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Go365 Challenge: HCPS Fall Fast StepSee page 4
In This Issue
Get the Scoop on All Things Go365
Platinum Spotlight—Meet Amie Simmons ....................2
Our Most Engaged Schools ..................................................2
Newest Platinum Members and Platinum $100 Gift Card Winner .........................................3
Sign Up for the HCPS Fall Fast Step Challenge .............4
Go365 Member Webinars for October ............................4
Take advantage of benefits Annual Enrollment Catch-Up Window to make sure you have the coverage you will need in 2018. ......................................5
OCTOBER 2017
The school year is well underway, and as you settle into your routine, be sure to carve out time for your own wellbeing. If you haven’t already signed up for Go365 to start earning Points™, do it today. Go365 gives you the opportunity to earn Points that you can spend at your favorite retailers. You may even earn enough Points to increase your holiday shopping budget.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, making this the perfect time to schedule a mammogram and to encourage your female family members and friends to do the same.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 98% HCPS medical plan members diagnosed with breast cancer did not have a screening prior to their diagnosis. Don’t be a statistic; learn what you can do .....................................................................................5
Resources for Living Is All About You! Find resources when you or a loved one are diagnosed with cancer .........7
Healthy Recipe: Roasted Greek-Style Chicken and Vegetables .............................................................................8
October Wellbeing Calendar ...............................................9
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Platinum SpotlightAmie Simmons, Speech-Language Pathologist at Dickenson Elementary
Three years ago, Amie Simmons knew nothing about the Humana Go365 program. Today she’s a Wellness Champion spreading information, assistance, and encouragement to everyone around her.
Amie first learned about the Go365 program in the Spring of 2014 when Dickenson Elementary hosted a wellness presentation. That presentation sparked her to get a biometric screening there. Around the same time, she received a Fitbit, giving her added incentive to get moving.
In 2015, Amie volunteered to take the lead on scheduling the presentation and screenings at Dickenson, and she continues to make sure her colleagues are connected and engaged with Go365. She helps others to register their account, sign up for monthly challenges, and connect their fitness devices. “I enjoy motivating everyone to participate so they can all become healthier while earning extra Points toward free merchandise,” she explained.
These days, Amie helps Dickenson set up the Biggest Loser and Commit to Fit Challenges. “We like the monthly challenges because they not only motivate us to add more steps, but it also helps to unite the staff as a team.”
Amie’s husband also participates in Go365 through his employer’s Humana health plan. They keep each other on track to stay healthy by exercising and completing their preventive care exams. The couple has turned their Go365 activities into a friendly rivalry, which Amie says is a win for both of them. “We enjoy seeing who can earn the most Points,” she joked.
Amie’s spent her Bucks on a free Fitbit as well as Amazon, Target, and Lowes gift cards, which she’s used toward the purchase of new outdoor furniture. Congratulations to Amie on reaching Go365 Platinum Status while helping the staff at Dickenson with their wellness goals.
If you’re interested in having a Go365 presentation or biometric screening at your location, or if you would like more information on setting up a Biggest Loser Challenge at your school, contact Ashley Kuczynski at 813-520-3169 or [email protected]
We Want You!Share Your Story!
Did Go365 help you achieve your goals? We want to hear from you! If you would like to share your inspirational story of how Go365 helped you to improve your health and wellbeing, please contact Amy Meldrum, your Humana Wellness Nurse Advocate, at 813-334-2964 or [email protected].
Congratulations to the Most Engaged Schools in AugustThe following schools had the highest percentage of staff participating in Go365!
Elementary School Middle School High School
1st Place Roosevelt Young Steinbrenner
2nd Place Ballast Point Martinez Strawberry Crest
3rd Place Dickenson Williams Sickles
Total Go365 Participation 29% Through August 31, 201729% of eligible HCPS employees participate in Go365. If you haven’t already joined, we encourage you to go to go365.com today and help us reach our goal of 100% participation!
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Amie and her husband, Marc, at the American Brain Tumor Association Breakthroughs for Brain Tumors 5K. Last year her team of 34 runners raised a total of $2,625 to support brain tumor awareness.
