Whether you’re just getting started or have been on the journey toward better health for a while, sometimes you need a little help getting to the next level. As an MNPS employee, you have an array of resources available to you. Below are the basics on each one.

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Personal Health Coaching

When you're ready to tackle your biggest health challenges, having a real, live person supporting you can make a big difference in achieving your goals. A health coach is someone who will help you create a workable plan. Someone who will walk with you through that plan, encourage you through tough times, celebrate your successes and give you space when you need it. Most importantly, a health coach is NOT someone who will judge you or be disappointed if you slip up, but rather take your hand and help you get back on track.

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Bobbi Nickel, our onsite health coach, provides confidential, personalized health coaching when you want to:

• Lose weight

• Improve your eating habits

• Manage a chronic health condition (like diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, respiratory disease, or obesity)

• Make overall health improvements

 

Health coaching services are provided at no cost to those covered by the MNPS Cigna plan for certificated employees. To make an appointment with Bobbi, call 615-259-8755. 

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Weight Management Program

For certificated employees enrolled in MNPS Cigna plan

 

This program, offered through the MNPS Health Care Centers, is designed for people with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher who want to lose weight and pursue better health. Enrollees who meet certain requirements receive 50% reimbursement for:

• Membership fees at an approved weight management program/organization (for example, The New Beginnings Center, WeightWatchers® , Jenny Craig® , YMCA, etc.)

• One-on-one nutrition counseling with a registered dietician/nutritionist who participates in the MNPS Cigna network

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Click here for more details, including a list of approved weight management programs/organizations. Or call Laura Vanderpool at 615-875-1966.

 

Diabetes Prevention Program

For certificated employees enrolled in MNPS Cigna plan

 

Could you be at risk for diabetes? Find out here: omadahealth.com/mnps. If this one-minute screening tool shows you might be at risk, you may be eligible for an innovative, no-cost-to-you digital lifestyle change program called Omada®. The program combines technology and personal support to help you make changes that matter most — whether that’s eating, exercise, sleep or stress.

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Omada’s approach has proven results, helping people lose weight and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. You and/or your covered adult dependents can join the program at no cost to you if you are:

• Enrolled in the MNPS Cigna medical plan

• At risk for diabetes and meet eligibility requirements

 

Participants in this interactive program get:

• A free wireless smart scale to monitor your progress

• A professional Omada health coach

• Weekly online lessons to empower you

• An online peer group to keep you engaged

 

Visit omadahealth.com/mnps to get started.

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Connect with Karla®

behavioral telehealth & support

For certificated employees enrolled in MNPS Cigna plan

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Teachers are passionate. They care deeply. And sometimes it’s difficult to separate and manage the feelings that come with that passion. It’s common to feel overwhelmed by your responsibilities. MNPS is committed to providing you with benefits that support not only your physical health but also your mental and emotional health.

 

We have partnered with Synchronous Health to offer a unique style of support to teachers: It all happens through your phone (or other smart device), so care and assistance is delivered in the moments you need it most. The program includes access to:

• Live licensed counselors via a telehealth app

• A virtual assistant named Karla® who will monitor your living environment and deliver encouragement, education, and support when you need it

• Skill-building activities and exercises

 

Visit www.sync.health/mnps to learn more and register. You’ll receive a text code to download the Karla® support app and take an initial assessment survey to prepare your journey.

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