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World Day for Safety and Health at Work – April 28

April 28, 2026 by Deidre Mings

Building a safer, healthier campus community at Missouri State University Each year on April 28, the World Day for Safety and Health at Work highlights the importance of preventing workplace injuries and illnesses and reinforcing that safety is a shared responsibility. Safe and healthy environments are built through awareness, preparation, training, and everyday actions that … [Read more...] about World Day for Safety and Health at Work – April 28

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: Bear Shield, CARO, safe walk, safety, West Plains, workers compensation

Hobbies, Learning, Wellness: Your Work-Life Balance

February 17, 2026 by Deidre Mings

EAP, LinkedIn Learning, Employee Wellness, Athletics and more 🎯 February 2026 Wellness Highlight Mercy EAP Webinar – The Role of Hobbies in Work-Life Balance 🗓 Available On Demand Starting February 17 Balancing work and personal life can be challenging, but engaging in hobbies and personal interests is a proven way to recharge, reduce stress, and improve focus. The Role of … [Read more...] about Hobbies, Learning, Wellness: Your Work-Life Balance

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured, LinkedIn Learning Tagged With: Athletics, EAP, employee wellness, LinkedIn Learning, Mental Health, Mercy, wellness, West Plains

Act Fast- Don’t Miss out!

October 20, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Some Benefit & Wellness Opportunities Are Already Underway! Several important benefit and wellness opportunities are happening now — some events have already started! Don’t wait to protect your health, explore your benefit options, and earn your wellness incentive. 💰 Samaritan Fund Program Ease the Financial Burden of Serious Illness 📝 Application Deadline: Oct. 21, … [Read more...] about Act Fast- Don’t Miss out!

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Featured Tagged With: 403(b), 457(b), benefit fair, benefits, benefits fair, biometrics, Did you know, education, employee wellness, financial wellness, flu shot, insurance, Mammogram, Mammogram Bus, medical, Medical Insurance, Mo deferred comp, Mosers, open enrollment, Preventative, retirement, Samaritan Fund, savings, TIAA, virtual benefit fair, wellness, wellness incentive, West Plains

Act Now: Don’t Miss These Wellness & Benefits Deadlines!

October 15, 2025 by Deidre Mings

Mark Your Calendar Several important benefit and wellness opportunities are happening now—don’t miss your chance to protect your health, explore your benefit options, and earn your wellness incentive!   🎗️ Mammography & Awareness Events Stay proactive about your health—early detection saves lives. Springfield Campus 📍 Mercy Mammogram Bus (in front … [Read more...] about Act Now: Don’t Miss These Wellness & Benefits Deadlines!

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