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		<title>23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:59:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dr. Mike Evans asks us, &#8220;what is the single best thing we can do for our health?&#8221;. 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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Transitions</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 15:41:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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. It’s been my pleasure to be the founder of Student Health ten years ago (Fall, 2000) and I have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Leaving on a Jet Plan: Here are Some Tips for Traveling Abroad</title>
		<link>http://info.umkc.edu/umkc-wellness-reader/archives/132</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:14:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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.  Obtain [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Open Mic &#8211; Poetry for Personal Power</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:42:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Save a Life. Donate Blood.</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:11:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; On 24 MAR 2011 the Student Health &#38; Wellness, Student Veterans Organization, and the Community Blood Center will host the spring 2011 Blood Drive at UMKC. This event takes place each semester to raise awareness about the need for blood in our community and to collect as much blood as possible. The Community Blood [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Not Every War Wound Shows Up On an X-Ray</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:33:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[UMKC Student Health &#38; Wellness in partnership with Military Pathways® has created a customized online screening website for depression, alcohol, and Post Traumatic Stress that is geared towards Veterans. This site is part of a growing network that has been developed by Military Pathways ® so that military installations, units, military and veterans groups, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>An ounce of prevention…</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:18:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Shawna Williamson, PharmD. …equals a pound of cure.  Well, that is what my grandma always said.  So let’s talk about PREVENTING illnesses and staying healthy.  Much of what I’m going to talk about is common sense, but I think we all need to be reminded during this cold flu season.  Besides, who has time [...]]]></description>
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		<title>“HELP!!  I think I have the flu (influenza)!  What should I do??”</title>
		<link>http://info.umkc.edu/umkc-wellness-reader/archives/98</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:23:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Dawne Buck, RN, BSN Yes, the flu is befalling on some UMKC students.  January &#8211; February tend to be peak flu time in this area.  So it is time to be armed with information about the flu – like how I can prevent from getting it, what are the symptoms, how long do I [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kicking the Smoking Habit in 2011</title>
		<link>http://info.umkc.edu/umkc-wellness-reader/archives/81</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:50:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Johanna Comes, MSN, FNP-BC Happy New Year! With the New Year’s holiday there is always talk about New Year’s resolutions and stopping unhealthy habits. One habit that sometimes tops the list of those who smoke, is quitting smoking. Quitting smoking isn’t easy, but is absolutely possible. There are various strategies to aid in smoking cessation. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Flu Shot &#8211; Is It Too Late?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 21:32:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Author: Dawne Buck, RN, BSN So you’re wondering, is it too late to get the flu shot?  The answer is NO!  It would have been a good idea to get the flu shot before you went home for Thanksgiving break so you wouldn’t have gotten it from anyone in your family or friends and hopefully you didn’t [...]]]></description>
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