Graduate student works to foster community action on north Tulsa health disparities

Wed, Jul 11, 2018

OSU-Tulsa student Patrick Grayshaw has been drawn to the idea of community engagement since high school and now he wants to make a career of it. “My social studies class is where I learned about community engagement. I never left it really,” he said. “It’s almost like it’s just my default.”

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Hydration is essential, especially during summer months

Mon, Jul 02, 2018

Everyone looks forward to summer vacation and spending more time outdoors. However, extreme temperatures can easily put you at risk for dehydration.

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Safely celebrating Independence Day with fireworks

Wed, Jun 27, 2018

Following a few easy safety precautions will help ensure accidents and injuries do not dampen the Independence Day fireworks fun.

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Nathaniel Jenkins Recognized as Outstanding Young Investigator of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association

Mon, Jun 18, 2018

Nathaniel Jenkins, assistant professor in health and human performance has been named the Terry J. Housh Outstanding Young Investigator of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). The award recognizes noteworthy contributions to the field of applied exercise or sport science by a researcher who has been in the field for seven years or less.

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When ticks bite

Mon, Jun 11, 2018

With ticks most active in the summertime, families need to know what to do if someone is bitten by the pest.

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Guarding against tick bites

Mon, Jun 11, 2018

Oklahoma families are not the only ones excited about the warmer summertime temperatures. Ticks are, too.

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Helping kids avoid head lice at summer camp

Mon, Jun 11, 2018

With many Oklahoma youth planning to spend parts of their summer breaks enjoying camps, clinics and conferences, families need to know how to protect against head lice.

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Oklahoma State doing more to advance children’s health

Fri, Jun 08, 2018

The new Center for Pediatric Psychology at Oklahoma State University is expected to help the university and the state use their national status as leaders in the field of children’s health to do more for kids and their families.

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New Tulsa Schweitzer Fellows to Establish Mental Health Hotline for LGBTQ Oklahomans

Tue, May 22, 2018

OSU-Tulsa graduate students Brendon Glon and Jess White plan to establish a mental health hotline for the gay, lesbian and transgender community this summer as part of their new role as Tulsa Schweitzer Fellows.

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Building a residential safe room

Thu, May 17, 2018

Oklahomans may opt to build a safe room for an added level of protection from the destruction tornadoes can cause.

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Which safe room is right for your family?

Thu, May 17, 2018

After deciding to invest in a safe room, one of the next major steps is settling on where to place it in the home, either in new construction or as a retrofit.

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Faculty Receive Awards for Excellence

Wed, May 16, 2018

Five College of Education, Health and Aviation faculty members received awards at the annual EHA Excellence Awards reception on May 11 in recognition of excellence in research, international education, leadership and service, graduate student involvement and teaching.

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