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Members & Employees
Care for Your Health
Wellness Health Screenings
at the AMO Plans Medical Clinic
Call Ext.7305
Email: healthandwellness@amoplans.com
or
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Sailing Members:
As with all AMO Plans Health & Wellness Initiatives, any health information obtained is private and not shared with any required merchant mariner physical exam process. This information is strictly for your betterment and may be shared with your physician at your discretion
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Care For Your Heart
Members & Employees
Heart Health Screening
at the AMO Plans Medical Clinic
Call Ext.7305
Email: healthandwellness@amoplans.com
or
Stop by the clinic for your
2016 Heart Health Screen!
Sailing Members:
As with all AMO Plans Health & Wellness Initiatives, any health information obtainedis private and not shared with any required merchant mariner physical exam process. This information is strictly for your betterment and may be shared with your physician at your discretion.
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MEMBERS & EMPLOYEES
The Flu Vaccine is now available at the AMO Clinic between the hours of 7:30-3:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Contact the AMO Clinic at 800-348-6515 EXT: 7515 with any questions.
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Now that we are well into the second half of the year we sometimes can feel like life is getting away from us. Here is a small to -do list for the month of October that will help you feel like you have checked off some important items that will lead to a healthier better you!
No: 1 - Work smarter not harder
What many of us face when we make our To-Do lists is that we try to list everything that we need to take care of. Our lists become overwhelming and discouraging.
Try this: list the three (no more than five) most important things you need to accomplish each day. This will help you feel more in line with your goals.
You will probably get a lot more done than those three things but it will feel liberating knowing that your top priorities are taken care of for the day.
No: 2 - Be Smart about Social Media
While you cannot guarantee your family's security and privacy at all times, educating yourself and all members of your family can go a long way. Being consistent with your security measures and practices will ensure the best chance to keep hackers out of your private information.
Learn how to recognize Phishing
Phishing scams are typically fraudulent email messages appearing to come from legitimate enterprises (e.g., your university, your Internet service provider, your bank). These messages usually direct you to a spoofed website or otherwise get you to divulge private information (e.g., passphrase, credit card, or other account updates). The perpetrators then use this private information to commit identity theft.
Make Sure your Home WiFi Network is Secure
Create a secure password unrelated to family names, dates such as anniversaries, and use at least one number and one special character such as an exclamation point. Turn on wireless encryption on the router. Change the name of the network and keep the network name private so it does not show up on random wireless devices.
Stay off of Public WiFi
Data sent through public WiFi can easily be intercepted, many mobile device and laptop users are risking the security of their personal information, digital identity, and money.
You also have increase risks for malware to be installed onto your computer, tablet, or cell phone.
Before utilizing public WiFi try to verify it is a legitimate wireless connection by asking for information about their legitimate WiFi access point such as the connection's name and IP address.
Avoid logging into websites where there's a chance that hackers could capture your identity, passwords, or personal information such as social networking sites, online banking services, or any websites that store your credit card information.
No: 3 - What do you know about the medicines you take?
Be proactive in asking questions of your healthcare provider, especially if you are receiving a new prescription for a new medication. Asking the following questions can help you understand how your medicine may affect you, before you start taking it. It's also helpful to keep and share an up to date list of all medicines you are taking with your healthcare providers at every visit.
Questions to ask your healthcare provider:
- What's the brand and/or generic name of the medicine, and what specifically is it for?
- How and when do I take it, and for how long?
- What side effects should I expect, and what should I do about them?
- Should I take this medicine on an empty stomach or with food?
- Should I avoid any activities, foods, drinks, alcohol or other medicines while taking this prescription?
- If it's a once-a-day dose, is it best to take it in the morning or evening?
- Will this medicine work safely with any other medicines I'm taking, including over-the-counter medicines?
- When should I expect the medicine to begin to work, and how will I know if it's working?
- How should I store this medicine - room temperature, or in the refrigerator?
- Is there any additional written information I should read about the medicine?
Better communication between you and your healthcare providers about the medications you take can help you to:
- Understand medication side effects, which ones, if any, will go away with time and those that may be experienced for the duration of being on the medicine.
- Avoid adverse drug reactions.
- Improve adherence to medicine regimen(s).
- Live healthier lives.
Some Questions & Answers about Medication Disposal: Click Here
Checked off some important items that will lead to a healthier better you! Making small changes in your daily routine can add up to big rewards and help you live a healthier, more balanced life.
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(Sources: CDC.gov., FDA.gov, Forbes)
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Chef Shannon's Cooking Classes
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A Special Invitation for
Members & Guests
While Staying on Campus Please Make Sure to Attend One of Chef Shannon's Cooking Classes!
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