MIKE Program

MIKE Program empowers youth to be health leaders through education, mentorship and community outreach.

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MIKE's annual event is set for March 9. Get your tickets today and help us plant a healthy future for youth: https://t.co/3Z9wNFpI0f

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Check out @JAMANetwork Healthy Eating Patterns and Risk of Total and Cause-Specific Mortality Report which affirms healthy eating https://t.co/7R8iN6qR7v via @JAMAInternalMed

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Jorge Melendez @lifestancehealth presented an awe-inspiring talk on careers for students @officialddhs. As director of operations, he covered business, #mentalhealth and overcoming life-changing challenges. Thanks, Jorge!

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Did you know that stretching before bedtime improves sleep? #stretching can help improve blood flow and relieve muscle tension. #HarvardHealth recommends holding stretches for 60 seconds for full benefits. #fitnessfriday

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Thanks to @CareOregon for sponsoring @GiveGuide #health category. While the gift of health in invaluable, a gift to @GiveGuide is of great value to all 18 organizations! For more about CareOregon, visit: https://t.co/2VGGY1nd3N

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What's the best way to stay fit and boost your immune system? Take a walk! @harvardhealth says walking at least 20 minutes a day for 5 days each week can lessen your chance of getting sick. For more benefits of walking, visit https://t.co/gqEpsocUCp

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We're highligting our fantastic business sponsor @PrintSync during @GiveGuide campaign. Throughout the year, MIKE relies on PrintSync's fantastic services for our printing and mailing. Be sure to check out @PrintSync today: https://t.co/w8WKxLhXy0.

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Natasha continues to be an amazing support for MIKE. She recently returned to @officialddhs to share details about her work at @nwfamilyservices in substance abuse prevention. Thanks, Natasha! For more information, visit https://t.co/Ps1Nt7onst.

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Make your focus about increasing the health of youth this #GivingTuesday! Check out all the ways you can give: https://t.co/PknImz9728

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MIKE's mission is to educate and mentor underserved students to lead healthy lives personally, in their school community, and beyond. We all have a hand in health! #missionmonday

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Only a quarter of youth get enough exercise each week #healthypeople2030 @HealthGov. That's why one of MIKE's 5 Programming Objectives focuses on increasing physical activity for youth. #fitnessfriday

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Thanks to Harmon Laurin @merceradvisors for hosting MIKE's Advisory Board meeting. His insight, leadership and passion always guide us forward.

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November is #NationalCareerDevelopment Month. One of MIKE's 5 Programming Goals is introducing students to the wide variety of careers in healthcare.

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MIKE mentor Brian Boateng shared his #foodsforfuel favorites with @dlsnc students for before and after training. Brian's favorite? #chocolatemilk anytime! It provides protein, calcium, carbs and tastes great. #fitnessfriday

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This week #wellnesswednesday features healthy blood pressure. Your systolic reading (the top reading) should be under 120 and diastolic under 80. Ways to maintain healthy blood pressure: a healthy diet with adequate #potassium, healthy weight & healthy daily fitness routine.

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On this #dayofimpact MIKE is proud to feature @CareOregon. CareOregon's support provides youth with mentored relationships to lead healthier lives.

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This #wellnesswednesday MIKE highlights the importance of healthy skin. While sunscreen is a must, there are foods that are also important. MIKE mentors @dlsnc featured information on Omega 3s, Vitamins C and E, antioxidants and water.

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MIKE's #missionmonday highlights #healthliteracymonth with Alison, a PharmD student @pacificu presenting the science of vaccines to @dlsnc students.

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It's #fitnessfriday! We're getting rain for the first time in a long while, so what ways can you stay active indoors? Some top exercises include squats for lower body, pushups for upper body. And jumping jacks are great for cardio.

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MIKE's favorite week of the year? #HealthEducationWeek, of course! This week we're highlighting our mentors like Brian who helps make everyday a wellness day for students.