Wellness Updates
COVID-19
Vaccination
Vaccination is
now available for anyone 65 or older. However, supplies are very limited. You
may contact the Mecklenburg County Health Department to schedule. Also, if you
have a physician in the Atrium or Novant healthcare system, you may be able to
get vaccinated there. To schedule your vaccine appointment and find out where
you can get vaccinated, learn more here.
The City is
preparing for the next phase which includes essential workers, as defined by
public health. Your department Director or HR Manager will provide more
information as it becomes available.
Physical Therapy Coming to a Clinic Near You!
Beginning January 13, Marathon Clinic will begin offering physical therapy services at select clinic locations (Wilkinson, Tower Place and Albemarle).
Services include: evaluation and treatment of muscular and skeletal disorders, customized exercise programs and wellness assessments to identify risk of injury and provide corrective action plans.
For acute care, including physical therapy, there is a $30 copay to HSA plan members due to IRS requirements. For PPO plan members there is no charge for this service. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Marathon Health at 1-866-451-3467. No need to let those aches and pain make you suffer in 2021.
2021 BCBS Cards
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina has experienced a delay issuing medical plan cards. In the event you need your card before you receive your wallet card, you may access a digital copy through Blue Connect. You may log onto https://www.bluecrossnc.com/.Click on Get Your ID Card, change the policy date to 2021 and you will be able to print your card. You may also access your card on your phone ifyou have the Blue Connect Mobile app.
Wellness
Works 2021 Wellness Incentive – Scheduling is now open
- Wellness screenings
begin January 1, 2021 and run through May 1, 2021.
- You may now begin
scheduling your screening appointment or physical at any MyClinic
location, log into https://member.ourhealth.org or call
the Member Relations Team at 866-451-3467.
- Please see a member of
SWS HR if you prefer to visit your own doctor for your wellness screening
to obtain an outside provider form .
- Marathon is now offering
virtual appointments. Please reach out to Maria Bando at 704-572-0761 if
you are interested in a virtual appointment.
Mask Mandate – Mandatory Wearing of Masks :
In keeping with the Governor, Mayor and the Mecklenburg County Public Health department suggestions, the City of Charlotte adopted wearing masks as a safety and health standard. As a reminder, this applies to all city and contractor employees while indoors and in open areas, public areas, and in work spaces where social distancing is difficult to maintain or not possible. If you are unable to wear a cloth mask, due to a medical condition, you must wear a face shield as approved by Risk Management.
You can read the latest order for N.C. here: Governor’s latest executive order.
Practicing the 3 W’s: Always remember to wear a cloth face covering over your mouth and nose, maintain a safe social distance from others, and wash your hands often. It’s the best way to keep yourself and others safe.