Message From the Executive Director

Dear 1199SEIU Members,

As we say goodbye to the cold and welcome the beauty of Spring, I’m looking forward to joining with our community and embracing our health journeys. Now, more than ever, we need to care for ourselves as well as for one another. Here at the Benefit Fund, we want to make sure you have the tools you need to support you on your health journey.

In this issue of For Your Benefit you’ll find information about the value of using food as medicine and the part it plays in preventive healthcare. And you’ll hear about the many programs available to you as an 1199SEIU member. I encourage you to take the time to learn more about them. As you take the next steps on your health journey, we have classes, webinars and videos available in our Healthy Living Resource Center to meet you where you are. Visit our Healthy Living Resource Center page for more information.

I hope you’ll take a moment to read through this issue of For Your Benefit and make the most of every opportunity available to you.

You’ll also hear from 1199er Juanita Holden, who began her health journey when she was diagnosed with prediabetes. Juanita made some lifestyle changes, and she’s lost almost 60 pounds.

I hope you’ll take a moment to read through this issue of For Your Benefit and make the most of every opportunity available to you.

This promises to be an exciting year! We’ve launched season two of our Health Is the Key podcast, where you’ll get the latest information from leading medical experts, mental health professionals and other health industry leaders. You can listen to our most recent episode, plus all of our previous episodes by visiting the Health Is the Key page. We have a fantastic lineup of guests coming this season, so subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to hear new episodes. And keep an eye on your email to get a monthly dose of inspiration with our Members’ Voices video series!

Finally, we’re always looking for new ways to support you, so if you’re interested in more ways to connect with us, visit our Member Contact Form.

In good health,

Donna Rey, EdD

Executive Director, 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds

CEO, 1199SEIU Funds Administrative Operations