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Health & Society 2014-2015

Kaiser Permanente Praxis Lab on Redefining Health an Wellness

This Praxis Lab challenged the traditional, restrictive perceptions of health and wellness by exploring how to make healthy choices enjoyable and accessible. Students examined the seven dimensions of health—social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, occupational, intellectual, and physical—and reflected on how these dimensions are defined and valued across different communities.

In the second half of the course, students worked in groups to design impactful, community-based projects aimed at improving health and wellness. Projects ranged from creating initiatives to provide healthier food options on campus to developing innovative methods for teaching health in schools and enhancing public transportation use for better community health.

Instructors:

Julie Metos

Nicole Mihalopoulous, MD

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