Best 1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds Podcasts (2025)

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Key Note: The Highs and Lows of Blood Pressure 3:05

7d ago3:05

3:05

In our May episode, we marked Hypertension Awareness Month with Dr. Robert Ostfeld, a cardiologist at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Ostfeld shared how his patients naturally lowered their blood pressure by adopting a plant-based diet and offered tips for eating more plant-based foods. In this month’s Key Note, he explains how getting proper sleep …

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The Highs and Lows of Blood Pressure, with Dr. Robert Ostfeld 24:55

21d ago24:55

24:55

For Hypertension Awareness Month, we are fortunate to have Dr. Robert Ostfeld, a cardiologist at Montefiore Medical Center, join us to talk about lifestyle approaches for treating – and preventing – high blood pressure. In this episode, Dr. Ostfeld explains the numbers, the symptoms – or lack of symptoms – and the associated risks. A self-confessed…

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Key Note: Food for Thought: Discover Mindful Eating 4:13

1M ago4:13

4:13

In our April episode, Integrative Registered Dietitian Janet Lau introduced us to mindful eating, a practice that focuses on the what, when, how and why of eating. Janet shared her own experience of how mindful eating promoted healthier food choices and boosted her overall quality of life. In this month’s Key Note, Janet explains the tools she uses…

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Food for Thought: Discover Mindful Eating, with Janet Lau, RD 25:08

2M ago25:08

25:08

For Integrative Registered Dietitian Janet Lau, mindful eating is a way of life. Focusing on the what, when, how and why of eating helped Janet overcome years of unhealthy food choices and improve her overall quality of life. In this episode, Janet explains the basics of mindful eating, shares her own journey and offers some simple tips on how to e…

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Key Note: The Screening No One Wants to Talk About 3:04

2M ago3:04

3:04

In our March episode, we marked Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month with Dr. Renee Williams, a Gastroenterologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at NYU Langone. Dr. Williams talked about the importance of preventive screening for colorectal cancer and walked us through the colonoscopy procedure. In this month’s Key Note, she explains what happen…

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The Screening No One Wants to Talk About, with Dr. Renee Williams 21:14

3M ago21:14

21:14

Let’s face it, no one says, “I can’t wait to have a colonoscopy!” But with advances in the procedure and easier prep solutions – as well as less-invasive options – there really is no reason to wait to schedule this screening. To mark Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we are joined by Dr. Renee Williams, a Gastroenterologist and Associate Professor…

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Key Note: Listen to Your Heart 2:41

3M ago2:41

2:41

In our February episode, we marked American Heart Month with Dr. Shivani Verma, an interventional cardiologist at Maimonides Medical Center. In this month’s Key Note, Dr. Verma explains “broken heart syndrome,” a rare condition that can affect the heart muscle after an emotional shock or a sudden stressor. The good news: most people make a complete…

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Listen to Your Heart, with Dr. Shivani Verma 19:34

4M ago19:34

19:34

In our February episode, we mark American Heart Month with Dr. Shivani Verma, an interventional cardiologist at Maimonides Medical Center. In our conversation, Dr. Verma shares information on what heart health looks like, symptoms to watch for and how early prevention can help ensure better health outcomes. The Takeaway We want to hear from you! Pl…

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Key Note: Meet the Benefit Funds’ Newest Family Doctor 3:24

4M ago3:24

3:24

In our January episode, we got to know Dr. Lela Mayers, the Benefit Funds’ new Deputy Chief Medical Officer. In this month’s Key Note, Dr. Mayers discusses the wide range of wellness resources members can take advantage of to support them on their health journeys. The Takeaway We want to hear from you! Drop us a line at our social media channels: F…

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Meet the Benefit Funds’ Newest Family Doctor, with Dr. Lela Mayers 21:43

5M ago21:43

21:43

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lela Mayers, the Benefit Funds’ Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO). Dr. Mayers recently joined us to work alongside Chief Medical Officer Dr. Van Dunn in supporting our members’ health journeys. In our conversation, we get to know more about our new DCMO, who began her career as a family medicine physician. Am…

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Key Note: Creating Your Own Joy for the Holidays 3:33

5M ago3:33

3:33

In our December episode, Dr. Karinn Glover joined us to help explore why the holidays can stir up so many conflicting feelings – and share a few simple self-care strategies. In this month’s Key Note, Dr. Glover discusses the post-holiday letdown some of us can feel once the festivities are over – and offers some solutions to get us through what can…

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Creating Your Own Joy for the Holidays, with Dr. Karinn Glover 17:58

6M ago17:58

17:58

With the holidays well underway, some of us may be feeling pressure to enjoy “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” when the spirit of the season just isn’t grabbing us. Or maybe it has, but the hustle and bustle is overwhelming and leaves us experiencing some less-than-jolly emotions. To help us navigate the holidays, if not joyfully then at least …

