January is National Mentoring Month. According to mentorscout.com, “a mentor is a coach, guide, tutor, facilitator, counselor and trusted advisor. A mentor is someone willing to spend his or her time and expertise to guide the development of another person.”
Mentoring can make a positive impact on a child’s life that lasts a lifetime.
Youth can benefit from positive and caring mentors. Mentors can help youth discover their interests, pick careers, make better choices in life and so much more. Michigan 4-H Youth Development, is a mentoring program overseen by MSU Extension and serves as a resource to help build long-term positive mentoring relationships between youth and adults.
There’s no better way to start the New Year then to decide to quit smoking. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 70 percent of people that smoke want to quit. If you’ve ever thought about quitting, then the MSU Breathe Easy: Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Program is for you.
The MSU Breathe Easy: Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Program is a 15 month program designed to help participants eliminate any tobacco/nicotine addiction through support group sessions, with or without the use of prescription medications. Items the program focuses on include: cigarettes, cigars, patches and e-cigarettes.
Health4U has one of the most successful tobacco/nicotine cessation programs in the country, as measured by a 15-month sustained cessation rate of over 27 percent.
Participants of the program enjoy many benefits when they quit smoking and stop using nicotine products, including fresher breath, whiter teeth, better breathing, and more money to spend on the things they enjoy.Continue Reading… Become Nicotine Free in 2014
The Lansing Laughter Club, sponsored by Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, is a group that meets weekly on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on 480 Diagonal Street, at the church building. The laughter club is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious, community-based club that is free and open to the public.
Join the Lansing Laughter Club weekly and release stress through laughter!
The purpose of this club is for anyone who would like to meet new people, alleviate stress and boost an overall good mood. This is done through the practice of Laughter Yoga, which means to laugh together for no reason. Laughter Yoga is an exercise used to release tension and anger or to overcome sadness and depression. The Laughter Club is open to anyone who would like to join regardless of age, gender, physical disabilities, etc. Laughter is an exercise that everyone can do, and it is healthy for the body and mind. Check out the Lansing Laughter Club and see how laughter can benefit you! Visit their website for more information.
The 2014 MLK Celebration is almost upon us! Here are a few key events you don’t want to miss.
10th Anniversary of the MLK Student Leadership Conference
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MSU’s Office for Inclusion is looking to shape young, positive leader’s right here in Lansing. A combination of educators, students and experienced professionals assemble together to make these events a huge success! The conference is Saturday, January 18 from 9 p.m. until 3 p.m. This is also a great opportunity for high school students to become better acquainted with the university setting. We encourage you all to invite your family and friends to this educational initiative.Continue Reading… 2014 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration
Winter time driving is hazardous driving. Being fully prepared for the driving conditions the winter can bring can mean the difference between having a crisis and avoiding one. To help prepare you for winter-time driving, here are 10 items you should have in your car from an article by AOL Autos.
This winter it pays to be prepared, if you do encounter a winter driving emergency situation.
1. Blanket
Having a blanket is beneficial if you’re stranded and have to wait for assistance.
2. Snow shovel
A short-handled shovel can remove snow from around the wheels of your car if you happen to get stuck.
3. Flashlight
A water-proof flashlight is indispensable in case your car breaks down at night. Also, keep extra batteries.
Some of the most popular gifts this holiday season are tech toys. Make sure you take steps to protect your personal information and that great new toy in the best way possible.
At any given time you may have your financial information, family photos and contact information on one or several devices you carry daily. It’s important to protect yourself against digital pickpockets, hackers and identity thieves by following some basic safely rules:
Protect your device first and its contents second.
Never leave your computer, phone or tablet anywhere out of your reach or sight. Keep them hidden in your car, and don’t attach your phone to an outside visible pocket on your purse or backpack.Continue Reading… Tips for using Tech Gifts Safely
It’s the end of the year and MSU Human Resources has accomplished so much, but we still have so much farther to go. As a new year approaches and another one ends, MSU HR would like to say “Season’s Greetings” to all MSU faculty and staff. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and a great start to the New Year! Check out this video of pictures of MSU in the winter.
Filling a prescription can be time-consuming, but with MSU HealthTeam Pharmacies the process can become a lot easier. MSU HealthTeam Pharmacies include the Olin Health Center Pharmacy and the Clinical Center Pharmacy, both located on MSU’s campus. Each pharmacy offers free on-campus prescription pick-up and delivery, free patient consultation, prescription transfer service, patient medical expense reports and a wide selection of prescription and over-the-counter products. Also, each pharmacy offers a 90-day supply of prescriptions unlike other non-mail order prescription pharmacies.
Save time and money with prescription deliveries straight to your office at MSU.
The Pharmacy Delivery Service provided by the MSU HealthTeam Pharmacies, will pick up your prescription from your office on campus, fill it and deliver it within two business days. The Delivery Service is available Monday through Friday and accepts checks, cash, Visa, Discover or MasterCard for payment.
New prescriptions to be filled must be brought to Olin or the Clinical Center or called or faxed in by a doctor’s office. To transfer a prescription, the prescription bottle or package can be brought to either pharmacy. Prescription transfers can also be made over the phone by calling Olin or the Clinical Center with the name and phone number of the pharmacy where the prescription was last filled, the prescription number and the name of the medication. The MSU Pharmacy staff will then transfer and refill your prescription. Refills can be called in 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
In addition to the MSU HealthTeam Pharmacies, Caremark which administers the prescription coverage for MSU faculty and staff, also offers a mail-order service.
“Caremark is our prescription coverage and the company who administers our prescription plan. It is also considered CVS Pharmacy. However, with the Caremark Prescription coverage, employees are not limited to use CVS pharmacies,” said Benefits Representative Jennifer Hensley. “Caremark mail orders are basically the same in regard to getting the 90-day supply and saving money on co-pays. Further, the prescription is delivered right to your home.”
For the Olin Pharmacy and the Clinical Center Pharmacy hours and locations, visit the HealthTeam Pharmacy website. For more information on Caremark, visit their website at caremark.com.
Staying active and eating healthy are essential steps in maintaining your wellbeing throughout the winter months. To assist you in staying healthy this winter, here are five tips from Health4U Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian Peggy Crum.
Physical activity combined with a balanced diet can help you avoid the cold and flu this winter.
1. While it is tempting to hibernate in the winter, it is better to keep active.
Exercise invigorates the immune system by speeding up the cells that fight off bacteria. You don’t have to be a super athlete for this to happen—a moderate amount of exercise such as a daily walk will do. Check out this list of indoor walking facilities for places to flex your legs.
2.Get adequate sleep. Your immune system relies on sleep to stay healthy. Ongoing sleep deficiency can change the way the immune system responds, leading to trouble in fighting common infections.Continue Reading… 5 Tips to Stay Healthy in the Winter
Winter is among us and while we may be dreaming of the summer months, the reality is we have to prepare for the season at-hand. To assist you in getting your house ready for the winter season, here are 10 tips from an article by MSN Real Estate.
Prepare your home for the winter season and avoid costly repairs and chilly living areas.
1. Clean your gutters Clean debris from your gutter by hand, spatula or scrapper. A clogged drain can cause ice dams to form and water to leak into your house.
2. Block leaks around your house Patch any leaks that are in your house and outside your house. You can use outlet gaskets for electrical outlets where cold air enters and seal outside leaks with weather-resistant caulk.Continue Reading… How to Prepare Your Home for the Winter
