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Category: Health & Wellness

Occupational Therapy Graduates are Ready to Serve

May 3, 2024

Occupational Therapy Graduates are Ready to Serve

The nearly graduated occupational therapists prepared for their careers by serving children in Joya Child and Family Development’s top-notch pediatric clinic.

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Eagles for Recovery

March 15, 2024

Eagles for Recovery

College life can be both exciting and challenging. This can especially be true as your student navigates alcohol and substance use when they come to college. Alcohol, cannabis, and Adderall are the most commonly misused substances on college campuses.   One of the resources available to students at EWU is the Eagles for Recovery program. Eagles

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“Mom, I got in trouble” – Unpacking Alcohol and Marijuana Violations at EWU

February 9, 2024

“Mom, I got in trouble” – Unpacking Alcohol and Marijuana Violations at EWU

Imagine it’s 1:30 AM on a Saturday night, the phone rings, and your student whispers on the other end – “Mom, I got in trouble.” Despite your best efforts to guide your student, sometimes they make poor choices. The goal of this blog is to prepare you with resources and information to take some of

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EWU Students Welcome Kids for Skate Night

February 5, 2024

EWU Students Welcome Kids for Skate Night

Student volunteers from EWU’s hockey club and its EMT program made the evening fun for children with special needs.

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EWU’s Kimberly Cleary Appears on Fitness Show

December 21, 2023

EWU’s Kimberly Cleary Appears on Fitness Show

The professor and chair of the department of physical therapy shared her expertise to help seniors avoid falls.

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Finding a Counselor in the Community

November 15, 2023

Finding a Counselor in the Community

Many of us remember that first day of Kindergarten. You held your child’s hand, watching them carrying a backpack on their shoulders almost as big as they were, leading them through the door of their new school. They either panicked and clung to your legs for dear life or gleefully sprinted away in excitement with

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Wellness Emerges as Key Theme for Year

September 27, 2023 by David Meany

Facade of the University Recreation Center

The university is prioritizing well-being and self-care and those issues have a significant impact on employees and the institution.

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EWU Dental Clinic Improves Education and Access

July 12, 2023

photo: dental hygiene students in lab

MultiCare Vitals profiles EWU Dental Clinic in its latest edition.

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How to Support Your Student During Midterms

May 3, 2023

How to Support Your Student During Midterms

It’s a well-known fact on EWU’s campus that Spring Quarter flies by. Between finding a summer job or internship, midterms and finals, and all of the end-of-year events, students (and staff!) often feel that there aren’t enough hours in the day. Plus with the weather turning nicer, motivation can be harder to come by. As

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month!

April 7, 2023

April is Alcohol Awareness Month!

“Parents and family members can play a crucial role in supporting their college students and helping to prevent alcohol-related problems.”

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