January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and ICSEW wants you to know that there’s a lot you can do to prevent cervical cancer. HPV (human papillomavirus) is a very common infection that spreads through sexual activity. About 79 million Americans currently have HPV, but many people with HPV don’t know they are infected. HPV is…
Committee Action Needed by January 17: Review and Vote on Updated Policies and Procedures
Please review the revised policies and procedures for the Committee. The updated policies and procedures have been combined into one file below. updated-policies-combined.pdf Once you have reviewed, please go complete the survey monkey to submit your comment and vote. We ask that you do this prior to our January 17th general membership meeting.
CDC – Winter Weather Preparedness – Great tips for staying safe and healthy
First 6-month-old ‘graduate’ from HCA's Infants at the Workplace program
By: Laurel Bennett, HCA Anaya Darlene turned 6 months old recently and became the first “graduate” of HCA’s Infants at the Workplace program. Anaya’s mom is Talia Mazzara, HCA (left), and her backup work caretaker is Joanna Gaffney, HCA (right). Eight infants—some not yet born!—have been approved for the program since it began in July this…
Diabetes, knowing more can save your life!
By Marina Woodard Diabetes is a condition when the body’s inability to convert food into energy resulted from the pancreas failure to produce enough or any insulin. Over time, the high blood sugar (glucose) levels caused by the condition can lead to several health problems and complications. According to the statistics provided by the American…
Skilled and employed workers use WorkSource to further their career
By Chad Pearson, Employment Security Department; Submitted by Cheryl Flynn Many people think WorkSource is only for the unemployed, but more than 170,000 people used WorkSource last year, many of them employed. Washingtonians are learning that WorkSource career centers offer valuable resources — all free. More and more skilled and employed workers are turning to…
The ICSEW toiletries drive is a huge success
By: Jennifer Masterson Thanks to all who participated in the ICSEW toiletries drive. The YWCA’s Other Bank estimates that state agencies donated nearly $8,500 in products. Check it out! Products distributed by The Other Bank cannot be purchased with food stamps and are not available at food banks, yet they are essential for maintaining health.…
Safety tips for women during the holiday shopping season
By: Kate Sherrer The smell of pumpkin spiced lattes, cinnamon scented pine cones and holiday treats are in the air! With the holiday shopping season in full-swing, it is important to remember not everyone at or around the shopping centers are there in good holiday spirit. Some people have bad intentions to take advantage of…
Got life insurance?
The PEBB Program gives members a one-time “do-over” to sign up for life insurance MetLife will partner with the PEBB Program as the new life insurance carrier starting Jan. 1, 2017. During this transition, you can enroll in or increase your life insurance coverage during MetLife’s special, one-time open enrollment opportunity from Nov. 1-30, 2016. This…
Week without Violence
Last week, October 17-21, was the YWCA Week Without Violence. This is a global movement to end violence against women and girls. In Congress, there are two bills that relate to this topic: HR 3841 and S.2208. We encourage you to take a few minutes to educate yourself on these two bills and contact your…