribe” to our social channels on Facebook\, LinkedIn\, and YouTube. We’ll be streaming AFSPA Live on each platform on July 28 at 11:00 am ET.\nCall a toll-free number and leave a voicemail with your question. You can send your question(s) to us in advance\, and it will be answered on the live show. Call 1-888-435-0757 to leave a voicemail message with your question(s). In your message\, tell us your name\, where you’re calling from\, and state your question(s).
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/afspa-live-qa-session-fsbp-and-childrens-health/
CATEGORIES:Children's Health,Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Health and Fitness,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T053801
CREATED:20210803T224353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T224353Z
UID:10000427-1634821200-1634824800@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:Financial Challenges of Coping with Critical Illness
DESCRIPTION:Financial Challenges of Coping with Critical Illness delves into topics such as the types of costs to expect and funding sources for dealing with them.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/financial-challenges-of-coping-with-critical-illness/
CATEGORIES:Financial Wellness,Health and Fitness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210831
DTSTAMP:20260501T053801
CREATED:20210820T201745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T201745Z
UID:10000435-1630281600-1630367999@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:AFSPA Talks Opioid Use Disorder
DESCRIPTION:In this episode of AFSPA Talks\, COO Kyle Longton brings us through a discussion on opioid use disorder with pharmacist Katherine Lurk and clinical psychologist Becky Parker. The three take an in depth look at the opioid epidemic\, removing the stigma surrounding opioid overdoses\, how to get help if you’re struggling with opioid misuse\, and more.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/afspa-talks-opioid-use-disorder/
CATEGORIES:Health and Fitness,Mental Wellness,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T053801
CREATED:20210802T185451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T191715Z
UID:10000397-1626789600-1626791400@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:Delivering Whole Person Care Virtually Across a Global Population
DESCRIPTION:Learn insights on supporting a global employees workforce with a focus on whole-person virtual care\, including proven outcomes in mental health and chronic condition solutions.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/delivering-whole-person-care-virtually-across-a-global-population/
CATEGORIES:Health and Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T053801
CREATED:20210803T223019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T223019Z
UID:10000423-1625054400-1625058000@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:Why Should I Get a Second Opinion
DESCRIPTION:The Foreign Service Benefit Plan is hosting a wellness webinar with our partners at PinnacleCare. If you have a serious diagnosis or need a top specialist – getting a second opinion may be the best course of action. This webinar will offer you tools to feel empowered in making medical decisions.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/why-should-i-get-a-second-opinion/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Health and Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T053801
CREATED:20210803T215412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T213117Z
UID:10000421-1621944000-1621947600@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:Managing Weight in Stressful Times
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this webinar is to understand the basics of stress and its impact on body weight\, to understand the basic components of weight management\, and how to create a strategy for weight management in stressful times.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/managing-weight-in-stressful-times/
CATEGORIES:Health and Fitness,Stress Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T053801
CREATED:20210802T195348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T195348Z
UID:10000401-1613734200-1613741400@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:2021 AFSPA Annual Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Virtual AFSPA Annual Member Meeting. RSVP by Friday\, February 19. This meeting will be held as a live broadcast webinar event.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/2021-afspa-annual-member-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Health and Fitness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T053801
CREATED:20210803T185454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T185454Z
UID:10000419-1602165600-1602169200@www.afspa.org
SUMMARY:Diabetes and Hypertension Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an informational webinar to learn about the Livongo for Diabetes and Livongo for Hypertension programs. These programs are available at no cost to qualified members covered under the Foreign Service Benefit Plan.
URL:https://www.afspa.org/events/diabetes-and-hypertension-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Foreign Service Benefit Plan,Health and Fitness
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