Field Health Programs

The Field Health Programs are directed principally toward prevention, health education, health promotion, and related clinical programs and activities. Staff is located in Field Health Offices that are situated where they can best serve the needs of the Funds’ beneficiaries, and they are staffed by registered nurses, social workers, in-field beneficiary service representatives, and provider relations personnel.

The Funds’ health promotion, disease prevention, and health education activities are centered principally on diabetes, injury prevention, and adult immunizations. Each of the initiatives is consistent with the goals and objectives set out in Healthy People 2010, a blueprint to improve the nation’s health published by the HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. Consistent with pursuit of these goals and objectives, the Funds’ programs also promote physical activity, proper nutrition, and maintenance of a healthy weight.

Health promotion, disease prevention and health education activities aimed at beneficiaries include those listed below:

• Campaigns to promote pneumococcal pneumonia, tetanus, and annual influenza immunization;
• Ongoing health education seminars and communications to beneficiaries on subjects related to prevention and wellness;
• Sponsorship and participation in community-based health fairs;
• Establishment of disease-specific support groups such as the one for diabetes serving beneficiaries in Wyoming county, WV, the first of its type in the area;
• Notifying beneficiaries of local, community-based meetings/events, which address diabetes, fall prevention, physical activity and other health topics;
• Working with local businesses to support and contribute to home safety and home modification measures, such as smoke detectors and wheel chair ramps;
• Making home visits at the request of the Funds’ medical management contractor, medical providers, community agencies or family and friends to assess a beneficiary’s home environment and medical and social needs;
• Making home visits to assist caregivers to better understand the beneficiary’s medical conditions and to ensure they are aware of available community support resources;
• Identifying beneficiaries who have medical or social needs and making referrals to the Funds care coordination and disease management programs or to community agencies for services such as meals on wheels; and
• Assisting beneficiaries who are applying for assistance from federal programs (e.g., Medicaid).

Some examples of programs that Field Health staff provide:

• Support groups for diabetes, heart disease, cancer and caregivers
• Health fairs
• Glucometer exchange events
• Diabetic shoe fitting events
• “Help Yourself” Chronic Disease Self Management workshops
• “Talk to Your Funds Pharmacist” meetings
• Flu shot clinics
• Exercise classes
• Walking programs
• “Dining with Diabetes” sessions
• “Successful Aging” clubs
• Respiratory screening events
• Stop smoking classes
• Senior Olympic games
• Health benefits meetings
• “Just Call Me” program
• Home safety programs

Field Health Offices

Alabama:

Sumiton

UMWA Health and Retirement Funds
385 Bryan Road, Suite 340
Sumiton , AL 35148
Fax 205-648-4527

Stacey Porter, Senior In-Field Beneficiary Services Representative Phone 205-648-4377
Natalie Washington, LCSW Senior Program Manager, Community Social Work Phone 205-648-4703

Illinois:

Herrin

UMWA Health and Retirement Funds
1201 Weaver Road
Herrin , IL 62948
Phone 618-942-2736
Fax 618-942-8728

Jane Rogers, RN Program Manager, Community Health Nursing

Indiana:

Evansville

UMWA Health and Retirement Funds
2568 Waterbridge Way
Evansville , IN 47710
Phone 812-434-0821
Fax 812-434-0778

Sharon Willett, RN, CDE Senior Manager, Community Health Nursing

Kentucky:

Madisonville

UMWA Health and Retirement Funds
1285 Island Ford Road
Madisonville , KY 42431
Phone 270-824-8199
Fax 270-824-9666

Pikeville

UMWA Health and Retirement Funds
Uniplex Center
126 Trivette Dr., Suite 304
Pikeville , KY 41501
Fax 606-433-9932

Christina Bartley, RN Program Manager, Community Health Nursing Telephone 606-653-2274
Debra Burchett, RN Program Manager, Community Health Nursing Telephone 606-653-2272
Kimberly Fields, CSW Program Manager, Community Social Work Telephone 606-653-2273
Erma Thornbury Senior In-Field Beneficiary Services Representative Telephone 606-653-2271

Pennsylvania:

Johnstown

UMWA Health and Retirement Funds
Richland Square III, Suite 301
1397 Eisenhower Boulevard
Johnstown , PA 15904
Fax 814-262-1001

Gina Litzinger, RN, MSN Program Manager, Community Health Nursing Phone 814-262-1005
Dan Rackovan Senior Provider Representative Phone 814-262-1002
Cathy Selby, MSW Program Manager, Community Social Work Phone 814-262-1009
Penny Tronzo, RN, MS Program Manager, Community Health Nursing Phone 814-262-1007
Mary Ann Uzelac, Senior In-Field Beneficiary Services Representative Phone 814-262-1003

Washington

UMWA Health and Retirement Funds
470 Johnson Road
Suite 20
Washington , PA 15301
Fax 724 229-5418

Susan Ballard, RN, CHPN Program Manager, Community Health Nursing Phone 724-229-5405
Marcia Corbett Provider Representative Phone 724-229-5402
Mary Ann Parente, Senior In-Field Beneficiary Services Representative Phone 724-229-5403
Susanne Shearer, BSN, RN, CDE Senior Manager, Community Health Nursing Phone 724-229-5406
Kristi Woods, MSW Senior Manager, Community Social Work Phone 724-229-5404

Utah:

Price

UMWA Health and Retirement Funds
480 South Carbon Avenue
Price , UT 84501
Cell Phone 435-650-3479
Fax 435-613-8890

Virginia:

Castlewood

UMWA Health and Retirement Funds
P.O. Box 145
#2 Right Miners Drive
Castlewood , VA 24224
Fax: 276-762-2875

David Gildart Senior Provider Representative Phone 804-335-1903
Debra Harris Senior In-Field Beneficiary Services Representative Phone 276-762-0155
Cathy Johnson Network Specialist Phone 804-335-1904

West Virginia:

Beckley

UMWA Health and Retirement Funds
P.O. Box 1229
160 Heartland Drive
Beckley , WV 25802
Fax: 304-256-2604

Melissa Billings Provider Representative Phone 304-256-2610
Juanita Bishop, LSW Senior Manager, Community Social Work & Field Lead, Field Health Outreach Phone 304-256-2619
Leslie Cline, RN, BSN Program Manager, Community Health Nursing Phone 304-256-2606
Jinny Comer, RN Program Manager, Community Health Nursing Phone 304-256-2602
Becky Reed, In-Field Beneficiary Services Representative Phone 304-256-2635

Chapmanville

UMWA Health and Retirement Funds
P. O. Box 850
3267 Tomblin Dr.
Chapmanville , WV 25508
Phone: 304-855-3735
Fax: 304-855-3728

Fairmont

UMWA Health and Retirement Funds
P. O. Box 148
310 Gaston Avenue
Fairmont , WV 26555-0148
Telephone 304-367-1400
Fax: 304-368-0909