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Key Note: Chef Marcus Dishes Healthy Holiday Cooking 2:27

6M ago2:27

2:27

In our November episode, we were joined by renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson, who offered some simple ideas to give your holiday meals a healthy twist. In this month’s Key Note, Chef Marcus shares a simple recipe for injera, a super-nutritious bread that makes a great go-with for any meal. Bonus: For a chance to win Chef Marcus’s book The Rise: Black…

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Chef Marcus Dishes Healthy Holiday Cooking, with Marcus Samuelsson 23:53

7M ago23:53

23:53

Ready or not, the holidays are coming – along with the challenge of eating healthfully. To help us navigate the season’s menus, we are joined this month by a special guest – Marcus Samuelsson, award-winning chef, restaurateur, author and activist. Chef Marcus shares cherished holiday memories, simple cooking techniques to make your holiday meals he…

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Key Note: 1199ers Making the Journey Together 4:39

7M ago4:39

4:39

In our October episode, we talked to 1199ers Sal Oliveri and Joanne Rosso about how they support each other on their health journeys. In this month’s Key Note, Joanne shares how a co-worker’s tough-love advice helped her get through a rough patch. Bonus: You’ll also hear from the Benefit Funds’ own dedicated WeightWatchers coach Angelica McQuade, w…

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1199ers Making the Journey Together, with Sal Oliveri and Joanne Rosso 18:05

8M ago18:05

18:05

This month, 1199 members Sal Oliveri and Joanne Rosso from Long Island Community Hospital join us to share their WeightWatchers secret to success. Spoiler alert: It’s each other! For nearly two years, Sal and Joanne have supported one another throughout their weight-loss journeys on WeightWatchers – and they show no signs of stopping. Whether they’…

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Key Note: The Road to Health Is Paved with Good Intentions 7:40

8M ago7:40

7:40

In our September episode, Dr. Chiti Parikh joined us to explore how setting a health intention and focusing on four basics of well-being – nutrition, sleep, exercise and stress management – can support you on your health journey. In this month’s Key Note episode, Dr. Parikh shares a brief overview of her book, Intentional Health, and the inspiratio…

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The Road to Health Is Paved with Good Intentions, with Dr. Chiti Parikh 23:24

9M ago23:24

23:24

When Dr. Chiti Parikh meets a new patient, the first question she asks is “What is your health intention?” In the Integrative Health and Wellbeing program at NewYork-Presbyterian, Dr. Parikh treats each patient as a whole person, not just a collection of symptoms – a philosophy the Benefit Funds have long embraced. In this episode, Dr. Parikh expla…

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Key Note: Good Night Rx: Get the Sleep You Deserve 5:56

9M ago5:56

5:56

In our August episode, Dr. Harly Greenberg explained the mysteries behind sleep – and the secrets to getting a good night’s rest, one of which is meditation. In our Key Note episode, we share a soothing sleep meditation, led by the Benefit Funds’ own Lupe Flores, an LMSW in the Wellness Member Assistance Program, to help you wind down and ease into…

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Good Night Rx: Get the Sleep You Deserve, with Dr. Harly Greenberg 23:22

10M ago23:22

23:22

Sleep: It’s something we all crave but can’t seem to get enough of. Regular, restful sleep boosts brain health and mood and protects against a wide range of conditions, including heart disease, obesity and dementia. But a recent survey found that most of us don’t get the recommended seven hours a night. In this episode, Dr. Harly Greenberg explains…

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Key Note: Lower Your A1C 4:03

11M ago4:03

4:03

Healthcare leaders have called type 2 diabetes “a national health crisis,” but our guest this month has good news to share. Jessica Vatel, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist at the Brooklyn Hospital Center, is excited by the latest approaches to treating diabetes, including education, coaching and personal e…

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Lower Your A1C, with diabetes specialist Jessica Vatel 23:57

11M ago23:57

23:57

Healthcare leaders have called type 2 diabetes “a national health crisis,” but our guest this month has good news to share. Jessica Vatel, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist at the Brooklyn Hospital Center, is excited by the latest approaches to treating diabetes, including education, coaching and personal e…

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Key Note: Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy You 3:31

11M ago3:31

3:31

In this month’s episode, Dr. Hugo Ortega joins us as we take a look at lifestyle medicine – a fresh approach to healthcare that more and more physicians are embracing. Dr. Ortega, an associate program director for the Montefiore Einstein Internal Medicine Residency Program in the Bronx, shares his personal story of how he became interested in lifes…

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Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy You, with Dr. Hugo Ortega 25:15

12M ago25:15

25:15

In this month’s episode, Dr. Hugo Ortega joins us as we take a look at lifestyle medicine – a fresh approach to healthcare that more and more physicians are embracing. Dr. Ortega, an associate program director for the Montefiore Einstein Internal Medicine Residency Program in the Bronx, shares his personal story of how he became interested in lifes…

