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The mission of the Student Wellness Committee is to offer a system of academic, social, emotional, and psychological support to the students of UCCOM
The SWC takes a two-pronged approach to wellness:
Our COE team joined partners for the second annual State of Cancer Caucus and Expo, featuring a local “State of Cancer” briefing by Melinda Butsch Kovacic, PhD, MPH, and a panel on prevention, advocacy and resources. A following health fair provided mammography, 100+ education touchpoints, lung cancer pre-screenings and survivorship resources, connecting community members with practical tools to lower risk and access care.
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A group of 20 UC ERC students, faculty, and staff participated in a tour and presentations from staff at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. The group was made up of participants from all the ERC academic programs (industrial hygiene, safety engineering, occupational health nursing, and occupational medicine), making it a truly interdisciplinary experience. The group learned about many different aspects of the safety and health operations at the Cincinnati Zoo including emergency response, animal risk and response plans, dive team safety, zoonotic disease, weapons team, and workers’ compensation.
The symposium highlights pilot research projects in various fields of occupational health and safety.
In honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we outline risk and screening basics, why early detection matters, and reflect on Strong Men, Strong Futures, an event featuring The Black Walnut film.