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Newest Platinum Members Almost 100 members reached Platinum Status in August! Join us in congratulating the newest Platinum members.
Congratulations to Deanna Heffron, Our August $100 Visa Gift Card Winner! Once you reach Platinum Status, you are entered in a drawing for a $100 Visa gift card for that month! Our newest winner is Deanna Heffron, Math Teacher at Randall Middle School.
Get Your Name on the Platinum ListEach month we identify the newest Platinum members. When you reach Platinum Status, you will receive an email asking for permission to print your name in this newsletter. Please reply to the email if you would like to receive the recognition you deserve!
Mariela Aguilera
Amanda Allbritton
Jeanette Ammann
Jean Behr Farshid
Sara Bihlmeyer
Diahn Brauss
Tricia Clark
Joanne Cockrell
Joseph Cockrell
Justine Cohen
Jaclyn Conklin
Todd Connolly
Alicia Costa
Cynthia Crim
Tammy Crutchfield
Naomi Daniels
Danece Davis
Megan De La Portilla
Sharon Delgado
Brittany Diehm
Teresa Evans
Susan Ferrell
Colleen Fitzpatrick
Samantha Fowler
William Franklin
Andria Franks
Maria Gallegos
Ruth Garcia
Amy Gerger
Julie Gladden
Mohammad Hammad
Christine Harris
Danielle Harrison
Deanna Heffron
Ann Jacks
Jessica Jackson
Brelon Jones
Heather Jones-Maready
Jill Kennedy
Dana Knaga
Rosalie Lathers
Stephanie Lattanzi
Mary Frances Ledo
Megan Lewandowski
Gregory Lewandowski
Terry Limehouse
Carrie Linsinbigler
Stacey Martin
Shelby Masuck
Laura Meadows
Shirlene Medina-Figueroa
Carey Michael
Brittainy Migowski
Tiffaney Mikell
Renelle Miller
Peter Mirones
Teresa Molina
Kevin Moon
Jennifer Moon
Amanda Moonitz
Audrey Moore
Susana Navarro
Carrie Nunn
Xaimara Ortiz West
Daniele Pepe
Christy Phillips
Latonya Pittman
Jacqueline Puett
Farah Remarais
Derek Robinson
Maria Rodriguez-Camarillo
Vivian Rothstein
Sally Rushing
Tracy Schatzberg
Denise Sexton
Cesarina Silva
Pamela Smith
Marie Smith
James Smith
Matthew Sokalski
Evan Statman
Patricia Steele
Rebecca Tamayo
Erika Tate
Valorie Thompson
Michele Toscani
Stephanie Tretolo
Kristy Trippany
Shelly Tuting
Julie Unger
Lissette Valiente
Nicole Weingart
Denise Wojtiuk
Loletha Wright
Linda Wuerker
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New HCPS Go365 Challenge: HCPS Fall Fast Step If you haven’t joined another challenge or team in October, you will earn 50 Points for joining the Fall Fast Step Challenge and another 50 Points for joining a team.
Challenge starts October 15 and ends October 22, 2017Register October 1–14, 2017• You must be a Go365 member to participate.
• You must have a device (Humana pedometer, Fitbit, etc.) to track and upload your steps to Go365.
• Grab a friend or two, or more. You must team up with two to 20 people.
• Work toward reaching the individual maximum of 20,000 steps per day.
• Download steps daily and no later than midnight on October 27.
• All steps up to the maximum count toward your team and per-person average. The leaderboard for teams will be determined by the total number of steps per person.
• How to sign up:
• Go to go365.com and log in or use the Go365 app.
• Locate the Challenges link and choose the HCPS Fall Fast Step challenge.
• Create a team or join an existing team.
Maximize Your Program— Watch a Go365 Webinar Whether you’re just starting out in Go365 or you want to maximize your rewards, take some time to tune in to the Go365 webinars. It’s easy to register; click the link and be sure to mark your calendar.
