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🌿 Understanding Prolonged Grief & Building Resilience

May 26, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Finding Support Through Grief: EAP Webinar and Employee Resources 🌿 EAP Webinar EAP Webinar Highlight | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EST Grief can be a complex and ongoing experience, especially in the years following widespread disruption and loss. This Employee Assistance Program (EAP) webinar focuses on prolonged grief, now recognized in the DSM-V, and provides tools to help … [Read more...] about 🌿 Understanding Prolonged Grief & Building Resilience

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Bereavement, EAP, education, employee wellness, FMLA, leave, Mental Health, Mercy, sick leave, vacation leave, webinar, wellness

Understanding Mercy Billing Updates:

May 20, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Helpful Reminders for Your Care Decisions Last year, Human Resources shared updates regarding changes in how certain Mercy services are billed, including clinic-to-hospital outpatient department (HOD) transitions and how those billing structures may be reflected in patient statements. As a helpful reminder, we want to revisit two previous communications that continue to be … [Read more...] about Understanding Mercy Billing Updates:

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: employee wellness, health, health plan, medical, Medical Insurance, Mercy, Point C, Point·C, wellness

Don’t Let Leave Slip Away

May 19, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Take Time to Recharge: Why Using Your Vacation Leave Matters Vacation leave is an important part of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and supporting your overall well-being. Taking time away from work to rest and recharge can help reduce stress, improve mood, support heart health, and prevent burnout. Research continues to show that employees who regularly use vacation … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Leave Slip Away

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: benefits, employee wellness, leave, shared leave, vacation leave, wellness

Identity Protection Plan Upgraded to Pro+ Cyber Coverage

May 18, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Identity Protection Plan Upgraded. Enhanced Cybersecurity, Scam Protection, and Family Coverage Beginning June 1, 2026. Employees currently enrolled in Missouri State University’s Identity Protection Plan through Allstate Identity Protection/The Standard will soon receive an automatic upgrade to enhanced coverage at no additional cost. Beginning June 1, 2026, the plan will … [Read more...] about Identity Protection Plan Upgraded to Pro+ Cyber Coverage

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Allstate, employee wellness, financial wellness, identity protection, The Standard, wellness

đź«€ World Hypertension Day: May 17

May 15, 2026 by Deidre Mings

“Measure Your Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer!” World Hypertension Day is observed annually to raise awareness about high blood pressure—often called the “silent killer” because it typically has no symptoms but can lead to serious long-term health complications. This year’s theme emphasizes the importance of accurate measurement and consistent management: … [Read more...] about đź«€ World Hypertension Day: May 17

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: biometrics, Campus recreation, employee wellness, health, health plan, Magers, Magers Health and Wellness, Med-Impact, medical, Medical Insurance, Mercy, Network, nutrition, wellness

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