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Wellness Wednesdays
The Seretean Wellness Center offers a free lunch program the third Wednesday of each month. A variety of current health and wellness topics are presented to OSU employees, students, and the community. A heart healthy lunch is provided by the Seretean Wellness Center. The program is free but pre-registration is required.
Information about the upcoming Wellness Wednesdays can be found below.
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Past topics of the Wellness Wednesday Series include:
February 2009
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Sue Ellis
February's WW focused on the important topic of Breast Cancer Awareness. Sue Ellis of the American Cancer Society discussed the importance of early detection, treatment and how to reduce your risk. Following her presentation, a panel of breast cancer survivors shared their own stories and experiences.
Click here for a detailed packet on breast cancer.
March 2008
"A Place for Herbs"
Lisa Becklund and Kim Rebek
Professional chef Lisa Bechlund and Kim Rebek from Oklahoma Gardening discussed the benefits of cooking with fresh herbs and how to keep them growing in your garden. Fresh herbs are often under used and under appreciated by many cooks, but learning to work with fresh herbs opens up a world of unique flavors. Incorporating a variety of herbs into your diet helps to reduce sodium intake without sacrificing taste. Herbs also require a special home, and rich Oklahoma soil doesn't necessarily provide adequate growing conditions, but with the proper knowledge and skill, it is possible to grow an herb garden of your very own.
May 2008
Chantix Presentation
Jim Green of Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
Jim Green discussed Chantix, a new and novel treatment option for smoking cessation. Chantix is a new pharmacotherapy that acts on nicotine receptors that mitigates reward and reinforcement from smoking. Also discussed was a comprehensive support plan that is free to patients when they are prescribed Chantix.
September 2008
Who Ya Gonna Call
Natalea Watkins
Natalea Watkins told the story of a simple phone number, 2-1-1, made possible by the United Way in Stillwater. It's the number you call "when you don't know who to call" for access to agencies, help groups and non-profits that make life liveable when life changes. 2-1-1 is helping real people who need help but it may be even more valuable to the folks that provide help.
October 2008
Alzheimer's Disease
Shelley Speer
Shelley Speer of the Alzheimer's Association discussed the difference between Alzheimer's disease and dementia. symptoms and behaviors which are often part of the disease were also discussed.
November 2008
Diabetes Basics
Tim Seawright
Tim Seawright, Certified Diabetes Educator, discussed the answers to basic diabetes questions.
Click here to view the slides.
For questions about the Wellness Wednesday series, please contact Kendria Cost at 405.744.5351 or email kendria.cost@okstate.edu
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