Bulldog Wellness ... goals and vision
The goal of SWOSU Bulldog Wellness is to encourage all members of the SWOSU community to lead and maintain a healthy lifestyle and to promote lifelong learning with access to the wellness activities and programs offered by the SWOSU campuses in Weatherford and Sayre. Wellness is a lifelong pursuit and sometimes we all need a little encouragement. SWOSU Bulldog Wellness offers the assistance you need through programs, activities and resources that support the health and well-being of SWOSU faculty, staff, and retirees.
BULLDOG WELLNESS INCLUDES:
- Campus and health system wellness activities
- Programs and support from SWOSU's benefits providers
- An incentive program administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, open to eligible faculty, staff, and retirees
- Online wellness coaching offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
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April 2025
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Practice mindfulness!
Here are some strategies for a healthier Spring
April word search
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March 2025
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Colorectal cancer awareness!
March is National Nutrition Month!
Spring word find activity!
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February 2025
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February is the Month that we Celebrate Love. Here are a few tips on how to Love yourself more.
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December 2024
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December is Healthy Eating Month
- Eating a variety of foods, including vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain products
- Eating lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, and low-fat dairy products
- Getting enough fiber
- Drinking lots of water
- Limiting salt, added sugars, alcohol, and saturated fat
- Making sure that you get enough nutrients, especially calcium, vitamin D, and potassium
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October 2024
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This month was named Breast Cancer Awareness Month to create awareness and/or remind you to get screened. Don’t be one of the 42,000 women in the U.S. who die each year from this disease.
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September 2024
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Preventing Childhood Obesity
In Oklahoma, 20.4% of youth ages 10 to 17 have obesity...
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August 2024
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National Immunization Awareness Month
Each year, thousands of adults in the United States get sick from diseases that could have been prevented by vaccines. -
July 2024
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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. -
June 2024
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June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is a time to share facts about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias that affect the brain.
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May 2024
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
- 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience a mental health condition each year.
- You are not alone on your mental health journey.
- Mental illness affects more than 50 million people in the U.S.
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March 2024
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IT'S SPRING
According to the CDC, here are some strategies for a healthier Spring:
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February 2024
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February is the Month that we Celebrate Love.
Here are a few tips on how to love yourself more....
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November 2023
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Eat Right, Every Bite
An Apple a Day …
Staff and faculty MASSAGES
Five Tips for Exercising Safely in Cold Weather
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October 2023
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
MoveSpring Spooktacular Step Challenge
Gluten Free Halloween Puppy Chow
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September 2023
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September is Healthy Aging Month
To help motivate movement and get your heart rate up, the Bulldog Wellness Committee is launching STEPtember starting September 20 that will go through September 30.
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August 2023
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August is the time to celebrate National Wellness month
- Prioritize your self-care -------- Go to the spa.
- Manage your stress ------------- You will feel happier.
- Promote healthy routines ----- Attend a fitness class.
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July 2023
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- Healthy 4th of July Dinner Recipes!
- July is National Blueberry Month!
- July is National Ice Cream Month!
- How to Stay Active in Warm Weather
- Fireworks
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June 2023
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June 3rd is World Bicycle Day
Bicycles, invented in Europe in the nineteenth century, presently number more than a billion, and are used all over the world. Cycling is a non-weight-bearing, low-impact exercise that is easy on the joints, great for aerobic fitness, fun for people of all ages, and is becoming one of the most popular activities for seniors.
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May 2023
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Your Bulldog Wellness Committee is declaring May as “Movement and Mental Health” month. We encourage you to select a way in which you enjoy moving your body (walking, swimming, bicycling, dancing, yoga, etc.) and move for a combined 20 minutes at least five days a week. Physical activity impacts our mental health, sleep habits, stress levels, and mood.
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April 2023
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A trusted source for health information
When you have a health question, your first call should be to your health provider. Another source for Health and Wellness information is MedlinePlus, the online health information resource of the National Library of Medicine, which is part of the National Institutes of Health.
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March 2023
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March is Colorectal Cancer Education & Awareness Month.
Colorectal Cancer is the 3rd most common cancer diagnosed and the 2nd leading cause of cancer related death. Since we are all affected, it is recommended that we begin screening at age 45 and most insurances cover 100% of the expense.
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February 2023
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February Is American Heart Month
February is the month for love and celebrating Valentine’s, but it is also American Heart month. While heart disease can be deadly, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. -
November 2022
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Fruits aren't just for Summertime!
Some fruits aren't as plentiful during the winter months as the summertime, but here are some delicious citrus and other fruits that are very much in season and packed with vital nutrients we need to stay healthy and strong during the colder times of the year.
Here's a rundown of some of the best ones and how they can help keep you healthy.
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September 2022
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National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
About 1 in 5 American children has obesity. Compared to children with healthy weight, children with overweight or obesity are at a higher risk for asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
