2009
Peoples Health Champion Flo Schornstein Honored at Saints Game
Released: 09.10.08
The Peoples Health Champions program honored Flo Schornstein, its third champion of 2008, on Sunday, September 7, during the New Orleans Saints game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A Peoples Health Champion is someone who has done something extraordinary after the age of 65 and who proves that excellence is achieved through experience.
Peoples Health Champion John McCall Honored at Saints Game
Released: 08.18.08
The Peoples Health Champions program honored its first champion, John McCall, at the Saturday, August 16, New Orleans Saints game. A Peoples Health Champion is someone who has done something extraordinary after the age of 65 and who proves that excellence is achieved through experience.
Local Senior Center Members Celebrate Their Birthdays with a Little Help from Peoples Health
Released: 08.01.08
In collaboration with the Councils on Aging (COA), Peoples Health is sponsoring monthly birthday parties for members of COA senior centers in Ascension, East Baton Rouge, Jefferson, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. James, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington and West Baton Rouge parishes.
Peoples Health Champions Program Kicks Off Sixth Season
Released: 07.29.08
Metairie, La.-A 96 year old man setting world records at the USA Track & Field national tournament. A 70 year old woman transforming an unwelcoming "playlot" into a bustling multi-purpose center for the entire community. An 84 year old man establishing a golf team of peers age 80-90 years old that raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for over 60 Louisiana charities.
Peoples Health "Jazzes It Up" with Senior Day at Jazz Fest
Released: 04.21.08
Peoples Health is making sure that New Orleans community members of all ages keep their feet tapping to the beat of jazz. Working with the New Orleans and Jefferson Councils on Aging, Peoples Health is bringing 100 senior citizens from these organizations to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for the Peoples Health “senior day” event on Thursday, May 1 to kick off the second weekend of the festival.
Peoples Health Appoints Special Markets Manager
Released: 04.04.08
Peoples Health has announced the appointment of Jose Amadeo to special markets manager.
Amadeo will work with the Hispanic market in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas to promote the Peoples Health Medicare health plans. Amadeo will develop sales and marketing activities to meet the needs of this market and identify opportunities for outreach to Medicare-eligible individuals.
Peoples Health Names Claims Manager
Released: 04.04.08
Peoples Health has announced the promotion of Tawana Conner to claims manager.
Conner will manage the timely and accurate processing of healthcare provider claims for healthcare services provided to health plan members. She will ensure that Peoples Health complies with all Medicare regulations when processing claims. Conner and her staff will also work closely with various other departments within the company to resolve claims issues from both members and providers.
Peoples Health Takes Health Plan Members Out to the Ball Game
Released: 03.31.08
Annually for the past ten years, Peoples Health staff has taken a break with its health plan members to enjoy a favorite event—Peoples Health Zephyrs Game Day at Zephyr Field. For its first game day in 1999, Peoples Health invited its 7,000 members for a day of fun and entertainment. Ten years later, the company continues this tradition of inviting all of its plan members—now numbering over 40,000—to enjoy the day
Peoples Health Offers Healthcare coverage to State Retirees
Released: 03.20.08
People Health, a Metairie-based Medicare health plan administrator, has contracted with the State of Louisiana Office of Group Benefits (OGB) to offer Medicare Advantage healthcare benefits to retired state employees and spouses with Medicare Parts A and B.
Peoples Health Offers Plan Members Two Options for Staying Fit
Released: 03.17.08
Fitness is an important element of staying healthy, and Peoples Health is making it even easier for its plan members to stay fit. The local Medicare health plan administrator has expanded its fitness center network to include more than 100 fitness centers throughout the Greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas, as well as added an at-home exercise program to its fitness benefit.
2007
Seniors Celebrate Thanksgiving with Help From Local Health Plan
Released: 12.13.07
Baton Rouge, La.—Giving thanks is always best when done with friends and family, preferably over a big meal. Just ask some of the more than 250 Baton Rouge area seniors who enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner at the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging’s (EBRCOA) Thanksgiving dinner and dance, sponsored by Peoples Health.
Local Health Plan Adminsters Nearly 10,000 Vaccinations
Released: 11.20.07
Metairie, La.— Thousands of area seniors received influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations at vaccine clinics sponsored by Peoples Health during October and November.
