Effective May 1, 2019, acupuncture will be a covered benefit and administered through Independence Administrators as part of your 90/10 coinsurance plan.* 10% coinsurance if you go to any provider…
Effective May 1, 2019, Chiropractic Benefits will now be administered through Independence Administrators under your 90/10 coinsurance plan. 10% Coinsurance if you go to any provider within Independence Administrator’s extensive…
Theresa Shank, RD LDN, is a registered dietitian out of Philadelphia. She provides nutritional counseling to help with a wide range of needs; weight loss, disease prevention and management, sports…
What are nutritious foods? Nutritious foods are foods that are high in nutrients; they are necessary for healthy growth and development. Food is the source of our energy, and proper…
A DISCUSSION WITH JENNIFER LITCHMAN-GREEN, VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY IMPACT FOR THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Who is the American Heart Association? We are the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary…
What is Mental Illness? A mental illness is any conditions that affects a person's thinking, feeling or moods. Mental illnesses can often affect the person's ability to carry on in…
Alicia D’Alessandro and Laura Manion, two Clinical Care managers from Mental Health Consultants, sat down with us to discuss the behavioral health services available to carpenters and their dependents. Can…
What made you decide to be a carpenter? Following in my father’s footsteps. Do you have any fond memories from your time? All the guys, the comradery of all…
Why did you choose to be a carpenter? My father was a brick layer so I’ve been in construction as long as I can remember. I had an opportunity with…
Kevin McCarthy Jr. is a carpenter. He’s the son of another Carpenter who’s been in the Union for over 30 years, and has been a hardworking member of local 158…