2026: A guide to healthier living
Every January, we’re bombarded with ads pushing extreme, all-or-nothing resolutions. This guide takes a different approach. It provides an outline to help you take charge with realistic, achievable changes that move you closer to your goals. Keep reading for simple steps you can take today to set yourself on the path to healthier living.
Health is a journey—and as 1199SEIU members, we have health benefits that are designed to support good health every day.
When we make the most of our benefits—whether it’s getting preventive screenings or making healthy lifestyle changes—we can enjoy being healthy now and later. With the tools, resources and support we have at our fingertips, we can take proactive steps toward well-being and live our healthiest lives.
“Healthy Now, Healthy Later” is more than just a phrase—it’s a philosophy that can transform the way we think about healthcare. Too often, we wait until something’s wrong before using our benefits—but they offer so much to help us stay healthy and feel our best long before we ever need medical care.
Your 1199SEIU health benefits make it easy to stay ahead of potential issues with preventive care and healthy lifestyle programs. From screenings and wellness resources to chronic condition management, you’ve got everything you need to take a proactive approach to your health.
Start with a checkup
Scheduling your annual exam with your primary care provider can set the tone for healthy living throughout the year. In addition to helping you monitor any existing issues, “knowing your numbers”—weight, blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol—can guide your personalized health plan.
During the exam, your doctor will assess your health from head to toe. Your doctor may also request blood work for a closer look at how your body is functioning.
If you have any questions or concerns, this is the time to speak up! Your exam should ultimately be a conversation between you and your doctor. To ensure you cover everything on your mind, take some time before the exam to write down any questions you have. Sharing your concerns with your doctor gives them a fuller picture of your health, and builds a strong and trusting patient-provider relationship that will improve your treatment.
