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Outreach Programs

 

1. LiBRA Lifestyle Assessment and Group Health Status
The participant will be able to identify their own major health risks in terms of attitudes and behaviors and get immediate personal feedback. Also, an overview of how your group or floor looks in terms its of health status/risk can be presented. Call 353-0718 for more information or to schedule.

2. "In Your Face Theatre Troupe" Virtual Sexuality Theatre
The In Your Face Theatre Troupe is an educational theatre troupe of MSU students who write and perform dramatic and humorous skits about healthy sexuality and relationships. The program is designed to be powerful 'edu-tainment' and does not "hold back" on facts. Most programs run about one hour with a question and answer period following. There are limited bookings, so schedule early. There is a scheduling contract that must be signed and adhered to. Call 353-0718 or email inyourfacetheatre@gmail.com for more information or to schedule.

3. Standard Program Options

Exercise/ Fitness
- Personal Fit-Awares Testing Demonstration: (PFAs) The participant will learn through hands-on fitness testing how they measure up to fitness norms for aerobic capacity, muscular endurance, strength, flexibility, lung capacity and blood pressure.

- Race for the Place: The Annual 5K run/walk/wheel and Kids fun run benefits MSU Safe Place on campus. This event is held in April and raises operating funds to support MSU Safe Place. MSU Safe Place provides an on-campus shelter and sponsors programs to raise awareness and prevention of domestic assault and relationship violence. For more information, contact Health Education Services at (517) 353-0718 or MSU Safe Place at (517) 355-1100. If you would like to volunteer for this event, please email Jon Kermiet at jonathan.kermiet@ht.msu.edu.

Nutrition
- Food, Fat and Dieting: A short true/false game that covers common concerns and misperceptions students have around weight and dieting. Works well with small groups.

- Nutrition Jeopardy: An interactive Q/A game that addresses common myths and concerns about nutrition, weight, dieting and body image. Excellent for use with large groups.

- National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (NEDAW): The theme of NEDAW 2010 will be: "It's Time to Talk About It." During NEDAW, advocates join with RUBI to reach people of all ages about the importance of promoting positive body image as well as raise awareness about the dangers of eating disorders and the need for early intervention and treatment by distributing educational materials and organizing events on the MSU campus.

- Sports Nutrition Program: Nutrition Advocates will provide an interactive program that incorporates such topics as supplement use, sports drinks, protein needs and carbohydrates. The program can be adapted for general information or for specific team needs.

Healthy Sexuality
- Sexual Jeopardy: An interactive mix of games which focus on sexual health. The program can be tailored to your specific needs. Program options include: Condom Olympics, Find Someone Who, Sexual Jeopardy, Sex in the Dark and other events. Topics covered include contraceptives, STDs, sexual performance, relationships and communication.

- Condom / Brochure Distribution Policy: Residence Life staff planning a program may obtain free brochures and condoms, provided that the planned use of condoms in the program is appropriate. We reserve the right to refuse a request if it appears the program does not meet our educational standards (as a rule, we do not supply condoms for "fish-bowl" give-aways or similar purposes. Also, if you invite an agency or department other than Olin to facilitate your program, they should supply their own support materials, including condoms). Please pick up a Condom/Brochure request form from Room 371 Olin Health Center and allow 2 working days for it to be reviewed.

Stress Management and Relaxation
- Get a Grip on Stress: Participant will be able to identify their unique stressors, how stress affects them and what means are available to help them "Get a Grip" and manage stress better. Use of a relaxation video, stress dots and a biofeedback tool can be included.

4. Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD)
Olin's Health Education is committed to reducing the harm associated with alcohol and drug use, and cultivating an environment in which moderate use is perceived and practiced as the norm. Our prevention efforts reflect a philosophy that students are capable of making wise decisions about their own alcohol and drug use and our job is to provide the education, support and advocacy necessary to help students do just that.

We provide education in classrooms, residence halls, sororities and fraternities by request and have a variety of information available to both on and off-campus students, mentors, staff and faculty regarding alcohol and other drugs, including tobacco. Additionally, we have available on-line information, and co-sponsor an internet-based smoking cessation program for students called U Can Quit. The ATOD specialist on staff is also available as a consultant to parents, concerned friends, mentors and staff/faculty who may have concerns about a student's use. The ATOD specialist will also provide brief counseling and referral services to students who are concerned about their own use of alcohol and drugs. Finally, the ATOD office works with community groups, student groups, city officials and campus decision-makers to advise on policies related to health and safety issues associated with alcohol, tobacco and other drug use.

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5. Scheduling Options
We want to work with you! The Health Education professional staff is available to assist Residence Life staff and Minority Aides in planning unique health education/primary prevention programming in the areas of: Alcohol/Tobacco and Other Drugs, Exercise/Fitness, Nutrition & Body Image, Sexual Health, Stress Awareness/Management, Men's/Women's Health and other health issues. When you're ready to plan or schedule a health-related event or program, please give us a call at 353-0718.

6. Other Student Outreach Organizations
The MSU Student Food Bank provides free bi-weekly food distribution to MSU students.
Get involved with RUBI (Respecting and Understanding Body Image), a registered student organization that promotes positive messages about body image and eating.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to notify us of their specific needs in advance so that proper attention may be given.

7. Student Health Advisory Council
The Student Health Advisory Council is a group of students who are interested in health issues on the MSU Campus. The members of SHAC serve in the following ways: 1) Represent the student body concerning policy changes and the future of health care on campus; 2) Ensure the student voice is heard and accounted for by Olin Health Center administration; and 3) Assist in formulating and developing new programs to meet student needs.

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