Benefits

The Buffalo City School District is proud of the opportunities & advantages that we offer to our employees. We are committed to providing high-quality benefits & programs that are designed to meet the needs of our dedicated & diverse community.

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Virtual Physical Care

Get relief from joint, muscle, and pelvic health on your schedule at no cost to you.

One in four people lives with pain from a musculoskeletal condition.*

That’s why we’re excited to offer members a virtual physical care program. Using motion-tracking technology, you can connect with a physical therapist (PT) to get real-time guidance. And it’s available at no additional cost to you and your dependents through your Highmark health plan.

Virtual Physical Care Program

Here’s how it works:

To get started Log in to [myhighmark.com]myhighmark.com.

· Select Benefits.

· Find Virtual Joint Health or Virtual Pelvic Health in the Health and Wellness section.

· Select Enroll.

· Complete a health survey to determine if the program is right for you.

· Schedule a video call with a Sword Physical Therapist.

After you enroll, Sword will provide a tablet with motion-tracking technology used to track and guide your movement.

You’re also matched with a Sword physical therapist who creates a customized, self-guided care plan, then monitors your progress while providing ongoing support

Need Assistance?

Contact Sword at 1-888-346-0476 or needhelp@swordhealth.com

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SAFETY FIRST

Welcome Sweater Weather

Think safety as you enjoy the cooler temperatures and vibrant colors:

Daylight savings time
- Less daylight means less visibility, drive safely in the early morning and dismissal
- Watch for pedestrians, student and staff all around our buildings and in the parking lots
Halloween Safety
- Be sure candy and treats are checked before anyone consumes them
- Be sure masks do not obstruct vision
- Any costumers that have long capes or trains should be pinned up to prevent falls
Flu and cold season
- Back to school and cooler weather means germs are going to spread - encourage proper hand washing
- Use hand sanitizer only when soap is not available
- Get your flu shot
Rain can cause a slippery situation.
- Please use caution when walking on wet leaves.
- Be cautious of wet floors and stairs when entering and exiting buildings
- If there are wet floors and stairs - please inform the building Engineer immediately
- Keep your hands out of pockets and your eyes off of your phone while walking
Dress for the weather
- Wear the proper footwear - slippers, slides, crocs, sandals will cause slip and falls
Be aware of your surroundings
- Report any hazards on school grounds