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How Healthy Is Your Relationship with Your Doctor? 15:01

1y ago15:01

15:01

In this episode, the Benefit Funds’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Van H. Dunn, discusses the importance of building a healthy relationship with a primary care provider. Putting the emphasis on prevention – catching small problems before they become big ones – Dr. Dunn details the ways in which healthcare providers treat the whole person. He also explo…

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The Heart of the Matter, with Dr. Gbenga Ogedegbe 24:12

1y ago24:12

24:12

In this month’s episode, we talk heart health with Dr. Gbenga Ogedegbe, renowned cardiologist and founding director of the Institute for Excellence in Health Equity at NYU Langone Health. Dr. Ogedegbe provides an overview of how exactly the heart works and shares the good news and the not-so-good news about heart disease. He reviews the target numb…

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Take a Deep Breath, with Dr. Karinn Glover 21:01

1y ago21:01

21:01

Podcast Notes Today we talk burnout with Dr. Karinn Glover, an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Glover helps us examine what has become a burnout crisis among healthcare workers – and shares insights that can help prevent burnout or fight back if it already has a grip on you. She offers tips and stra…

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An Insider’s Look at WeightWatchers® 16:58

1+ y ago16:58

16:58

Podcast Notes In this episode, Angelica McQuade, a WeightWatchers coach dedicated to 1199SEIU members, talks about what sets WeightWatchers apart from typical diets. From community support through in-person and online workshops to the fact that no foods are forbidden, Angelica discusses how the program is successful at helping those who join achiev…

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Embrace Your Healthy Living Journey with Donna Rey, EdD 20:37

1+ y ago20:37

20:37

In today’s episode, the Benefit Funds’ Executive Director and CEO of Funds Administrative Operations, Dr. Donna Rey, explains the inspiration behind our Healthy Living initiative to support 1199SEIU members. Dr. Rey also outlines the many programs and services designed to meet members wherever they are on their personal health journeys. She even sh…

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Welcome to Health Is the Key 3:21

1+ y ago3:21

3:21

In our introductory episode, host Elizabeth Moore offers a preview of how Health Is the Key will help support 1199SEIU members on their health journey. Calling on health experts, Benefit Fund leaders and our own healthcare heroes, Health Is the Key is designed to meet members wherever they are on their own health journey.…

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1199SEIU Benefit And Pension Funds Podcasts

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Health Is the Key

1199SEIU Benefit and Pension Funds

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Key Note: The Highs and Lows of Blood Pressure 3:05

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The Highs and Lows of Blood Pressure, with Dr. Robert Ostfeld 24:55

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Key Note: Food for Thought: Discover Mindful Eating 4:13

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Food for Thought: Discover Mindful Eating, with Janet Lau, RD 25:08

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Key Note: The Screening No One Wants to Talk About 3:04

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The Screening No One Wants to Talk About, with Dr. Renee Williams 21:14

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Key Note: Listen to Your Heart 2:41

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Listen to Your Heart, with Dr. Shivani Verma 19:34

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Key Note: Meet the Benefit Funds’ Newest Family Doctor 3:24

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Meet the Benefit Funds’ Newest Family Doctor, with Dr. Lela Mayers 21:43

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Key Note: Creating Your Own Joy for the Holidays 3:33

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Creating Your Own Joy for the Holidays, with Dr. Karinn Glover 17:58

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Key Note: Chef Marcus Dishes Healthy Holiday Cooking 2:27

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Chef Marcus Dishes Healthy Holiday Cooking, with Marcus Samuelsson 23:53

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Key Note: 1199ers Making the Journey Together 4:39

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1199ers Making the Journey Together, with Sal Oliveri and Joanne Rosso 18:05

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Key Note: The Road to Health Is Paved with Good Intentions 7:40

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The Road to Health Is Paved with Good Intentions, with Dr. Chiti Parikh 23:24

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Key Note: Good Night Rx: Get the Sleep You Deserve 5:56

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Good Night Rx: Get the Sleep You Deserve, with Dr. Harly Greenberg 23:22

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Key Note: Lower Your A1C 4:03

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Lower Your A1C, with diabetes specialist Jessica Vatel 23:57

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Key Note: Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy You 3:31

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Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy You, with Dr. Hugo Ortega 25:15

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How Healthy Is Your Relationship with Your Doctor? 15:01

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The Heart of the Matter, with Dr. Gbenga Ogedegbe 24:12

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Take a Deep Breath, with Dr. Karinn Glover 21:01

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An Insider’s Look at WeightWatchers® 16:58

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Embrace Your Healthy Living Journey with Donna Rey, EdD 20:37

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Welcome to Health Is the Key 3:21