Go365 Webinars
OCTOBER Member Webinar Topic Wednesdays • Date/Time Registration Links
Get Started with Go365October 4, 10:00 a.m. Registration Link
October 4, 2:00 p.m. Registration Link
Maximize REWARDS with Go365October 18, 10:00 a.m. Registration Link
October 18, 2:00 p.m. Registration Link
HCPS Challenge Results—Top 5 TeamsJuly Stars and Stripes • 246 Participants/53 Teams
Team Name and Rank Total Steps
1. A Team For All 4,211,5232. Williams MS 3,810,7923. Steinbrenner Warriors 3,005,6254. Plant Panthers 2,676,0565. Brandon HS Eagles 1,991,231
TOTAL STEPS 15,695,227
Add Go365 to Your Wellness ToolboxWhen you’re trying to improve your health, the Go365 app can be like having a personal trainer. Use it to earn Points and stay on track to reach your health and wellness goals. Here’s why you need it:
• Earn Points by completing activities that focus on areas such as weight, food, and sleep tracking
• Complete your Health Assessment
• Interact with a health coach
• Submit proof of eligible activities for Points
• View your Points history
• Spend your Bucks in the Go365 Mall
• And more!
Start using the app today. Download the app to your smartphone.
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Annual Enrollment Catch-Up DatesOctober 23–27, 2017 Enroll or make changes at sdhc.selfservicenow.comIf you missed the Annual Enrollment deadline in September, don’t worry. You can log in to sdhc.selfservicenow.com to enroll or change your benefit elections October 23–27, 2017.
Need help enrolling? Call the Alight Call Center at 866-522-9133 with questions about online enrollment or to enroll over the phone Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (ET).
Questions about your medical, dental, and/or vision coverage? Call the Humana Annual Enrollment Hotline at 888-393-6765 now through December 31, 2017, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (ET).
Need additional information about your benefits? When you log in to sdhc.selfservicenow.com, you can access the Annual Enrollment Guide and other information.
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month One in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. However, with early detection and treatment, you can greatly improve your chance of survival.
There are three steps you can take to help minimize your risk of breast cancer.
1. Breast self-awareness. Become familiar with how your breasts feel and look. Be sure to watch for the following and, if seen, consult with your physician:
• A lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area
• A change in the size or shape of the breast
• Dimpling or puckering in the skin of the breast
• A nipple turned inward
• Discharge (fluid) from the nipple
• Scaly, red, or swollen skin on the breast, nipple, or areola (the dark area of skin at the center of the breast)
2. Annual well-woman exam. Visit your primary care physician or your gynecologist to have a breast exam that checks for any abnormalities. Use this opportunity to ask any questions you may have about your breast health.
3. Mammograms. This screening can detect cancer even before you can feel the lump.
Talk to your doctor about the recommendations that are right for you.
Your FREE Personalized Wellbeing and Rewards ProgramWhen it comes to health and wellness, you have your own approach—one that works for you. Go365 makes it easier to get moving along your path with more ways to start, more activities to unlock, and more ways to rack up rewards.
Go365 makes it easier by connecting you to all the tools and resources you need to get there. Tracking your activity is a breeze—just connect your compatible apps or fitness devices and earn Points for all your healthy activities.
Log in to your account on go365.com or via the Go365 app today and get going on your journey!
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Questions to Ask Before a MammogramBefore you get a mammogram, you may want to ask your health care provider the following questions:
• What should I do to prepare for my mammogram?
• Who will receive my mammogram report? Can you send it to my other doctors?
• How long will the mammogram take?
• Do you have my previous mammogram results?
• When will I learn about the results?
• Who will notify me of my results?
• What happens if the mammogram shows something abnormal?
• Will I have to pay anything for a mammogram?
Schedule and Prepare for Your Mammogram• Schedule your mammogram a few days after your menstrual cycle (if applicable).
This is when your breasts are least sensitive.
• Make sure you have a list of where and when you had any previous mammograms, as well as the results of those mammograms.
• The facility should provide you with instructions on what to do the day of your mammogram, such as avoiding deodorant, lotions, and perfumes, and bringing your ID and insurance card.
Source: breastcancer.org
Wellness Quick TakesWant more? Add your name to the Wellness Quick Takes distribution list today.
You’ll get more wellness information on a variety of topics of interest to you, have an opportunity to name monthly challenges, and have your voice heard by taking surveys. Simply email your Humana Wellness Nurse Advocate, Amy Meldrum, at [email protected] and you will be added to the list. Then, watch your inbox for more information.
