Alaska Teamster-Employer
Welfare and Pension Trusts
Wellness & Financial
2025 Lab Vouchers Available
In conjunction with Alaska Regional Hospital, the Alaska Teamster-Employer Welfare Trust provides eligible members and their dependents with a Lab Voucher to receive an annual preventive blood draw, at $0 out of pocket cost to you!… Details
Coalition Health Center Hours Change
Coalition Health Center hours of operation now includes Saturdays. Now at Three Locations!… Details
2024 Coalition Health Fair
Alaska Teamster-Employer Welfare Trust invites you and your eligible dependents to participate in the 2024 Coalition Health Fair. Fairs will be held in Anchorage (9/21 and 9/22) at the Dena’ina Center. Fairbanks (9/14 and 9/15) at a NEW location in the Fairbanks Pipeline Training Center. Mat-Su Valley (9/21) at… Details
“New Blood Pressure Recommendations” – Heart Month Seminar Series – February 28th
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a frequent health problem, with approximately 46% of adults in the U.S. living with it. Hypertension also becomes more common as we age. In the US, 76% of adults 65-74 years old and 82% in adults 75 years and older have hypertension. According to a national survey, of those with hypertension, only 47% of them are in good control of the condition. Untreated hypertension increases the strain on the heart and arteries, causing damage to both. It also increases the risk for heart attack, stroke, heart failure and kidney failure. Read More >> Details Full post
Diabetes Drug Shows Promise Against Parkinson’s
Byetta improved symptoms of motor disease in small, short trial, but more research needed. Diabetes Drug Shows Promise Against Parkinson’s Details Full post