Virtual Benefits Fair, an informative PowerPoint presentation all about the amazing benefits offered to DOC employees, is now accessible on the DOC Intranet webpage!

Link: Virtual Benefits Fair

Did you know?

Mo Deferred Comp offers one-on-one meetings with their specialists to discuss your savings plans. Every little bit helps, and it's never too late to start saving. Link: www.modeferredcomp.org

*To schedule a one-on-one or attend a seminar, select "Event Registration," top right of the screen. Phone: 800-392-0925 or 573-893-1053

Environmental Wellness: Lactation rooms across the state have been improved!

If the lactation room at your worksite has a need, send a request to wellness@doc.mo.gov for assistance.

Naturally Slim is an amazing program that helps reorganize your eating and exercising habits for overall health. It is offered through the Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan (MCHCP) for Anthem BCBS members and is available at no cost to you. Classes start throughout the year.

This 40-week program offers a tremendous amount of support to its participants. Keep an eye out for emails and postcards from MCHCP about enrollment for upcoming classes! Naturally Slim

Active & Fit Direct is another really amazing benefit for anyone using MCHCP (Anthem BCBS) for health insurance. 

It is a low-cost ($25/month) MULTI-gym membership for participating gyms throughout the country.

* Fun fact: 75% of Employee Wellness Survey participants indicated wanting a discounted gym membership: THIS IS IT!

 Active & Fit Direct Enrollment Slideshow

*No commitment required: want to use the gyms during the cold months and resume outside activates in the summer? ... no problem! and no additional fees!

Gratitude Journaling: Have you heard of this? There are many scientific and psychological studies that have been done this year alone that have proven the positive effects of gratitude journaling. 

All it takes: 5 minutes, a writing utensil, something to write on and a little mindfulness. Find a quiet place, take a deep breath, think about something positive, write it down. Reflect on what you've written. That's it.  Link to Intelligent Change Gratitude Journaling Article

*65% of Employee Wellness Survey participants indicated wanting resources for resilience, meditation, yoga, work-life balance, stress management, etc. THIS IS IT!

Pause First Academy: Pause First Academy is revolutionizing in-service training, continuing education, and individual personal growth for society’s warriors, protectors, guardians and healers. It offers resilience training and evidence-based practices, such as meditation, mindfulness and yoga, with a focus on holistic wellness and work-life balance.

Keep an eye out for news about Pause First Academy, the launch date, how to start taking courses, how to get training credit for these courses, etc. 

Pause First Academy