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ASTHMA HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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Purpose:
1.To assist individuals
with asthma and/or COPD in successfully managing the disease and maintaining
or improving their quality of life by providing information about the
disease process and self management techniques
2. To provide students in
health professions programs an opportunity to broaden their perspective
regarding interdisciplinary approaches to disease management, wellness
promotion and prevention. |
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Asthma/COPD in the Adult - COLUMBUS, KANSAS |
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Asthma and Kids -
PITTSBURG, KANSAS |
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5th Annual Prairie
Band Potawatomi Nation Pow Wow |
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The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation's 5th
annual Pow Wow took place June 13 -15 at the Prairie People's Park on the
Potawatomi reservation. RIT students and faculty provided free health
screenings to the attendees. |
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The event featured several contests in
dancing, drumming, dress, and other categories. In addition to the
contests, exercise and athletic activities were organized by the tribe.
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Numerous vendors sold their products at
the event. Tents and stands lined the perimeter of the arbor.
Indian foods, artwork, jewelry, crafts, and clothing were available.
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RIT students and faculty provided free
health screenings in one of the shelter houses at Prairie People's Park.
Screenings conducted included blood glucose level, total cholesterol, body
mass index, and blood pressure. |
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