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
Health Matters to Men (and to Those Who Love Them), with Dr. Martin Karpeh
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
In honor of Men’s Health Awareness Month, we are joined by Dr. Martin Karpeh, Director of Surgical Oncology for Northwell Health Eastern Region and Chair of Surgery at Huntington Hospital. In this episode, Dr. Karpeh explains why men are less likely than women to get regular checkups or seek care and shares simple steps for men to take charge of their health.
Be sure to join us on June 18 for this month’s Key Note, when Dr. Karpeh shares insights from a panel discussion on the impact of prostate cancer on Black men.
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Members’ Voices
Featuring Junior Beauzile!
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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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. -
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. -
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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Dance
Saturday, June 14, 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. -
NAMI-NYC: In Our Own Voices
Tuesday, June 17, at 1:00 pm
“In Our Own Voices” is a live presentation where NAMI-NYC volunteers share their powerful, personal stories.
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Yoga and Pilates Fusion Flow
Tuesday, June 17, 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 18, 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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Dance
Saturday, June 21, 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 24, 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 25, 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, June 25, 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.