New Health & Wellness Summit to address key workplace issues

Creating a healthier and more productive workforce is a goal for companies throughout the state. Proven strategies to help achieve those objectives will be featured at the inaugural Missouri Health and Wellness Summit.

The summit will take place April 18, 2024, at the Drury Inn & Suites St. Louis Brentwood. Optional QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) suicide prevention training will be provided from 8:00-9:30 a.m. Summit sessions (with lunch included) are scheduled from 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Company leaders, human resources staff, and health and wellness professionals are among those who will benefit from the event. Key topics include:

• Creating a culture of wellness
• Addressing mental health and substance use struggles
• Mindfulness in the workplace
• Innovative wellness strategies from Missouri’s leading employers

Chamber members are welcome and encouraged to participate for just $175, with the QPR suicide prevention training available for an additional $50.

Sponsorship opportunities range from $1,000 to $10,000. Current sponsors include the Chamber Benefit Plan, Delta Dental of Missouri, Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance, UnitedHealthcare of the Midwest, and Home State Health.

For more information, go online or contact Ashley Schwab, director of conference development, at aschwab@mochamber.com