Saia is required to provide our employees with regular Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy notices. Recent regulations set forth an annual requirement to inform employees as to where they can obtain a copy of the HIPAA notice. In fulfillment of this obligation, any employee who wishes to obtain a copy of the initial or follow-up HIPAA notice may request it from the Saia Insurance Department at the HGO. Email us at empben@saia.com or call 1-985-868-1030, extension 2121 or  2375. Written requests can be mailed to P.O. Box A, Station 1, Houma, LA  70363.

Under Saia’s health plan, coverage will be provided to a person who is receiving benefits for a medically necessary mastectomy and who elects breast reconstruction after the mastectomy for:

• Reconstruction of the breast on which the mastectomy was performed
• Surgery and reconstruction of the other breast to produce a symmetrical appearance
• Prostheses
• Treatment of physical complication of all stages of mastectomy, including lymphedemas

This coverage is provided in consultation with the attending physician and the patient and will be subject to the same annual deductibles and co-insurance that apply for a mastectomy. Employees with questions about this coverage should call the member service number on the United Healthcare identification card. If you have questions, email empben@saia.com.

You probably eat out a lot — most Americans do. People are looking for fast, easy and good-tasting foods to fit a busy lifestyle. Whether it’s carry-out, food court, office cafeteria or sit-down restaurant, there are smart choices everywhere. Here are several tips to help you eat healthy when eating out.

1. Think ahead and plan where you will eat. Consider what meal options are available. Look for restaurants or carry-out with a wide range of menu items.
2. Take time to look over the menu and make careful selections. Some restaurant menus may have a special section for “healthier” choices.
3. Read restaurant menus carefully for clues to fat and calorie content. Menu terms that can mean less fat and calories: baked, braised, broiled, grilled, poached, roasted, steamed.
4. Menu terms that can mean more fat and calories: batter-fried, pan-fried, buttered, creamed, crispy, breaded. Choose these foods only occasionally and in small portions.
5. Order the regular or child-size portion. Mega-sized servings are probably more than you need. For a lighter meal, order an appetizer in place of a main course.
6. It’s OK to make special requests, just keep them simple. For example, ask for a baked potato or side salad in place of French fries; no mayonnaise or bacon on your sandwich; sauces served on the side.
7. Hunger can drive you to eat too much bread before your meal arrives. Hold the bread or chips until your meal is served. Out of sight, out of mind.
8. Think about your food choices for the entire day. If you’re planning a special restaurant meal in the evening, have a light breakfast and lunch.
9. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink. No more than one drink for women and two for men. Alcohol tends to increase your appetite and provides calories without any nutrients.
10. Tempted by sweet, creamy desserts? Order one dessert with enough forks for everyone at the table to have a bite.
11. Split your order. Share an extra-large sandwich or main course with a friend or take half home for another meal.
12. Boost the nutrition in all types of sandwiches by adding tomato, lettuce, peppers or other vegetables.

Edited for space. Authored by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics staff registered dietitian nutritionists.
Source: Finding Your Way to a Healthier You, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture.