OUR SUCCESS STORIES
WellWithin Stories
These are the stories of us – of you. When a change for the better promotes wellbeing, when the right benefit brings contentment, or when the best care is received, that’s what WellWithin is about at GE Appliances.
These are real stories of real employees or their family members who have found a healthier and happier life through wellbeing.
Patty Needed this Tool to Control Diabetes
I couldn’t do it for myself; I needed a tool. And I thank God that I took advantage of this opportunity with Virta Health that was made available to GE Appliances employees.
Karen signed up to lose weight; was surprised when it helped her depression
I was battling depression and I felt guilty if I left him. I was a caregiver and that’s all I allowed myself to be.
Medical care that is ‘real, human, and actually caring’
CareATC has a program where diabetics can get their insulin for free, but they have to do things like see a nutritionist and really manage their diabetes. She’s doing that, and she loves it.
GEA benefits meant no more ‘pushing through the pain’
The pain ran down from my back, and my knee locked up. It felt like a Charlie horse, but throughout my entire leg. It gave out, and I just fell over.
Five Good Reasons Not to Work Out
Barriers to health are access, convenience, structure and community. I really do believe GE Appliances has helped eliminate those barriers through its partnership with The Y @ Work. Between the onsite location, variety of classes, and camaraderie, it just makes it easier to show up.
Breathing Again
CareATC was so organized and helpful. Julie dug up my records going all the way back to the first weight loss and smoking cessation programs. This helped prove to my insurance that I’d really made progress.
Facing The Facts
They treated me like a human instead of just a patient. They’re so full of warmth and compassion. It makes it easier to face the facts and make progress.
Everything Feels Brand New
Roper gave me accountability and stability. I wake up with a schedule to keep and a job to do. I have a great community here that looks after me.
Quitting Time
By the time you hit a breaking point, you’ve already known for a while. I knew I had a problem with alcohol. I just wasn’t ready to address it.
“Hope and help” for alcoholics and those who love them
I had never met a sober alcoholic before. I started that evening thinking ‘this is never going to work,’ but as we talked, I saw that he could be in that setting and not drink, I thought ‘this is exactly what I need.
Employee Rewards It Forward through The Y @ Work
I appreciate helping others improve themselves. I’ve recruited at least 10 co-workers to join The Y @ Work, and people often come to me with workout questions when I’m there.
These GEA employees have a message for their coworkers: Get a colonoscopy
Get a colonoscopy. It’s free with our insurance and it’s lifesaving. It could have prevented a lot of pain and suffering I’ve had to go through.
Therapy Helps Army Veteran Find His Way Back from PTSD
It is important to know your team, know how old their kids are, know what excites them. The more you get to know your people, you’ll recognize when things change. That can be an indicator; an opportunity for you to step in and extend that hand to help them.
Redefining Happiness After 30 Years
My body feels better. My mind feels better. Most importantly, I’ve been able to gain some of the years of my life I was going to lose. I find myself much more positive. When something goes sideways at work or anywhere, I don’t get as stressed as I used to.
Space Race On Foot
I have discovered that you have to enjoy the journey, or the purpose is lost. Your mind is free to wander when you’re walking.
Consistency is the key. If I don’t get to walk, it’s a problem.
Consistency is the key. If I don’t get to walk, it’s a problem.
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