EASTERN NEWSROOM

Category: Health & Wellness

Eat Well at EWU

December 2, 2024

Eat Well at EWU

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

Wellness Required Trainings & Education

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

Coordinated Care Creates Scholarship to Honor Jeff Thomas

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

Katie Taylor Named Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine

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

EWU Students Help Seniors Get Fit

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

Some Students May Qualify for Food Stamps

Students needing food assistance are encouraged to reach out to our EWU team for help.

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EWU Speech and Language Clinic Pays it Forward

May 15, 2024

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.

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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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