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Maintaining good health doesn't happen by accident. It requires smart lifestyle choices, dedication, and the occasional checkup and test.  However, the mental and physical benefits of following a healthy lifestyle are significant, and the bottom line is that consistently healthy choices lead to a longer life.

Find support during pregnancy, childbirth and adoption

Find support during pregnancy, childbirth and adoption

When planning for the birth of a child or the care of a newly placed child through adoption or foster care you can take advantage of numerous benefits to help you to thrive during your journey.

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Ask a Nurse 24/7/365*

Ask a Nurse 24/7/365*

Call a Cigna nurse 24/7/365 with any health question at 800-244-6224 or log in to www.myCigna.com and chat (no copayment required).

*For Medical Plan participants

Connect Virtually to a Physician*

Connect Virtually to a Physician*

Get Free Virtual Medical Care (MDLIVE)*
Signature and Flex medical plan members can connect virtually 24/7/365 to board-certified doctors and dermatologists to treat minor medical conditions such as cold or flu, rash, sore throat and mild fever. Available to children and adults. HDHP plan pays 100% after deductible.
Log in to www.myCigna.com  > Find Care & Costs > Talk to a Doctor > Medical > MDLIVE, or call 888-726-3171.

Get Virtual and In-Person Medical Care*
Use your Cigna medical plan coverage to receive preventive and well-being services.
Log in to www.myCigna.com  > Find Care & Costs. Locate a network doctor by type or name.
Co-payment required

*For Medical Plan participants

Find Lactation Rooms

Find Lactation Rooms

In support of our breastfeeding moms, check out the list of BJC and Washington University lactation rooms that provide privacy, a comfortable chair, an electrical outlet and more.  The Medical Campus (BJH/SLCH) lactation rooms are listed at the top of the webpage.  Lactation rooms on other BJC campuses are listed towards the bottom.

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Get Better Sleep

Get Better Sleep

Learn what causes insomnia and find prevention and treatment options.

Get Counseling*

Get Counseling*

Get Free Virtual Counseling (MDLIVE)*
Signature and Flex medical plan members can connect 24/7/365 virtually to a licensed therapist or psychiatrist trained to treat many non-emergency conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression, stress). HDHP plan pays 100% after deductible.
Log in to www.myCigna.com  > Find Care & Costs > Talk to a Doctor > Counseling > MDLIVE, or call 888-726-3171.

Get Virtual & In-Person Counseling*
Use your Cigna medical plan mental health services to work with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist to improve your emotional well-being and mental health.
Log in to www.myCigna.com  > Find Care & Costs. Locate a network doctor by type or name.
Co-payment required

Use Emotional Well-Being Apps*
Connect with counselors by phone, video or text at Ginger, Talkspace, Alma, Sondermind, Brightside and more.
Log in to www.myCigna.com  > Find Care & Costs > Talk to a Doctor > Counseling.
Copayment required

*Medical Plan Participants only

Get Preventive Health Care

Get Preventive Health Care

BJC’s Medical Plan covers preventive care at no additional cost to you and your covered dependents when you use a Cigna provider in your network.

View a list of preventive services

*Medical Plan Participants only

Get Nutrition Counseling*

Get Nutrition Counseling*

Signature and Flex medical plan members can receive up to 4 visits a year of nutrition counseling services, with no out-of-pocket expenses, through a BJC facility provider. A copay will apply for subsequent visits. The HDHP plan pays up to 90% after deductible.

*For Medical Plan participants

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Join the THRIVE and Resiliency Groups on Viva Engage

Join the THRIVE and Resiliency Groups on Viva Engage

Follow the THRIVEbyBJC and Resiliency Viva Engage groups to receive health care tips and resources.

Get Screened for Free

Get Screened for Free

BJC provides employees access to a free health screening every year. The at-work health screening takes about 15 minutes to complete and includes height, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure and a finger-stick blood draw for total cholesterol and blood glucose levels.

BJC at-work health screening schedule

Manage Weight

Manage Weight

Weight Watchers offers ways to learn how to achieve and then maintain a healthy body weight. BJC offers team members discounted and subsidized rates for the plans.

Weight Watchers

Omada is an online program clinically designed to help participants reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Includes a 16-week core curriculum, a personal health coach and a smart digital scale.

Omada*

*Medical Plan Participants Only

Prevent & Manage Diabetes*

Prevent & Manage Diabetes*

Omada is an online program clinically designed to help participants reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Includes a 16-week core curriculum, a personal health coach and a smart digital scale.

Omada

Teledoc Health provides a diabetes program that helps participants live healthier lives by providing disease management feedback and coaching on a frequent basis to improve glycemic control, a connected glucose meter, access to certified diabetes educators, and unlimited test strips and lancets.

Teledoc Health

*For Medical Plan participants

Quit using Tobacco

Quit using Tobacco

Quit For Life® has helped millions of people quit and it can help you too. Connect with one-on-one support to beat urges, manage withdrawal symptoms and change your habits so you can enjoy life nicotine free.

Sign up

Free for Medical Plan participants. Non-medical plan participants will pay the tax (est. $55) on the value of the program.

Take Cigna’s Health Assessment*

Take Cigna’s Health Assessment*

Gain knowledge about what you are doing well and areas that may need work when it comes to nutrition, exercise, managing stress and life/work balance. Receive a wellness report that contains tips to help keep you on your path to better health.

Log in to myCigna.com

*For Medical Plan participants