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23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?

December 19, 2011

Dr. Mike Evans asks us, “what is the single best thing we can do for our health?”. What a fantastic question. There are many things that we can do to improve our overall health, both physical and mental/emotional health. In the below video presentation, Dr. Evans explains how increasing physical activity can greatly improve our health and [...]

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Transitions

May 19, 2011

The end of the academic year always brings many changes.  One of the changes for me and for Student Health this year is that I have decided to retire; my last day will be May 27th.

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Leaving on a Jet Plan: Here are Some Tips for Traveling Abroad

April 7, 2011

Author: Johanna Comes, MSN, FNP-BC Spring and summer and popular times for students plan big trips, including trips abroad. Traveling abroad is fun and exciting. Experiencing different cultures, seeing amazing sites and meeting new people are all part of having a great trip. For a safe and smooth trip, consider the following travel tips. 

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Open Mic – Poetry for Personal Power

March 22, 2011

Author: Rachel Pierce, Ph.D., Staff Psychologist, UMKC Counseling Center On Tuesday, April 5 from 7 – 9 pm, “Poetry for Personal Power” comes to the Jazzman’s stage in the Student Union for an open mic poetry contest, sponsored by the UMKC Counseling Center, Student Veterans Organization and the Writing Center.  The first place performance wins [...]

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