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Kansas State University

Lafene Health Center
Kansas State University
1105 Sunset Avenue
Manhattan, KS 66502-3761
785-532-6544
lafene@k-state.edu
Services - What we can do for you
Prepared presentations on health topics
Individual consultations: tobacco cessation, CPR
Health resource center: bulletin boards, FAQs, listservs, twitter, brochures/pamphlets, internet resources
College courses for credit: Healthful & Safe College Life, Sexual Health Awareness Peer Educators
Peer health education programs: SHAPE, SNAC, SHAC

Health Promotion/
Nutrition Counseling

Presentation Request

Presentations on health topics for any organized student group, faculty and staff of the University, and for any community organization upon request. Please fill out form as completely as possible.

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Program Information

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Date and time of presentation
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Presentation topic requested (see list of prepared topics and descriptions below):
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Group Information

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Contact Information

Requested length of presentation (30-45 minutes is suggested): 

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Other pertinent information (AV equipment needed, etc.):

You will be contacted about your request as soon as possible. If you do not hear from Health Promotion within a week, please contact us at 785.532.6595.

    Tips on hosting a successful presentation:
  • Need to have at least 5 in attendance.
  • Please post flyers for event at least one week in advance.
  • Send out email reminder to audience.
  • Provide incentives for the audience (snacks, prizes, etc.)
  • Meet the presenter at least 5-10 minutes beforehand either in the commons room/lobby or outside the front door.

    

Presentations and descriptions
These presentations are prepared and available. Other topics may be requested and will require preparation time. Click on the title to view descriptions and participant learning objectives.
Balancing your Life
We bring the “Wellness Wheel” to life in this program as audience members will be put to the test after the presentation!  Participants will explore 7 aspects of wellness and the importance of each for life balance. At the end of the presentation, active participants will analyze their own wellness wheel for areas of abundance and areas that can be improved.  Participants will develop goals and action plans to use to achieve life balance. (Length:  40-60 minutes)
Body Image 101
    At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to:
  • Define body image; negative and positive.
  • Recognize factors that contribute to body image development.
  • Identify ways to improve body image.
  • Describe when and where to seek help for body image issues.
Breast Cancer–Making Strides

This presentation is for women and men as both are affected by breast cancer. The audience will learn breast cancer facts and statistics and also how to help a friend or family member who has been diagnosed with cancer.

    The objectives of this presentation include:
  • defining breast cancer,
  • recognizing the different types/stages,
  • identifying modifiable risk factors,
  • discussing methods of controlling risk factors,
  • reviewing screening recommendations and
  • discovering new treatment methods.

  (Length:  30-40 minutes)

Contraception 101
During this presentation, participants will compare the types of contraception by discussing the pros and cons of each.  The presenter will bring models to allow participants can get a better look at different types of contraception and participants will be able to ask questions about contraceptive options..  At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to determine what type(s) of contraception might work better for their body.  (Length: 30 minutes)
Eating Disorders Awareness
    At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to:
  • Identify the signs & symptoms of an eating disorder,
  • Recall treatment options and where to go for help, and
  • Explain how to help a friend with eating disorder symptoms.
Eating Well on Campus
    At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to:
  • Name common nutrition challenges college students face, 
  • Identify practical strategies to improve nutritional choices, and
  • Recall current recommendations on healthy eating (U.S. Dietary Guidelines, MyPlate.gov).
Fad Dieting
    At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to:
  • Name common characteristics of fad diets and potential nutrition implications.
  • Discuss healthy weight management strategies based on current evidence-based recommendations.   
Food and Fitness
    At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to:
  • Describe current recommendations for physical fitness.
  • Identify practical ways to improve individual fitness.
  • Examine basic nutrition guidelines to fuel fitness.
Healthcare in the United States
If your audience is new to the United States, this is the presentation for you!  Get an overview of how healthcare works in the US, focusing on services available for K-State students at Lafene Health Center and other options in the Manhattan Community. Please note that this presentation is not intended to describe how health insurance works. (Length: 30-40 minutes)
Maintaining a Healthy Weight
During this presentation, the audience will determine their own “healthy weight” as it is unique for everyone.  This interactive program is designed to help individuals explore their metabolic needs and to discover what it takes to maintain a healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise, stress management and life balance.  Because this presentation focuses on many different facets of maintaining a healthy weight, it is lengthier than some of the other programs. If you would prefer a shorter version, please clarify this on the request form. (Length: 40 minutes for the short version; 60 minutes for the long version)
Media and Body Image
    At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to:
  • Identify factors in the media which influence body image.
  • Recall facts about the media’s distortion of  ‘the norm’ in regards to body diversity.
  • Discuss ways to counteract media messages to achieve a more positive body image.
STDs–Raising Awareness to Reduce Risk
Find out about Sexually Transmitted Diseases--causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment.  Explore some common misconceptions, describe effective ways of preventing STDs and identify ways to communicate with your partner. We will also talk about what questions to ask your doctor about being tested or treated for STDs. (Length: 30-40 minutes)
Stress and Nutrition
    At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to:
  • Describe the interaction between lifestyle stressors and nutrition.
  • Identify steps to improve nutritional habits to manage stress more effectively.
Women’s Health
From menstrual cramps to heart disease, we cover almost every nagging pain and ailment that women could have in this colorful presentation!  At the conclusion of the presentation, participants will be able to identify health risk factors, name current screening recommendations for women, and describe prevention techniques. This program usually stirs up some much needed discussion and offers a venue where questions that women may not want to ask their physician may be answered. (Length: 60 minutes +)
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