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LINKS PAGE

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.)

 

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

Sources for Medical Information

 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.)

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOC.:  The Alzheimer’s Association’s site provides information and resources for people with Alzheimer’s, their physicians, caregivers and loved ones.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS:  The American Academy of Pediatrics website provides information and resources related to infants, children, adolescents and young adults.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY:  The American Cancer Society’s website provides information and resources for people with cancer, their physicians, caregivers and loved ones.

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.

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.

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOC.:  This website is a complete resource for information about the prevention of lung diseases and the promotion of lung health.

AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOC.:  Find facts and myths about pharmacists, information about your medicine, poison control, drug interactions and more.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION:  This website provides information and resources for the treatment of arthritis and strategies for the prevention, control and cure of the disease.
 HEALTHFINDER.GOV:  The U.S. Department of Health and Human
 Services is a comprehensive source of  reliable health information
 resources that have been carefully selected from over 1,700
 government agencies and nonprofit organizations.  Every resource
 listed includes a brief description and contact information for the
 organization that produces it.

INTELIHEALTH:   An award-winning site providing all types of health-related information for men, women, children and seniors along with important health news.

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.

MAYO CLINIC.COM:  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.

OFFICE OF THE PATIENT ADVOCATE:  California's Office of the Patient Advocate is a public information source providing an independent source of information to help you select the best quality health plans, hospitals, and medical groups in California.

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.
 WebMD MEDICAL TEST GUIDE:  This WebMD 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.

YOUR TOTAL HEALTH:  This site provides a wealth of information on all topics of health and fitness, with special "Tips of the Day", a helpful "Symptom Solver", etc.