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Stellenbosch University Campus Health Service marks WHD23 in South Africa

Dr Jo-Anne Kirby

Stellenbosch University Campus Health Service , Stellenbosch

"I used ♥ to: Engage my campus and community "

Educational and wellness campaign regarding Heart Health targeting Stellenbosch University (SU) staff, SU students and Members of the community.

Weekly lunch time talks Fri’s
1 Sept Exercise is Medicine Dr Jo-Anne Kirby Hybrid from a venue in the community
8 Sept Sleep & Your Heart Dr Dale Rae Online
15 Sept Nutrition & Your Heart Dietician Maya du Plessis Online
22 Sept Mental Health & Your Heart Dr Craig Thompson Online
29 Sept Oral Hygiene & Your Heart Online

Pet Therapy on the Rooiplein (An opportunity to de-stress with a friendly pet)

Interdepartmental Exercise Competition for SU staff.
Compete against other departments in your intensity category for prizes in teams of 4.
a) Couch Potatoes i.e. formerly inactive
b) Weekend Warriors i.e. you have a baseline fitness but exercise is about enjoyment
c) Competitively enthusiastic e.g. if you run marathons every weekend already, then this category is for you

Heart2Heart Fun Run/Walk on 27 Sept at the Jan S Marais Park for SU staff and members of the community.
Enjoy nature with a heart shaped loop route, repeat, have fun. Wellness related stalls, food and lucky draws.

Heart2Heart Wellness Colour Run for students & community on 21 Oct at Coetzenburg. 6km. Get some exercise while having a blast of colour and learning about heart health.
There will be wellness related stalls, food and lucky draws.