Get Your Breast Cancer ScreeningsIf you are a female over the age of 40, it’s time to start getting mammograms. Medical plan statistics show that 227 (out of 231) HCPS Humana medical plan members diagnosed with cancer did not receive regular screenings prior to being diagnosed.
There is no cost for Humana members to have a screening mammogram as part of preventive care.
Earn 400 Go365 PointsWhen you get a health screening, which includes mammograms, you’ll earn 400 Points. Be sure to submit the Prevention Activity Form, available online, within 90 days to earn Points. Go365 members with Humana medical coverage will automatically earn Points once the claim has been received and processed.
2-D vs 3-D? A 2-D mammogram is the two-dimensional X-ray of your breast, while 3-D creates a three-dimensional image of your breast. Several studies have shown that 3-D mammograms find more cancers than traditional 2-D mammograms and also reduce the number of false positives. There may be an additional cost for a 3-D mammogram.
Source: breastcancer.org
Tampa Bay Mobile Mammography A number of HCPS attendees at the Saturday Benefits Education Meeting and Health Fair received a mammogram in the Tampa Bay Mobile Mammography bus. Aimee Fonda, School Counselor at Williams Middle Magnet School had this to say:
“I am so excited to share how great this experience was! Tampa Bay Mobile Mammography bus was super convenient, the staff was so friendly and, most importantly, I was in and out fast! I got to check off one of the most important items on that yearly to do list! I highly recommend it!”
The District is working on a schedule that will bring the bus to schools. For information, please reach out to Amy Meldrum at [email protected].
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Aetna Resources for Living Is All About YOU!Life After Cancer Thanks to medical progress, more people survive cancer than ever before. As of June 2017, over 15 million Americans were living with cancer.¹
But numbers don’t tell the full story. “Surviving cancer” isn’t just about achieving a good treatment result. Once there is a diagnosis of cancer, life is different.
New issues and questionsDuring cancer treatment, professionals tell patients what they need to do. Patients count on friends and family to support them during this phase too.
But afterwards, survivors may feel alone. They’ve gone through treatments that may have been scary or unpleasant.
And now they have to live with new concerns and uncertainties. Here are just a few questions that can come up:
✓Which doctor(s) should they follow up with?
✓How often should they go for check-ups?
✓Who can they look to for support?
✓Who can advise them on changes in diet, exercise or other daily activities?
✓How can they manage their fears?
✓What can they expect or hope for in the future?
Each survivor finds hope differentlyWe’re all raised in families and cultures that have unique ways of hoping.² How do you find hope?
For cancer survivors, finding reasons and ways to hope is very critical. Hope helps survivors get through the changes and challenges ahead. It can also help them inspire others.
Surviving and thriving beyond cancerHere are just a few sites where survivors, caregivers, and loved ones can find ideas and help after cancer:
• canceradvocacy.org • cancer.gov • ncsd.org • cancer.net
Cancer survivors may sometimes feel alone. But they’re not. More than ever, there are other survivors and resources to help them create and pursue their goals and dreams.
Resources: ¹National Cancer Survivors Day. Cancer Survivorship Issues. Survivorship. Accessed April 2017. ²National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship. Remaining Hopeful. Accessed April 2017.
Aetna Resources for Living 855-327-6463 • 24/7
resourcesforliving.com
Username: SCHOOLEAP • Password: 8553276463
Breast Cancer Support From Resources for LivingIf you or a loved one are diagnosed with breast cancer and you are not sure how to cope with the emotional impact a cancer diagnosis brings, consider calling Resources for Living and speaking to a counselor to get the support you need.
Confidential services are available to you and your household members, including dependent children up to age 26, whether they live at home or not. Benefits include up to five FREE confidential counseling sessions per year per issue per person.
If you or a family member calls the toll-free number, neither your employer nor anyone else will know you used the program unless you choose to tell them. All our counselors are qualified mental health professionals. But most of all, it’s important for you to be comfortable. If for any reason you’d prefer to talk to a different counselor, just let us know and we’ll reschedule you with someone else.
