A HEALTHIER UNIVERSITY BEGINS WITH A HEALTHIER U!
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SBU HR Healthier U e-Newsletter | Fall 2024

BE SAFE

Daylight Savings Driving Safety Tips

  • To minimize sun glare, keep sunglasses in your car AND ...
  • keep the inside of your windshield streak-free
  • Deer travel in herds; if you see one, expect more to follow
For more, visit Fall Safe Driving Tips.

Holiday Cooking Safety Tips

  • Holiday dishes are often heavier than we're used to
  • Keep towels, food packages, wooden utensils etc. away from stove
  • Wear short or close-fitting sleeves

For more, visit Cooking Safety Tips.

School Bus Safety Tips

  • Yellow lights mean the bus is going to stop 
  • Never pass - on right or left - a stopped bus with red lights flashing
  • School buses are required to stop at railroad crossings, by law 

For more, visit School Bus Safety.

Healthy Aging Tips

  • Move More, Sit Less to improve balance
  • Changes in brain health? Dementia is not a normal part of aging
  • Regular checkups help doctors catch chronic diseases early

For more, visit Healthy Aging.

A HEALTHIER UNIVERSITY BEGINS WITH A HEALTHIER U! This is a ciompliation of pohotos showcasign healthy lifestyle choices such as exercise, mindfulness and healthy eating.

BE AWARE

Prostate Cancer Screening

Stony Brook's next screening will be on Wednesday, Sept 25th, 2024 from 2:00pm - 6:30pm at 24 Research Way, Suite 500. Visit Prostate Cancer Screening.

Lung Cancer Screening

Found early, survival rates are markedly improved. If you are between the ages of 50 and 80 & smoke or are a former smoker, visit Low-dose CT scan to find out if you qualify.

MOBILE Mammography Van

Stony Brook's Mobile Mammography Van travels to key locations throughout L.I. Visit MammoVan for the traveling schedule.

MOBILE Stroke Unit

Stony Brook's Mobile Stroke Unit provides life-saving care to people within the critical moments of stroke before they even get to the hospital. Visit Mobile Stroke Unit.
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BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!

COUCH TO 5K (ZOOM INFO SESSION)
September 6 from 12pm to 1pm. Visit Couch to 5k.

MINDFUL MEDITATION SERIES

First session starts Monday, September 9 @ East Hall. Visit Mindful Series.

SPIN, YOGA, & ZUMBA 

Classes start the week of 9/23. To sign-up, visit Fitness Classes.

WOLFIE DASH 5K RUN/WALK

October 27 line-up in front of the SB Union, 9am. Visit Wolfie Dash.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & WELLNESS FAIR 

October 29 from 11am to 2pm. Visit Fair.
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BE A SHARER

Pumpkin Energy Bites

Stony Brook's Dietetic Internship Program has shared their Recipe

Let Us Know What You Think!

Have a refreshing recipe or NEAT tip to share? Let us know @ healthieru@stonybrook.edu! To find out what others have shared, visit Be a Sharer.
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