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Dr. Kenric Murayama, HMSA’s executive vice president and chief health officer, is back with another installment of Cooking with Kenric. In this episode, he prepares his Crispy Hoisin Five-Spice Chicken, a simple dish with some special tips and tricks to make that skin extra crispy. Watch the video and get inspired to try it yourself!

Getting the flu is no fun. The flu shot is the first and most important step for prevention. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends receiving the flu shot every season. At HMSA, we’re committed to empowering our members to choose how they want to manage their health. Flu season usually starts in October, peaks in December, and can last through the following May. Call your doctor or one of the pharmacies listed in the flyer to receive your flu shot at no cost. Healthy employees = healthy businesses. Invest in your employees’ health with Hawaii’s most trusted health care plan. Visit https://bit.ly/3WOuKad to get a quote for affordable health care options to meet your business needs.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. More than 120,000 Hawaii residents live with diabetes and many more remain undiagnosed. HMSA helps members like Neilson Chun take control of their diagnosis through Decoding Diabetes workshops and our Condition Care program. Learn more on https://bit.ly/4hZKcdp.

Three executives, one inspiring conversation. ✨ Earlier this month, HMSA welcomed the Hawaii Young Healthcare Professionals for a special “Meet the Jens” panel and networking event featuring HMSA’s female leaders: Jenny Smith, Jennifer Walker, and Jenn Diesman. Moderated by HMSA's Maricel Blackwell, the panel focused on their career journey and shared valuable insights into the health care industry for young professionals. Mahalo to everyone who joined us for an evening of learning and connection!

November is American Diabetes Month. Dr. Jeff Tom, HMSA clinical systems director in corporate strategy, highlights key risk factors for this common and preventable chronic disease.

Managing your health plan should be simple. Use HMSA’s My Account, a secure, online tool, to view claims history, submit questions through the Ask HMSA contact form, and help you stay informed and in control. Whether you're planning for 2026 or just want to check your health plan benefits, it’s all at your fingertips. Log in today at https://bit.ly/47xolVy to explore your health plan.

Movember is an opportunity to discuss men’s mental health and well-being. We asked a few HMSA employees to reflect on their mental health journey and share advice they’d give their younger selves. What mental health advice would you give?

HMSA’s Dr. Mark Mugiishi and Jason Chang of The Queen's Health Systems led the way at today’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Magic Island raising awareness and support for the Alzheimer's Association® in their mission to advance care, research, and hope. In Hawaii, nearly 100,000 individuals are affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementia. Mahalo to everyone who participated and donated!

We’re proud to participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Magic Island alongside the Alzheimer's Association®, The Queen's Health Systems, and many others. Events like this reflect our ongoing commitment to community health and raising awareness for Alzheimer’s care and research.

Listen to Team HMSA’s Maricel Blackwell on Hawaii Matters this Sunday, Nov. 9. Blackwell spoke with Kathy With a K about HMSA’s health plans, plus common questions employers have about health and well-being benefits and workplace practices to support their employees. You can also listen to the Hawaii Matters podcast on Spotify at https://lnkd.in/g6D2FF5u or Apple Podcasts.