Wellness Program
This benefit is available for the following funds:
- National Benefit Fund
- Greater NY Benefit Fund
(To find out which funds you belong to, use the benefit finder at right.)
As healthcare workers we know that many of us can avoid chronic conditions
simply by carefully watching what we eat, exercising and embracing other healthy habits. We also know that some of us have a higher risk of certain conditions or cancers based on - among many things - family history, environmental risk factors and the lifestyle habits we’ve picked up along the way. And early detection can delay or prevent serious complications.
Fortunately, our comprehensive 1199SEIU benefits give you access to a wide range of preventive screenings at no cost. By checking with your doctor and following the general suggested screening guidelines for hypertension, cholesterol levels, mammograms and PSA (prostate cancer) tests, you can catch existing or potential problems in the early stages, before they lead to more serious issues. And you have many options for getting them. You can visit your doctor for these tests, or come to an 1199SEIU Health Fair to get screened for chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.
Let Our Benefit Fund’s Wellness Programs Keep You On Track
If you have questions about tests you may need, you have an expert resource to turn to - the 1199SEIU 24-Hour Nurse Helpline. Although this service is not a substitute for your doctor’s care, one of our 1199SEIU nurses can answer your questions and give you recommendations based on your personal information. Call (866) 935-1199, any time of the day or night.
Click here for a list of health screeing recommendations.
For more information email us at wellness@1199funds.org or call (646) 473-9200.
The Wellness Program’s clinical services are provided by Worksite Medical Services P.C.