Wellness Collaborative: you asked, we listened
2015 is an exciting year for the WSU Spokane Health Sciences campus with the re-launch of the Wellness Collaborative. Our mission is to foster a thriving culture of wellness for the campus community...
View ArticleMental Health First Aid
Compiled by: Michael Lynch, Electronic Media Producer, College of Nursing According to the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI), one out of four Americans is affected by mental illness. Mental...
View ArticleFalling into Healthy Family Habits
By April D. Davis, MS, RDN, CD, ACSM CEP Did you know parents have the greatest influence on shaping their children’s lifestyle and eating habits? Healthy nutrition and activity levels begin at home...
View ArticleYoga: Discover your mind-body connection
By: Rachel Mitrovich As you’re sitting at your desk right now beginning to read this blog you may be feeling a little agitated or encumbered. Wouldn’t a little movement be refreshing? The body is made...
View ArticleColleague Spotlight
Wellness Wednesday Tip- Take a moment to express gratitude and appreciation towards your coworkers. Day to day we are so often focused on our personal to-do lists, deadlines, and what we need from...
View ArticleWellness in Action
The Wellness Collaborative would like to highlight a few individuals who are making a difference on our campus Wellness Activities in Action: Stephane Bisignani, Tina Bright, Azra Rasic & Joshua...
View ArticleQ&A with Chancellor Lisa Brown
It’s a busy time for just about everybody on campus. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be difficult this time of year, with busy schedules and events popping up everywhere. We sat down with...
View ArticleHow to Beat Holiday Stress
By Tracy L. Skaer, PharmD, Professor of Pharmacotherapy Holiday family gatherings should be joyful and stress-free but this may not be the case for some. While family dynamics can be complicated, the...
View ArticleMindful Eating
Stop eating mindlessly – placing food in your mouth unconsciously, barely chewing, and not tasting it. Take some time with each bite paying particular attention to the sensations (smell, sight, sound,...
View Article2018 Campus Softball Team registration is open
The Wellness Collaborative, thanks to the College of Pharmacy, is once again organizing a campus softball team to play in the summer of 2018. Sign-up to day to enjoy great people and fun times playing...
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