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Information and resources for members and employers of The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) May 20, 2020

Employee Spotlight: Meet Bintou Jalloh   Bintou Jalloh brings Big 4 accounting experience to her role on the Board's Finance team.   Make self-care a priority   Prioritizing self-care can help you cope with unsettling emotions you may be feeling in response to the COVID-19 emergency.   Five common questions about medical Centers of Excellence   If you have a serious surgery coming up, using a Center of Excellence may improve your outcome — and even save you money if you have medical coverage through the Board.   Assistance Program provides support during times of need   The Assistance Program provides need-based grants, ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, to support wholeness. Learn about these grant opportunities and see if you qualify.   We are working together for you even though we are apart. See how we are still serving you from home. #TogetherApart   Warning signs of stroke and the importance of fast treatment   It’s important to act fast and seek emergency care when you're having a stroke. Learn to recognize the warning signs and reduce your risk of having a stroke.   Five signs of burnout — and how to address your stress   Not all stress is bad, but severe or chronic stress can be overwhelming and may affect your health. Here are five signs it’s time to address your stress.   Christians bear witness to the Resurrection on Easter Sunday, but it is also central to the faith we live every day. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but it is critical to continue the conversation year-round. By talking about mental health and normalizing the conversation, we fight the stigma that prevents many of us from seeking help. In recent months, public health officials have sounded the alarm regarding COVID-19’s impact on our psychological health. According to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll, 56 percent of Americans reported that worry or stress related to the outbreak has led to at least one negative mental health effect. For these reasons, we need to continue the conversation. Talking about our mental health can free us to seek help, find people who can relate, and move toward greater well-being. If you need help and have medical coverage through the Board of Pensions, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided through Cigna Behavioral Health, is available 24/7 by calling 866-640-2772. During this time of high stress, retired members and employees who are not eligible for the EAP can call Cigna’s Behavioral Resource line at 866-912-1687 to connect with qualified clinicians who can provide support and guidance.

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