Health Is the Key | 1199SEIU Funds

Meet the Benefit Funds’ Newest Family Doctor, with Dr. Lela Mayers

New year, new beginnings! In the first episode of our second season of Health Is the Key, Dr. Lela Mayers stops by to talk all things healthy living. As the Benefit Funds’ new Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Mayers shares what she’s learned from walking in our members’ shoes, discusses why it’s important for healthcare workers to prioritize their own health and shares ways to make a change, including tips on finding the right primary care doctor.

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On January 15, tune in to this month’s Key Note to hear Dr. Mayers talk more about the Benefit Funds’ wellness resources that you can access to support your health journey.

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The Health Is the Key podcast is dedicated to 1199SEIU members — healthcare workers who all too often put the health and well-being of others ahead of their own. By tuning in, members will learn how they can make their own health a priority with the latest information from leading medical experts, mental health professionals and other health leaders.

They will hear inspiring success stories from fellow members and learn about the wealth of programs, services and other resources the Benefit Funds provide to support them on their health journeys — wherever they are.

This podcast and its content are presented solely for general informational and entertainment purposes. The information and opinions provided on this podcast are not intended as legal or medical advice and do not constitute or serve as a substitute for professional medical or psychological treatment, diagnosis, therapy or other types of professional intervention. In no way does listening to, reading, emailing or interacting with this podcast and/or our social media content establish a doctor–patient relationship. If you have concerns about your own physical or emotional health, or that of a loved one, contact your physician or a mental health professional. If you need assistance finding a provider and are a member of an 1199SEIU Benefit Fund with medical coverage, contact a Benefit Funds Member Services representative at (646) 473-9200 or visit www.1199SEIUBenefits.org. 1199SEIU Benefit Fund members should always check their Summary Plan Description or contact Member Services if they have questions about whether a service will be covered by their health plan. Members cannot rely upon any statements or opinions in this podcast as a basis for any service or claim being covered by the Benefit Funds.