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World Ovarian Cancer Day – May 8

May 8, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Awareness, prevention, and support at Missouri State University Each year on May 8, communities around the world recognize World Ovarian Cancer Day, a global awareness initiative led by the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition. The day focuses on improving understanding of ovarian cancer symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of early medical evaluation when something doesn’t … [Read more...] about World Ovarian Cancer Day – May 8

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: cancer, critical illness, Critical Illness insurance, employee wellness, FMLA, Magers, Magers Health and Wellness, Ovarian Cancer Awareness, Samaritan Fund, screening, wellness, womens center

🩺 Free Head and Neck Cancer Screening – Offered by Mercy

April 8, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Mercy Free Head & Neck Cancer screening. Saturday April 18 9am to noon. Mercy ENT 1229 E Seminole Ste 520. No registration required.

Early detection is key to successful treatment, and Mercy is offering free head and neck cancer screenings to help identify concerns early, when treatment is most effective. 📅 Event Details Date: Saturday, April 18 Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Location: Mercy Clinic Ear, Nose and Throat1229 E. Seminole | Suite 520 🩺 What to Expect A free screening provided by … [Read more...] about 🩺 Free Head and Neck Cancer Screening – Offered by Mercy

Filed Under: Employee Relations Tagged With: cancer, critical illness, Critical Illness insurance, employee wellness, FMLA, leave, Mercy, sick leave, vacation leave, wellness

Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Test:

April 7, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Multi-cancer Early Detection Test flyer. Mercy.net/earlydiagnosis

🩺  What You Should Know Early detection saves lives, and the Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) test is a new blood test that helps identify cancer signals before symptoms appear. 🔬 What Is the MCED Test? The MCED test is a blood-based screening tool that detects signals in your bloodstream linked to cancer. Highlights: ✅ Can often pinpoint where the cancer signal … [Read more...] about Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Test:

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Allstate, Asiflex, breast cancer awareness, cafeteria, Cafeteria Plan, cancer, colorectal cancer awareness, critical illness, Critical Illness insurance, employee wellness, Flexible spending, health, health plan, medical, Medical Insurance, Mercy, MoCafe, screening, wellness

10 SPOTS AVAILABLE- Mobile Mammography April 13

April 6, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Schedule Your Mammogram- April 13 On-Campus Mammography: Upcoming on-campus mammogram appointments are limited and filling quickly. We encourage you to schedule your appointment now to secure your spot. These visits offer a convenient, on-campus option, and once appointment slots are filled, additional openings may not be available for that date. Open to employees and … [Read more...] about 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE- Mobile Mammography April 13

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: breast cancer awareness, cancer, critical illness, Critical Illness insurance, employee wellness, health, health plan, Hospital Insurance, Mammogram, Mammogram Bus, Medical Insurance, Mercy, OZH, screening, wellness

Men’s Health Month:

June 9, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Mikel Dashtipour works with patient in MSU Care Clinic

Stay Proactive, Stay Healthy June is Men’s Health Month, a great reminder to take charge of your health through prevention, early detection, and informed care. The top health risks for men—heart disease, cancer, and unintentional injury—are often preventable with routine checkups and smart decisions. Let’s make health a priority this month and every month. 🩺 Magers … [Read more...] about Men’s Health Month:

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Accident insurance, biometrics, cancer, critical illness, Critical Illness insurance, EAP, employee wellness, Magers, Mental Health, Mercy, Mercy on Call, nurse on call, wellness

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