WELLNESS
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Special Points
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I s s u e
Benefit
Employee Assistance
Program
Diabetes Management
Program
BCBSFL Discounts
Offered to MCPS
Employees
Inside this
issue:
Colonoscopy 2
Benefit
Diabetes
2
Management
Kick Up The 3
Cardio
Wellness
Discounts
3
Sponsors
4
Catch Some 4
ZZZZZZZ’s
S p r i n g
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Mammograms
of Interest
Mammography
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As in the past, all BCBS
insurance plans offered
to employees through
MCPS cover
mammograms with no
member cost share.
This benefit is available
to all members with no
frequency limitations.
However, some
providers may have
other appointment
scheduling policies.
Other services related to
breast health including
ultrasound and needle
biopsies are covered
according to the
member’s current
benefits.
MAMMOGRAPHY MEMO
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A mammogram is a low dose x-ray
picture of the soft tissue of the breast
used to detect abnormal changes.
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A mammogram, in addition to a clinical examination, is the most effective
way to detect early breast cancer.
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In fact, mammography is the single
most beneficial tool for detecting
treatable breast cancer.
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The American Cancer Society advises
yearly mammograms beginning at the
age of 40. However, for those with a
family history or abnormal breast self
exams (BSE), mammograms should
be considered at an earlier age.
LOCAL MAMMOGRAPHY PROVIDERS
Women’s Imaging Center
and
TimberRidge Imaging
Center
(671-4300)
www.raocala.com
Designated as a
Breast Imaging Center
of Excellence.
Advanced Imaging
(867-9606)
www.advancedmed.net
Clinical PET of Ocala*
(291-0014)
www.clinicalpet.com
*Not currently providing
digital mammography.
Some providers are
now offering special
“after hour”
appointments
specifically for MCPS
employees.
Call to make your
appointment today!
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Colonoscopy Benefit Revisited
As of January 1, 2010,
all BCBS insurance
plans provided to
MCPS employees
now offer a
Routine Colonoscopy
to members fifty
years of age and
older paid at 100% of
the allowed amount.
A ROUTINE COLONOSCOPY is
performed and paid as ROUTINE when:
*there are no signs or symptoms of abnormal
colon health.
*there is no prior history of polyps, colon
cancer, or other abnormal growths.
*there has been at least 10 years since your last
routine colonoscopy.
TIP—Please consult with your physician
regarding whether your colonoscopy is routine.
Diabetes Management Program
“The education
the program
provides is
second to none!”
Blue Cross and Blue
As part of the program,
Shield of Florida, in
participants will receive
partnership with Diabetes the following services at
Healthways at MRMC, is
no cost:
currently offering a
Diabetes Education
program for employees
Nutrition Education
who have diabetes.
Diabetic Screenings
Generic Diabetes, Blood
All school board
employees, their spouses, Diabetic Podiatry Exam Pressure, and Cholesterol
Medication
and adult dependents
Dilated Retinal Exam
who are enrolled in the
Insulin
school board’s insurance
Testing Strips
plan are eligible to
In addition to the initial
participate**.
Lancets
education classes and
screenings, participants
The MCSB Diabetes
Needles/Syringes
will be monitored
Management Program
was designed to provide throughout the program
resources and education with follow-up visits and To enroll in an upcoming
session, please contact
telephonic coaching.
to help diabetics
Laurel Lingle
effectively manage their
disease.
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Once a participant has
completed the program
requirements, they
become eligible for
several valuable
incentives:
Those incentives include:
(352) 622-9124
**Employees who chose Plan 2 (HSA Compatible) are not eligible to participate in the
program due to IRS regulations.
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KICK UP THE CARDIO
Cardiovascular exercise is
any exercise that:
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Revamping your Routine
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requires one’s body to
use extra oxygen.
increases one’s heart
rate .
is performed at a
moderate intensity for
an extended period of
time.
engages large muscle
groups.
Try a different machine.
If you ALWAYS use the
treadmill, give the elliptical or stair stepper a shot.
•
Do intervals.
Throughout your workout, continually change
your speed (and/or resistance) to challenge your body.
Change your route/distance.
•
If you use parks or trails, try
a different path or change the distance.
•
Don’t get complacent.
If your routine is getting easy and
not providing a challenge, change it up to get the most benefit.
•
Be Consistent.
Consistency beats intense effort EVERY time.
BLUE365
~ Health and Wellness Discounts Offered Through BCBSFL ~
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BCBSFL is pleased to
CURVES
POLAR
announce BLUE365, a new
• 25% off a selection of heart
health and wellness discount • 15% off monthly dues.
rate monitors.
program exclusively for
• 60% off the sign-up fee.
BCBS members.
• Coupons for food products. REEBOK
BCBS members can take
• 20% off and FREE shipping
NUTRISYSTEM
advantage of exclusive
on entire order.
discounts with several
• Save 12% on any 28-day
• Enter code REEBOK365.
national organizations.
program order and get an
extra week of food.
The complete list of
VISION CARE
discounts can be found by
JENNY CRAIG
• Enjoy significant savings
visiting www.bcbsfl.com
on eye exams, contact
• Enjoy a FREE 30 –day trial.
and logging in to
lenses, frames, and lenses.
MyBLUEService. From there, • 50% off 6-month program.
• Discount varies
go to Member Resources and
• 25% off 1-year program.
then Member Discounts.
• Sears, Wal-Mart, JCPennys
$$$
SPONSORS
Platinum
Jenkins Auto Group
Gold
N/A
Wellness Coordinator
Silver
Laurel Lingle
laurellingle@hotmail.com
Edible Arrangements
(352) 622-9124
CATCH SOME ZZZZZZZZ’s
Although sleep is an essential part of our everyday lives, many adults do not get
the recommended amount of sleep each night. Not only does sleep allow one’s
body to rejuvenate and recover from a long stressful day, it plays a critical role in
hormone regulation and appetite control.
GHRELIN
LEPTIN
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Hormone that regulates
metabolism, appetite
control, and calorie
burning.
Alerts the brain when a
person is full.
Levels increase during
restful sleep.
Low levels can cause a
constant feeling of hunger.
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Hormone that tells the brain
when the body is hungry
and should start storing fat.
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Levels decrease when a
person is sleeping.
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Lack of sleep causes excess
ghrelin to be produced.
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Excess ghrelin increases a
person’s appetite and causes
the body to store calories.
INSULIN
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Hormone secreted from
the pancreas and is needed
for the proper use of
glucose (blood sugar).
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People who do not get an
adequate amount of sleep
on a regular basis are not
as sensitive to insulin. This
can lead to insulin
resistance or diabetes.