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 2019
SWOSU Bulldog Wellness Committee
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.
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June 2019
SWOSU Bulldog Wellness Committee
National Safety Month
Injuries are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44. The good news? Everyone can get involved to help prevent injuries. During National Safety Month, SWOSU is working with community members to help reduce the risk of injuries. This June, we encourage you to learn more about important safety issues like preventing poisonings, transportation safety, and slips, trips, and falls.
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May 2019
SWOSU Bulldog Wellness Committee
Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Southwestern Oklahoma State University is supporting the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition in honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. During the month of May, we challenge all adults to get active every day!
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April 2019
SWOSU Bulldog Wellness Committee
National Public Health Week
Join in observing National Public Health Week from April 1-7, 2019 and become part of a growing movement to create the healthiest nation in one generation. During the week, we will celebrate the power of prevention, advocate for healthy and fair policies, share strategies for successful partnerships and champion the role of a strong public health system. Each day of NPHW 2019 will focus on a public health topic. Hoping each topic will spark new conversations and engage new participants in the community. Follow along at this link to see daily themes and ways each of us can make a difference within each topic. http://www.nphw.org/nphw-2019
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March 2019
SWOSU Bulldog Wellness Committee
The Bulldog Wellness Committee has 1 standing desk available to be loaned out for a 4 month trial basis. The desk has a two-tiered design with separate keyboard/mouse deck and a spring-assisted lift mechanism that allows for easy access when either sitting or standing. Contact Christina Darras at (580) 774-3159 or email christina.darras@swosu.edu to reserve your desk today.
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January 2019
SWOSU Bulldog Wellness Committee
Making Your Resolutions Really Work
New Year’s resolutions are slightly out of favor — airily dismissed as a waste of time, given their high failure rate. But there remains something compelling about the onset of a brand new year for reflecting on changes that would improve your life. To provide advice on ways to make resolutions that will actually come to fruition,
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December 2018
SWOSU Bulldog Wellness Committee
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!
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November 2018
SWOSU Bulldog Wellness Committee
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.
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October 2018
SWOSU Bulldog Wellness Committee
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.
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September 2018
SWOSU Bulldog Wellness Committee
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.
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August 2018
SWOSU Bulldog Wellness Committee
You might expect people who clean houses or offices for a living to develop lung problems from harsh cleaning products. But it happens even to people who regularly clean just their own homes.
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July 2018
SWOSU Bulldog Wellness Committee
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
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Free Book from the SWOSU Wellness Initiative
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
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.
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Free Massages for All SWOSU Employees!
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Announcement of Free Massages for All SWOSU Employees event.
