by Kathy W Bryant | Jun 6, 2023 | Benefits, For System Office Staff
In June, the Alzheimer’s Association sponsors Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month aiming to promote awareness and inform the public about risk reduction activities. This debilitating disease now affects seven million Americans. Per the Alzheimer’s... 
by Kathy W Bryant | Jun 6, 2023 | Benefits, Employee Perks & Discounts, For System Office Staff
In June Ginger invites individuals who identify as men to show their bodies and minds some tenderness. Whether you enjoy movement or meditation, bring more mindfulness into your physical and mental well-being, so you can feel good from head to toe. Check out the... 
by Kathy W Bryant | May 30, 2023 | Benefits, For System Office Staff
CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, the independent advisory firm that works on the UNC Retirement Programs, will be conducting phone consultations June 26 and 29 and July 18 and 19. If desired, there are video/screensharing capabilities available at the time of your... by Kathy W Bryant | May 3, 2023 | Benefits, For System Office Staff
The commonality of mental health issues throughout the United States is astronomical. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, approximately 1 in 4 adults suffer from some genre of mental disorder and about 9.5 percent of adults in the US will encounter hardships with a... 
by Kathy W Bryant | Apr 29, 2023 | Benefits, For System Office Staff
With busy work lives, isolation during the pandemic, and even social media, many of us struggle to connect with others in a meaningful way. This may have had the most impact in our personal lives and can leave us feeling dissatisfied with our relationships. Chances... 
by Kathy W Bryant | Apr 18, 2023 | Benefits, For System Office Staff
The State Health Plan put multiple temporary benefit provisions in place to assist Plan members during the COVID-19 public health emergency. In January 2023, the federal government announced that the COVID-19 public health emergency will end on May 11, 2023. Here’s...