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Telemedicine
Well360 Virtual Health program will be available to members starting January 1, 2024.
This new program will replace Highmark's existing Doctor on Demand® virtual health program. In addition to urgent care and behavioral health, members will now have access to virtual primary care, women’s health, and dermatology. Highmark believes it’s ideal for members who prefer the convenience of at-home care as well as personalized support to help you better manage your health.
Highmark is excited to offer this new program, and they hope it leads to better health outcomes for members.
Well360 Clarity
Members get:
Support & guidance for selecting high-quality, cost-efficient specialists
Guidance on appropriate, lower-cost sites of care
Dedicated support to help better manage a health condition
Access to the Well360 Clarity team to help support them through every step of their health care journeys
Well360 Core
Members get:
Options for virtual and enhanced care management programs for conditions including behavioral health issues, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and joint and muscle pain.
Tools that give members convenient access to care, such as coaching options via telephone, text, and video.
The Well360 Enhancements include
Well360 Lifestyle
Well360 Lifestyle adds a powerful, personalized support system to your existing wellness program, helping members establish healthy, everyday habits that reduce their risk of getting sick — and missing work.
Personalized, motivational wellness coaching that fits their lives, via text or telephone
A range of convenient engagement options — phone, text, app, and online
One-on-one, proactive outreach for Diabetes Prevention program
Smoking cessation program available via phone or app
Well360 Rewards program
Well360 Concierge
Whether they need someone to just explain insurance terms to them, or they need more intensive navigation through the ins and outs of their coverage, an extra level of one-on-one support can go a long way in making sure members are getting the most out of their health plan. Well360 Concierge helps members:
Know when and why to go to the ER, urgent care, or their PCP.
Learn about and engage with all the health and wellness resources available to them through your group plan.
Get the right preventive care for their age and other risk factors.
Schedule appointments and find lower-cost, high-performing.
Well360 Connect & Well360 Focus
Members get:
Virtual and enhanced care management programs focused on addressing chronic and emerging health conditions. These include diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, CHF and COPD, mental health, and joint and muscle pain.
Access to impactful engagement tools — including telephonic, text, and video coaching options — so they can choose when, where, and how they want to be reached.
Digitally connected devices including: Wireless scales, Blood glucose monitors, And more*
A Wellness Rewards Program to help them reach their health goals
The attached FAQ includes more details about Well360 Virtual Health and how members can access their virtual care benefits:
All about Well 360 Virtual health FAQ
Click here: Well360 Virtual Health to open an account
Employee Assistance Program
The Buffalo Public Schools is excited to announce that we are partnering with Child and Family Services to provide our Employee Assistance Program services.
C+FS Employee Assistance Program
C+FS has a 40+ year history of making proactive, comprehensive, personal, and cost-effective assistance programming available to the Western New York community. They help provide support with the understanding that individual and family wellness leads to positive impacts on workplace productivity and contributes to overall community health and resilience.
Child and Family Services Employee Assistance Program supports communities and families by providing high quality, easily accessible services to its members, through resilience building interventions and connection with community resources.
Guiding Principles of C+FS
The Child and Family Services grounds all policy, procedures and decision making through a Trauma Informed Care (TIC) lens for all members (organizations, individual and household members). We understand that trauma plays a role, in our households, communities, and organizations. We strive to recognize the centrality of trauma, avoid re-traumatization, and ensure that all activities are directed by the five guiding principles of TIC, as follows:
We will work to ensure both the physical, emotional and psychological safety of our members and staff.
We will ensure trustworthiness through clear, consistent, culturally sensitive service delivery.
We will maximize choice through all aspects of service delivery.
We will deliver services based on collaboration and best available knowledge and practices.
We will empower EAP members to have voice in the development and delivery of service.
Child and Family Services EAP offers a range of highly rated organizational, and employee supports including:
EAP counseling/coaching
Work-life resources
Presentations/trainings
Organizational consultations
24-hour support counseling
Critical Incident Response (CIR).
Here is a link to their Orientation video on EAP - C+FS Orientation Video
Please click to view the EAP webpage that has information about the EAP services offered and resources available - C+FS EAP
Contact: 716-681-4300 or contacteap@cfsbny.org
Staff offerings to Local Wellness
Jada Blitz
A full-service fitness facility located on Transit Road in Williamsville. They offer everything from personal training, group fitness classes, nutritional coaching, Pilates, yoga, physical therapy access, sauna, etc. They would love to offer all Buffalo Public School employees a discount of no enrollment fee ($39.99) and $5 off every membership level/month.
