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June 13, 2023

June is National Men’s Health Month

Tonya Hayes

June is National Men’s Health Month, so all month long we’ll be providing you with information on how you can live a healthier life including tips for healthier living and what regular screenings you should get. Facts About Men’s Health Iron Road cares about men’s health, annual physical exams and vaccinations are covered at 100% […]

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June 13, 2023

June is National Men’s Health Month

Tonya Hayes

June is National Men’s Health Month, so all month long we’ll be providing you with information on how you can live a healthier life including tips for healthier living and what regular screenings you should get. Facts About Men’s Health Iron Road cares about men’s health, annual physical exams and vaccinations are covered at 100% […]

March 30, 2023

Colorectal Cancer Quiz

Jane Garner

Colorectal Cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Unlike most cancers, with early diagnosis, it often will lead to a complete cure, and that is why getting your colon screening is so important. Most colorectal cancer starts in the gland that lines the colon and rectum. It can […]

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March 30, 2023

Colorectal Cancer Quiz

Jane Garner

Colorectal Cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Unlike most cancers, with early diagnosis, it often will lead to a complete cure, and that is why getting your colon screening is so important. Most colorectal cancer starts in the gland that lines the colon and rectum. It can […]

March 2, 2023

Colorectal Cancer Facts

Jane Garner

In 2023, an estimated 153,020 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the U.S., and an estimated 52,550 will die — making this disease the second-leading cause of cancer deaths.

Unlike most cancers, colorectal cancer is highly preventable with screening. With early detection, it’s highly treatable. Localized colorectal cancer (the earliest stage) has a 91% survival rate with treatment.

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March 2, 2023

Colorectal Cancer Facts

Jane Garner

In 2023, an estimated 153,020 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the U.S., and an estimated 52,550 will die — making this disease the second-leading cause of cancer deaths.

Unlike most cancers, colorectal cancer is highly preventable with screening. With early detection, it’s highly treatable. Localized colorectal cancer (the earliest stage) has a 91% survival rate with treatment.

December 29, 2022

New Year, New Cards

Jane Garner

Iron Road Healthcare members will be receiving new cards for the upcoming year! When you receive your new card, be sure to keep it somewhere it won’t get lost, so you will always have it available to you for when you need to go to the doctor. If by chance you do lose it, you can order a replacement card from the website or contact IRHC’s customer service department.

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December 29, 2022

New Year, New Cards

Jane Garner

Iron Road Healthcare members will be receiving new cards for the upcoming year! When you receive your new card, be sure to keep it somewhere it won’t get lost, so you will always have it available to you for when you need to go to the doctor. If by chance you do lose it, you can order a replacement card from the website or contact IRHC’s customer service department.

December 16, 2022

Tips to Stay Healthy During Flu Season

Jane Garner

It is the winter season and with that comes the peak of flu season. The key to staying healthy is to maintain healthy habits, eating a balanced diet, getting exercise and enough rest. The best way to help reduce the risk of the seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year. With that though, there […]

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December 16, 2022

Tips to Stay Healthy During Flu Season

Jane Garner

It is the winter season and with that comes the peak of flu season. The key to staying healthy is to maintain healthy habits, eating a balanced diet, getting exercise and enough rest. The best way to help reduce the risk of the seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year. With that though, there […]

November 21, 2022

November is National Bladder Health Awareness Month

Jane Garner

Bladder cancer is a common cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder. There are three types of bladder cancer, which when diagnosed, helps the healthcare provider to know the most effective way to treat it.  The three types are: If you have noticed blood in your urine, have pain while urinating, and are […]

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November 21, 2022

November is National Bladder Health Awareness Month

Jane Garner

Bladder cancer is a common cancer that begins in the cells of the bladder. There are three types of bladder cancer, which when diagnosed, helps the healthcare provider to know the most effective way to treat it.  The three types are: If you have noticed blood in your urine, have pain while urinating, and are […]

November 21, 2022

November is American Diabetes Month

Jane Garner

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, is too high. When your blood glucose is too high, it can cause many health problems over time. It is estimated that approximately 10% of Americans have been diagnosed with the disease, which is about 34.2 million people. Of those […]

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November 21, 2022

November is American Diabetes Month

Jane Garner

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, is too high. When your blood glucose is too high, it can cause many health problems over time. It is estimated that approximately 10% of Americans have been diagnosed with the disease, which is about 34.2 million people. Of those […]

November 3, 2022

Medicare Open Enrollment

Jane Garner

Iron Road Healthcare is having open enrollment for our Medicare supplement plan to all former Union Pacific Employees, its subsidiaries or wholly owned operating units, and their spouses who qualify for Medicare. Enrollment starts October 15 and runs through December 7, 2022. To be eligible for enrollment, you must be enrolled with Medicare Part A […]

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November 3, 2022

Medicare Open Enrollment

Jane Garner

Iron Road Healthcare is having open enrollment for our Medicare supplement plan to all former Union Pacific Employees, its subsidiaries or wholly owned operating units, and their spouses who qualify for Medicare. Enrollment starts October 15 and runs through December 7, 2022. To be eligible for enrollment, you must be enrolled with Medicare Part A […]