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The University Counseling Center offers free and low-cost counseling and support services to students, faculty and staff.
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] BOOSTING YOUR EXERCISE IMMUNE SYSTEM By Blake Densley, ACSM EP-C, Kinesiology graduate teaching assistant The scientific community has believed for quite a while that exercise, a form of stress, suppresses the immune system and can potentially lead to getting sick. It was believed until recently that white blood cells, those great immune […]
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CHEMICAL SPILL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES If a chemical spill occurs, remain calm and follow these steps. Attend to anyone who may have been contaminated. Notify occupants in the immediate area about the spill. Evacuate all nonessential personnel from the spill area. If the spilled material is flammable, turn off all ignition and heat sources; including magnetic […]
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] Training for a race is a great way to get exercise and improve your health. It also can be a way to injure yourself, or to burn out on running. Follow these five tips to keep on the course and make it to the finish line. [/bs_col][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″][bs_well size=”lg” ] HEADPHONES AND […]
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POWDERED GLOVE BAN As of Jan. 18, 2017, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the use of powdered patient examination gloves, as well as absorbable powder for lubricating gloves. The FDA determined that the powder presented an unreasonable and substantial risk of illness or injury that cannot be corrected or eliminated by labeling or […]
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] Want to lose weight? Pay attention to body composition By Alana Schroeder, web content specialist for the Interactive Marketing & Web Team at University of Utah Health Care It’s a new year, and just like last year, losing weight is this year’s most popular New Year’s resolution. You may think being thin […]
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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONCERN: ODORS If you experience strange or unusual odors that are not extremely strong or acutely irritating, complete the Indoor Environmental Quality Concern form by clicking here. If the odor is strong or acutely irritating and causing symptoms such as burning, watering eyes, running noise, coughing, etc., leave the area immediately and […]
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Free fitness classes at the Eccles Student Life Center.
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS? PEAK CAN HELP Are you planning to improve your health and fitness in 2017? Let PEAK help you succeed. Our services can help with many of the most common resolutions. Fitness resolutions: Get fit – move more – gain strength – practice yoga – run a 5K – have […]
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FIRE ALARMS Fires are a concern year-round, including the winter months. When fire alarms sound in a university building, all occupants must evacuate. You need to be familiar with the sound of the fire alarm and the locations of pull stations in buildings you frequent. Learn how to operate these pull stations and do not […]
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] REASONS PEOPLE CALL POISON CONTROL OVER THE HOLIDAYS With the winter finally upon us and holiday celebrations just around the corner, it can be easy to overindulge. If you or a loved one has indulged in something they shouldn’t, call the Poison Control Hotline. Their staff of trained professionals is available 24/7 […]
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COMMITMENT TO SAFETY With the New Year upon us, the University of Utah would like all supervisors and employee to recommit to the prevention of job-related injuries. For a department meeting, may we suggest, using the New Employee Safety Orientation PowerPoint located here, to reinforce this commitment to safety at the University. For other topics […]
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