Benefit Funds Engage Members to Get Their Flu Shot in Annual Campaign |
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The Benefit Funds have launched their annual campaign to encourage your 1199SEIU employees and members to get vaccinated against seasonal influenza. This year’s initiative will feature live online interactive sessions led by the Funds’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Van H. Dunn, outlining the threats posed by the flu, especially amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Dunn will respond to members’ questions and dispel common myths about getting the flu vaccine. As a reminder, the Benefit Funds cover flu shots administered by participating providers and pharmacies, with no out-of-pocket costs to members.
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Training and Employment Funds Offer Fund-Sponsored Seminars |
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In response to New York State requirements that healthcare workers obtain Continuing Education Units for a growing number of professions, the 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds offer Fund-Sponsored Seminars (FSS) in collaboration with the Union and participating employers. Throughout the pandemic, COVID-related seminars have included “COVID-19 Resilience and Well-being”; “Current Advances in Minimally Invasive Surgery and COVID-19 Perspectives”; “Lung Health: Post-COVID-19 Management and Recovery”; and “Cardiovascular Disease in the Time of COVID-19.” Upcoming seminars will focus on topics including colon cancer and medication errors and patient safety. For more information, visit the FSS web page, email Institute@1199Funds.org or call (212) 894-4390. |
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Registration for 2022 Child Care Fund Programs Is Underway |
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The registration period for the Child Care Fund (CCF) 2022 programs, which include day care and after-school care reimbursement, holiday sleep-away and summer day camps, academic prep courses, and cultural arts programs, is currently open. Your 1199SEIU employees and members may register online by visiting www.My1199Benefits.org and logging on to the secure member portal MyAccount. The registration deadline is Monday, November 1, 2021, at 4:00 pm.
Members must submit copies of the following documents when registering online:
- Their two most recent paystubs dated within the last 30 days;
- Their 1199SEIU Health Benefits ID card, with their dependents listed; and
- The Social Security card of each child for whom they are applying.
Members may also register virtually or in person at the 498 Seventh Avenue or Hicksville locations, but they must first make an appointment. For more information about CCF’s registration or programs, please visit www.1199SEIUBenefits.org/childcare or call (212) 564-2220. |
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The Institute for Continuing Education Presents Upcoming Programs |
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The 1199SEIU League Training and Upgrading Fund strengthens the healthcare delivery system by offering 1199SEIU members training and education programs designed to help improve patient outcomes and provide quality care. Please share these opportunities with employees and members at your institution.
The schedule is also available on our calendar.
Sunday, October 10
8:45 am to 4:30 pm
This six-hour interprofessional symposium will include an overview of the risk factors for developing colon cancer, the role of pathology in screening and diagnosis, invasive and non-invasive treatment approaches, pharmacological and nutritional management of the disease, and psychosocial support services and resources for patients.
Saturday, October 23
8:00 am to 2:00 pm
This four-hour seminar for surgical, central sterile and anesthesia techs will include an overview of optimizing patient care through proper environmental cleaning and hygiene, adapting the operating room and perioperative care to prevent transmission, and enhanced recovery and infection prevention.
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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.
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