Category: Health & Wellness
Protecting Your College Student from Sextortion: A Parent’s Guide
February 24, 2025

As parents, you strive to prepare your children for the challenges they may face in college. While the focus is often on academics, social life, and general safety, another topic that deserves attention is sextortion. In today’s digital age, understanding and discussing sextortion with your college-aged child can significantly mitigate potential risks and protect their…
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Future OT Awarded Latino Center for Health Fellowship

Tanya Valdenea, who will graduate this spring, is passionate about occupational therapy and the potential to make a life-changing difference.
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Supporting Your Student’s Mental Health During the Winter Months
February 21, 2025

College students are faced with many challenges as they navigate student life and expectations. Not only are they tasked with learning how to manage their time, but also how to manage their wellbeing. Balancing academic demands, social pressure and general distractions can be difficult to manage and can contribute to students’ mental health challenges. On…
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Eat Well at EWU
December 2, 2024

We all know the trope of the harried college student surviving off of ramen and Red Bull. Some of us have been that college student. Now, we know that our best learning doesn’t happen on simply caffeine and carbs but requires a balanced diet of rest, protein, fiber, fat, and some caffeine and carbs. Though…
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Wellness Required Trainings & Education
September 11, 2024

At Eastern Washington University (EWU), we are deeply committed to the health and wellbeing of your student. We recognize that addressing key topics during their college experience is crucial for their success. As part of this commitment, we provide important online training that is essential for your student’s overall wellbeing. We ask for your encouragement…
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Coordinated Care Creates Scholarship to Honor Jeff Thomas
August 13, 2024

The scholarship continues the inspiring legacy of the EWU alumnus, who served as CEO of Frontier Behavioral Health.
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Katie Taylor Named Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine
July 1, 2024

The associate professor of exercise science was chosen based on her professional accomplishments.
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EWU Students Help Seniors Get Fit
May 22, 2024

Exercise science students are helping elderly community members stay healthy and active.
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Some Students May Qualify for Food Stamps
May 16, 2024

Students needing food assistance are encouraged to reach out to our EWU team for help.
[Read more]EWU Speech and Language Clinic Pays it Forward
May 15, 2024

A major change in billing practices will help even more patients benefit from the potentially life-changing therapies offered at the clinic.
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