Did you know that April 6th is National Employee Benefits Day? The USG offers its employees a well-balanced benefit program designed to provide protection against today’s financial hazards due to sickness or injury, as well as the opportunity to accumulate assets toward achieving tomorrow’s financial security. Who is eligible? USG Total Rewards Statement The […]
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Alcohol Awareness – AUD – When Is It Time for Treatment?
The good news is that no matter how severe the problem may seem, most people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) can benefit from some form of treatment. Research shows that about one-third of people who are treated for alcohol problems have no further symptoms 1 year later. Many others substantially reduce their drinking and report […]
Alcohol Awareness – What is Alcohol Use Abuse (AUD)?
Alcohol-related problems—which result from drinking too much, too fast, or too often—are among the most significant public health issues in the United States. Many people struggle with controlling their drinking at some time in their lives. More than 14 million adults ages 18 and older have alcohol use disorder (AUD), and 1 in 10 children […]
Alcohol Awareness – It’s just 1 drink!
A standard drink contains ½ ounce (oz) of pure alcohol. The body can metabolize about 1 drink per hour. A drink equals one 12 oz beer, one 5 oz glass of wine, or 1 oz of 100-proof liquor. How Many Drinks Are in Your Drink? In addition to “licensed” alcohol (single serve), sometimes we take […]
Alcohol Awareness Week @ GHC March 18 – 24, 2024
Alcohol Awareness Week is a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol abuse. Over time, excessive alcohol consumption can lead to the development of chronic diseases and other serious issues that affect your quality of life, physical and mental health. Did you know more than 140,000 deaths occur every year in the United States […]
USG Well-Being challenge: Colorful Choices
Colorful Choices Nutrition Challenge is a 4-week challenge that is a simple, effective, fun way to boost energy and feel your best by putting produce first. Registration runs March 11 – April 1. It’s the simplest, most effective healthy eating program ever — no calorie counting, no weighing or measuring. Just easy-to-remember daily selections of […]
Our Journey, Our Well-being
USG Well-being USG Well-being rewardable activities are provided through your USG healthcare provider (Anthem and Kaiser). Members have the ability to earn up to $100 in rewards. The USG website will be updated and become your go-to source for all things USG Well-being. We will continue with systemwide challenges and well-being live events including Money […]
Reminder: Annual Compliance due April 19
We use Vector LMS to provide the annual required trainings. This year, we are breaking the trainings up into two blocks: one to be completed in the spring and one to be completed in the fall. The amount of time needed to be spent on trainings will be significantly shorter and more manageable. We are […]
New Covid Procedures
As of March 1, 2024, The CDC updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. The new guidance brings a unified approach to addressing risks from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses, such as COVID-19, flu, and RSV. When people get sick with a respiratory virus, […]