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Determining your impairment rating
In order to receive the healthcare and benefits you deserve, if you are a qualified former energy, atomic, or uranium worker, you will need to get something called an impairment rating. So, what even is an impairment rating? Those approved under Part E of the Energy Employees Compensation Program (EEOICPA) are eligible to receive monetary […]
Many Benefits of Home Healthcare
Did you know that we can provide eligible former workers with in-home healthcare? If you are considering home healthcare for yourself or for a loved one, take these benefits into consideration! It can make a huge difference in quality of life to have some extra help. Former energy, atomic, and uranium workers often struggle with […]
Why was the Hanford site decommissioned?
The Fast Flux Test Facility, Hanford Test Site The Hanford Nuclear Site started out as Hanford Engineer Works. Top-secret, Engineer Works began with the DuPont Corporation in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The purpose being to extract plutonium from spent uranium to develop nuclear bombs. Being close to the Columbia River, Hanford […]
The Dayton Project
The Dayton Project’s goal was to produce polonium during World War II as part of the Manhattan Project. The work for this project mainly developed in Dayton, Ohio. Polonium is a rare element that was synthesized by neutron bombardment for use in neutron-generating triggers ultimately used to initiate the fission chain reaction which set off […]
One of the Last Living Manhattan Project Scientists
As a twelve year old boy, Peter Lax took an interest in mathematics. In high school, he was even able to compete on his school’s math team. It was during this time in his life that he was introduced to Albert Einstein. When he turned 17, he finished high school and immediately began studying at […]
Healthy Home Checklist for Older Adults
We want to talk about how to live more comfortably with asthma as an older adult. The first step is talking with your physician. Let them know any other medications you may be on, as asthma treatments can cause unpleasant side effects. As a former energy worker, there is a good chance your asthma treatments […]
The World’s Nuclear Reactors
There are almost 450 nuclear power reactors operating in 32 countries, providing about 10% of the world’s electricity. Electricity demand is increasing about twice as fast as overall energy use and is expected to rise by more than half to 2040. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, nuclear power reactors generally have high annual […]
Deseret Article Highlights Victims of Radiation
This Deseret article, co-written by CEO & President of UEW, highlights the victims of radiation who have never received compensation. Treatments required to stay alive are out of reach for many victims. Read how many are calling upon Utah Congress to make this right! Read the full article here.
Eisenhower’s Apology
Race and Reputation During the Cold War arms race, the United States also fought to win the support and friendship of other countries – particularly those in Africa and Asia. Meanwhile, racial prejudice and segregation plagued much of the country. In 1957, Ghanian Finance Minister, Komla Agbeli Gbedemah experienced the racism in America when he […]