Biography and Introduction

 Dr. Lynn S. Morgan has recently been selected to serve as the President of the Health Care Credit Union Association with offices in Boca Raton, FL and Atlanta, GA. Dr. Morgan has been involved in health care and mental health services for many years. She has served as a university administrator and professor at six universities and a medical college, as a Dean of Education and Department Chairperson, been a Director of four university Counseling Centers, and had a private practice. Dr. Morgan is the author and co-author of ten textbooks in psychotherapy and counseling, many health and mental research articles, and her text in multicultural counseling have been translated into twenty-six languages and are used around the world.

 Dr. Lynn S. Morgan has been a member of many state health and mental health initiatives, served on the Governor’s Task Force for Education in Hawaii, was a state regional Director of Special Services in Vermont, and has been active in drafting health, education, and mental health services and policies for several states and other countries. Dr. Morgan brings a wealth of experience administrative expertise, and vision to her new position as President for the Health Care Credit Union Association.

President's Letter June 2009

Doctor Visits By Telephone!

The summer officially began with the Memorial Day weekend, and if you have children, then they are out of, or almost done with, school for another year. Summer is the time when many of us take a vacation, and look forward to spending quality time with our family and friends. Our minds are filled with pleasant thoughts about places to visit, attractions to see, restaurants to try, and it’s nice to know that we are doing all of these with the economic advantages of HCCUA Membership. However, have you thought about what might happen if you or anyone else in your family became ill while on vacation?

A fever and chills or a persistent rash may not be serious, but you may need medical advice on treatment and options. How would you get immediate medical services if you don’t know any physicians or medical treatment centers where you are vacationing? What would happen if it were late at night and you were out in the wilderness without resources?

Since you are fortunate enough to be a HCCUA Member, you don’t have to worry about illness while traveling, or experience any anxiety while searching for the appropriate medical services as you have medical access at your fingertips. All you need to do is to call the number listed on your HCCUA benefits for the Doctor’s Visits By Telephone, and you will have immediate access to Board certified physicians throughout the country. This news should immediately brighten your vacation and travel plans!

As a HCCUA Member, you have the privilege of calling a physician 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for medical and diagnostic consultations, second opinions, and even for prescriptions, as needed. Imagine that you are hiking in the Sierra Nevada Mountains when you suddenly become ill. You have your cell phone, so you dial the number for the HCCUA benefit of Doctor’s Visits By Telephone, and you immediately have a physician on the line to consult on the nature of your illness, to say what you should do, and to call in a prescription to the nearest pharmacy. This is a fantastic benefit that allows you to continue to enjoy your vacation and receive treatment without lost time or money!

By calling the provided number for this benefit, Members can also access much more than just physicians. In addition to the medical consultations, there is provided access to a Health Library, symptoms checklists, risk assessments, health alerts, and health and wellness information. Medical and educational materials are available to Members, and Members can participate in wellness programs and health monitoring online, so this Membership benefit keeps on giving even when you are at home.

You will experience reduced healthcare costs by using this HCCUA medical services benefit, and have more free time to enjoy activities instead of spending time in the waiting room or the emergency room waiting to be seen for medical assistance. Just by calling the physicians, you may have more time to ask questions, and you will receive personalized care. For most inquiries, the physician will call you back the next day to check on your progress, and they may even refer you to other community resources if needed. Since this benefit works for HCCUA Members anytime, anywhere, under all circumstances, this saves much more than just money!

Be sure to take the HCCUA telephone number for this benefit with you in your travels and vacations, but also check out all of the other services available while you are at home. You may find that many of your healthcare needs can be resolved without even leaving your home!

I wish all of you great joy and the best of growing experiences that this new summer has to offer. May all of you have an extraordinary, healthy, and happy summer!

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