Trucker Health
The Driven to Be Healthy Challenge Winners Are….
Driven to Be Healthy is a six month health challenge that is sponsored by SCF. Two professional truckers are awarded a Grand Prize at the end of the competition. Read about our winners, what motivates them and the keys to their success HERE.
Think You May Need a Sleep Study?
Many drivers go for their DOT physical and get the news that they need to have a sleep study completed before they can get back out on the road. This can be an extreme financial hardship for the driver and his/her family. A sleep study can help to determine whether...
Heart Attacks-They Don’t Just Happen to Men
At St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund every month, we work with truck drivers that have experienced the devastating effects of a heart attack. After a heart attack, the heart is very weak and that can cause several concerns for the body and its recovery. A good diet...
Truckers Relief Fund Vaccine Program Successful Once Again
Part of the mission of St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund is to provide programs that will benefit professional drivers and the trucking industry. For the second straight year the SCF has had a successful vaccine program. With sponsorship from National Association...
SCF Board Member and Driver, Rick Ash, Receives FREE Shingles Vaccine
I just got back from a walk over to my local Kroger grocery store (King Soopers here in Colorado). I went there to get my FREE shingles vaccination at the Little Clinic within the store. The Little Clinic was out of the vaccine but I was able to get it in the...
Driver Saves Hundred’s of Dollars with Free Vaccine Voucher
Michael Frybarger saved over $200 on a shingles vaccine by using the FREE vaccine voucher provided by St. Christopher Truckers Fund, NAIT and OOIDA. Thank you, Michael for sharing your story with us! And, thank you, NAIT and OOIDA for your partnership with us!...
My Journey to Healthy Living
Truck driving is a tough job; you either love it or you do something else. The long hours, the lack of sleep, and the lack of exercise all contributed to my health problems. by Ron Morton . I have no one to blame but myself. I made poor choices and ate all the wrong...
7 Reasons Drinking Water is Vital to Your Health & Ways to Drink More!
Water IS a miracle product and it makes up 60% of our body weight. Take a look at everything water does for your body and health: Flushes toxins out of vital organs Carries nutrients to cells Regulates body temperature Lubricates and cushions joints Aids the digestive...
Free Dental Care Clinics for Uninsured in North Carolina
North Carolina will have several dates for "free" dental care throughout the state over the next several months. The information is provided here.
5 Surprising Healthy Foods That Can Help With Weight Loss
There are at least 5 foods that can help with weight loss that the average person would normally not consider. The following video from Everyday Health tell what those 5 foods are and some important information about each of them.
Excessive Thirst And Diabetes
By John McElligott, MD Question: I am incredibly thirsty all the time. I drink plenty of water, coffee, juice and bottled iced tea, but just can't seem to get enough. Is something wrong with me? There are a number of reasons for being so thirsty, but my main...
Yes, You Can Cook In A Truck
By Kari Fisher, Missing Driver Alert Network Truck cooking can be easy and creative and is a much healthier option to the fast-food options offered at truck stops. If you have no inverter installed in your truck, a small 400 watt 12-volt installation will operate a 2...
GRIEF IN THE TRUCK
Grief in the Trucking Industry By Buck Black, Trucker Therapy Unfortunately, there has been a lot of death in the trucking industry which is part of the reason why most truckers seriously research life insurance before stepping into the driving cabin. It is very...
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!
Jimmy McClendon, now deceased, pleads with drivers to make the health changes necessary to live longer! Read his story HERE.
Healthy Eating Advice for Semi-Truck Drivers
It may seem impossible to eat healthy when you are driving across the country, but luckily it isn't. There are truck drivers all over who are able to maintain a healthy diet while hauling loads on the open road. Many have found simple ways to incorporate wholesome...
17 WAYS TO EXERCISE WITH THE TRUCK
I think that everyone knows that trucking is a difficult job, drivers have to be away from home for long periods of time, make sure everything on their truck is in perfect condition. It is a hard job that requires hours on the road. The long hours on the road usually...
Jimmy McClendon, Now Deceased, Pleads With Drivers to Take Care of Their Health
My Story as told to my long time friend Dr.John, on his house call to Moriarty NM, and The St. Christopher Fund Folks. First let me tell you a bit of who I am or better yet who or what I'm not. I'm not a doctor or health care pro; in fact I'm probably just like you in...
Free Flu Shot Vouchers for CDL Holders
It's not too late to get your flu shot! Thanks to donations from the St. Christopher Fund, XPO Logistics (formerly Con-way), OOIDA and The Little Clinics (TLC), we are able to offer vouchers for free flu shots. There are 2 vouchers: one that drivers can use at...
Can You Catch a Cold From Being Cold?
Find the answer to that and more by reading the following article by Dr. John McElligott, Medical Director for St. Christopher Truckers Fund Dr John DJ16
Free Dental Care
UNC School of Dentistry Free Clinic Dates Summer, 2015 May 6, 2015 May 20, 2015 June 10, 2015 June 17, 2015 July 1, 2015 UNC School of Dentistry, Ground Floor Tarrson Hall 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599...