General Wellness
Preventing disease and staying well contriubtes to a long life, satisfying career and more enjoyable retirement. The Health Promotion Division develops programs that deliver health messages and practical support to LIUNA members and their families. Wellness programs take many forms, including:
- Health fairs, where members and their families gain access to health information and diagnostic screening tests.
- Plan-specific wellness newsletters, exclusively designed for Laborers’ health and welfare plan participants, that explain new benefits and addresses health and wellness concerns that are prominent among LIUNA families.
- Health promotion classes, which focus on behavioral and/or health-related issues, how these issues relate to or impact the jobsite and how members can address these topics in the most effective way possible, both on and off the job.
- Health education materials, such as brochures, posters and health alerts on specific diseases or health conditions. These materials, available through the Fund’s online catalogue, can be distributed at health fairs, local union halls, toolbox talks, within paychecks or through health and welfare fund communications.
Tools for Health: Diet and Tobacco Tip Sheets
In a partnership with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the Health Promotion Division developed a series of Tools for Health tip sheets to help Laborers and their family members quit tobacco and develop healthier diets. Available in PDF format, the tip sheets can be downloaded in English or Spanish.
General Wellness Resource Links
COLD STRESS
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
DENTAL
GENERAL HEALTH
Center for the Advancement of Health
HEADACHES
HEAT STRESS
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
SLEEP
SMOKING
Agency for Healthcare Research
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
National Cancer Institute Cancer Information Center
Quit Tobacco Links
Quit Tobacco, Make Everyone Proud – For service members and their families
STRESS MANAGEMENT
WebMD Stress Management Health Center
VISION
General Wellness
Answering Your Questions About the COVID-19 Vaccines (February, 2021)A Financial Health Checkup for the New Year (January, 2021)
Holiday Gatherings During COVID-19 (December, 2020)
COVID-19 Makes for an Uncertain Flu Season (October, 2020)
Are Construction Workers at Higher Risk for COVID-19 Complications? (August, 2020)
COVID-19’s Disproportionate Impact Across Racial Lines (July, 2020)
An Honest Conversation on Racism and Public Health (July, 2020)
Healthy Relationships, Healthy Heart (February, 2020)
Form Healthy Habits and Break Unhealthy Habits (January, 2020)
Advancing Worker Safety, Health and Well-Being Through Total Worker Health (November, 2019)
Flu Season Is Here, so Get Your Flu Shot (November, 2019)
Smile Bright for Good Health (October, 2019)
Getting a Grip on Your Finances Doesn’t Have to Be Scary (and It’s Worth the Work) (April, 2019)
Hot Weather Is a Heart Hazard (July, 2018)
Dealing with Those Cold Weather Aches and Pains (December, 2017)
Vocational Wellness: Donate Your Time and Talents to a Cause You Find Worthwhile (November, 2017)
Bleach and Other Disinfectants Increase COPD Risk (November, 2017)
How to Stay Safe During a Flood (October, 2017)
Your Fall Allergies Don’t Have to Flare (September, 2015)
Statin Medications Are Not a Blank Check for Eating Poorly (July, 2014)
General Wellness
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Spiritual Wellness: What Is Your Meaning and Purpose? (September, 2016)
CBD Oil: What Is It and Will It Cause a Positive Drug Test? (June, 2018)
Taking Medication? Watch What You Eat (July, 2015)
The Right Stuff for Cold Weather (January, 2005)
Cough + Sneeze = Cold or Flu? (December, 2006)
Are Construction Workers at Higher Risk for COVID-19 Complications? (August, 2020)
Vaccination Winning War on HPV-Caused Cancer (September, 2013)
How Food Affects Your Mood (October, 2018)
Washing Hands – Properly – Is Your Ticket to Good Health (December, 2013)
COVID-19’s Disproportionate Impact Across Racial Lines (July, 2020)
Vocational Wellness: Identify Your Interests and Achieve Fulfillment (August, 2016)
Tips to Prevent Fogging Safety Glasses (October, 2017)
FDA Caps Acetaminophen Dosage in Prescription Medications (April, 2014)
Identifying and Reducing Worker Fatigue in Construction (August, 2019)
Energy Drink Labels Sometimes Misleading (November, 2013)
Ill-Fitting PPE Hurts Women and Construction (December, 2015)
Brush Your Teeth Like Your Life Depends on It (November, 2015)
The Health Benefits of Giving Blood (January, 2019)
How Safe Is Your Well Water? (July, 2016)
Childhood Obesity Provokes Nutrition Reform at School (September, 2006)
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