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Due to weather concerns, TWU 2024 Pink Promises has gone ONLINE!
Join us as we take action to fight breast Cancer TODAY!
How to Participate - Check out the Breast Health Tips from:
Health & Wellbeing
Student Health Services
Peer Advocates Teaching Health (PATH)
Fitness & Recreation
Fill out the Pink Promises Form to get your FREE T-Shirt!*
*Limited sizes remaining - act fast! Must Pick up At Student Health Services (Jones Hall)
Breast Health Tip: Breast Cancer is the 2ND LEADING CAUSE OF CANCER DEATH among women overall.
Early Detection Saves Lives! Check out the follwing tips on what to be aware of and how you can reduce your risk.
1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
There are currently over 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States
There are currently over 4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers.
https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-facts/Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers.
Health & Wellbeing can help provide resources on Nurtirtion, Movement, Mental Health, Financial, & Environmental Wellness. HWI's cross-departmental collaborations include :supporting Mental Health First Aid certification, Wellness & Nutrition Coaching, student wellness programs, improving food security via the Swipe Out Hunger, and much more! Find out more at: https://twu.edu/wellbeing/
Student Health Services
Student Health Services
Breast Health Tip: KNOW YOUR Normal
Breast Self-Exams (BSE) should be done MONTHLY
Clinical Breast Exams should be done annually by a healthcare provider.
TWU Student Health Services (SHS) is your on-campus healthcare provider. You can make appts online through your TWU Patient Portal
Breast cancer death rates have slowly decreased since 1989, for an overall decline of 43% through 2020. This is in part due to better screening and early detection efforts, increased awareness, and continually improving treatment options.
Student Health Services (SHS) can provide medical services For TWU Students. SHS promotes health and wellness of students through primary, women's and psychiatric healthcare services. Our providers can see students in-person at our clinic on the Denton Campus, and online via Tele-Health. SHS offers affordable prices for college students and health insurance coverage is not required to receive care. Find out more at: https://twu.edu/student-health-services/
Peer Advocates Teaching Health (PATH)
Peer Advocates Teaching Health (PATH)
Breast Health Tip: Lumps can be benign. Which means they are not cancerous.
If you feel a lump, it's important to get it checked out by a Healthcare Professional.
Lumps are not the only thing to be on the lookout for - Check out this video for other signs & Symptoms:
Women who receive regular screenings for breast cancer have a 26% lower breast cancer death rate than women who do not receive screenings.
Approximately 15% of women diagnosed have a family history of breast cancer. Those with a first-degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) with breast cancer are nearly twice as likely to develop breast cancer themselves.
SHS Health Promotion hosts health awareness events (such as this one), health programs, presentations & online resources to support student health & wellness.
Find out more at : https://twu.edu/health-promotion/
PATH is a group of Health Promotion student Peer Educators who host health and wellbeing activities to create a healthier campus. You can find PATH members on campus educating about breast health, sexual health, healthy relationships, drugs and alcohol, impaired driving, nutrition, stress management & more!
Find out more at: https://twu.edu/health-promotion/path/
Breast Health Tip: Actions you can take to reduce your risk are known as avoidable risk factors.
Things you can change to reduce your risk of breast cancer include:
Nutrition - Eating nutritiously balanced meals
Movement (exercise) -Get at least 30 mins/per day
Alcohol Use - Limit alcohol intake
Tobacco Use - Quit or Don't Start (This includes vaping!)
Find more online videos on TWU Fit & Rec's Youtube Page
Check out these recommended weight lifting routine below:
Physical activity during adulthood is linked to a lower risk of breast cancer
https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/risk-factor/lack-of-exercise/
For overall health, adults need at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity. This could be brisk walking 22 minutes all 7 days - or- 30 minutes a day for 5 days a week; or what works for your schedule.
https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/physical-activity/index.html
Fitness & Recreation has workout equiptment, group workout classes, personal training, intramural sports, outdoor adventure, aquatics, online workouts & more to help you get moving! Find out more at: https://twu.edu/fitandrec/
Thank you for participating in TWU Pink Promises ONLINE! Please fill out the form below:
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