Tag: Health

Visiting Nurse Association (VNA)

The Visiting Nurse Program was established to provide skilled nursing home health services to those without insurance or with limited financial resources. This program provides services to approximately 325 clients per year, averaging 8,500 total visits per year, all in the greater Tulsa area. The program is funded in part by the Tulsa Area United…

Hexavalent Chromium (Chromium IV) is the Toxic Form of Chromium.

Health effects of Chromium Respiratory: The respiratory tract is the major target organ for Chromium VI toxicity. Breathing in high levels of Hexavalent Chromium can cause irritation to the nose and throat. Symptoms may include runny nose, sneezing, coughing, itching and a burning sensation. Breathing small amounts of Hexavalent Chromium even for long periods does…

Worker’s Compensation Administration Vendor Change

Quick Facts: Effective 8/1/2011, Sedgwick CMS will takeover all Worker’s Comp. claims administration services from Specialty Risk Services and CorVel. This transition includes all prior and new injuries. **Scott Garrison will remain in Tulsa as Worker’s Compensation point of contact. Claim Handling Contact Information for Texas is 1-800-677-1412. Claim Handling Contact Information Oklahoma and Tennessee…

How Do You Respond to Stress?

When experiencing stress, you may be affected totally, not only in your body but also in your emotional reactions, your personal thoughts and your relations with others. The following list of stress symptoms contains the most typical reaction to stress. It can also help you begin focusing on ways to manage stress. Check any symptoms…

Diabetes Workshops Coming to Hangars 1 & 2 Beginning Tomorrow, June 29

In partnership with Healthmatters and ActiveHealth Management, Diabetes Workshop Sessions will be conducted Wednesday, June 29, and Thursday, June 30. If you think this doesn‘t apply to you – think again. Estimates are 1 in 2 Americans will be diagnosed with diabetes in their lifetime and most folks don‘t even know they are at risk.…

Overexertion

Overexertion is the third leading cause of unintentional injuries in the United States, accounting for about 3.3 million emergency room visits. Whether at work or home, you can take steps to prevent overexertion. Working in an awkward posture can place too much stress on the wrong part of your body. Place objects as close to…

Letter to a TWU Local 514 Member

April 26, 2011 Dear “TWU Member”, Hospital participation status – you may be affected We are writing to let you know that effective 06-01-2011, the hospital listed below will no longer participate in the Aetna network: Claremore Regional Hospital 1202 North Muskogee Place Claremore, OK 74017-3058 (918) 341-2566 What the change means for you We…

TWU Short Term Disability Presentations

Open Enrollment Ends March 31, 2011 TWU Short Term Disability Presentations By The Standard Insurance Learn how to protect your income. Learn about Disability Insurance. March 29, 2011: 5am – 4pm Palm Building, Room #T1 (upstairs above Landing Gear Shop) Presentations on the hour: 5am, 6am, 7am, 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm,…

Becoming a Disciplined Person

It’s the inner power that pushes you to get out of bed to exercise rather than sleeping in. It is the assertion of willpower over more basic desires and is synonymous with self-control. It includes having the personal initiative to get started and the stamina to persevere. Being disciplined gives you the strength to withstand…