National Poison Prevention Week is observed from March 19-25 this year. The above article from Independent Health provides six poison-prevention tips for keeping your home safe and your family healthy, as well as what to do if you are concerned a family member has been poisoned.
Submitted by: Bethany Voorhees, executive associate, President’s Office
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As part of Stress Less Day on campus, Tara McPherson, a corporate wellness consultant at Lawley Benefits Group and Michelle Carbery, senior corporate wellness specialist at Independent Health, will present over lunch and refreshments for faculty and staff on Wednesday, March 22 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in Regis Room.
Registration is limited to 80 participants and will be collected on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Please RSVP to Bethany Voorhees at voorheeb@canisius.edu by Wednesday, March 15, and provide any dietary restrictions if applicable.
Click here to add this event to your digital calendar.
Submitted by: Bethany Voorhees, Executive Associate, President’s Office
Participants who met the Canisius College challenge criteria of meeting at least 600 minutes of heart-pumping exercise for the month of February were entered into a raffle drawing for a gift card to the bookstore, and Dr. Erin Robinson, Professor & Chair of the Sociology, Criminal Justice and Environmental Sciences Department, was the lucky winner! Congratulations to Erin for completing a total of 1,949 minutes of exercise, and a special shout out to the following participants for also reaching the 600-minute goal, and beyond:
At Canisius, although we did not win, for those who participated, collectively, we moved a total of 26,684 minutes, and our average number of minutes per participant was 833 minutes for the month of February!
Thank you to all who participated in this challenge!
Please join us in congratulating the following Jesuit Institution Go Move Challenge Winners:
Read the full 2023 Go Move Challenge Recap Newsletter here.
Submitted by: Bethany Voorhees, executive associate, President’s Office
What to Do When Worry Controls Your Life
Everyone will experience a “case of the nerves” at some point, but when anxiety takes control, it can seriously affect both physical and mental health. Understanding uncontrolled anxiety is an important step to help you stay happy and healthy. Learn practical ways to help with anxiety by clicking here for the full article.
Women’s History Month
Women have made significant contributions to the field of mental health, from pioneering research to providing essential care and support. To recognize and celebrate these amazing women, we’re highlighting some of the most influential and inspiring female figures in the mental health industry. Discover trailblazers in mental health care by clicking here for the full article.
Mindfulness and Meditation Series – Body Scan
In this month’s webinar, Uprise Health’s mindfulness expert will walk you through a body scan exercise. Register for the webinar here.
Other Available Resources:
The March newsletter is also available in Spanish – click here to access.
Submitted by: Bethany Voorhees, executive associate, President’s Office
As part of Stress Less Day on campus, Tara McPherson, a corporate wellness consultant at Lawley Benefits Group and Michelle Carbery, senior corporate wellness specialist at Independent Health, will present over lunch and refreshments for faculty and staff on Wednesday, March 22 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in Regis Room.
Registration is limited to 80 participants and will be collected on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Please RSVP to Bethany Voorhees at voorheeb@canisius.edu by Wednesday, March 15, and provide any dietary restrictions if applicable.
Click here to add this event to your digital calendar.
Submitted by: Bethany Voorhees, executive associate, President’s Office
