Health & Wellness – Eastern Washington University https://www.ewu.edu Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:07:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Eat Well at EWU https://www.ewu.edu/stories/eat-well-at-ewu/ Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:07:04 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=109969 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...]]> Wellness Required Trainings & Education https://www.ewu.edu/stories/wellness-required-trainings-education/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:00:19 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=108440 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...]]> Coordinated Care Creates Scholarship to Honor Jeff Thomas https://www.ewu.edu/stories/coordinated-care-creates-scholarship-to-honor-alumnus-jeff-thomas/ Tue, 13 Aug 2024 21:26:44 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=108007 The scholarship continues the inspiring legacy of the EWU alumnus, who served as CEO of Frontier Behavioral Health.]]> Katie Taylor Named Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine https://www.ewu.edu/stories/katie-taylor-named-fellow-of-the-american-college-of-sports-medicine/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:10:51 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=105313 The associate professor of exercise science was chosen based on her professional accomplishments.]]> EWU Students Help Seniors Get Fit https://www.ewu.edu/stories/ewu-students-help-seniors-stay-fit/ Wed, 22 May 2024 12:04:58 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=104654 Exercise science students are helping elderly community members stay healthy and active.]]> Some Students May Qualify for Food Stamps https://www.ewu.edu/stories/some-students-may-qualify-for-food-stamps/ Thu, 16 May 2024 22:19:29 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=104755 Students needing food assistance are encouraged to reach out to our EWU team for help.]]> EWU Speech and Language Clinic Pays it Forward https://www.ewu.edu/stories/ewu-speech-and-language-clinic-pays-it-forward/ Wed, 15 May 2024 12:04:16 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=104451 Photo of educational sculptures depicting speech anatomy.A major change in billing practices will help even more patients benefit from the potentially life-changing therapies offered at the clinic.]]> Occupational Therapy Graduates are Ready to Serve https://www.ewu.edu/stories/occupational-therapy-students-help-children-thrive/ Fri, 03 May 2024 13:03:56 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=104311 The nearly graduated occupational therapists prepared for their careers by serving children in Joya Child and Family Development's top-notch pediatric clinic.]]> Eagles for Recovery https://www.ewu.edu/stories/eagles-for-recovery/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:01:17 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=103610 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...]]> “Mom, I got in trouble” – Unpacking Alcohol and Marijuana Violations at EWU https://www.ewu.edu/stories/mom-i-got-in-trouble-unpacking-alcohol-and-marijuana-violations-at-ewu/ Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:27:21 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=102910 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...]]>