2. Meriter Wellness Programs
Meriter – 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.
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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.
5Servings 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.
20Minutes 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.
<30Body 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.
150Minutes 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!