HUMAN RESOURCES
NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2019
HUMAN
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3D MAMMOGRAMS Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Blue Plus (Blue Cross) will be adding 3D mammograms to their standard preventive benefit list and this service will be covered without member cost-sharing when obtained at the in-network level. The benefit change will be effective April 1st, 2019 for both APG’s plans. 2
Implementing changes during the calendar year is consistent with how Blue Cross has implemented other changes to the standard preventive benefit list. The addition of 3D mammograms as a preventive procedure does not alter any other aspect of the mammogram preventive service, such as the frequency limit.
RESOURCES
RECOGNIZING SAFETY THINKING INSIDE THE BOX JEFF ROWTON, APG SAFETY MANAGER There are clear expectations on every organization to provide safe working environments for its workers. We would like to recognize Skagit Publishing in Mount Vernon, Washington. Stuart Hickman, Manager of Production and his Press crew for “thinking inside the box”. Regulations require providing safe walking and working surfaces. This is especially true when working on the elevated platforms of a printing press.
Stuart installed metal ammo boxes on the railings of their DGM 440 press to keep tools and materials neat and orderly in designated areas and out of walkways. Many great ideas on how to safely accomplish tasks have been observed at APG locations. We need to recognize those who go to the effort to promote safety in their facility and share ideas on solving problems and preventing injuries within the APG community.
Send your photos of safety solutions to: jeff.rowton@adamspg.com for a chance to be featured in the next Recognizing Safety.
Starting from the upper right moving left then down to the right. Ross Shamberger, Stuart Hickman, Vladimir Stelmaschuk, Seath Miller, Richard Parker, Chris Bowden, and Gunner Unger.
AskHR!
Have a question, but don’t know whom to ask? The Human Resources staff is listening! You can always send an email to Ask HR if you have questions or concerns. Emails will be kept confidential and, if we print your question in the APG newsletter, we will not use your name. Questions may be emailed to AskHR@adamspg.com or sent interoffice to your regional HR representative.
DON’T KNOW WHOM TO CALL? CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES. JO ANN HOPSON, PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS
DEB BROOKS
APG Vice President of Human Resources All states, Wyoming, particularly TN/NC/VA joann.hopson@adamspg.com 423.620.8771
HR Manager – APG Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho dbrooks@skagitpublishing.com 360.416.2187
TOM CLOUTIER
HR Manager – APG Central, Minnesota, Wisconsin 763.712.2412
Talent Acquisition Director for APG HR Manager – APG Maryland/Ohio tcloutier@adamspg.com 410.770.4159
MARY SKAGGS
HR Manager – Venice, Port Charlotte, FL mskaggs@scmginc.com 941.456.3778
CHARLENE VOLD GWEN DAVIS
HR Manager - Greenville, Rocky Mount, Elizabeth City, Key West, FL gdavis@apgenc.com 252.366.8139
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MOVIE NIGHT
MOVIE NIGHT NOW PLAYING: BEVERLY HILLS COP For your chance to be the lucky winner of an APG Swag and Movie Bag, answer the trivia question below correctly:
IN “BEVERLY HILLS COP,” AXEL FOLEY ISN’T ACTUALLY A BEVERLY HILLS COP MAKING THE MOVIE MISLEADING. WHERE IS HE FROM? All answers should be submitted to AskHR@adamspg.com. The winner will be drawn on Thursday, April 28, 2019.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FEBRUARY WINNER – MARIE MERCHANT, CHARLOTTE SUN The Question Was: In “Top Gun,” Where was the Navy Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) located? The Answer Was: Miramar, CA.
*Contents of winner’s prize pack may vary.
ASSOCIATE NEWSLETTER GOING QUARTERLY
Beginning in April the Associate Newsletter is now going quarterly. Each month we will bring you the HR Newsletter bringing you information from Human Resources, Safety, Health, Financial and the always fun, Movie Trivia!
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