"Just for the Health of It" GSI

06/17/2026

I just scheduled my Heart Scan! You can schedule yours today at any Illinois HSHS location by calling 217-757-6565. No doctor's order is needed and insurance is not accepted. It's $100 at the time of the test. What is it? It is a 15-minute CT scan to measure the presence, location, and amount of calcium in your heart. This tells your risk of heart attack. A simple test to help make sure you are around for those who love you and depend on you! ❤️

06/01/2026

Sue Paso will be in Assumption on Tuesday, June 2nd. Please contact her to schedule an appointment. Thank you!

05/18/2026

Sue Paso, onsite counselor will now be in Assumption on Thursday, May 21st. She had to change the date from today due to a family emergency. If you have an appointment, it will be the same time on Thursday.

04/29/2026

Have you scheduled your annual wellness physical with your provider yet? If not, this is your reminder to do so. It's the perfect time to take your labs for them to review.

04/27/2026

Sue Paso, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor will be in Taylorville TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 28th. Please contact her directly to schedule in order to maintain confidentiality. Your health and your confidentiality is important to GPT!

04/01/2026

Lab work is essential for early disease detection due to its ability to identify potential health issues before symptoms appear. Here are some key reasons to get lab work done for early detection:
Improved Treatment Outcomes: Early detection can lead to more effective treatments, especially for conditions like cancer, where early-stage treatments often result in better recovery rates.

*Cost-Effectiveness: Treating diseases in their early stages is generally less expensive than managing advanced stages, which often require more complex and prolonged treatments.

*Enhanced Quality of Life: Identifying health issues early allows individuals to maintain a better quality of life. With timely interventions, patients can manage their conditions more effectively, leading to fewer hospital visits and a more active lifestyle.

*Prevention of Disease Progression: By identifying risk factors and implementing lifestyle changes or treatments early on, individuals can often prevent the progression of diseases.

Regular lab testing is an important part of preventive healthcare, helping us stay healthier and avoid the complications of late-stage diseases.

CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL HR to see when labwork is offered at your facility!

03/27/2026

Need someone to talk to? In a situation and not sure what to do? Want to bounce some ideas off a third party? Sue Paso will be onsite at our Taylorville location on Tuesday, March 31st. Message the page or as your HR for her number to schedule directly with her.

03/26/2026

Quick Tips:

• Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

• Get moving! Even 10 minutes of activity at a time is helpful.

• Sleep restores the body and brain and decreases inflammation.

03/25/2026

Want an easy way to stretch your paycheck? We’re excited to share PerkSpot—a free discount program available to all employees.

Get started in under a minute:
1) Go to gpt.perkspot.com
2) Enter access code GPTPERKS

What you’ll find:
• Discounts of up to 60% (varies by offer)
• Popular brands like Nike, SONOS, Disney, Ray-Ban, Apple, Samsung, Petco, HP, Sam’s Club, LEGOLAND, King’s Island, and more
• New deals added regularly—worth a quick check before you buy

Bonus: Planning a trip? PerkSpot also has car rental deals with National, Dollar, Enterprise, Budget, and more.

Happy saving,
GPT Benefits Team
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03/24/2026