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Many organizations
provide valuable information to supplement services provided by
the Plan. These include retirement benefits, health information, and financial planning.
To help you get all the information you need, we have included
direct links to these other web sites, as well as to some other informative
sites you may find useful and some that are just plain fun!
When
you view these other sites, please be aware that we do
not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of
the information these other linked sites provide. The inclusion of these
linked sites is not intended to endorse the views expressed or the services
offered by Operating Engineers Funds, Inc..
(You
will also see some of these links located on other pages within this Operating
Engineers Funds website.)
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 The Plan's Service Providers
Medicare, Social Security and other
official sites
Labor Links and Related Information
 Sources for Medical Information
 Websites Geared to Seniors
Search and Research Sites
Other Useful (and Fun!) Websites
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Sources for Medical
Information
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Important:
(Always ask your doctor's opinion. If you have any questions about any health information you've found,
print it out and take it to your doctor. Keep in mind that the sites are
here to better serve you, not to take the place of a Physician's care.) |
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ALZHEIMER'S
ASSOC.: The
Alzheimer’s Association’s site provides information and resources for people
with Alzheimer’s, their physicians, caregivers and loved ones. |
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AMERICAN
ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS: The
American Academy of Pediatrics website provides information and resources
related to infants, children, adolescents and young adults. |
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AMERICAN
CANCER SOCIETY: The
American Cancer Society’s website provides information and resources for
people with cancer, their physicians, caregivers and loved ones. |
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AMERICAN
DIABETES ASSOC.: This
site provides information and resources for people with diabetes, their
physicians, caregivers and loved ones. Everything you need to know, from
nutrition to exercise to who is at risk for diabetes. |
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AMERICAN
HEART ASSOC.: This
site provides information and resources for people with heart disease or who
have had strokes, their physicians, caregivers and loved ones. Everything you
need to know, from nutrition to exercise to who is at risk for stroke and heart
disease. |
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AMERICAN
LUNG ASSOC.: This
website is a complete resource for information about the prevention of lung
diseases and the promotion of lung health. |
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AMERICAN
PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOC.: Find
facts and myths about pharmacists, information about your medicine, poison
control, drug interactions and more. |
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ARTHRITIS
FOUNDATION: This
website provides information and resources for the treatment of arthritis and
strategies for the prevention, control and cure of the disease. |
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HEALTH
GATE MEDICAL TEST GUIDE: This
Complete Guide to Medical Tests offers information on more than 400 tests,
including its purpose, how to prepare for it, and any potential risks or side
effects. |
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HEALTHSCOPE:
HealthScope, a public information source provided by the Pacific Business
Group on Health, provides an independent source of information to help you
select the best quality health plans, hospitals, and medical groups in
California. |
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INTELIHEALTH:
An
award-winning site providing all types of health-related information for men,
women, children and seniors along with important health news. |
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IVILLAGE:
This site provides a wealth of information on all topics of health and fitness,
with special "Tips of the Day", a helpful Drug Directory, etc. |
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KIDSHEALTH:
Created by The Nemours Foundation, this site provides doctor-approved health
information about children at every age. The KidsHealth site provides separate
sections geared to kids, teens, and parents - each with its own design along
with age-appropriate subject matter. |
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MAYO
CLINIC HEALTH OASIS: This
site provides information and important news on many health topics for men,
women and children and provides access to the experience and knowledge of the
many physicians and scientists at the well-regarded Mayo Clinics. |
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SAFEMEDICATION.COM:
The American Society of Health-System
Pharmacists’ Med Master can help you find the important information
you need to use your medications safely and effectively. |
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THRIVE
ONLINE: Thrive
Online’s Health Care Center provides
a wealth of information on all topics of health and fitness and prevention. |
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