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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

Free Diabetes Education Program

May 12, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Free Diabetes Education Program. Mondays June 1- July 6. 10:00 am- Noon. Mercy Surgery Center. Free but registration required 417-888-6789. Open to anyone with diabetes, pre-diabetes, family members, or caregivers.

Managing Diabetes Just Got Easier Living with diabetes or pre-diabetes can feel overwhelming, but support and practical tools are available to help. The University of Missouri Extension is offering a free six-week diabetes education program focused on helping participants build healthy habits, manage chronic conditions, and improve quality of life. Program Details 📅 When: … [Read more...] about Free Diabetes Education Program

Filed Under: Employee Relations Tagged With: Campus recreation, diabetes, education, employee wellness, FMLA, leave, Lunch & Learn, Magers, Magers Health and Wellness, Mercy, shared leave, sick leave, wellness

Shared Leave Pool & Income Protection Resources

April 29, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Supporting Employees Through Life’s Critical Moments The Shared Leave Pool at Missouri State University reflects a culture of care and mutual support, allowing employees to assist colleagues who are experiencing significant personal or family health challenges or who are growing their families. 💛 Purpose of the Shared Leave Pool The Shared Leave Pool is a voluntary program … [Read more...] about Shared Leave Pool & Income Protection Resources

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Accident insurance, Critical Illness insurance, disability, employee wellness, financial wellness, Hospital Insurance, leave, Long term disability, parental leave, Samaritan Fund, shared leave, Short term disability, vacation leave, wellness

Pregnancy Planning: Benefits & Resources at Missouri State University

March 16, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Starting or growing your family is an important life event, and Missouri State University offers a range of benefits to support you through pregnancy, childbirth, recovery, and early parenthood. Health Insurance Coverage If you’re enrolled in MSU’s self‑funded medical plan administered by Point C, your coverage includes prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum … [Read more...] about Pregnancy Planning: Benefits & Resources at Missouri State University

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: accommodations, EAP, Employee Assistance Program, employee wellness, financial wellness, health, health plan, Hospital Insurance, leave, medical, Medical Insurance, Mercy, parental leave, shared leave, sick leave, UNUM, vacation leave, wellness

Shared Leave Campaign Goal Exceeded

June 13, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Make Your Time Matter: Shared Leave Campaign Continues We’ve officially exceeded our Shared Leave Donation Challenge goal—thank you for your incredible generosity! There’s still time to make a difference. If you haven’t donated yet, you can still contribute and support fellow Missouri State employees in a meaningful way. 🧠Don't Forget:  Missouri State University’s vacation … [Read more...] about Shared Leave Campaign Goal Exceeded

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Relations Tagged With: employee wellness, financial wellness, parental leave, shared leave, sick leave, vacation leave, wellness

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