MPR Wellness program

Midwest Public Risk (MPR) has a comprehensive wellness program designed to improve your health and help you experience a better quality of life.

The program includes services and resources designed to keep you and your employees informed and engaged in the health/wellness goals of MPR.

Through a mix of education seminars, campaigns, and group challenges, MPR offers a variety of ways for employees to participate in activities to improve their health.

MPR can also assist you in creating a customized health fair. Additional resources are available to our health benefits members through UMR’s professional CARE programs. Please contact the MPR Wellness Director, Jeff Aebersold, at jeff.aebersold@umr.com to coordinate all wellness engagement initiatives.

**MPR achieved the Healthy KC GOLD certification with workplace wellness services and programs aligned with the World Health Organization’s Healthy Workplace Framework 2024-2025.**

Wellness CALENDAR OF Events 2025

April 11 OE QR Code Drink Card Appreciation Program Deadline (Member Reps)

April 14 Make A Move Challenge ENDS (Last day to record results)

April 21 Member Entity EAP Lunch & Learn Training - “Learning to Relax”

April 22 Roadmap to Retirement - Prudential Pathways 12pm (All Employees)

April 25 Member Entity Chair Yoga Lunch & Learn (Member Entity Employees)

April 29 Real Appeal Quarterly Email Campaign (All Employees)

May 2 Mental Health First Aid Training (All Employees)

May 25 Member Entity EAP Lunch & Learn Training - “Effective Communication”

June 18 Member Entity EAP Lunch & Learn Training - “Deskercise!”

August 20 MPR Annual Health & Wealth Member/Partner Expo (Member Reps)

August 25 MPR Heroes Operation Meltdown - 6-week Challenge (All Employees)

APRIL 3, 2025 @ 12PM Reducing Sugar and Stopping Cravings – Tara

Spring 2025 Issue Includes:

**• Adventure awaits!**
**• Sprout some joy**
**• Mirror, mirror on the wall…**
**• Snuff out the sniffles without meds**
**• Finding connection**
**• Boost your fitness, increase the fun!**
**• Managing arthritis through gentle exercise**

The Real Appeal weight management program is offered at no additional cost to members as part of their benefits, subject to eligibility requirements. *Be sure to have your health insurance ID card handy when enrolling. Want to get started? Visit enroll.realappeal.com now!

GUIDANCE RESOURCES EAP WEBINAR 2024-25

Recorded Webinar Link - 091124 Managing Remote-Hybrid Employees

Recorded Webinar Link - 11132024 Learning to Say "No"

Recorded Webinar Link - Parenting A Child With Special Needs

Recorded Webinar Link - Understanding How Your Emotions Impact Interactions With Older Loved Ones

Recorded Webinar Link - Loving…YOU! The Art of Self-Acceptance

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Mar. 5, 2025 12:00 PM Gratitude: A Skill for Happier Living

REGISTRATION LINK https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/255312538011255132

Apr. 9, 2025 12:00 PM Using Guided Imagery for Wellness and Stress Reduction

REGISTRATION LINK https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1072656496751112542

COMING TO MPR AUGUST 25, 2025

GuidanceResources Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
For short-term counseling needs, all MPR Benefit Member Entity employees include six free visits with a professional for all covered participants. GuidanceResources EAP resources are available online and via mobile app. Log on today to connect directly with a Guidance Consultant about your issue or to view articles, podcasts, videos and other helpful tools.

MPR Wellness program

Wellness CALENDAR OF Events 2025

GUIDANCE RESOURCES EAP WEBINAR 2024-25

GuidanceResources – Eap – Digital Toolkit