Caregiver Wellbeing

We know the value of a balanced and healthy life for our caregivers, which is why we offer a
combination of wellness benefits and resources.  Scroll down to learn more about our wellness
benefits, programs, and resources designed to enhance your wellbeing.

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Human Resources

Human Resources has all of the information you need regarding anything from paid time off to gym discounts. Learn more about what your HR department can assist you with and benefits available to you.

  • Paid time off, sick leave, holiday, federal and state leaves, FMLA, Illinois Dept of Human Rights, ADA/Medical Leave, VESSA, Personal Leave options, PSL, and disability policies/programs
  • Family and Medical Leave Act and personal leave policies
  • Caregiver Activity League events and scheduled events for caregivers and their families (bowling night, Six Flags, Bulls night, etc)
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Caregiver Health Office

Caregivers' health is a priority at Sinai. The list below outlines programs designed to help keep caregivers healthy.

  • Immunization Programs: Flu, MMR, Chicken Pox, Hep B and TB Surveillance

  • Smoking Cessation program information and materials

  • Wellness Information provided

  • Screening for Blood Pressure, weight, Body Mass Index (BMI)

  • Temperature checks, return to work, illness at work and COVID screening and testing

  • Injury, illness, and exposure follow up

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Mental Health

Sinai Caregivers' mental health is equally as important as physical health. Below are programs that can provide assistance to caregivers and help maintain mental wellness.

Click here to learn more about the resources available to you.

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Physical Health

Caregivers' physical health is a priority at Sinai. The list below outlines programs designed to help keep caregivers in the best shape possible.
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Financial Wellness

Fiducius Student Loan Assistance

Healthcare professionals like you have lowered their monthly loan payments more than 80% with the Loan Relief benefit from Fiducius. Learn how this benefit can help you take control of your student loans with Administrative Forbearance ending and the new Limited Waiver Opportunity.

Click here to learn about Fiducius Student Loan Assistance

UBS Retirement Plan Consulting Team

As a Sinai Caregiver, you have access to the UBS Retirement Plan Consulting Team who can answer questions about the company's retirement plan and provide general financial education to help achieve your goals. 

Click here to learn about the resources available to you.

AT&T Signature Program

As a member of Sinai Health System you could be saving up to 25% on the monthly service charge of qualifying wireless plans with the AT&T Signature Program.

  • Find the latest plans, devices and a world of entertainment in one place.
  • Check out the new AT&T Unlimited & MoreSM plans that come with access to live TV and on-demand entertainment.
  • Get fun perks like free movie tickets with AT&T THANKSTM

Click here to learn about the AT&T Signature Program

 

College Tuition Benefit Program through DHMO

 

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Sinai Community Institute

Sinai Community Institute (SCI) has a history of developing effective community-based health and social service programs to improve the health and well-being of its clients by addressing social, economic, and environmental factors. Approximately 14,000 families each year benefit from SCI’s services, from infants to adolescents to adults.

  • Demonstration Kitchen
  • Community Health Fairs/Screenings
  • Farmers Market
  • WIC Program onsite (Women Infants and Children)
  • Family Case Management
  • Parenting Initiative-Home Visiting Program
  • Justice Advisory Council-Gun Prevention and Reduction 
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Sinai Urban Health Institute

Sinai Urban Health Institute (SUHI) conducts health inequities research, develops innovative community health interventions, delivers community health worker (CHW) training and consultation, and provides a broad scope of evaluation services. Some of the currently funded initiatives include:

  • Breast/cervical/colorectal Health – community outreach, patient navigations, educational presentations on breast/cervical/colorectal health, information about mammograms and other screenings and  and help in scheduling them.  Assistance with navigation through the health system, and connection to supportive oncology and treatment services.
  • CHWs Assisting Patients (CAP) – patient rounding on select floors at HCH and MSH including Behavioral Health, conversing with patients, screening for SDoH and linkage to resources, follow-up post discharge for patients deemed at higher risk, this program can receive patient referrals for post-discharge support.
  • Asthma Education – assistance with scheduling doctor’s appointments; one-on-one tailored asthma education;  conduct home visit to advise on triggers and provide green cleaning kit with advice about home environmental cleanups.
  • Diabetes – presentations
  • Smoking Cessation programs – smoking cessation information, programs and education kiosks.
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Food and Nutrition Services

We understand that staying on top of your diet can be challenging on your own, which is why we offer the following services made to help you reach your nutritional goals.

  • Be knowledgeable of what you are eating with nutrition table meal statistics.
  • Our healthy recipes are an exciting way to add new meals to your arsenal while eating well.
  • Join our Periodic Wellness presentations in the cafeteria by dieticians.
  • Event-based one-on-one sessions with a dietician when available.
  • Healthy options don't require waiting thanks to the Farmers Fridge (located in the cafeteria).
  • Mindful cafeteria entre options are also available daily.