Through the Chamber, members have access to the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan insurance program with the most coverage options, best available price and a host of services to compliment their health insurance plan.
   
The Chamber program has a full suite of products for businesses of all sizes. Choose from a menu of PPO, HMO, and consumer-directed options. Individuals can also access the full MyBlue portfolio. Dental, vision and prescription drug plans are available to accompany medical coverage.  

Members in the Chamber's health program also benefit from services designed to save time and reduce liability. Working in partnership with the Chamber's insurance service center, and in cooperation with your agent, members have a dedicated resource for benefit questions and billing inquiries, employee additions and change of status requests.  

For more information call (888) 844-1530 or visit www.mibenefitadvisor.com/rochesterregionalchamber.

Click here for six reasons to join the Chamber's healthcare program.

The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce partners with the Detroit Regional Chamber to provide members with additional time and money saving products and services.  Two of the most popular programs are the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan program and the Office Depot program.

Representatives from the Detroit Regional Chamber will be reaching out to members in the coming months to discuss these benefit programs. 

 

600 East University Drive  ●  Rochester, MI  48307
Phone: (248) 652-2600  ●  Fax: (248) 652-8903  ●  www.royalparkhotel.net
The Royal Park Hotel, captivating, casual, classic . . . . everyday!

Genisys Credit Union recently launched eDeposit and Mobile Banking, two new services that let Genisys members access their accounts when and where they want.

eDeposit allows members to use a standard scanner to deposit checks to their Genisys account through online banking. It's a quick, easy and secure way to deposit funds at no cost to the member.

Genisys also introduced Mobile Banking for members to do banking via text, mobile browser, downloadable app or iPhone application. Members can transfer money, view account balances, review transaction history and locate a surcharge-free ATM or shared branch. In addition, members can use the iPhone application to check rates, calculate payments and use a robust ATM/branch finder that can function by zip code or GPS location.

Check out their website at www.genisyscu.org or contact your local branch for more details.

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The Rochester - Avon Historical Society and the Rochester Hills Public Library welcome Marilee and Phil Townsend as featured speakers for the November general meeting.  Longtime Leader Dog Puppy Raisers, the Townsends will share their experiences with the program, as well as the history of the Leader Dog for the Blind in Rochester.  They will bring a puppy with them for a "live demonstration" of teaching techniques.

Puppies are placed in host homes for approximately one year in preparation for their lives as dog guides. Raisers teach puppies house manners and basic obedience, and they socialize the dog by taking it into the community on a regular basis.

The meeting is on Thursday, November 4, from 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. at the Rochester Hills Public Library at 500 Olde Town in Rochester.  The public is invited and there is no charge.  For more information call Rod Wilson (248) 651-6178.

Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, Rochester Michigan announces it has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC), an international organization dedicated to eliminating heart disease as the number one cause of death worldwide.  Crittenton is one of only 14 accredited facilities in the state of Michigan.

Hospitals that have received SCPC accreditation have achieved a higher level of expertise in dealing with patients who arrive with symptoms of a heart attack. They emphasize the importance of standardized diagnostic and treatment programs that provide more time efficient and effective evaluation as well as advanced rapid response treatment of patients with chest pain or heart attack symptoms. They also serve as a point of entry into the healthcare system to evaluate and treat other medical problems, and they help to promote a healthier lifestyle in an attempt to reduce the risk factors for heart attack.

To become an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Crittenton engaged in rigorous evaluation by SCPC for its ability to assess, diagnose, and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. To the community served by Crittenton, this means that processes are in place that meet strict criteria aimed at:

·    Reducing the time from onset of symptoms to diagnosis and treatment
·    Treating patients more quickly during the critical window of time to preserve heart muscle and save lives
·    Monitoring patients when it is not certain that they are having a heart attack to ensure that they are evaluated in a time efficient manner.  This allows for enhanced patient care and timely discharge when a heart attack is found not to be the cause of their symptoms.

