Programs to support your journey

For control of hypertension and type 2 diabetes

Ochsner Digital Medicine offers a program to manage your high blood pressure and/or type 2 diabetes from home. When you join Ochsner Digital Medicine, you’ll get a new glucometer or blood pressure cuff* that connects to your phone and automatically sends readings to your Ochsner Digital Medicine care team for monitoring and clinical support. Your primary care physician will also be able to monitor your progress, so your entire care team is on the same page.

Eligibility criteria apply.

*Blood pressure cuff and/or glucometer, where applicable.

For medical weight loss and management

FlyteHealth is an innovative program for weight loss and health management. With FlyteHealth, you’ll have a medical care team, including physicians, nurse practitioners and registered dietitians, who will work with you to create a personalized care plan.

This program is a new option that uses the FlyteHealth mobile app to support your health journey.

Eligibility criteria apply.

For behavioral weight loss and management

There’s a reason why more than 7,400 1199ers have joined—because WeightWatchers® has a proven track record of helping members reach their goals. WW provides meal planning, an award-winning app and more than 12,000 tasty recipes. We even have our own workshops and Connect social network to help 1199ers support one another. When you join through the Benefit Funds, you can take advantage of our discounted—or no-cost—membership!

Eligibility criteria apply.

For control of type 2 diabetes through diet

If you are living with type 2 diabetes, Virta® can help. Virta partners with you to build an individualized nutrition plan you can stick with—because it’s designed for real life. If you are eligible for Virta, you will receive a Starter Kit, dedicated medical support, a nutrition therapy plan and flexible health coaching via your communication preference (Zoom, messaging or phone calls).

Eligibility criteria apply.