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November / December 2022, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

This is the November & December 2022 issue of Rural Rocks from the SWOSU College of Pharmacy.

January 2022, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

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Welcome back!

January is Thyroid Disease Awareness Month!

November 2021, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

November is American Diabetes Month®
Approximately 373,824 people in Oklahoma have diagnosed diabetes.

An estimated 1,040,000 people in Oklahoma have prediabetes. Take the following survey to find your risk for type 2 diabetes. You will also be given the opportunity to request to be contacted by the SWOSU College of Pharmacy Rural Health Diabetes Prevention Program for upcoming group classes.
Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test: https://swosu.formstack.com/forms/prescreening_questionnaire_dpp

September 2021, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

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SWOSU is holding COVID19 Vaccination Clinics on Fridays
through the months of September and October
10 am – 2 pm at the Pioneer Cellular Event Center

• This is open to all students and faculty
• Public walk-ins are welcome
**Appointments are not required, but helpful for vaccine management**
• For questions, call the SWOSU COVID phone line 580-774-3025

August 2021, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

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SWOSU COVID-19 Vaccination Opportunities

• The Delta variant is nearly twice as contagious as previous variants.

• Some data suggest the Delta variant might cause more severe illness than previous strains in unvaccinated persons.
• Unvaccinated people remain the greatest concern.

• The greatest risk of transmission is among unvaccinated people who are much more likely to contract, and therefore transmit the virus.

July 2021, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

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UV Safety Awareness & Parks and Recreation Month

As many of us are enjoying those warm rays this summer, we must remember to protect our skin and eyes from the damaging effects of the sun. According to the CDC skin cancer is the leading type of cancer in the U.S., so it’s important to educate ourselves on the risks associated with it.

June 2021, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

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Men's Health Week: June 14-20, 2021

The purpose of Men’s Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.

May 2021, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

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National Osteoporosis Month

About 54 million Americans have osteoporosis and low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis.

American Stroke Awareness Month

Stroke is dangerous and deadly, but you can control and treat several risk factors for it.

January 2021, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

National Thyroid Awareness Month

The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck and its job is to make thyroid hormones, which are secreted into the blood and then carried to every tissue in the body. Thyroid hormone helps the body use energy, stay warm and keep the brain, heart, muscles, and other organs working as they should. It is vitally important to ensure your thyroid gland is healthy and functioning properly.

July 2019, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

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UV Safety Month

Summer has arrived and while the sun is shining bright it's a golden time to highlight July as UV Safety Awareness Month! We all love to take in those warm summer rays, but everyone must remember to protect their skin and eyes from the damaging effects of the sun.

December 2018, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

Money savers for Holiday Shoppers

We hate to be negative this time of year, but gift-giving can get expensive! How to pay for all those gifts? Here are a few suggestions…

Healthy Holiday Habits

Travel, parties, big meals and snack foods at the office all create a challenging environment for eating healthy. Add in several days of travel with little scheduled physical activity, and it becomes a real effort to stay on track. Here are some helpful hints to help keep your holidays healthy!

November 2018, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

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Healthier Dishes to Serve This Thanksgiving

This year, why not make Thanksgiving not only delicious but also a health-boosting experience that’s truer to the origins of the holiday? For most of us, our traditional Thanksgiving meal has shifted away from the natural foods enjoyed by the 17th-century celebrants. But it’s not that difficult to get back to preparing delicious food that is fresh from the harvest…and packed with nutrition.

October 2018, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

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Walking Club

The SWOSU Walking Club is meeting every MWF, 12:10 pm, at the Wellness Center. Fit exercising into your workday with a 30-40-minute walk and receive the benefits of social support, stress relief, and renewed energy.

SWOSU Fall Pool Hours

Monday-Friday 6:00-8:00 a.m. 12:00-2:00 p.m. 5:00-7:00 p.m. (except Tuesday)

Water Aerobics

Monday-Wednesday 6:00–7:00 p.m. Thursday 5:00-6:00 p.m.

September 2018, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

Walking Club
The SWOSU Walking Club is meeting every MWF, 12:10 pm, at the Wellness Center. Fit exercising into your workday with a 30-40-minute walk and receive the benefits of social support, stress relief, and renewed energy.

SWOSU Fall Pool Hours
Monday-Friday
6:00-8:00 a.m. 12:00-2:00 p.m.
5:00-7:00 p.m. (except Tuesday)

Water Aerobics
Monday-Wednesday 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Thursday 5:00-6:00 p.m.

July 2018, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

SWOSU Rural Health Center will be offering the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) again for those with prediabetes or at high risk for type 2 diabetes starting in September. The program has proven to cut the risk for type 2 diabetes in half. Please complete the following questionnaire to see if you qualify! https://swosu.formstack.com/forms/prescreening_questionnaire_dpp

June 2018, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

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May 2018, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

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April 2018, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

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March 2018, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

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February 2018, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

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January 2018, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

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Free Book From The Swosu Wellness Initiative, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

SWOSU BULLDOG WELLNESS

Announcement of free book Change Anything: The New Science of Personal Success, from the SWOSU Wellness Initiative, available to anyone who is a part of our SWOSU BCBS program.

December 2017, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

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November 2017, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

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October 2017, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

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August 2017, Swosu Bulldog Wellness Committee

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