Friday, May 9, 2008What’s The Difference Between a Hook and a Hosel?There is more to golf than simply putting a ball into a hole. Golf involves strength, strategy, determination and patience…and lots of odd-sounding terms like hook and hosel. If you have never played the game before, here is a quick guide to the rules of the game, golf etiquette, basic golf terms, and how you can get started. » MORE How About a Shot of Global Warming With Your Coffee…and Maybe A Dash of “Desperate Housewives” To Top It OffGlobal warming, politics, and “Desperate Housewives?” All that and more every Tuesday at the Southtown Starbucks from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. » MORE Wednesday, May 7, 2008Don’t Forget to Pick Up Your Plants!Plants ordered through the Employee Council’s annual Plant Sale will be available for pickup on Thursday, May 8 or Friday, May 9 in the courtyard. The plants will be arriving on May 8 around 1 p.m., and they should be available to pick up starting around 2 p.m. » MORE 17 Northwestern Employees Recognized by Co-WorkersSeventeen Northwestern Health Sciences University employees were recognized by their co-workers in April, according to Lisa Franczak, BS, SPHR,, benefits and compensation specialist in Northwestern’s Human Resources Department. Franczak coordinates the program. » MORE Flycasting, Anyone? (No, Brad Pitt Won’t Be There)Try something different on Mondays at lunch and head to the south lawn to learn – or practice – the art of flycasting. You too can start practicing those tight loops. Just bring a rod, or borrow one from Mary Tuchscherer, DC, PhD, a professor at Northwestern College of Chiropractic. » MORE Monday, April 28, 2008Cash Back Program Available at Becker Furniture WorldStudents, faculty and alumni can earn cash for Northwestern Health Sciences University and a discount for themselves by purchasing their furniture at Becker Furniture World. » MORE Friday, April 25, 2008Richfield Band Performance Now Free to AttendeesNorthwestern Health Sciences University will host a performance by the Richfield Symphonic Band in the auditorium on Tuesday, April 29 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. that will now be offered at no cost to attendees. Donations to the University’s capital campaign will be accepted. » MORE Strawberry-Lime Slush
Enjoy this fruity drink as the warm weather arrives! » MORE Thursday, April 24, 2008Northwestern, Tianjin Formalize Partnership
Dr. Zhang Boli, president of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, and Mark Zeigler, DC, Northwestern Health Sciences University President, sign a formal agreement establishing a relationship between the two universities on Thursday, April 24. » MORE Inside Naturopathic Medicine: An Interview With Stephani Waldron-Trapp, ND, A Clinician in the Bloomington Natural Care Center
How did you become involved in naturopathic medicine? What particularly interested you about this type of medicine as you began your career? Wednesday, April 23, 2008Northwestern to Host University President From ChinaNorthwestern is expanding its relationships around the world, reaching as far as China. » MORE Tuesday, April 22, 2008Sneezing: Stop it with Simple, Natural Allergy RemediesAs the sneezing and runny noses of allergy season approach, many people are busy filling their allergy medication prescriptions. » MORE Friday, April 18, 2008The Easiest Whole Wheat Bread EverBake some scrumptious bread with this simple recipe! » MORE
HealthyU Seminars Designed to Educate Northwestern EmployeesThe seminars are sponsored by HealthyU, a program dedicated to educating and providing support for the Northwestern community. The next seminar on April 30 in the Cafeteria Conference Room will focus on “Cancer Awareness – Risk Factors and Prevention.” The seminar is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. » MORE Burnsville Clinic Expanding HoursThe Burnsville Natural Care Center, the School of Massage Therapy’s Teaching Clinic, will be expanding its hours for the summer term starting April 28. » MORE Thursday, April 17, 2008University 5K Walk Renamed in Honor of Northwestern Employee Killed in Bridge Collapse
Northwestern Health Sciences University will once again sponsor the CDI Back in Shape 5K Walk and Run on June 7, 2008. » MORE
Important Health Care Terms to UnderstandIn order to get the most out of your health care benefits, you need to understand the terms used by insurance companies, health plans, and health care providers. » MORE Wednesday, April 16, 2008Northwestern Helps Facilitate Donations from Kohl’s Department Store
The kids at Washburn Elementary School in Bloomington, Minn., received a surprise donation of stuffed animals and picture books last week. » MORE Tuesday, April 15, 2008Headaches: How Acupuncture Can Help Ease PainHeadache is a serious and often debilitating health problem exacting a tremendous toll on affected individuals and their families. Current statistics from the National Headache Foundation estimate a total of 45 million Americans are afflicted with headaches. Among that total, nearly 28 million suffer from painful migraines. In addition to the high personal costs of headache pain, the socioeconomic burden to American employers for missed work and reduced productivity is $13 billion per year. » MORE Monday, April 14, 2008Northwestern Graduate Braves Rural Alaska to Bring Chiropractic Care
It’s a frigid winter weekday. In a rush to make it to work to time, you step outside, bracing yourself, as that tentative first breath of painfully cold air hits your lungs. Taking your first step into the freshly fallen snow, you trudge to your vehicle. Turning the key once, there is a mild sputtering sound, but nothing indicating the engine has ignited. You try again, with the same result. Sighing, you adjust your seal skin and beaver hat, abandon your snowmobile and take off for a walk through the arctic wilderness to your office. » MORE
Northwestern Health Sciences University Sponsors Free Community SeminarIt's never too late to conquer your fitness goals! Get tips on how to train from start to finish and how everyone is capable of accomplishing a 5K. Learn more at the Live Well Series seminar on the campus of Northwestern Health Sciences University on April 17 from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. » MORE Friday, April 11, 2008New Study Indicates Link Between Chiropractic Care, Hypertension ReliefA new study done by the University of Chicago suggests that chiropractic care can successfully treat high blood pressure - a condition affecting more than 65 million Americans. Hypertension can lead to increased risk of heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney disease and eye disease. » MORE Strawberry Salad with Gorgonzola Dressing Thursday, April 10, 2008Understanding the American Health Care SystemThe health care system in the United States can be complex and confusing. A myriad of factors both obvious and subtle contribute to health care products and services that vary in quality, service, and cost from person to person and among geographic areas. By understanding some of the factors that affect the care you receive and knowing how to navigate the increasingly complex health care system, you can make better decisions and ultimately receive better care. » MORE Richfield Symphonic Band to Play at NorthwesternNorthwestern Health Sciences University will be hosting a fundraising performance by the Richfield Symphonic Band in the auditorium on April 29 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. » MORE Wednesday, April 9, 2008Northwestern Students Serving on National Acupuncture Board |
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