Meriter Wellness ProgramsMeriter – UnityPoint Health is committed to providing you preventive and wellness resources for good health. We’ve listed a few of our most effective programs to help you get started. If you’d like to learn more or about other program

offerings, please contact your health care team or visit meriter.com/wellness.

0 Harms (tobacco, and excessive alcohol and sugar) • Mindfulness Training for Smokers (MTS) – A 7-week program designed for smokers who have tried to quit and relapsed. Call (608) 417-QUIT (7848) for more information. • NewStart – An outpatient rehabilitation program for individuals with substance abuse disorders.

5 Servings of fruits and vegetables per day• Nutrition Programs – Our Registered Dietitians provide instruction and counseling regarding healthy diets, weight loss and dietary changes for managing health conditions.

20 Minutes of slowing down, quiet time, relaxation or meditation per day• Mind-Body Medicine – This group will help you recognize the sources of stress in your life and teach you how to manage stress-related symptoms and illnesses. • Relaxation Exercises – Visit meriter.com/medicalpsychology for free audio relaxation exercises, including guided imagery, deep breathing and progressive body relaxation.

<30 Body Mass Index (BMI)• Am I Hungry?® – This lifestyle and health management program provides mindfulness tools in addition to fitness and nutrition education to guide participants toward sustainable, healthy lifestyle changes. • Healthy Weight Program – Through this medically- managed weight loss program, our multidisciplinary team will help you set realistic weight-loss goals and develop a plan to achieve them.

150 Minutes of exercise per week• Get Fit – This 10-week exercise and healthy eating program will get you started on the path to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle.• Stay Fit – This self-monitored medically supervised exercise program is aimed at helping participants develop lifelong exercise habits while reducing medical risks.

Meriter Classes Meriter proudly offers community classes focused on health information and wellness, including yoga, birthing/parenting, journaling and much more. Visit meriter.com/classes to see our current offerings. Reimbursement options may be available through your insurance provider.

Health management• Women’s HeartCare – This multidisciplinary program is designed to help women improve their lifestyle, including exercise, nutrition and stress management, to prevent heart disease and manage existing medical problems.• Diabetes Care – Whether you’re Type 1 or Type 2, newly diagnosed, pregnant or looking to get back on track, Meriter has group classes to educate and support you. • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Clinic – Our interdisciplinary team will help you reduce the effects of IBS on your daily life and control your symptoms.• Pain Management – Through group classes, you’ll learn about the connection between events, thoughts, feelings, actions and your pain, as well as how to cope through exercise, relaxation and support. • Chronic Illness Support Group – In this supportive environment, you’ll learn how to better cope and manage your various chronic health conditions.

Schedule an annual health exam An annual health exam with your primary care doctor can help find problems before they start. By getting the right health services, screenings and treatments, you’re taking the steps to live a longer, healthier life. Visit MeriterDoctorMatch.com or call (608) 417-3748 to find the doctor and clinic that’s right for you!