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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December 2025
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- SWOSU Wellness 5k
- Employee Massages 12/4 & 12/5
- Flu Season
- Winter Crossword
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November 2025
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- SWOSU Wellness Fall 5k!
- November is National Diabetes Month
- The Wellness Committee has one desktop adjustable computer stand to loan out.
- Spooktacular Step Challenge Results
- November Word Search
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October 2025
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- October is National Dental Hygiene Month!
- Reminder: YOGA class Oct. 14th for SWOSU employees
- Spooktacular Step Challenge
- Home Fire Safety
- Wellness Committee has three standing desks to loan out
- National Family Health Month
- Autumn Word Search
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September 2025
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- SEPTEMBER is National Yoga Month
- YOGA classes September 16th and October 14th for SWOSU employees
- September is National Honey Month
- 10 Reasons to Dip into your Honey Jar
- Self Care Ideas for Stress Relief
- 3 Adjustable Desktop PC Stands to Loan
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August 2025
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- Yoga classes coming 9/16 - 10/14
- National Wellness Month
- 5 Habits of Self-Care
- Vaccines and Immunization
- Zucchini Brownies!
- Family Fun Month - Ideas!
- Standing Desks Available
- Word Search
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July 2025
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YOGA classes coming
SUMMER SELF-CARE IDEAS
In honor of Parks and Recreation Month
SWOSU has earned the Oklahoma Certified Healthy Campus Certificate
SWOSU Pool Hours
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June 2025
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June 2025 Newsletter brought to you by the Bulldog Wellness Committee
You can do it! It's easy to eat more fruit and vegetables with this Fruit and Vegetable Guide. It offers practical tips that don’t require big changes to the way you or your family eats. The American Heart Association has a handy guide for ideas and recipes.
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May 2025
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
REMINDER - SWOSU Swimming Pool OPEN TO ALL SWOSU EMPLOYEES and their FAMILY! (see hours p.2)
May Day Crossword Puzzle
Newsletter brought to you by the Bulldog Wellness Committee
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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.
