Amber Thoma - Independent Agent

05/18/2022

To my clients:

I am no longer selling insurance of any kind due to personal reasons.

Your policies are all still active; until they term.

Medicare policies will run continuously unless you need to make changes.

You have all been transferred to my uplines in the departments that you were in and will be notified.

My leaving happened sooner than expected and gave me little time for notifications. The decision to leave was a hard one. I will miss helping you and your families find good coverage. As well as catching up with all of you every fall.

04/29/2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month:

This is a great time to learn more about the importance of mental health in our daily lives. This program is designed in such a way to allow participants an opportunity to learn more about themselves
and provide strategies to help themselves and others.

Can you control your attitude about the situation, your response to the situation, or where the source of the information/situation is coming from? Ask yourself, is it fact vs. opinion vs. media vs. something else.

Examples
• My actions
• The actions of others
• Predicting what will happen
• Who is in authority
• My priorities
• Apply my values to my life
• Other people’s motives
• If others are offended
• My kindness
• How others react
• My response to my emotions
• What others say or do
• Where I give my time and energy
• What others think of me
• How I communicate
• My appreciation and gratitude

There are a variety of things that can impact your mental health. Things like moving your body more, taking a mindful walk in nature, or eating a nutritious meal can help maintain or boost your feelings. Try different activities and color in a section of the picture – see if you can complete it all!

1. Take a 15-minute walk outside.
2. Plan out healthy snacks for the week.
3. Drink at least eight glasses of water
in a day.
4. Say no or ask for help with something
you don’t want to do.
5. Call someone you haven’t talked with
in a while.
6. Do something for yourself like taking
a bath, a nap, or doing a craft.
7. Write down three good things that happened
this week.
8. Spend 15 minutes of intentional time with
someone important to you— think quality time
versus quantity.
9. Listen to a mindfulness app like Calm or
Headspace.
10.Watch one of the webinars from the Video
Library on YouTube.
11.Practice positive self-talk when something goes
unexpectedly (e.g., That’s okay, I’ll figure it out)

Reflecting on the Information:

Millions of people are affected by mental illness each year across the country. One in five U.S. adults experiences mental illness. Understanding that people are not in their situation alone helps to reduce the stigma.
Now that you have taken time to think about your own mental health, write down strategies that will help you when you are in each phase of the continuum. It is very common to flow across the phases of the continuum, so having a plan for each phase will help you achieve your best self (e.g., if you are surviving, it might be helpful to reach out to a friend to talk or get support).

Community Resource Links-
Nami.org
National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Alcoholics Anonymous
Mental Health America
Supporting Parents Under Stress
Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health

04/25/2022

You’ve likely heard a lot about asthma over the recent weeks and months as respiratory health has taken center stage. Asthma is a chronic condition with plenty of notoriety. Every year during the month of May, we recognize and work to spread awareness of this condition, treatment/prevention and th...

04/25/2022

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04/21/2022

National Drug Take Back Day is April 30

Too often, unused prescriptions fall into the wrong hands with the potential for disastrous consequences. In 2019, over 10 million people misused prescription opioids, and in 2021, there was a 28% increase in overdose-related deaths from both drugs and prescription medications. Help prevent drug addiction and overdose by turning in your expired medicine.

April 30, 2022, is National Drug Take Back Day. Make sure your prescription medications are gone for good by disposing of them at a safe disposal site. Find a participating location here.

Call 866-896-4602 to learn more about safely disposing of medication throughout the year.

04/20/2022

Dean Health: Earth Day Giveaway

Earth Day Giveaway Moves to April 21
Due to forecasted rain, we've moved our Earth Day celebration to Thursday, April 21 from 3 pm to 6pm.

Grab your family and head out to William G Lunney Lake Farm or Badger Prairie County Park and receive a complimentary Allegheny Serviceberry bush, a planter with seeds of your choice, or a birdhouse (while supplies last).

Complete an “Earth Day Course” for a chance to win prizes, take a walk around the park or have fun with face painting.

Make sure you bring your Dane County Park Passport. Every park you visit gets you closer to winning a $50 gift card!

Need a Lyft? Email [email protected] to coordinate a ride.

04/19/2022

You're Invited!!!!

Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative
(CGHC) Annual Member Meeting

Tuesday, May 17th, 5:30 p.m.*
*Arrive Anytime Between 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Italian Community Center | 631 E Chicago St.,
Milwaukee, WI 53202

The Annual Meeting is a great opportunity to:
Hear from CGHC's Board Chair and CEO! Learn about CGHC history, current state, and the future of our cooperative.
Mix and mingle with CGHC staff, Board of Directors, and 2022 Board Nominees.
Vote for your Board of Directors.

To Register for the Annual Meeting By May 2nd
please email your name, contact information, and number of adult members attending to: [email protected] or call Member Services at: 877-514-2442.

Schedule for the Evening
5:30 p.m. Member Check-in | Enjoy Food & Refreshments | Mix & Mingle | Visit CGHC 10-Year Anniversary Booths and Display.
6:30 p.m. Speaker Program: Board Chair Welcome | CEO Report | Financial Report | 2022 Board Nominee Introductions | Q&A with the CEO.

Do you have questions you would like to ask our CEO?
Please bring questions with you to the event or submit them in advance via email to:
[email protected]

7:15 p.m. Vote for Board of Directors. We will have ballots available.
7:30 p.m. Door Prize Drawing | After winners are announced, 2022 Annual Member Meeting adjourns.

04/18/2022

Health Partners Robin:

Join us for the 2022 Virtual 10K Bellin Run

We're excited to offer you a free registration for the 2022 Bellin Run 10K.

The Bellin Run, held annually in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is one of the region’s premier sporting events. It has grown to be one of the largest 10K races in the nation. In its 45 years, the Bellin Run has inspired a growing number of individuals to engage in healthy habits. This year you have the option of running in-person or virtually!

Two ways to run in 2022:

Join us in Green Bay on June 11, 2022, for the in-person 10K.
Or choose to join us virtually. Walk or run a 10K (6.2 miles) anytime between June 11 and June 19, 2022. Then submit your results electronically on our RunSignup results page.

All registrants receive an official 2022 Bellin Run technical fabric t-shirt.

Register today!
Email “RobinBroker” and your full name to [email protected] to request a complimentary entry code.

Register for the Bellin Run using the link you receive via email.


For more information regarding the event or a training plan, visit www.bellinrun.com.

Share your stories on the Bellin Run Facebook, Twitter & Instagram accounts!

The Bellin Run, a 10K held annually in Green Bay, Wisconsin is one of the region’s premier sporting events and has grown to be one of the largest 10K races in the nation.

04/12/2022

Connect with Network Health – Allergies [Live Virtual Event]

If you’ve got the sniffles, headaches or itchy, watery eyes, you know that it’s allergy season.

Join us on April 27, at 11 a.m. for a free virtual event featuring Network Health pharmacist Dr. Sarah Wilczek.

In this presentation, you’ll learn about preventing allergy symptoms and some methods for treating them if and when they show up. Space is limited, so sign up now.

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04/12/2022

Following the winter thaw, as we get further into Wisconsin’s spring, flowers bloom and trees begin to bud. Most of us can’t wait to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather.

04/12/2022

If you are looking to begin a fitness routine, you may wonder where to start. This guide will help you begin by covering the benefits, types of exercises, safety precautions and other things you may need to know as you’re beginning.

04/12/2022

Sleep represents a third of your life and is as vital as the air you breathe. It protects your physical and emotional health. So, how do you achieve seven to nine hours of quality sleep? Remember your five senses.