Summer 2017
In this issue, you will read about a fellow member who took advantage of her benefits to make healthy changes in her life. Regina Hooks, a Financial Advocate in the Patient Access Department at Catskill Regional Medical Center, struggled with weight loss and Type 2 diabetes for years, before working with her primary care doctor and a dietitian—covered by the Fund—to lose more than 60 pounds and get her condition under control.
Unfortunately, living with chronic conditions is something many of our members know all too well; so in this issue, we give you the facts about Type 2 diabetes and hypertension.
Beyond health benefits, we support you in other areas of your life, so in this issue, we detail programs and workshops that can help you buy your first home; keep the home you own; understand, establish or repair your credit; and make well-informed financial decisions. And, you will find updates on opportunities available to you through your training and child-care benefits.
A Message from Dr. Van H. Dunn, Chief Medical Officer, Summer 2017
With nearly a third of our members living with hypertension, we work hard to raise awareness about its dangers through numerous outreach efforts
“Visit” with a Doctor Anytime, Anywhere with Your New Benefit
Why drag yourself to an urgent care center or wait hours in an emergency room when quality care is just a phone call or click away?
What You Need to Know About Hypertension and Diabetes
Both can lead to serious health problems, including heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. But you can take action to prevent—or control—high blood pressure and diabetes.
Preferred Drug List Updates Effective May 1, 2017
In order to provide you with access to the most effective prescription drugs, including generic options that provide the same medical benefit as brand-name options, we continually update our Preferred Drug List (PDL).
Regina Hooks of Catskill Regional Medical Center
Working with her primary care doctor, Regina Hooks made healthy lifestyle changes and lost more than 60 pounds. Now she’s ready to take her routine to the next level!
Do You Have a Healthy Story to Share?
If you have made positive changes in your health — or are just starting to — we want to hear from you!
Boost Your Financial Wellness with One of Our Workshops
Whether you’re looking to buy your first home, stay in the home you already own or simply learn strategies for saving money, our workshops can help.
The 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds’ Special Program for Parents
The MOVE UP grant, offered in partnership with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, will provide awardees with child-care support for each semester they are enrolled in an associate degree program.
Learn More About Your Child Care Fund Benefits at Our Summer Workshop
The 1199SEIU Child Care Funds will again be offering its signature summer workshop—“Know Your Child-care Programs”—to help members plan for the upcoming 2018 registration period.