Extreme heat can affect both your physical and emotional well-being. Whether you're coping with high temperatures, poor air quality, wildfire smoke, or concerns for family and friends in affected areas, it's important to take steps to stay safe and supported. Visit the HR website to access your Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which offers confidential emotional support and helpful resources for managing stress during challenging situations. You can also explore practical tips for protecting yourself and your loved ones by viewing the Extreme Heat Resource Guide and other emergency preparedness resources available through the EAP.

GW’s 2026 Financial Well-Being Campaign, inspired by the “loud budgeting” movement, encourages you to be intentional and transparent about how you spend, save, and prioritize money. In recognition of the rising living costs and ongoing financial pressures, this campaign aims to normalize open conversations about money, encourage healthy spending boundaries, reduce financial stress, and support more confident financial decision-making.

We invite you to “get loud” with us by completing the campaign form and taking part in the events listed below.

• Headspace: Money Goals I On Demand
• Legal Resources: Estate Planning 101 I On Demand

• Fidelity: Starting Small: How to start investing for the price of a coffee I Thursday, July 16 at 12pm ET

• TIAA: Steps to Help Secure your Income in Retirement I Wednesday, July 22 at 12pm ET

If you enrolled in the GW Legal Plan through Legal Resources®, now is a great time to revisit your benefits. Your plan covers more than 60 legal matters, including wills and estate planning, home purchases, family law, identity theft assistance, and legal advice, while also providing valuable financial planning services through Kinnect Advisors and caregiver support through CareLinx. Whether you're planning for the future or facing an unexpected legal need, these resources can help you save time, reduce stress, and avoid costly legal fees. Register and join our upcoming overview webinar on Monday, July 27 at 12pm ET to learn more about your Legal Plan benefits, including how to access services. You can also download the Legal Plan brochure and call (800) 728-5768 to speak with a Legal Resources representative.

The GWell Chapter Chasers Book Club is gearing up for our next book, The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker. All faculty and staff are invited to join us for the reading period that runs July through October. It’s a fantastic opportunity to dive into a new story, improve your overall well-being and share your insights with fellow GW colleagues!

Interested in joining? Sign up!

Did you know your Health Advocate benefit offers more than healthcare support? In addition to helping you navigate medical claims, find providers, and understand your benefits, Health Advocate also provides resources to help you plan for the future.

As a benefit-eligible GW employee, you are automatically enrolled in Health Advocate at no cost. The program is also available to your spouse, dependents, parents, and parents-in-law, and you do not need to be enrolled in a GW medical plan to use this confidential service.

Visit the Health Advocate webpage to explore available services and download the new Life Planning Resource Guide, which includes practical information on estate planning basics, organizing important documents, budgeting worksheets, and other tools to help you prepare for life's important moments. Whether you're planning ahead or supporting a loved one, these resources are designed to help you and your family navigate life's important decisions with confidence.

SimpleTherapy is making it even easier to support your health and movement goals with the new Learning Center, now available in the app. At no cost to GW Medical Plan participants and their covered dependents ages 13 and older, SimpleTherapy offers a growing library of trusted articles, videos, guided courses, and exercise programs covering topics such as pain management, strength, sleep, posture, and daily movement. You'll also receive personalized content recommendations based on your needs and can bookmark your favorite resources to revisit anytime. Log in to the SimpleTherapy app to explore these new features and continue building healthy habits at your own pace.

• GW has announced updates to its vacation and time off programs. Faculty and staff are encouraged to review the changes in the Time Off and Leave Guide.

• Please review any outstanding time off requests.

• The 2026 Fall Tuition Remission Application is open and will close on October 1st.

• Don't forget to schedule your preventative vision and dental care appointments.

• Remember to designate and update your Beneficiaries.

TIAA & Fidelity Retirement Counseling

Retirement plan participants can schedule financial counseling by appointment with TIAA or Fidelity. To book an appointment, call your preferred provider or use the online booking systems listed below:

Fidelity Investments - Make an appointment online or call 800-642-7131.

TIAA - Make an appointment online or call 866-843-5640.

Aetna 1:1 Meetings

Meet with GW’s Aetna representative to review outstanding claims and/or ask questions about your medical or dental coverage. After scheduling an appointment, you will receive an email from Aetna to confirm your meeting time.

Note: If an appointment time does not work for you, the Aetna Concierge phone line is available at 844-989-8811, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. ET to provide personalized 1:1 support.

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