2023 SISC Health Smarts Screenings
Know Your Numbers
The SISC Health Smarts Biometric Screening program measures your blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, and other important health-risk indicators. The screening is provided onsite at the IVC and Kentfield campuses and takes less than 15 minutes. Your results, along with an explanation of what they mean for your health status, will be available online. You can even track your year-to-year progress, if you’ve participated in prior screening events. Your test results are completely confidential; nobody at COM will have access to the results. However, you certainly are encouraged to print out your results and share with your doctor. Many past participants have commented about how beneficial the screenings have been, alerting them to previously unknown health issues, that are most easily controlled when discovered early. Some past participants have even said that their screening provided lifesaving information.
The SISC (Self-Insured Schools of California) Health Smarts Biometric Screening Program is being offered the first week of April 2023 at both IVC and KTD campuses. This program is available at no cost to:
- ALL district employees, in the bargaining unit with SISC.
- Spouses enrolled in SISC medical plan.
- 18+ Dependent enrolled in SISC medical.
- Retirees enrolled in SISC medical plan.
- District employee not enrolled in SISC medical plan.
The following are the 2023 SISC Biometric Health Screenings dates/times:
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Monday, April 3, 2023, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM - IVC, MIWOK
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Monday, April 5, 2023, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM - KTD, Student Health Center
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Monday, April 6, 2023, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM - KTD, Student Health Center
All eligible SISC members also may receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card. Non-SISC members will receive the screening only.
How a SISC member will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card Code:
- Make an online appointment (specific time or open time).
- Participate in the screening.
- Screening results will be uploaded to the participant's account on www.sischealth.com within 2-3 days.
- If the member screening results have been uploaded, they claim the award on www.sischealth.com
The ONLINE Appointment Scheduler is www.sischealth.com Open 7 days a week.
- ONLINE Help: Please use online help at http://sischealth.com Then choose “Need Assistance”
SCREENING Preparations:
- Take prescribed medications as directed by your physician.
- Fingerstick Blood Draw: Fasting is not required. Please drink plenty of water.
- Blood screening includes Total Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, Glucose, and HbA1c (if qualified based on BMI).
- Body Fat and BMI: No preparation is required.
- Blood Pressure: A bare upper arm is needed; wear loose-fitting clothing or a sleeveless shirt.
- Waist Measurement: Wear clothes that are thin and loose.
- Weight: Remove heavy shoes, and belts, as well as empty pockets.
SISC Member Resources:
- SISC/Anthem EAP - Mental Health/Someone to talk to
- EAP - Emotional Wellness
- Employee Assistance Program Overview
- Added Value Flyer
- Added Value Extra Benefits
- myStrength
BlueShield Members
- Fitness Your Way
- Health and Wellness Discounts
- Hinge Health - Digital Programs for Back or Joint Pain
- Vida Personal Health Coaching
- Vida Health – Digital Health Coaching App
- Wellvolution Digital Health Platform
Kaiser Members
- Calm App for Self-Care
- Center for Healthy Living Programs
- Health Coaching
- Healthy Balance Weight Management
- Acupuncture, Chiropractic Care, Fitness Center Access, Massage Therapy
- Self-Care Apps – myStrength and Calm app
Solera Diabetes Prevention Program
Solera is a 16 week, cutting edge program that can help you lose weight, adopt healthy habits and significantly reduce your risk of developing diabetes. And it ’s available at no cost to members that qualify. You’ll be able to choose from an array of national and local programs, like Weight Watchers®, Jenny Craig®, Retrofit and HealthSlate.
While programs differ, most include the following elements:
- Tools like a wireless scale or an activity tracker
- Access to a personal health coach
- Weekly lessons
- A small group for support
Find out if you qualify by taking a 1 minute quiz
Members on Blue Shield plans are eligible.
Kaiser has alternative pre-diabetes programs available for members.
Blue Shield - Weight Watchers Benefit
Online savings – Special rates on 3-month and 12-month subscriptions
Monthly pass – Special rates for unlimited local meetings each month, plus free eTools
Another option to accessing Weight Watchers, if the member is eligible, is through the Solera program (see below).