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National Institutes of Health awards Oklahoma State University $11.3M grant to establish Children’s Health Equity Solutions Center

Wed, Jul 06, 2016

Collaboration includes researchers from OSU’s Center for Health Sciences, colleges of human sciences and education and OU-Tulsa.Hays-Grudo Jennifer The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently awarded an $11.3 million Center for Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) grant to establish the Children’s Health Equity Solutions Center (CHESC) through Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. The grant is a multi-institutional group of OSU and University of Oklahoma researchers with the long-term goal of eliminating unjust differences in children’s health by race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status through effective translational science.

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Fitness monitors may not motivate

Mon, Jun 06, 2016

Research conducted at Oklahoma State University shows wearable fitness monitors might not help you go the extra mile after all.

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As Early as First Grade, Children with Severe Obesity Are More Likely To Be Ostracized

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Childhood obesity has almost quadrupled among 6- to 11-year-olds since 1980. Today, approximately one in 20 children in the United States is severely obese and this public health...

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OSU to provide Stillwater two nights of summer fun

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

Oklahoma State University will be hosting two nights of events for Stillwater residents over the summer.

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Department of Wellness installs new ADA-compliant equipment

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

The Department of Wellness has installed two new pieces of ADA-compliant equipment in the Colvin Recreation Center.

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OSU employee loses 100 pounds through Department of Wellness

Wed, Apr 27, 2016

Moving to a new job often means a new chapter in your career. But for one Oklahoma State employee, it also became a new chapter in her wellness journey.

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OSU employee finds success in Weight Watchers at Work program

Wed, Apr 27, 2016

Many believe aging means the chance to lose weight has passed. But one Oklahoma State University employee is proof that it is never too late to regain your health.

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University Dining Services Debuts Student’s Healthy Salad Recipe On Campus

Wed, Apr 06, 2016

University Dining Services at Oklahoma State University has announced the winner of its “Fresh Mix” Healthy Salad recipe contest. The first place winner was OSU student Emily...

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Camp Redlands to host Dash to Dine Obstacle Run

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Scale walls, climb nets, navigate through mud pits and take a plunge down the Slime Slide in the first Dash to Dine Obstacle Run.

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OSU receives 18 Certified Healthy Awards

Wed, Mar 02, 2016

Oklahoma State University continues to be America’s Healthiest Campus®. The Oklahoma State Department of Health has recognized the OSU system and its partners with 18 Certified...

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Cowboy Challenge encourages participants to develop a healthy lifestyle

Tue, Mar 01, 2016

For many, getting back to the gym can be daunting. But the Cowboy Challenge Program looks to help Oklahoma State University faculty and staff develop a fitness routine they can...

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OSU employee encourages holistic approach to wellness

Fri, Feb 19, 2016

As the New Year begins, more people are hitting the gym to get healthy. But an Oklahoma State employee and adjunct faculty wants to show students that health goes beyond physical...

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