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The EAP can support you with managing any of these most common concerns:


  • Enhancing self care, including your work-life flow
  • Stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue
  • Grief and loss (including patient death or co-worker loss)
  • Anxiety, depression, and mood changes
  • Adjusting to personal or work changes
  • Trauma exposure and secondary trauma
  • Alcohol or drug misuse (including prescription medications)
  • Coping with workplace violence or critical incidents
  • Support after returning from leave (medical, FMLA, etc.)
  • Shift work, long hours, and sleep disruption
  • Relationship challenges (family or work related)
  • Caregiver issues (including parenting and elderly care)
  • Any other concerns impacting job performance, attendance, or emotional health

Cost

All EAP services are provided free of charge and are separate from the regular health plans provided by UMMC. If the EAP refers someone to an outside provider for services, those services would need to be covered by the employee or the employee’s health plan.
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Supervisors

If you suspect that personal problems may be to blame for poor performance on the job, consider referring the employee to the EAP for an assessment.
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Events

Oct 14 Mindfulness in Motion: Stress Relief on the Go for Healthcare Professionals

On October 14, 2025, 12–1pm, attend the free webinar “Mindfulness in Motion: Stress Relief on the Go for Healthcare Professionals.” Speakers Malika Curry (LCPC, EAP Manager) and Kara Stevens (MS, RN, NE-BC Director of Wellness, UMMC) will explain the science behind mindfulness, explore tools to manage stress and foster resilience, and identify techniques you can […]

June 25 Reclaiming Rest: Sleep Health for Healthcare Workers

Video Recording A video recording of this webinar is available for you to watch.

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News

Financial Strategies for a Debt-Free Black Friday and Cyber Monday

As the holiday shopping season approaches, KOFE’s latest article — ”Financial Strategies for a Debt-Free Black Friday and Cyber Monday“ — offers practical strategies to help you shop smart, stay on budget, and avoid post-holiday debt.

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