CPPwellness

Are you interested in joining a group of peers to discuss body image and promote accepting and loving attitudes towards your body? Sign up for the Body Project, a 4 week program led by student Body project leaders. Sign up at bit.ly/bodyproject #AltText Photo of body project leaders (at Cal Poly Pomona)

There are more birth control methods than you think! You can learn about them at Bedsider.org. Bedsider is an online birth control support network that helps people find the birth control method that works best for their body and their lifestyle. 💕 #Bedsider #AltText Image is showing different types of birth control methods: Hormonal IUD, Non-hormonal IUD, Implant, The Shot, The Patch, The Pill, The Ring, Condom, Internal Condom, Diaphragm, Cervical Cap, The Sponge, Spermicide, Abstinence, Emergency Contraception, Fertility Awareness, Sterilization, and Withdrawal.

This month we celebrate #NationalBreastfeedingMonth! We wanted to share the list of the current lactation rooms offered on campus. Visit https://www.cpp.edu/~officeofequity/inclusion/lactation-rooms.shtml for any updates on the list of lactation rooms. Second picture: Lactation room in the CLA, building 98-B145. Contact the Office of Equity, Inclusion & Compliance for the use of the room. 909-869-4646

Alcohol can impair judgement and perception of risk. It can also impair reaction time, coordination, and breathing. Look out for yourself and others this summer!

Eating healthy and nutritious can reduce your risk for any type of chronic illness. If you want to learn more about nutrition or need help changing your eating habits, we can help! #AltText Happy face with berries for eyes and a slice of orange for a smile. Graphic reads: You are what you eat. Make a nutrition appointment at the Wellness Center today. Appointments are free and last 45 minutes to an hour. Call (909)869-4000 for an appointment or visit the SHS Wellness Center (Bldg. 46).

Have you been feeling stressed and/or anxious? Having trouble sleeping? We recommend some meditation! This can reduce your stress levels, boost creativity, promote better quality relationships, reduce anxiety, increase focus and improve quality sleep. Here are some of our favorite apps for guided meditation. Feel free to stop by the Wellness Center (Bldg 46) for stress management education or Counseling services (Bldg 66-116) for more support. #AltText Stress Management: Check out These Apps! Calm, Anti-Anxiety, Breath2Relax, Relaxing Sounds of Nature Lite, Relax Melodies, Worry Box Anxiety Self-Help, Take A Break, T2 Mood Tracker, Stop Panic & Anxiety Self-Help, Stop Breathe & Think, Self-Help for Anxiety Management, Optimism, Moz Waterfall, Daily Yoga.

Choosing your fruits and vegetables seasonally has many benefits! When fruits and veggies grow in their appropriate growing conditions they will taste better, be fresher and have a higher nutritional value. The best part is that we save money when buying seasonally! For the complete list of summer season produce, recipes and farmer’s market locator visit https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/seasonal-produce-guide #AltText The text What's in season? is over a basket filled with different produce. Apricots, beets, bell peppers, blackberries, blueberries, carrots, cantaloupe, celery, collard greens, cucumbers, eggplant, kiwifruit, mangos, nectarines, okra, peaches, plums, raspberries, strawberries, summer squash, zucchini, watermelons.

Did you know that there are 59 National Parks in the United States with 9 being in California! Take some time out of this month to visit one of these great monuments! We promise, you will not be disappointed! For more information on these parks, visit Nationalparks.org Picture📷: Yosemite National Park #AltText: Rainbow over a waterfall surrounded by trees at Yosemite National Park.

There are many local hiking trails in SoCal from easy to extremely difficult within a 30-mile radius of Cal Poly. Visit the website alltrails.com for trail suggestions. Remember to be prepared and know your surroundings. #AltText photograph of a hiking trail in California with green hills and yellow flowers

Happy 4th of July Broncos! Here are some helpful tips to have a happy and safe 4th of July! Remember to also be aware of windy areas and never light fireworks near dry grass and be aware of your loose clothing around fireworks. Lastly, let us not forget to provide a safe environment for our beloved pets! Make sure to update their collars or chips and if they are afraid of loud fireworks, keep them indoors and provide them with soothing music to help them stay calm. #AltText Firework Safety Tips: Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks, Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not been ignited fully, Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap, make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them, Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly, More firework safety tips at www.cpsc.gov/fireworks Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission 2012 Fireworks Annual Report

It is summer and the sun is shining brighter and brighter every day. We all love to take in the warm summer sun but it is important that we remember to protect our eyes and skin from UV rays! Some harmful things unprotected sun exposure can do: cause vision problems and damage to your eyes, premature aging of the skin and skin cancer! Remember to wear sunglasses and choose the correct sunscreen. Find out more: http://bit.ly/1kpAdtv #AltText Image of a sunny day at the beach with sunscreen and sunglasses under an umbrella planted on the sand. The image contains text that says #UVSafetyMonth.

Free HIV testing today! Come to the wellness center from 11 am-1 pm.

The CDC recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 get tested at least once! We're offering free testing and $5 to In-n-out for National HIV Testing Day on Tuesday, 6/27/17. #AltText Free HIV testing at the Wellness Center from 11 am-1 pm on June 27, 2017. Free In-n-out gift card after testing

Meet with a Calfresh rep today to get signed up! #AltText Calfresh is at Cal Poly Pomona on June 20th from 10 am to 1 pm in building 46

#GetYourPlayOn with your local parks and recreation by camping, hiking, or having a picnic in the _____ park. Find a state park at https://www.parks.ca.gov/ParkIndex