Former nuclear energy workers invited for lunch and learning about benefits

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ST. GEORGE — The West Jordan office of Critical Nurse Staffing, LLC will be hosting a lunch event to educate former nuclear energy workers about the benefits which may be available to them under the Department of Labor’s Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (“EEOICPA”) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on June 22, at the Cracker Barrel restaurant in St. George.

This event is an opportunity for retired Department of Energy contractor or subcontractor workers who were exposed to substances such as beryllium, silicosis and uranium while doing such activities as mining, milling or transporting. There will be professionals from Critical Nurse Staffing, LLC providing information on free medical screenings, educating on benefits which may be available to workers and answering questions related to the Department of Labor’s Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act.

This lunch and learn will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday June 22 at Cracker Barrel restaurant located at 1736 S. Convention Center Drive. Lunch will be provided by Critical Nurse Staffing, LLC and workers are encouraged to bring a family member or friend.

For more information on EEOICPA, or to RSVP to this event, you can reach the Community Outreach Liaison for Critical Nurse Staffing, LLC, Mollie Shepardson, by email at [email protected] or by phone at (970) 712-3413.

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