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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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.
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May 2022
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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.
#Together4MH
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April 2022
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Join Bulldog Wellness in supporting National Minority Health Month 2022!
April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM). This year, Bulldog Wellness is joining the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH) to highlight the important role individuals can play in their communities to help reduce health disparities and improve the health of racial and ethnic minorities and American Indian/Alaska Natives.
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January 2022
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Welcome back!
January is Thyroid Disease Awareness Month!
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November 2021
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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
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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**
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August 2021
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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.
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July 2021
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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
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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
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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.
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March 2021
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March is National Nutrition Month! What's on YOUR plate?
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January 2021
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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. -
March 2020
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National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. -
February 2020
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American Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, with 5.8% of adults in the state of Oklahoma having been told by a health professional that they have angina or coronary heart disease. To prevent heart disease and increase awareness of its effects the SWOSU Wellness Committee is proudly participating in American Heart Month and will provide ways in which you can adopt a healthy lifestyle no matter where you are.
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December 2019
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World AIDS Day
World AIDS Day is a global initiative to raise awareness, fight stigma, and improve education about HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Around the world, about 37 million people are living with HIV. In the United States, about 38,500 people get infected with HIV every year and many of which don’t even know they have it. World AIDS Day is a global initiative to raise awareness, fight prejudice, and improve education about HIV and AIDS.
The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested. It’s important that everyone ages 15 to 65 gets tested for HIV at least once.
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November 2019
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National Diabetes Awareness Month Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. One in 10 Americans have diabetes — that’s more than 30 million people. There are also 84 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Depending on your age, weight, and other factors, you may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The good news is that making healthy changes can greatly lower your risk. To help prevent type 2 diabetes:
- Watch your weight
- Eat healthy
- Get more physical activity
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September 2019
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National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
One in 5 children in the United States have obesity. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
The good news is that childhood obesity can be prevented. In honor of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, SWOSU encourages your family to make healthy changes together.
- Get active outside! Walk around the neighborhood, go on a bike ride, or play basketball at the park.
- Limit screen time. Keep screen time (time spent on the computer, watching TV, or playing video games) to 2 hours or less per day.
- Make healthy meals. Buy and serve more vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain foods. Taking small steps as a family can help your child stay at a healthy weight.
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August 2019
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National Immunization Month
We all need shots (vaccines) to help protect us from serious diseases. This protection is called immunization and it is in place to help keep our community safe. Shots can prevent serious diseases like the flu, measles, and pneumonia. It’s important to know which shots you need and when to get them.