Our Featured Members
1199SEIU members just like you share stories of how they gave their health a boost and many times gained a whole new outlook on life.
Do you have a healthy story to share?
We’re always looking for the opportunity to spotlight members who are protecting their health by losing weight, quitting smoking, bringing a chronic condition under control or just improving their lifestyle in general. If you have made positive changes in your health — or are just starting to — we want to hear from you! To share your story with your fellow members in an upcoming issue of For Your Benefit, please contact the Fund at [email protected].
Russell Smith: Member Profile
Russell Smith credits his 1199SEIU health benefits with helping save his life after a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Heidi Espinal: Member Profile
Working to improve the health of those in her community, RN Heidi Espinal credits her benefits with helping her protect her own mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MaryGrace Colobong: Member Profile
After a trying year—both physically and emotionally—MaryGrace Colobong reflects on the peace of mind her 1199SEIU health benefits afforded her.
Linda Askew: Member Profile
Linda has always relied on her 1199SEIU Funds to help keep her and her family healthy—never more so than throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yesenia Pena
Recovering from cancer—and a bout of COVID-19—Yesenia Pena gained a newfound appreciation of the support she receives from her 1199SEIU Funds.
Hector Chavez: Member Profile
Working throughout the pandemic, Hector Chavez relied on his Benefit Fund to protect his health.
Takisha Jenkins: Member Profile
Takisha Jenkins credits her benefits with helping her get healthy and maintain her well-being.
Oliveen Cowans-Mitchell: Member Profile
Faced with an increased risk of diabetes, Oliveen Cowans-Mitchell got her health back on track with the help of her Benefit Fund.
Marcella Smart: Member Profile
Marcella Smart credits her benefits with protecting her health, and our wellness workshops with helping her maintain a healthy weight.