AND they offer Balanced Body Foods, a fresh food meal preparation company offering nutritional balanced meals. There are two retail locations: Transit Road in Williamsville and Hertel Avenue in North Buffalo. Meals can be ordered online for pick-up, or delivery OR employees can come into one of our retail locations and purchase meals from our coolers. They are also extending a discount to BPS employees of 10% off all orders online/in-store and FREE home delivery
StretchLab
What is StretchLab?
"There's no one reason why people find themselves at StretchLab. Some clients are looking to improve their sports performance, some are looking to decrease joint pain and others simply just want a great stretch. No matter what brings you into StretchLab – the benefits of a professional assisted stretching routine are tremendous.
Don't just stretch - get stretched. StretchLab's team of highly trained Flexologists® will give you a deeper stretch than you could ever achieve on your own."
$10 off the cost of a monthly memberships to BPS employees. You MUST show BOTH a current paystub (date on stub must be within 2 weeks of beginning membership) AND a BPS or NYS ID in order to get $10 off the cost of a membership.
What are the Benefits?
IMPROVE SPORTS PERFORMANCE - Above all else, we celebrate the freedom to move, to participate, and to engage in the life you want to have.
INCREASE RANGE OF MOTION & FLEXIBILITY - A proper stretching routine over time increases your range of motion and flexibility – making everyday tasks easier and improving your quality of life.
REDUCE MUSCLE AND JOINT PAIN - Stretching helps to alleviate muscle tension, reducing pain in sore areas and joint pain as well as aid in injury and pain prevention.
IMPROVE POSTURE - Proper alignment and balance through stretching helps improve overall posture and allows you to stand taller.
REDUCE STRESS - Stretching benefits both your physical well-being and your mental health, as it allows the blood and oxygen to flow better, improving mental clarity.
Where are they Located?
There are 2 locations!
Northtowns 8214 Transit Rd, Amherst NY 14221
Southtowns 3860 McKinley Parkway, Suite 230, Blasdell NY 14219
Visit their website for more information - https://www.stretchlab.com
Be Embodied
Be Embodied is a holistic group practice that brings mental, physical and spiritual providers together under one roof to provide our community with the holistic, trauma informed, collaborative care they deserve. They offer therapy sessions, psychotherapy, on-site nutritionist, yoga and special events. Please check out their website for more information: https://bemindfulliving.com/
Below is information about who they are and what they offer. They have great upcoming events this summer! Look to the website for information about their Hike Retreats June-September, where they focus on mindfulness and connection with nature.
In addition, they created a special $30 off yoga package that can be applied to our 10-class pack (usually $150).
The coupon code is: "BPSSTAFF". They are located at both 2790 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217 and 5872 Main St, Williamsville, NY 14221. They provide clients with the same quality care both virtually as well as in person.
Neighborhood Barre
"No matter where you are in your fitness journey, NEIGHBORHOOD barre will meet you there and take you to the next level. Our method is designed to cater to ALOLO fitness levels. We offer barre, strength & HIIT classes in a community that is comfortable, inviting and fun!"
First class is FREE! Enjoy additional classes at 10% off on any membership or class pack. Use code BPS10
They are located at 1020 Elmwood Ave in the District West Lofts (next door to Jack Rabbit restaurant).
Highmark
Offers discounts on apparel & footwear, gym memberships, vision & hearing aids, nutrition and personal care. To register, please use the link below. There are also flyers attached to this communication. https://www.blue365deals.com/BCBSWNY/
Meditate, Breathe, Relax, Reset with Headspace
Learn how to care for yourself and your students through mindfulness tips, techniques, and resources available for free from Headspace. Using mindfulness every day, you will stress less, sleep soundly, and be more resilient. Your Headspace membership will help you learn the life-changing skills of meditation and mindfulness, to use whenever you need them most.
Your free subscription includes access to:
Hundreds of guided meditations on everything from stress and focus to the workplace
Sleepcasts, sleep sounds, and sleep music to help create the conditions for a better night's rest
Inspiring videos, quick workouts, group meditation, and much more.
Sharecare
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