Ready to leave summer behind? Fall into autumn with the following festivals around the Ozarks. Each festival has its unique perks, whether you’re a foodie, looking for something child friendly, or in need of some crafty décor, you’re sure to find something for you! Read More
Are you having an end of summer cookout and looking for something new to try? Celebrate the remaining warm weather with some simple grilling recipes that are sure to wow your family and friends. Read More
Colors impact people in different ways depending on past associations and how your brain processes those hues. The colors listed below includes the most common color and mood associations, so you can decorate based on how you’d like each room or area to feel. Various tones of the same color can also evoke different moods. Read More
It’s 2:30 pm, there’s a shooting pain in your shoulder, and you have a report due by 3 pm. What do you do? With these 4 simple work stretches, you can relieve some of the stress and strain from your muscles to better focus on the task at hand. Read More
With summer coming to a close, it’s time to stay hydrated, energized, and focused on all your remaining summer activities with the help of these top 5 summer super foods. Read More
It’s August. The time for early morning wake-up routines, rushing to get to the school bus on time, and remembering when to pick your kids up is right around the corner. The following 5 back-to-school shopping tips may make this hectic transition a little easier on your wallet: Read More
With the stresses of back-to-school planning right around the corner, the following are a few delicious sandwich recipes to help make school lunch preparation easier. Read More
Sweating too much? Shortness of breath? Can’t eat enough ice cream? What exactly are the signs and symptoms of a heat stroke and how do you know? The following facts and figures will help you and your loved ones know what to do and when to get help. Read More
Need fun and festive desserts for your 4th of July celebration? The following are healthy recipes to help you and your family celebrate Independence Day right! Read More
Has the summer heat left you parched? Don’t sweat it! The following simple summer drink recipes will help you beat the heat and put the pep back in your summer step in no time. Read More
Congratulations on your new baby! Have some concerns about health and fitness? The following may help you learn more about the benefits of prenatal exercises and gives step-by-step workout examples to get you started. Read More
Cox HealthPlans is proud to have once again been a sponsor of the 24th Annual Medical Mile and 5K on May 30th. There was a great turnout in spite of the weather and nobody seemed to mind getting a little wet during the race! All proceeds benefited Children’s Miracle Network. Read More
On May 14, 2015, a team of Cox HealthPlans employees volunteered an evening to help those in need by sorting meals with Ozark's Food Harvest. Together with another volunteer group, there were 8,700 pounds of dry product sorted, which is equivalent to 7,250 meals for our neighbors in need! Read More
The time for fun in the sun has finally arrived! You do your best to protect your family in the summer with a surplus of bug sprays, helmets, and water wings, so why not protect them from the sun? Read More
As part of Cox HealthPlans’ ongoing commitment to helping serve our community, we recently provided much needed support to an incredible local organization, Harmony House. Cox HealthPlans’ employees pulled together and donated a large volume of clothing and personal hygiene products to the Harmony House. The Harmony House is a free, temporary housing shelter, advocacy and education center for survivors of domestic violence. They provide much needed hope and healing for our community. Cox HealthPlans is proud to support such a great cause. Read More
On Saturday, April 11, Cox HealthPlans’ team “Heartfelt” participated in the annual American Heart Association’s Heart Walk to support those battling Heart disease and also to honor those who have lost their lives to heart disease. Read More
The Affordable Care Act will impact your 2014 tax return as this law requires everyone to have health insurance or pay a penalty. Tax related questions should be discussed with your tax advisor when preparing your return. Some tax software programs may tell you that your health insurance company will provide you with a form that you must submit to show proof you had coverage. However, for the 2014 tax filing, you do not need to submit a form. Read More
At Cox HealthPlans, it is our goal to help our members “think health forward”. In doing so, we want to remind you that regularly visiting a Primary Care Provider (PCP) is beneficial for adult health and wellness. Read More
An estimated 7,600 runners and walkers took part in the 20th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk, held November 27, 2014. The annual event is Springfield’s largest timed 5K race and the largest Thanksgiving Day 5K in Missouri, with proceeds benefiting Developmental Center of the Ozarks and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board Scholarship Fund. Read More
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