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Tobacco Use: Why and How to Stop it Now
Thursday, October 13
12:00-12:45
Kirby Student Center 323
Brown Bag |
Tobacco use is harmful not only to smokers but also to those
around them. This workshop will focus on the adverse health effects
of tobacco use and available methods of smoking cessation. Pharmaceutical
approaches, as well as counseling, stress management, and scientific
research projects will be discussed. Local resources will be highlighted
and contact information will be available.
Presented by Natalie Ceballos and Angie Harju. Natalie is a Research
Assistant Professor in Behavioral Sciences. Angie is an Assistant
Scientist in Behavioral Medicine Laboratory and the coordinator
of the Stress and Tobacco Addiction Research project. |
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Yoga Tuesday, October 18
10:30-11:30
135 SpHC |
Learn how yoga can help you improve your strength, flexibility,
balance, and endurance as well as reduce stress.Everyone welcome....even
if you're "not flexible". Wear clothing that does not
restrict your movement. Mats provided.
Speaker: Linda Glisson, UMD Continuing Education |
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Shoulder Injuries Tuesday, November
1
12:00-1:00
Kirby Student Center 333 |
This session is a discussion of shoulder injuries and their
treatment. There will be an emphasis on workplace shoulder injuries.
Speaker: Dr. Brian Konowalchuk, SMDC Occupational Medicine
Physician |
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Diabetes Risk Factors Wednesday, November
2
12:00-1:00
Kirby Student Center 333 |
This session is a discussion of the risk of diabetes and the
increased incidence. It will answer the question "am I at
risk and what can I do about it?"
Speaker: Susan Rhodes, Nurse, QuickCare |
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Funding for the Wellness Workshops
provided in part by the
University of Minnesota UPlan Wellness. |