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The Good and Bad of Universal Healthcare

WEBHealthcare professionals, as well as Monmouth University students and professors, analyzed the differences between healthcare in the United States compared to other countries. Many college students feel led astray when it comes to health insurance in America. Estellsy Acuahuitl, a sophomore biology student with a concentration in …

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University Changes COVID-19 Vaccination Protocol

WEBMonmouth University announced an update to its COVID-19 vaccination protocol, stating that community members are no longer required to get the COVID-19 vaccine primary series or bivalent booster. Effective at the start of the Summer 2023 semester, the change in protocol makes vaccination “highly recommend[ed]” rather than …

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University Health Services Emphasizes Flu Season Safety

WEBAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues into flu season, health officials are emphasizing safety precautions to reduce the spread of both respiratory diseases.

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University Launched New Institute for Health and Wellness

WEBThe University announced the establishment of its new Institute of Health and Wellness (IHW), a campus-wide initiative that will serve as a central health and wellness resource for the University and surrounding community, on Tuesday, Sept. 18.

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School of Nursing and Health Studies Faces Concerns

WEBThe Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies has experienced concerning enrollment trends and questions about academic leadership, presenting potential issues for students in the Nursing, Health and Physical Education, Occupational Therapy, and Physician Assistant departments. Concerns regarding …

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The Importance of Mental Health

WEBThe Importance of Mental Health. Mental health is a profoundly serious topic. It affects how we think, feel, and act, it helps to determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make decisions. Mental health is important at every stage of someone’s life and should never be ignored. Some examples of common mental health issues include

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Millenials and Gen Z Quitting Jobs Due to Mental Health

WEBA recent survey found that 50 percent of millennials and 75 percent of Generation Z (Gen Z) respondents have quit a job due to mental health reasons, according to Mind Share Partners. Mind Share Partners is a nonprofit that works with companies to improve mental health resources and conducted a study to examine the effects of …

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University Nursing School Will No Longer Use the …

WEBThe University School of Nursing is going to change the symbol that they use for logos and branding due to a misinterpretation of symbology. Currently, the School of Nursing and most medical organizations use a symbol called the caduceus, which in Greek mythology is known as the staff of Hermes, the messenger god.

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Celebrating Women’s History Month 2024: A Look Ahead

WEBOne of the primary goals of Women’s History Month is to raise the voices of marginalized women, whose history has too often disregarded. In 2024, there will likely be a deliberate attempt to emphasize the accomplishments of women from all backgrounds, such as Indigenous women, women of color, LGBTQ+ women, and women with disabilities.

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Katie Meyer and Mental Health

WEBApril 6, 2022 JOHN SPINELLI. About a month ago, Katie Meyer, a star goalie on Stanford University’s Soccer team, tragically passed away after losing her battle with depression. News headlines everywhere report about this tragedy and discussed the importance of mental health in sports. Many questions arrised, why did this tragic event happen

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Mental Health and Online Classes: Good or Bad

WEBThese small interactions begin to add up and make a majority of students feel isolated. In addition to missing out on social interactions, online learning has impacted mental health because of Zoom fatigue. This past year, most students have experienced the feeling of back to back classes. Spending hours on video calls can be extremely …

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Mental Health at Monmouth

WEBEvery student can understand the feelings of overwhelming pressure and responsibility in their daily lives. Whether it be from friends, family, an employer, or school, there are many forces that threaten the state of our mental health. However, some people are already predisposed to anxieties, depressed feelings and intrusive thoughts that …

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The Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee

WEBYou wake up a little later than you wanted for your 8:30 a.m. class. You rush to get ready, but there is one thing in your routine you cannot miss -- a warm (or iced) cup of coffee to get you through the day.

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Are Pre-Health Professionals Prepared to Help You

WEBMedical students, nursing students, and pre-med students are not receiving adequate education on health insurance, leaving them ill-equipped to navigate the complex system, according to experts in the medical field. As per the World Health Organization (WHO), “Weak health literacy skills are associated with riskier behavior, poorer health, …

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Pandemic-Era Socialization: A Student Perspective

WEBTechnology has played a large role in students’ experiences with classes and socialization during the COVID-19 pandemic. While it offered broad horizons and significant opportunities in terms of online learning and staying connected with friends via social media, some students have found that excessively plugging in had a detrimental effect on their …

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Nursing Students Administer Covid-19 Vaccines

WEBMarch 31, 2021 DENISSE QUINTANILLA. Monmouth nursing students administered COVID-19 vaccines at Brookdale Community College as a part of their clinical experiences, their third time administering vaccines in total, on Tuesday, March 23. Rachel Blackwell, a sophomore nursing student, described it as a very rewarding experience, as about 1200

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Pageants: The Importance of Beauty and Brains

WEBBeauty pageants have been shown to lower young women’s self-esteem, which can lead to plastic surgery and eating disorders. A big issue in our society is the notion of physical appearance, especially that of women and their femininity. Women and young girls care more about their looks, how skinny and fit they are, and what their hair …

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The Benefits of Holistic Living

WEBThe benefits of holistic living are endless and quite hard to ignore. The lifestyle calls for much healthier and more natural foods and avoid most products that are processed and filled with high sugar and fat. Exercise is also a huge part of aligning the mind, body, and soul and connecting with the Earth and the energy within.

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The College Diet: Eat First, Think Later

WEBThe College Diet: Eat First, Think Later. March 12, 2014 ANGELA CIROALO. Pizza, French fries, chicken nuggets, cheese steaks and burgers are dietary staples for college student, Melanie Mecha. These foods are easy, inexpensive and can be eaten on-the-go or late at night, Mecha, a St. Peter’s University criminal justice senior, said.

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