 "People tend to wait when they think they might be having a heart attack, and that's a mistake," states Samer Kazziha, MD, Executive Director of Cardiovascular Services at Crittenton Hospital Medical Center. "The average patient arrives in the emergency department more than two hours after the onset of symptoms, but what they don't realize is that the sooner a heart attack is treated, the less damage to the heart and the better the outcome for the patient."

Crittenton's state-of-the-art healthcare encompasses the entire continuum of care for the heart patient and includes such focal points as dispatch, Emergency Medical System, emergency department, cath lab, Crittenton's quality assurance plan, and Crittenton's community outreach program. By becoming an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Crittenton has enhanced the quality of care for the cardiac patient and has demonstrated its commitment to higher standards.

OAKLAND COUNTY - Michigan Senior Olympics is now recruiting athletes for the winter games January 29 - February 3, 2011.

Men and women, 50+ compete in events including dancesport at the Royal Park Hotel, ice hockey at Troy Sports Center, pickleball and badminton at the Older Persons' Commission, weightlifting at Powerhouse gym and Bocce at Palazzo di Bocce. Registration will be accepted until December 1, 2010.

Detroit Red Wings legend, Hockey Hall of Fame member, four times Stanley Cup Champion, Ted Lindsay is the honorary chairman of the winter games.

Corporate sponsors for the Winter games include Best Buy, Older Persons' Commission, Goss Chiropractic of Rochester, Royal Park Hotel and Pangborn Design.

Michigan Senior Olympics is a non profit organization that promotes healthy lifestyles by organizing state games, sports competitions plus health, fitness, nutrition and wellness programs for active persons ages 50 and over.

Marye Miller, MSO Director, is extending a challenge to residents in the entire State of Michigan to get active, lead a healthy lifestyle, participate or come out and support the athletes.

For a complete list of winter events and for more information call 1-800-400-8161or visit www.michiganseniorolympics.org 

The Alzeheimer's Association will be doing a presentation regarding:
Recognizing Caregiver Stress - Respect Your Well-being. The topics to be discussed: · Who are the caregivers? · Signs of Caregiver Stress · Family dynamics · Effects of Caregiver Stress · Importance of taking care of yourself.
The presentation will be at The Quality of Life Adult Day Health Care Center, 3100 Cross Creek Parkway, Ste. 160, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 on November 10, 2010, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.  A Complimentary Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m.

RSVP is necessary as space is limited.
248-364-4064

Rochester Area Neighborhood House is kicking off the annual Christmas event where we work to bring Christmas to the children of the families in need in our community.  There are an unprecedented number of neighbors in need this year, and you can create a special moment for a child by hosting a giving tree in your store or business or by adopting a family with your staff. 

 

If you host a giving tree, RANH will deliver gift tags to you the first part of November.  Your patrons and staff buy gifts listed on the tags by December 3rd.  On December 6^th, a member of the RANH Elf Squad will pick up the gifts and take them to St. Philip's Episcopal Church where the holiday event will be held for clients to pick up their children's gifts.

 

If you choose to adopt a family, we will match your business up with a family you feel you can support with children's gifts for the holiday. 

 

These programs are guaranteed to bring the Christmas spirit into your workplace. 

Should you choose to participate in any way in the Christmas program, please contact Sharon Sutton at Rochester Area Neighborhood House at 248 651-5836 or by email at  ranhchristmas@gmail.com.

 

Your participation and support is key to the success of this program and your willingness to assist those struggling in our community is greatly appreciated.

 

Sharon Sutton

Program Coordinator

Rochester Area Neighborhood House

Phone 248.651.5836

www.ranh.org

 

Rochester Elks upcoming events   The lodge will be open to the public on December 5,2010 for the Rochester Christmas Parade with entertainment from noon until 8:00 p.m.  Food , coffee and hot chocolate being served as well as other beverages.

Rochester Elks Holiday Bash on 12/11/2010     $5.00 cover with  live entertainement "Jamie Coe Band"  Doors open at 5:00 p.m. . .  We are having snacks, raffles, silent auction with raffle prizes such as week in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, diamond ring, basket of cheer etc and other donated items and services.  Limited seating, must be 21.

For more information, contact Rochester Elks    248-651-4840