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1279_Local25_Spring07.qxp 4/6/07 11:21 AM Page 18 TeamstersCare Providing comprehensive health care to Teamsters and their families. Board of Trustees Teamsters Union 25 Health Services & Insurance Plan Sean M. O’Brien Union Co-Chairman Mark A. Harrington Union Trustee John A. Murphy Union Trustee Charles F. Arbing Employer Co-Chairman John Remillard Employer Trustee Thomas K. Wotring Employer Trustee TeamstersCare Notes Welcome! Dr. Anna Ganopolsky, a graduate of Boston University’s Goldman School of Dental Medicine, has joined the TeamstersCare Dental Staff. Dr. Ganopolsky will be practicing at our Chelmsford and Charlestown offices and we are pleased to have her on our team. Thinking of Getting Into Shape This Spring? Here’s some motivation for you… Active members and members of the Early Retiree Medical Program enrolled in either TeamstersCare Network Blue New England or TeamstersCare Tufts EPO are eligible for a $150 Fitness Reimbursement PLUS wellness, fitness and weight loss program discounts as provided by your selected HMO. Contact your HMO directly for details: TeamstersCare Tufts EPO: (800) 843-1008 toll free TeamstersCare Network Blue New England: (800) 241-0803 toll free Save the Date! Annual Hearing Screening Day for TeamstersCare Children Who: Eligible dependents ages 3 years and older. When: Saturday, May 19, 2007, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Audiology Office @ the TeamstersCare Medical Building in Charlestown. Why: How: Because even a mild hearing loss can impair your child’s ability to learn. Call the TeamstersCare Appointment Desk in Charlestown at: (617) 241-9220 ext. 1 (local) (800) 442-9939 ext. 1 (toll free in MA) (800) 225-6135 ext. 1 (toll free out of state) The screening takes about 15 minutes and includes a visual inspection of the ear canals, a middle ear test (to rule out ear infections and such), and a hearing screening to ensure your child’s hearing is OK. Snacks and goodie bags abound! ? Having Trouble Sleeping TeamstersCare Mental Health Has Some Advice Sleep is very important to our physical and mental well being. Although the amount of sleep a person needs varies, most people need between seven and eight hours of sleep a night. When we experience a sleep disruption that lasts more than a couple of days, this is commonly called insomnia. Insomnia includes difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or not feeling well rested, even after sleeping seven to eight hours at night. If you experience insomnia at night, you may have trouble functioning during the day due to fatigue, you may have trouble staying focused, or you may feel depressed or irritable. It is important to note that the older you get the less time you spend in deep sleep. Starting at around age 30 both men and women wake more often during the night, although women are twice as likely to suffer from insomnia as men. Insomnia can be caused by a medical condition, certain drugs, stress, a mental health problem such as depression, or a poor sleep environment such as too much noise. If you think you have insomnia, consult with your doctor and/or the TeamstersCare Mental Health Office in Malden (800) 851-TEAM. It might be helpful to complete a sleep diary for a week or two, noting your sleep patterns, your daily routine, and how you feel during
1279_Local25_Spring07.qxp 4/6/07 11:21 AM Page 19 Your TeamstersCare Hearing Care Benefit TeamstersCare members and their eligible dependents can have comprehensive hearing testing done at the Charlestown Audiology Office. This means that once each year, routine hearing examinations and middle ear analysis are provided at no cost to you. If the audiologist determines that hearing aids would help, members in the Active, NCH, part-time UPS or Early Retiree Program may obtain your hearing aids at the TeamstersCare Audiology Office for a $10 TeamsterShare payment per visit. Members of the TeamstersCare Retiree Program (age 65+) are eligible for audiology clinical services and hearing aid referral with discount voucher benefit. The TeamstersCare audiologist will refer you to a local hearing aid dispenser in our network where you can purchase a hearing aid at a special discounted price. Active members living outside New England require a pre-treatment review conducted by the TeamstersCare audiologist for hearing aid coverage. The TeamstersCare Audiology Office in Charlestown is staffed by Tricia Kosiorek, M.S. CCC-A, Audiology Director. We invite you to call the appointment desk in Charlestown at (617) 241-9220 ext. 1 (local), (800) 442-9939 ext. 1 (toll free in MA), or (800) 225-6135 ext. 1 (toll free out of state), to schedule a hearing examination for you and your family. You should hear what you’re missing! the day. A physical exam, medical history, sleep history, and mental health evaluation may help in finding and treating medical or mental health problems that are keeping you from a good night’s sleep. As a last resort, your doctor may discuss the possibility of using sleeping pills. Be aware that long-term use of sleeping pills is controversial due to addiction/dependency issues. Be sure and talk to your doctor about the risks and side effects if you are considering treatment with sleep medication. TeamstersCare Mental Health Tips for Better Sleep: • Spend the hour before bedtime winding down; • Try to go to sleep at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning; • Exercise regularly—preferably at least 5 hours before bedtime; • Eat dinner at least 2 to 3 hours before bedtime; • Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol late in the day or at night; • Get out of bed and do something relaxing if you can’t sleep; • Avoid watching TV, eating or reading while in bed; • Avoid naps during the day, even if you slept poorly the night before, and • Seek advice from your doctor and/or TeamstersCare Mental Health if insomnia lasts more than a week. TeamstersCare Directory www.teamsterscare.com Charlestown Office 16 Sever St. Charlestown, MA 02129 Administration • Audiology Dental • Member Services Local Tel: 617-241-9220 Within MA: 800-442-9939 Out of State: 800-225-6135 Fax: 617-241-8168 Charlestown Pharmacy 552 Main St. Charlestown, MA 02129 Local Tel: 617-241-9024 Toll Free: 800-235-0760 Fax: 617-241-5025 Stoughton Pharmacy 1214 Park St. Stoughton, MA 02072 Tel: 781-297-9764 Fax: 781-297-9370 Stoughton Dental Office 1214 Park St. Stoughton, MA 02072 Tel: 781-297-7360 Toll Free: 877-326-1999 Fax: 781-297-7830 Chelmsford Dental Office 4 Meeting House Rd. Chelmsford, MA 01824 Tel: 978-256-9728 Toll Free: 800-258-2111 Fax: 978-256-9846 Mental Health Office 27 Hunting St. Malden, MA 02148 24-hour Toll Free Tel: 800-851-8326 Local: 781-321-6526 Fax: 781-321-6501 www.teamsterslocal25.com | SPRING 2007 | The SPOKESMAN | 17
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