UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State offers telephonic wellness coaching that is free for Highmark Blue Shield members.

Members can talk with a personal wellness coach, registered dietitian or exercise physiologist about personal health and wellness goals or concerns. Topics for discussion can include:

• Reviewing biometric screening or lab test results, and discussing how they relate to health risks;
• Establishing personalized goals for improving health through lifestyle behavior change;
• Receiving advice about weight management, tobacco cessation, nutrition, stress management or physical activity;
• Connecting you with support materials and links to online tools, community programs and gym discounts.

For more information, visit http://ohr.psu.edu/health-matters/telephonic-coaching/.

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