Topic: Health and Wellness

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App State awarded nearly $2.2 million to support growth of its nursing programs
UNC System awards $29 million in grants to expand nursing education
July 22, 2024
App State will receive nearly $2.2 million over two years to expand its nursing degree programs, part of a groundbreaking statewide effort to address the nursing workforce shortage in North Carolina. The funding is part of $29 million in grants awarded by the UNC System.
Appalachian State begins Aging Well support program
Spectrum News 1
June 11, 2024
This feature from Spectrum News 1 follows a patient diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease as she receives an assessment through App State’s Aging Well support program. The program, with interprofessional clinics on the Boone and Hickory campuses, is a collaborative effort with community partners to support healthy aging for adults throughout the High Country. Clinic Program Manager Lizzie Muscarello and Clinic Director Bryan Belcher speak about the available technology for aging assessments, as well as the many opportunities the program offers, from free health screenings to support groups.
Is Non-Alcoholic Beer a Good Sports Drink? [faculty featured]
GQ
May 19, 2024
Health experts and athletes explore the benefits of non-alcoholic beer as a post-workout recovery drink in this GQ magazine feature. Dr. Laurel Wentz, associate professor in App State’s Nutrition and Foods Program, explains that non-alcoholic beer provides hydration effects similar to water, but also has the benefit of carbs, which the body needs to help recover after workouts. Wentz explains how pairing non-alcoholic beer with a high-protein snack can achieve similar results to sports drinks.
What to Eat Before and After Your Workout [faculty featured]
TIME
May 17, 2024
In this feature in TIME magazine, health experts explain why people should focus on foods in addition to proteins before and after workouts. Dr. David Nieman, professor in App State’s Department of Biology, notes that carbohydrates matter just as much as protein when working out, as well as fruits, nuts, dark greens and other plants. Nieman is director of the Human Performance Lab at App State’s North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis.
Climate Disasters and Mental Health in Youth [faculty featured]
Environmental Health Chat
May 2, 2024
Dr. Maggie Sugg, associate professor in App State’s Department of Geography and Planning, is the featured guest in this episode of the Environmental Health Chat podcast from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. In the episode, Sugg talks about how climate disasters affect mental health in youth, as well as some strategies to promote mental health resilience in young people and communities affected by natural disasters.
App State, Blue Cross NC partner to expand outreach programs for aging adults
April 16, 2024
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina has donated $320,000 in support of App State’s Aging Well program, which equips adults to successfully navigate the aging process through educational programming, health screenings and other resources.
App State MSN alum awarded first place in graduate research category by Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association
Feb. 21, 2024
Steven Cuzmenco ’23 was awarded first place in the Graduate Capstone category by the Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) for his thesis “Registered Nurses’ Perception of Plant-Based Dietary Patterns: Self-Efficacy, Health Beliefs and Behaviors.” His abstract will be published in the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, and he is invited to present his findings at the PCNA’s annual cardiovascular symposium in April in Orlando.
$1 million grant funds App State’s Public Health AmeriCorps program
The App State team is working to enhance rural public health preparedness, mental health resources in Western North Carolina
Jan. 31, 2024
App State received a three-year, $1 million grant to implement a Public Health AmeriCorps program. Faculty, alumni and students are leading the program to enhance public health preparedness and mental health resources in 25 rural Western North Carolina counties.
Mountaineer Medics program enriches App State student experience and supports campus events
Oct. 25, 2023
Through the new program, students with EMT credentials work part time to provide basic life support services to the App State Community, building professional experience in public safety and health care settings while reducing the demands on community resources during large events.
App State's dining upgrades prioritize access, nutrition and sustainability
Oct. 23, 2023
App State Campus Dining has renovated its All Access locations at Roess Dining Hall and Trivette Hall. Students, faculty and staff can enjoy new menus, and several updates have been made for a more inclusive dining experience for those with dietary restrictions.
App State awarded $481,378 grant to improve vaccination rates among older adults
Flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics to be held in 10 Western NC counties through November
Sept. 27, 2023
App State has received a $481,378 grant from the National Council on Aging to improve vaccination rates among older adults in 10 Western North Carolina counties. Partnering with High Country Community Health, App State's Interprofessional Clinic is hosting free flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics in each county this fall.
Appalachian Outdoorosity: Kennedy Williams - Comfort and Peace
Sept. 27, 2023
On this episode of Appalachian Outdoorosity, Dr. Becki Battista, professor in App State's Department of Public Health and Exercise Science, interviews App State alumna Kennedy Williams ’22 about her journey toward gaining confidence and finding peace outdoors. Williams graduated from App State in fall 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and a minor in chemistry.

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Health, Wellness and Safety Week connects App State students with campus, community resources
Annual Health, Wellness and Safety Festival takes place Sept. 13 on Sanford Mall
Sept. 7, 2023
App State’s Health, Wellness and Safety Week provides students with opportunities to connect with health, wellness and safety resources — on and off campus. The annual Health, Wellness and Safety Festival will take place on Sanford Mall on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m..
Recover Smarter. Run Stronger [faculty featured]
Runner’s World
Sept. 6, 2023
In this Runner's World article, health experts offer advice on how to become a stronger runner and speak to the importance of recovery after exercise. Dr. David Nieman, professor of biology and director of App State's Human Performance Laboratory, talks about his study of competitive runners who took ibuprofen during a race, and about his findings showing that it did not aid in their recovery, but instead may have hampered it.
Students’ Wellness Preferences and Food Priorities
Inside Higher Ed
July 27, 2023
Elizabeth Riede, App State’s executive director of campus dining, speaks with Inside Higher Ed to explain how App State collects student feedback about dining preferences and how the university has adapted by sourcing local and sustainable foods, offering reusable to-go containers and providing more options for those with allergies and dietary restrictions.
App State’s Mountaineer Food Hub receives $50,000 contribution from Harris Teeter
June 20, 2023
App State’s Mountaineer Food Hub has new resources to address food insecurity within the Boone campus community thanks to a $50,000 donation from Harris Teeter — marking the largest corporate gift in the food hub’s history.
Are heart rate and blood pressure the same? No, and it’s important to understand why. [faculty featured]
American Heart Association
May 16, 2023
Dr. Scott Collier, professor in App State’s Department of Public Health and Exercise Science, helps explain the difference between heart rate and blood pressure. Collier emphasizes the importance of understanding the numbers involved with heart rate and blood pressure in order to maintain good cardiovascular health.
Beaver Scholars program propels App State grad’s health care career close to home
April 21, 2023
App State’s Beaver Scholars program helped pave the way for alumna Alexis “Lexie” Farr to give back to her hometown community through her job at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton. The scholarship program supports North Carolina students with a commitment to health care careers.