This webpage is dedicated to providing AMC Millwork’s employees and guests with the latest COVID-19 pandemic information, resources and suggestions during this unprecedented time. Scroll down for topics and links to take care of ourselves and each other.
CDC Guidance
American Millwork encourages you to know the facts from trusted sources, including the CDC Website, the WHO website, and local health departments. Here is a sample of informative factsheets:
Telemedicine, Benefits and Employee Resources
Along with Guidance from the CDC, we recommend those personnel with potential symptoms to contact their primary care or other telemedicine portal prior to seeking in-person medical attention. Log into your Highmark member website to view your options or call the number on the back of your member ID card.
As always, in case of an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
CHECK YOUR SYMPTOMS HERE
Benefit Providers
- Highmark | https://www.discoverhighmark.com
- Highmark Covid-19 FAQ’s | https://www.discoverhighmark.com
Wellness Resources
Our daily lives are disrupted. We are balancing new situations within our community, family, and work. This fluid situation may be stressful. The following outlets provide you free, confidential access to professionals who can guide you to the resources you need most for you and your family.
- Mental Health America Resources reports as the number of COVID-19 cases increase, so does the associated anxiety. To aid individuals and communities during this time, MHA has complied a range of resources and information from mental health to financial support.
- Care for your Coronavirus Anxiety with Shine and Mental Health America’s partnered mental health toolkit, comprised of research-backed tools including articles, meditations, access to mental health experts, anxiety screenings, and more.
Telecommuting Resources
Ergonomics
New to working from home? Check out these short videos to outfit your home “office.” These tips help you establish an ergonomically friendly work environment and reduce potential musculoskeletal injuries.
- Set up your chair to lessen strain on back, neck, and hips
- Align your keyboard and mouse to a proper position
- Position your monitor to reduce eye and body strain
Safety
Now that you are comfortable, let’s ensure your safety. Follow this checklist to protect you, your family, and your work from fire, electrical, and security concerns.
Security
Ensure the security of your personal and professional data by following these 5 Steps as you create a cybersecure home.
Kids Corner
With many colleagues caring for and teaching young people in their homes, check out the following resources to aid you and your family in this new role.
The Step-by-Step Learning Path presents the full ABCmouse.com curriculum in a carefullydesigned program of more than 850 lessons in ten levels. Asyour child completes each lesson, he or she is guided to the next one and is motivated to continue learning by ABCmouse.com’s Tickets and Rewards System.
Wide Open School is a free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids curated by the editors at Common Sense. There is so much good happening, and we are here to gather great stuff and organize it so teachers and families can easily find it and plan each day.
Bamboo Books offers narrated stories and exercises to help children improve listening comprehension. For children using Amazon Alexa based devices, Bamboo Books offers text and images to permit reading along with Alexa.
The Child Mind Institute offers digital responses to the coronavirus including: daily Facebook video chats and consultations with clinicians, remote evaluations & telemedicine, and daily email tips for parenting during the crisis.
EVERFi brings learning to life at home for K-12 students. The educational platform features self-paced, digital lessons for remote learning, built-in learning checks & games, and real-time feedback. If your school is not registered, parents can e-mail EVERFI at remotelearning@everfi.com to get access.
Community Resources
Pennsylvania Based Resources
All Pennsylvanians have an important role to play in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and saving lives. Here are resources to help individuals, families, and businesses do their part. https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/
National Resources
Learn which service providers are or are not lifting caps on internet in response to the increased demand resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
