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Helping people live healthier financial lives

Helping people live healthier financial lives

 We’re proud to serve those who make the world a better, healthier place. It’s our goal to support financial wellness and meet each member’s unique financial needs. We do that with carefully designed financial products and services – to help members everywhere create a healthier financial future for themselves as well as those they love and protect.

MEMBERSHIP IS A PARTNERSHIP
Employers
Enhance your employee benefits package at no cost and provide your employees the gift of membership eligibility at PAHO/WHO Federal Credit Union by becoming a Strategic Partner.
Individuals
Proudly serving worldwide employees and retirees of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and  World Health Organization (WHO), Georgetown University faculty and staff, George Washington University Employees, employees of MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Health Faculty and Community Practice Network, DC Public Health Association members, The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation employees, Columbia Plaza employees and any current member’s family.
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Reminder: Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams

PAHO/WHO FCU will never call, text, or email asking for your card numbers, expiration date, CVV, passwords, PINs or other personal information. If you receive such a call, hang up and report it immediately by calling 202-974-3453.

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HEMA Federal Credit Union to Merge Into PAHO/WHO Federal Credit Union on September 1, 2026

Members of Healthcare Employees Mid-Atlantic (HEMA) Federal Credit Union voted on July 10, 2026, to approve a merger with PAHO/WHO Federal Credit Union, effective September 1, 2026. On that same day, the combined credit union will begin a new chapter as Bienestar Federal Credit Union.

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PAHO/WHO Federal Credit Union Strengthens Leadership with New Risk Executive and Internal Promotions

Reinforcing its commitment to building a high-performing, future-ready organization, PAHO/WHO FCU announced the appointment of a new Vice President of Risk Management alongside several internal promotions that reflect the organization’s continued investment in talent and leadership development.

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Get an A+ in Avoiding Scholarship and Student Loan Scams

According to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA), between 17 and 18 million students in the U.S. apply for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. That’s just over 70% of all students! While Pell Grants and Federal Student Loans are real, and scholarships can help pay for school, there are criminals out there who are eager to steal your money, identity, and calm. Let’s take a look at some of those scams and how you can protect yourself. 

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Expenses That Can Drain Your Retirement Savings

Start your journey to a healthier financial life with the Financial Wellness Minute! Quick tips and advice designed to help improve your financial wellness.  Let’s look at the expenses that could drain your retirement savings.

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5 Smart Tips to Manage College Expenses

It’s no secret that college is expensive. According to College Board research, the average four-year degree can add up to $108,584. And that doesn’t even figure in most of the living expenses and trips to the bowling alley. Thankfully, there are things you can do to save some money here and there. We have five tips to help you manage your college expenses. 

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