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 2026-2027
Reasonable Wellness Alternative
If you think you might be unable to meet a standard for a reward under this program, you might qualify for an opportunity to earn the same reward by different means. Contact jeff.aebersold@umr.com and we will work with you to establish an alternative goal with the same reward.
June 23 Visana Health webinar - "When hormones hijack your sleep: Reclaiming your nights," - 11AM Register now
July 6 Fireworks Frenzy-Step Into the Celebration” challenge STARTS…Register June 1-July 5, 2026 INVITE CODE: WJFQEU
Aug. 24 UMR Live Well Rewards Portal Challenge 1/3 - Eat Well…Enrollment Aug. 3-21, 2026…Duration 56-days
Nov. 30 UMR Live Well Rewards Portal Challenge 2/3 - Relax & Revive…Enrollment Nov. 9-27…Duration 28-days
Mar. 1, 2027 UMR Live Well Rewards Portal Challenge 3/3 - Lose for Health…Enrollment Feb. 8-26…Duration 56-days
• Eat your way across America
• Summer heat advisory
• Good vibes
• How folic acid fuels everyone’s health
• It’s too hot to cook
• Back-to-school prep timeline
• Clearing the air on teen vaping
SUMMER 2026 Issue Includes:
The Real Appeal weight management program is offered at no additional cost to members as part of their benefits, subject to eligibility requirements. *Be sure to have your health insurance ID card handy when enrolling. Want to get started? Visit enroll.realappeal.com now!
GuidanceResources EAP Webinars
July 8, 2026 Helping Children Cope with Grief Click Here to Register
Aug. 5 Communicating Effectively with Distressed Customers Click Here to Register
Sept. 16 Managing Staff Through Stressful Situations
Oct. 7 Difficult Conversations During Times of Unrest
Nov. 4 Talking to Kids About Violent Events with Widespread Media Coverage
Dec. 2 Talking About the Tough Subjects with Your Parent or Older Loved One
Jan. 20, 2027 Emotional Intelligence
Feb. 3 Managing Anger at Home and at Work
Mar. 10 Work-Life Balance in a Work-From-Home Environment
Apr. 14 Getting the Most Out of Your Health Benefits
All visits are confidential. Reporting is at an aggregate level only.
GuidanceResources Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
For short-term counseling needs, all MPR Benefit Member Entity employees include six free visits with a professional for all covered participants. GuidanceResources EAP resources are available online and via mobile app.
GuidanceResources – EAP – Digital Toolkit
Manager Toolkit - U.S. English - Click HERE to Access the Manager's Toolkit