Donating Blood
Did you know that one pint of donated blood can save up to three lives? In the United States, January marks the celebration of National Blood Donor Month. It is more important now than ever to donate blood, as the American Red Cross declared the first ever national blood crisis in 2022 due to a severe blood shortage. While this crisis has been averted for the time being, blood donations are key to helping those in need. Learn more about the process of donating blood and other important information about donating blood.
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Healthy Eating and Food Shopping
At the beginning of every year, many people have New Year’s resolutions and set different goals for themselves. A common one is to follow a healthier diet, and for many, this begins in one place…the grocery store! Shopping to support a healthier diet may seem daunting, but here is a list of foods to help kickstart your health journey. |
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Balanced Living Relies on Total Well-Being
Life happens. Whether it’s everyday stress, major life changes, surviving the loss of a loved one, managing workplace pressure, problems with your spouse or a wide variety of work, life, personal or family issues, you don’t have to face them alone.
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Log in to the Member Hub, or register on www.geo-blue.com and visit the "Wellness" section for free and confidential assistance, 24/7/365. |
Our global support team is staffed by professionals who are completely independent of an employer and are ready to provide in-the-moment counseling or information about local resources all around the world.
Don’t let a work or life issue become a bigger problem. Check out our Global EAP for help with regaining your focus and support when facing difficulties.
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| To speak to a counselor, call 1-877-249-4765 inside the U.S. or +44-208-987-6228 outside the U.S. You can also reach our support staff via email, at support@worldwideassist.co.uk. |
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Missed last month's newsletter? Want to refer to a previous issue? You can access previous issues online. Visit our RE:MEMBER Archive for the latest on staying healthy, happy and safe while living abroad.
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