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What is the Employee Wellness Initiative Program?

• The Employee Wellness Initiative Program at the University of Wyoming, designed to enhance the overall well-being of our employees. By focusing on physical and mental health, this initiative offers employees an opportunity to invest in their health while saving on membership costs to the Half Acre Recreation & Wellness Center.

Why Join?

• When you join Wellness in the WEST, you gain access to the tools and resources necessary to lead a healthier lifestyle. Not only will you enjoy the benefits of improved mental and physical wellness, but you'll also receive financial savings on your Half Acre membership.

Qualifying Criteria

• To participate in the Wellness in the WEST program, employees must meet the following qualifications:

1. Be a benefited employee of the University of Wyoming.
2. Be enrolled in the State of Wyoming Employee Group Insurance (EGI) benefits.
3. Purchase the annual Half Acre Recreation & Wellness Center membership and sign up for monthly payroll deduction.
4. Complete the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification training, provided by the Wellness Center.

What You’ll Get

• Once enrolled in the program, your monthly Half Acre membership contribution will be reduced to just $9.04 once the insurance premium contribution is applied. This affordable rate is part of our commitment to making wellness accessible for all employees.

Ready to Get Started?

• Invest in your health and well-being while saving money! 
• Mental Health First Aid Contact
  • Jennifer Knerr
  • jknerr@uwyo.edu
  • 307-766-3418
  • More about MHFA
• Half Acre Membership & Billing Contact
  • Anna Mueller
  • amuelle8@uwyo.edu
  • 307-766-6737