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 was the letter I received in the mail about? Effective January 1, 2019, your Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield Blue PPO plan has changed names. Please note, other than changing…
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…
Construction is one of the most physically demanding industries in the United States. As a result, backaches and pain in the shoulders, neck, arms, and hands are some of the most…
Heart Disease in the United States The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. The most common type is coronary artery disease, which can cause heart…
Opioids are depressants, meaning they slow down vital body functions including breathing and heart rate. In 2016, the number of opioid overdoses was 5 times what it was in 1999.…