Tag: Health

Foot Clinic

The Visiting Nurse Association of Tulsa will be starting Foot Care Clinics at the TWU Hall, 11945 E Pine St Tulsa, OK. Clinics will be held on the fourth Wednesday of every month beginning February 22, 2012 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The next clinic will be March 28, 2012. Appointments are required. Please…

Foot Care Clinics @ TWU514 Hall

The Visiting Nurse Association of Tulsa will be starting Foot Care Clinics at the TWU Hall, 11945 E Pine St Tulsa, OK. Clinics will be held on the fourth Wednesday of every month beginning February 22, 2012 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Appointments are required. Please call 918 695-5165 Warm Water Soak – Nail…

Transition of Care

If you, or an eligible covered family member, are receiving care for a serious or chronic condition and your network providers are changing, you may be eligible to continue with your current care provider at the network benefit level for a period of time, even if that provider is not part of your new network.…

2012 Benefits Open Enrollment DEADLINE CLOSING IN ON YOU!

TWU Benefits Counselors are now available to all TWU members through the call center. The call center number is: 1-888-894-7595. Phones are open from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm daily. American Airlines Open Enrollment ends at midnight on Monday, October 31, 2011. If you have any questions please call: D’Ann Johnson, 918 384-9760 Malinda Hamm, 918 576-1717 Bruce…

2012 Open Enrollment is Here!!

American Airlines 2012 Benefit Changes and TWU Voluntary Benefits Supplemental Health Insurance VoluntaryAccident Insurance Whole Life Insurance Voluntary Critical Illness TermLifeInsurance Long Term Disability Voluntary Short Term Disability Take time to speak with a Benefits Counselor provided by the TWU to help you make educated decisions on benefits for you and your family. Counselors will be available…

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…