Maricopa Moves
Maricopa employees and family members participate in the annual Maricopa Moves. This event is to encourage participation in wellness activities....relaxing, exercising, and having fun with the Maricopa employees and families. It is extremely important that we pay more attention to the preventative side of our health care. Wellness Maricopa has arranged for several types of preventative screenings to be available at this fair, and I encourage each of you to participate. I hope to see you there, and personally challenge the leaders of each campus to support this worthwhile event.
Register here: www.gc.maricopa.edu/wellness/MaricopaMoves2008/index.htm
Tobacco Cessation Program
A FREE seven week program offered by Maricopa County Department of Public Health and the Arizona Department of Health. Learn techniques to help you quit, get support to increase success, Nicotine patch or gum available at a greatly reduced rate. For further information contact Maricopa County Tobacco Use Prevention Program (MACTUPP) at (602)372-7272 or mactupp@mail.maricopa.gov
Life Line Stroke Screening
Life-line Screenings provides non-invasive painless screenings that can identify
vascular disease that can be used as valuable information for your personal
physician to help you avoid a stroke. Life Line Screening is the nation’s
leading provider of health screening services.
- Carotid Vascular Test & Thyroid Scan
This test package looks for the existence of any plaque build-up in the carotid
arteries, then checks for any abnormality in the Thyroid.
Cost = $49
Special Considerations: No turtlenecks.
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Test & Gall Bladder Scan
This test package looks for the existence of an aneurysm in the abdominal aorta,
then checks for any abnormality in the Gall Bladder.
Cost = $49
Special Considerations: Fasting for 4 hours prior to the test.
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Test & Blood Pressure Check
This test package looks for the existence of plaque build-up in the legs which
is linked to coronary artery disease, while also providing a blood pressure
check.
Cost = $49
Special Considerations: Removal of socks & shoes, no pantyhose.
- Osteoporosis/Bone Density Screening This test looks for the existence of
any abnormal bone mass density in both men and women.
Cost = $39
Special Considerations: Removal of socks & shoes, no pantyhose.
Take the 3 Vascular Tests For $125
All Four Tests for $149
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Health Screening
Wellness Maricopa and Blue Cross / Blue Shield have partnered to provide FREE Health Screenings to all MCCD employees. The Health Screening is confidential and
will provide each employee with a valuable, comprehensive personal profile. This
profile will give you a current snapshot of your status based on your responses
to specific questions. The report may not address all health issues. If you have
a question about your health status please consult your health care provider.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN A HEALTH SCREENING?
- Health Risk Assessment (HRA): The HRA is a questionnaire that will ask you various lifestyle questions on topics such as: tobacco use, nutrition, physical activity, stress management, automobile safety, alcohol, medical information and biometric information (height, weight, cholesterol, etc.)
- On Site Testing: Blood Pressure, Total Cholesterol, Blood Glucose, Body Composition Analysis, Height and Weight.
AM I REQUIRED TO DO ALL OF THE TESTS TO PARTICIPATE?
Participation in these screenings is optional and not required in order to take the Health Risk Assessment. If you have recently been to your health care provider and know the results of some or all of the biometric questions you may bring the screening results with you and use them to answer the biometric questions.
*ARE MY RESULTS KEPT CONFIDENTIAL?
To ensure that your Health Screening results are kept confidential you will be given a random identification number. Only you will know your number so it is important to keep it in a safe place. The Health Screening will be offered annually and to receive a comparative report please keep your randomly assigned number to use for all future Health Screenings.
The results of the Health Risk Assessment are based on the responses you give. The HRA is intended to provide general information only and is not intended as a substitute for your provider’s opinion or care. For complete diagnosis and treatment, consult your health care provider.
Results received from all employees who take the Health Screening will be used for developing new programs and tailoring current programs to better meet your health and wellness needs. The aggregate data is reviewed as a whole, and no individual data can or will be reviewed or reported.
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Mobile On-site Mammography (MOM)
M.O.M. is focused on providing the highest quality of Mammography service with professional experienced staff, using the latest Mammography technology for safety and comfort.
Insurance coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and other select carriers will be accepted. However, the fee for non-insured patients is $112.35, which includes the radiologist reading. In addition to the regular interpretation by the radiologist, the R-2 computerized reading will also be offered for $24, which is also covered by BCBS.
Patients participating in the on-site screening are asked to bring the following with them to the appointment.
--insurance card
--doctor’s name and address
--location name of prior mammogram
Patients under the age of 35 must provide a referral from their doctor. Baseline mammograms start at age 35-39, and most insurance plans cover women every year over the age of 40.
It is important to note that this service does not accommodate implant patients. Implant patients will need to contact M.O.M.’s Tempe Office location.
For more information please call Mobile on-site mammography at: (480) 967-3767.
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Events
Wellness Fair
Wellness Fairs are designed to bring you a wealth of
information on a variety of Wellness topics.
Some community partners who will
be providing services at the different Wellness Fairs throughout the district
are: American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Blue Cross/Blue
Shield of Arizona, Bone Builders, Dairy Council of Arizona, Maricopa County
Health Department, Phoenix Clean and Beautiful, Weight Watchers and more!
Students, faculty, staff and community
members are welcome to attend Wellness Fairs at any scheduled location
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