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.

Wellness CALENDAR OF Events 2025

February 17-28 MPR Make A Move Challenge Registration (All Employees)

March 3 Make A Move Challenge STARTS (All Employees)

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

April 29 Real Appeal Quarterly Email Campaign (All Employees)

May 2 Mental Health First Aid Training (All Employees))

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

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

MARCH 6, 2025 @ 12PM Nutrition Jeopardy – Tara Sallee

Do you think you know the ins and outs of eating for better health? Test your nutrition knowledge with the help of a Hy-Vee dietitian and pick up some other healthful tips along the way.

 MARCH 13, 2025 @ 12PM Ask the Dietitian - Tara Sallee
Do carbohydrates make you gain weight? Do I need supplements? How much water should I drink every day?    

MARCH 27, 2025 @ 12PM Prevention Starts in Your Cart – Modifying Meals for Metabolic Syndrome – Heidi Lohmann-Schrader

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. It is the reason you should get a biometric screening done each year: to know your “numbers.”

 APRIL 3, 2025 @ 12PM Reducing Sugar and Stopping Cravings – Tara Sallee
Do you feel controlled by your food cravings? Learn how to use science to work with your mind and body instead of against them.

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)
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