Online Health Information 24/7

A benefit of your coverage under any of the Hofstra health plans offered through United Healthcare is access to a helpful, informative Web site, www.myuhc.com. The tools and information at this site are practical and personalized. If you haven’t already done so, register at www.myuhc.com and connect to current, comprehensive information about your benefits and health care interests.

The features on myuhc.com allow users to:

1) Learn about health conditions, treatments, and procedures.
Medical information is available in plain terms, and gets right to the point. Plus, the information is from reliable sources recognized by physicians. Just select “Health Topics” and “Tools.”

2) Get information about hospitals and physicians.
Evaluate hospitals on quality-of-care and patient safety measures. Identify in-network physicians and hospitals. Select “Hospital Comparison Tool” or “Find a Physician.”

3) Organize your medical claims online.
View and print copies of your medical claims by selecting “Claims Center.”

4) Request a new medical ID card.
You can print a temporary ID card or request a replacement card anytime. Just select “Manage my Account.”

5) Access pharmacy information online.
See information about pharmacy benefits, your prescription history, and even renew your mail-order prescriptions online. There is also comprehensive information on prescription drug uses, side effects and interactions. Click on “Prescriptions.”

There are many other features at www.myuhc.com, including a personalized health assessment tool and much more. So next time you are online, why not visit the site and register, and view all the tools and information available. After all, it’s good for you!

On the Move at Hofstra

Cindy Bell, adjunct assistant professor, Department of Drama and Dance
Marda Brown, instructional technologist, Department of Curriculum and Teaching
Ronald Caputo, assistant men's lacrosse coach, Intercollegiate Athletics
Evelyn Casilum, academic coordinator, HCLAS, Physician Assistant Studies Program
Diane Cecere, clerk supervisor, Office of Student Accounts, Local 153 Secretarial and Clerical Union
Paula Cole, adjunct assistant professor, Department of Drama and Dance
Severin A. Cornelius, adjunct instructor, Department of Counseling, Research, Special Education and Rehabilitation
Marcela Fernandez, senior executive secretary, Axinn Library, Local 153 Secretarial and Clerical Union
Catherine Fisher, instructional technologist, Department of Information Technology
Alexandra Gardiner, teacher aide, Diane Lindner-Goldberg Child Care Institute
Charlie Giambalvo, custodian, Physical Plant Department
Elliot Goldofsky, adjunct professor, Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences
Myron W. Hacken, adjunct instructor, Department of Counseling, Research, Special Education and Rehabilitation
Amanda Horvat, assistant director, Office of Residential Life
Stefanie Kenney, teacher aide , Diane Lindner-Goldberg Child Care Institute
Jamie L. Mandel, adjunct instructor, Department of Counseling, Research, Special Education and Rehabilitation
Margaret Marsh, assistant director of major gifts, Office for Development
Matthew McGuire, public safety officer, Department of Public Safety
Timothy Parker, coordinator of Web development, Axinn Library
William Polin, running backs football coach, Intercollegiate Athletics
Michael Reuveni, adjunct assistant professor, Department of Religion
Amy Rietschel, assistant director, Office of Residential Life
Charlene D. Sanders, adjunct instructor, Department of Speech Communication, Rhetoric and Performance Studies
Franklin L. Stallings, adjunct instructor, Department of Economics-Geography

Save the Dates

Unless otherwise noted, for information on the following activities, call (516) 463-5034 or send an e-mail to Training-Development.

• Through May 18: Shape, Firm and Tone at the Greenhouse, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus. Times are noon to 1 p.m. or 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Call or e-mail for location. Advance registration is suggested.

• Through April 28: Long Island United Way Campaign 2006. Join your friends and colleagues in making a difference in the lives of our neighbors here in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Additional information can be obtained by contacting your department captain or by calling Susan Czuwak, the Long Island United Way employee campaign coordinator for Hofstra, at (516) 463-5034.

• April 27, May 9, 18, 23 and 30: TIAA-CREF will be on campus for one-on-one financial counseling sessions. To schedule an appointment or for information, visit http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc or call (516) 454-4000.

• May 5: Fitness Walk. Meet at the clock in front of C.V. Starr Hall at 12:10 p.m.

• May 25: “Eat Light, Eat Right.” This nutritional seminar will teach participants how to make good food choices without sacrificing taste. Enjoy some light fare and learn how to prepare the same dishes at home. Times are noon to 12:55 p.m. and 1 to 1:55 p.m.

New to Campus

Lori Brenner, full-time teacher aid, joined the Diane Lindner-Goldberg Child Care Institute at the Saltzman Community Services Center in January and loves it. “Where else can you go to work and get hugs from 10 adorable toddlers?” Prior to working at Hofstra she spent a year and a half teaching at the Huntington Learning Center. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland in Baltimore and currently lives in Long Beach.

Stefanie Kenney, part-time teacher aid, joined the Diane Lindner-Goldberg Child Care Institute in February. She is a graduate student at Hofstra pursuing her master’s in elementary education. Prior to teaching at CCI, Stefanie completed her undergraduate work at Hofstra in May 2005 and was a member of the Softball team, which last spring set a school record with 43 wins, while winning its eighth consecutive conference tournament title. Stefanie says the best part of working as a teachers aid at Hofstra is “the kids, seeing them smile and laugh.” She currently lives in Levittown.

Special Offer for Members of the Hofstra Community

Boulder Creek Steakhouses offer all Hofstra employees and students  a 10 percent discount at all their locations (Bay Shore, Franklin Square, Hicksville, Riverhead, College Point, Brooklyn, Yonkers, Smithtown, Staten Island, and Linden, New Jersey.)

Simply present your HofstraCard to your server to receive the discount. There is no minimum purchase required and no maximum number of guests. For information visit www.bouldercreeksteakhouses.net.