For information on protecting your health, applying for your pension benefit, boosting your financial wellness and more, sign up below for webinars.
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Health Is the Key, a podcast
The Highs and Lows of Blood Pressure, with Dr. Robert Ostfeld
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Joining us to kick off Hypertension Awareness Month is Dr. Robert Ostfeld, a cardiologist at Montefiore Medical Center. In the episode, Dr. Ostfeld breaks down the symptoms and risks of high blood pressure and shares how lifestyle changes—like adding more plant-based foods to our meals—can help regulate blood pressure.
And come back May 21 for this month’s Key Note, when Dr. Ostfeld explains how poor sleep contributes to high blood pressure and what we can do to improve both.
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Members’ Voices
Featuring Lisa Ngai!
When it comes to healthy living, the most helpful advice and inspiring stories may come from your fellow 1199SEIU members! That’s why we began our Members’ Voices series. 2025 includes monthly episodes featuring 1199ers who share how and WHY they began their health journeys—and the strategies they’ve picked up along the way. Each story is sure to provide you with inspiration and down-to-earth advice to help you on your own health journey!
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Yoga and Pilates Fusion Flow
Tuesday, May 27, at 6:30 pm
Ready to exercise your way to better health? Join the Benefit Funds’ all-new two-month series of exercise classes for members. Practice flexibility and mindfulness with yoga, all from the comfort and convenience of your own home. -
Retirees: Chair Yoga
Wednesday, May 28, at 11:00 am
Loosen and stretch tense muscles, reduce stress, improve circulation, and build strength and balance while doing seated exercises.
Meeting ID: 884 1636 6703
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Pension Benefit Information Session: NBF Pre-Retiree Pension & Health Benefits
Wednesday, May 28, at 1:00 pm
It’s never too early to start preparing for your retirement. Learn about the benefits available to you as a retiree, how to apply for your pension, and if you are eligible to receive retiree health coverage.
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Dance
Saturday, May 31, at 10:00 am
Ready to exercise your way to better health? Join the Benefit Funds’ all-new two-month series of exercise classes for members. Get into the groove with an African dance class, all from the comfort and convenience of your own home. -
Yoga and Pilates Fusion Flow
Tuesday, June 3, at 6:30 pm
Ready to exercise your way to better health? Join the Benefit Funds’ all-new two-month series of exercise classes for members. Practice flexibility and mindfulness with yoga, all from the comfort and convenience of your own home. -
Retirees: Chair Yoga
Wednesday, June 4, at 11:00 am
Loosen and stretch tense muscles, reduce stress, improve circulation, and build strength and balance while doing seated exercises.
Meeting ID: 884 1636 6703
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Aetna New Members Orientation
Wednesday, June 4, at 11:00 am
In this session, you’ll learn about the different parts of Medicare, how your 1199SEIU Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan (medical, prescription & dental) works, plus how you can keep seeing the doctors you know and trust.
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Pension Benefit Information Session: NBF Pre-Retiree Pension & Health Benefits
Thursday, June 5, at 12:00 pm
It’s never too early to start preparing for your retirement. Learn about the benefits available to you as a retiree, how to apply for your pension, and if you are eligible to receive retiree health coverage.
Please note there will be two half-hour daytime sessions. Choose the one that works best for you and sign up today!When registering, please type the 10-digit Member ID number from your Health Benefits ID card in the field marked “phone number”—not your phone number—so we can send you your individual Explanation of Benefits (EOB) in advance of the webinar. If you are interested in learning more about your pension benefit and how to apply for it online, visit our Pension and Retirement page and sign up for My Account.
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Citizenship Webinar
Thursday, June 5, at 5:00 pm
The immigration process can be daunting and complicated, but the 1199SEIU Citizenship Program is here to support you as you navigate the application process. In this webinar, you’ll learn about program eligibility and services, the naturalization and citizenship processes and Green Card eligibility. You’ll also be able to speak with the program attorney, find out about fee waivers and get help with forms, interviews, testing and more!
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Ask the Expert: Know Your Benefits Know Your Rights
Saturday, June 7, at 10:00 am
Learn about your prenatal benefits, including doulas, lactation consultants, breast pumps and more, learn about your rights as a birthing parent, including birth plans, pain medication and management at this webinar. Outreach coordinators will be on hand to answer benefit specific questions. Certified nurse mid-wife Abbe Kirsch will be on hand to answer all your medical questions. -
Dance
Saturday, June 7, at 10:00 am
Ready to exercise your way to better health? Join the Benefit Funds’ all-new two-month series of exercise classes for members. Get into the groove with an African dance class, all from the comfort and convenience of your own home. -
Pension Benefit Information Session: NBF Pre-Retiree Pension & Health Benefits
Tuesday, June 10, at 6:00 pm
It’s never too early to start preparing for your retirement. Learn about the benefits available to you as a retiree, how to apply for your pension, and if you are eligible to receive retiree health coverage.
Please note there will be two half-hour daytime sessions. Choose the one that works best for you and sign up today!Registration
Times: Noon to 12:30 pm; 1:00 pm to 1:30 pmWhen registering, please type the 10-digit Member ID number from your Health Benefits ID card in the field marked “phone number”—not your phone number—so we can send you your individual Explanation of Benefits (EOB) in advance of the webinar. If you are interested in learning more about your pension benefit and how to apply for it online, visit our Pension and Retirement page and sign up for My Account.
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Yoga and Pilates Fusion Flow
Tuesday, June 10, at 6:30 pm
Ready to exercise your way to better health? Join the Benefit Funds’ all-new two-month series of exercise classes for members. Practice flexibility and mindfulness with yoga, all from the comfort and convenience of your own home. -
Retirees: Chair Yoga
Wednesday, June 11, at 11:00 am
Loosen and stretch tense muscles, reduce stress, improve circulation, and build strength and balance while doing seated exercises.
Meeting ID: 884 1636 6703
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FWHE Programs and Services Overview
Wednesday, June 11, at 6:00 pm
Learn about the programs and services offered through the Financial Wellness and Homebuyer Education Program at this monthly Zoom workshop.
