Entries by avigail

Hitting the road this summer? Be safe!

Health experts are recommending to stay local as much as possible and avoid long-distance travel. But for those of you just itching to get away for a bit, here are some tips from those in the know about road trips during a pandemic. Bear in mind that your trip will require more advanced planning and […]

Socially Distant Summer: An Oxymoron?

With most overnight camps closed, many families are looking for creative, safe ways to enjoy the great outdoors as a family this summer. We know how important it is to take advantage of nature during the warm summer months, but the outdoors poses more health risks than ever before. Here are some tips for to […]

Staying Home this Summer? Stay Cool with Healthy Pops

To stay cool this summer, entertain your kids, and ensure their well-being, try some of these great popsicle making tips!   First off, arm yourself with a great, easy-to-use mold.   Look, you can get those cute plastic molds with colorful covers and built-in straw, but you don’t need them! In fact, those nifty covers […]

Gardening and Your Health

Of the many “quarantine trends,” that cropped up over the past few months, DIY gardening has made it to our list of favorites — and for good reason! There’s nothing like eating fresh fruits and vegetables from your own backyard. Cucumbers, zucchini, strawberries and tomatoes can grow anywhere and if you have a little more […]

Stay home. Stay active!

The outbreak of COVID-19 serves as an unfortunate reminder that our health should never be taken for granted. At United Refuah HealthShare, we place a heavy emphasis on preventative care and maintaining healthy lifestyles. During this time, please remember not only to eat healthy but to stay active! It’s no secret though, that working out […]

Best Practices for Safe Food Runs

Are you keeping safe during your food runs? Just because grocery stores remain open, does not mean that grocery shopping is risk-free! In fact, many of those who recently contracted Covid-19 infections have been identified as those who did not leave home. Keep in mind that the shopping carts, shelves, and the products upon the […]

Celebrating Pesach The Healthy Way

With Pesach coming up, the idea of eating healthy can seem impossible, but don’t let the Yomim Tovim be an excuse for extra carbs. Although carbohydrates are necessary staples in our diets, too much can cause weight gain and other serious health problems. To that end, we’ve compiled some tips below to help you plan […]

We’re in this together. Let’s pray together!

Sometimes, the biggest comfort when times are tough, is remembering that Hakadosh Baruch Hu is in charge. Please download the below Tefila card and say a prayer of health for all of Klal Yisrael and the world at large.  May we only hear simchos and besuros tovos in the coming days.

Stay home, but stay sane!

Government guidelines and regulations related to our health should never be ignored. On that note, social distancing in order to help #FlattentheCurve should not be viewed as optional! If you are feeling sick (C”V) or exhibit any symptoms of the virus, (such as shortness of breath, fever, or body aches,) stay home! Remember, certain groups, […]

COVID-19: A message to our members

Dear Members, As the world deals with the outbreak of the Coronavirus (R”L,) we at United Refuah HealthShare would like to assure you that your health and your family’s wellbeing are our number one priority. Consider us your partners through this rough time. Our team is constantly monitoring guidelines put out by the CDC (The […]