You can even choose to work with a professional through televideo services. Televideo connects you to a counselor from the comfort of your own home. Simply use your computer, internet connection, and webcam to talk in real time.
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Recipe of the MonthWeight Watchers Roasted Greek-Style Chicken and Vegetables (4 Smart Points) Ingredients: 2 sprays cooking spray
5 teaspoons olive oil, extra virgin, divided
3 medium garlic cloves, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest, divided
½ teaspoons table salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
DirectionsPreheat oven to 450 degrees. Coat a large nonstick baking pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine 4 teaspoons oil with garlic, oregano, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest; add vegetables and toss to coat. Lift vegetables out of bowl with a slotted spoon, leaving some oil mixture in bowl. Place vegetables in an even layer on one side of prepared pan, leaving room for chicken. Add chicken to bowl and turn to coat; place on empty side of pan.
Roast until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring vegetables once. Drizzle vegetables with remaining 1 teaspoon each of oil and lemon zest; toss to coat. Drizzle chicken with any pan juices.
Serving size: 3 ounces of chicken and 1 cup of vegetables
2 small uncooked zucchini (or 1 large), sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
14 ounces canned artichoke hearts without oil, drained well and halved
1 pound uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast(s)
Source: Resources for Living Presents
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We are committed to helping you achieve your best health. Rewards for participating in Go365 are available to all members. If you think you might be unable to meet a standard for a Go365 reward, you might qualify for an opportunity to earn the same reward by different means. Sign in to your Go365.com account and visit the Communication center to send us a secure message and we will work with you (and, if you wish, with your healthcare practitioner) to develop another way to qualify for the reward.
Activity Points
Health screenings 400 up to 400/program year per screening
Earn Points by getting screenings such as a Pap smear, mammogram, prostate exam or colorectal screening. Submit the Prevention Activity Form, available online, within 90 days to earn Points. Go365 members with Humana medical coverage will automatically earn Points once claim has been received and processed. Age restrictions apply. See Go365.com for details.
Dental exam 200 up to 400/program year
Visit your dentist and earn Points for preventive dental exams. Submit the Prevention Activity Form, available online, within 90 days to earn Points. Use the App to snap and submit a photo of the date and location where you received your dental exam. Go365 members with Humana medical coverage will automatically earn Points once claim has been received and processed.
Vision exam 200 once/program year
Earn Points for a preventive vision exam. Submit the Prevention Activity Form, available online, within 90 days to earn Points. Use the App to snap and submit a photo of the date and location where you received your vision exam. Go365 members with Humana medical coverage will automatically earn Points once claim has been received and processed.
Flu shot 200 once/program year
Get your annual flu shot and submit the Prevention Activity Form, available online, within 90 days to earn Points. Use the App to snap and submit a photo of the date and location where you received your flu shot. Go365 members with Humana medical coverage will automatically earn Points once claim has been received and processed
Nicotine test 400 once/program year
After receiving a cotinine (nicotine) test, submit a Nicotine Test Form, available online, within 90 days of completing the test with your healthcare provider.
Biometric Screening Earn Points by getting your Biometric Screening at an approved healthcare provider or from your physician. Submit the Biometric Screening Form, available online, within 90 days of completing your Screening to earn Points. Biometric Screenings completed at a national vendor will submit the results automatically up to 45 days from date of service.
The Biometric Screening measures your:
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Adult children are not eligible to earn Points for Biometric Screening Completion.
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Go head-to-head against other Go365 members and compete in Challenges*
Submit proof of eligibile activities for Points
Connect compatible devices and tracking apps
Personalize experiences with photos
Complete or update your Health Assessment in quick, two-minute sections
Explore ways to increase your Points total
Complete activities that focus on areas such as food and sleep tracking for Points**
Check on your Go365 Age and Status
Enroll and interact with a health coach
See your Points history
Spend your Bucks in the Go365 Mall
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Go365 is not an insurance product. Not available with all Humana health plans.
* Members earn 50 Points for joining a Challenge and 50 more for joining a Challenge team, up to a maximum of 100 combined Points per month no matter how many Challenges and Challenge teams a member may join.
** Depending on the activity, activities can be worth 2 Points a day or may have a weekly or monthly cap. Refer to the App for Points limits.