Opportunity Approaching for Medicare-Eligibles to Change the way They Receive Medicare Benefits
The Peoples Health Champions Program Kicks Off Fifth Season
Released: 08.10.07
Metairie, La.—Peoples Health, a locally owned health plan based in Metairie, La., in collaboration with the New Orleans Saints, kicks off the fifth season of the Peoples Health Champions program tonight, Friday, August 10. Designed to recognize the exceptional achievement of people age 65 and older, the Peoples Health Champions program demonstrates that excellence comes with age.
Peoples Health to Provide Discounted Tickets to July 30 Zephyrs Game
Released: 07.23.07
Metairie, La.—Buy them some peanuts and crackerjack! In partnership with the New Orleans Zephyrs, Peoples Health is offering discounted tickets to its health plan members and to any individual at least 60 years of age attending the Monday, July 30, Zephyrs home game.
Peoples Health Sponsors Jazz Fest
Released: 05.30.07
Metairie, La.—In keeping with its commitment to enrich our community, Peoples Health is a proud sponsor, for the second year running, of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 2007 season. In recognition of the local health plan’s sponsorship, the beloved musical heritage stage of the New Orleans scene, Economy Hall Tent, is now presented by Peoples Health and will feature Dixieland, Jazz, and local musical talent.
Peoples Health Hosts Archbishop Rummel High School Delegation
Released: 02.28.07
Metairie, La. — In keeping with its commitment to support our community, Peoples Health welcomed a delegation from Archbishop Rummel High School for a tour of its information technology (IT) facilities on February 14, 2007.
Peoples Health and Xavier University to Partner in Pharmacy Internship Program
Released: 02.9.07
Metairie, La.—In keeping with a dedication to education and in an effort to illuminate the career options of pharmacy students, Peoples Health is introducing a Managed Care Pharmacy Intern Program in collaboration with Xavier University, available to students pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the school.
Opportunity Approaching for Medicare-Eligibles to Change the way They Receive Medicare Benefits
Released: 11.09.07
Metairie, La.—Medicare-eligible individuals have from November 15-December 31, 2007, to make changes to the way that they receive Medicare coverage. Changes include enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan, such as those administered by Peoples Health.
The Peoples Health Champions Program Kicks Off Fifth Season
Released: 08.10.07
Metairie, La.—Peoples Health, a locally owned health plan based in Metairie, La., in collaboration with the New Orleans Saints, kicks off the fifth season of the Peoples Health Champions program tonight, Friday, August 10. Designed to recognize the exceptional achievement of people age 65 and older, the Peoples Health Champions program demonstrates that excellence comes with age.
Peoples Health to Provide Discounted Tickets to July 30 Zephyrs Game
Released: 07.23.07
Metairie, La.—Buy them some peanuts and crackerjack! In partnership with the New Orleans Zephyrs, Peoples Health is offering discounted tickets to its health plan members and to any individual at least 60 years of age attending the Monday, July 30, Zephyrs home game.
Peoples Health Sponsors Jazz Fest
Released: 05.30.07
Metairie, La.—In keeping with its commitment to enrich our community, Peoples Health is a proud sponsor, for the second year running, of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 2007 season. In recognition of the local health plan’s sponsorship, the beloved musical heritage stage of the New Orleans scene, Economy Hall Tent, is now presented by Peoples Health and will feature Dixieland, Jazz, and local musical talent.
Peoples Health Hosts Archbishop Rummel High School Delegation
Released: 02.28.07
Metairie, La. — In keeping with its commitment to support our community, Peoples Health welcomed a delegation from Archbishop Rummel High School for a tour of its information technology (IT) facilities on February 14, 2007.
Peoples Health and Xavier University to Partner in Pharmacy Internship Program
Released: 02.9.07
Metairie, La.—In keeping with a dedication to education and in an effort to illuminate the career options of pharmacy students, Peoples Health is introducing a Managed Care Pharmacy Intern Program in collaboration with Xavier University, available to students pursuing a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the school.
2006
12/05/06 - Deadline Comes With New "Choices" For Medicare-Eligibles
11/29/06 - Peoples Health Celebrates Move to New Corporate Headquarters Due To Company's Expansion
11/29/06 - Peoples Health Receives Award For Excellence In 2007 Medicare Plan Benefits