Health Education Hot Topics

The Health Education Unit coordinates a variety of events and offers new and exciting experiences for students to enhance their quality of life. Our "Hot Topics" promotes events and highlights opportunities for students to meet personal wellness related needs.

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Students can make individual appointments with health educators? Call 333-2714 to schedule an appointment with a nutrition, stress management, sexual health or fitness health educator.

 McKinley Health Ed @ UI Wellness Center at the ARC!

Wellness Zone Check-Ups: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5-7pm. Nutrition and Fitness GAs/Peers can check blood pressure, measure body composition, and answer any general questions.

• Sexual Health Walk-In Hours: Every Tuesday from 6-8pm. Stop by and say hello, ask a question or learn about campus resources.
• Other activities and events will take place at the Wellness Center throughout the semester. Check out McKinley's Calendar of Events!

 Relaxation Room at the OASIS

The Relaxation Room at the OASIS provides students with a 20 minute audio-visual guided imagery experience while relaxing through the practice of progressive muscle relaxation. View the captured beauty of natural scenes while taking a break from the hectic demands of your day to refresh & rejuvenate.

The OASIS at the Illini Union is located on the lower level by the food court. Visit McKinley's Stress Management program for additional services.

 Relaxation of the Mind & Body

Participants get a hands-on opportunity to practice various relaxation techniques and learn stress management tips. Trained facilitators lead the workshop and will assist in choosing relaxation techniques that you enjoy and identify new stress management skills to help with your busy schedule. The relaxation techniques include deep breathing, shoulder-neck massage, guided imagery, and progressive muscle relaxation. If you are interested in requesting this workshop, contact McKinley Health Education at 333-2714.

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