Wellness
Wellness Wednesday – Kicking tobacco and weight gain
“If you could not mention that in the article, I would really appreciate it.” A common refrain from some people interviewed for this series as they discussed weight they gained when they quit tobacco.
Sep 23, 2009
Wellness Wednesday – Tobacco use and relapse
The first time Tom Klingemann, Pharm.D., tried to quit smoking, he learned he had to find new ways around town because he couldn’t drive by his favorite convenience store and not stop for cigarettes.
Sep 16, 2009
Wellness Wednesday — Support systems and medicine
Much has been made in recent years about the various drugs, gums and patches that help people kick tobacco. And while these products have been effective for many people, UNMC pharmacist and smoking cessation expert Tom Klingemann, Pharm.D., said they typically work best when combined with some form of counseling or support group treatment.
Sep 9, 2009
Wellness Wednesday – About triggers and cravings
On the morning of March 12, Sue Pope — a two-pack-a-day smoker for 38 years — decided to see what it was like to drive to work without a cigarette.
Sep 2, 2009
Wellness Wednesday – Strategize to kick the habit
Shonia Struck, an employee with UNMC Physicians, hasn’t smoked since March 22 of this year. She used Chantix — which helped her deal with the physical withdrawal from nicotine. And as for triggers, those habitual behaviors that spark the urge to use tobacco, well …
Aug 26, 2009
Wellness Wednesday – Going tobacco-free
Carla Burke will admit it — she liked to smoke. A smoke break, she said, served as a sort of meditation for her.
Aug 19, 2009
Wellness Wednesday – Final call for cycling challenge — DAY CORRECTED
A final reminder for all you cyclists, the medical center needs your pedal power to win back the Corporate Cycling Challenge title on Sunday.
Aug 12, 2009
Wellness Wednesday – Corporate Cycling Challenge reminder
A reminder to all you cyclists, the medical center needs your help on Aug. 16 as it attempts to win the Corporate Cycling Challenge title back from Union Pacific.
Aug 5, 2009
Wellness Wednesday — Tobacco cessation sessions on campus
Dr. Klingemann, a pharmacist at The Nebraska Medical Center and certified smoking cessation counselor with more than 10 years of experience, will provide group counseling sessions for UNMC and UNMC-Physicians’ employees, spouses and dependents.
Jul 29, 2009
Wellness Wednesday — Making health a habit
A UNMC invention originally designed to help adults eat healthier is now used to promote good nutrition and exercise habits in children.
Jul 22, 2009