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Sleep Matters: Health Challenges Across the Lifespan

Sleep is a critical component of overall health and well-being for people of all ages. This presentation will summarize the evidence for a range of sleep-related public health issues and explore potential solutions. Topics include melatonin use in children, school start times for high schoolers, and daylight savings time transitions.

The evidence for behavioral treatments for insomnia and nightmares will be presented along with recent efforts to combat the shortage of treatment providers. Additionally, strategies for treating polymorbid sleep disorders are discussed. By raising awareness and implementing interventions, we can promote healthier sleep habits and improve overall health across all ages.

Join the Department of Psychology in Kendall College of Arts & Sciences and Tulsa Institute of Trauma, Adversity, and Injustice to hear from Kristi Pruiksma, Ph.D. and associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and board certified in behavioral sleep medicine.

Pruiksma completed her doctoral training at The University of Tulsa in 2011 under the mentorship of Professor Joanne Davis and other faculty in the Psychology Department. Pruiksma’s work focuses on investigating and disseminating evidence-based treatment for sleep disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with a focus on active duty military personnel.

She previously served as a research therapist for some of the largest clinical trials of behavioral treatment for PTSD conducted by the STRONG STAR Research Consortium at Fort Cavazos, formerly designated Fort Hood. She has published more than 50 empirically reviewed articles and is currently the principle investigator or co-investigator of multiple project funded by the U.S. Department of Defense.

EXSS Club Lunch & Learn

TU students join the Exercise Sports Science club to hear from Ellen Paulson from OU-TU School of Medicine.  Lunch will be provided.

Goldie’s Health Gala

TU students are invited to join senior nursing students for a fun run, trail mix bar, SheBrews coffee, SPCA pets and an obstacle course. Have fun and learn great information regarding your health!

Lunch & Learn with Christus Health

TU students are invited to join Christus Health for free Lunch & Learn. Hear about their open opportunities in healthcare, meet representatives, grab awesome swag and have a chance to win gift cards. Don’t miss this great chance to meet with healthcare professionals and learn about opportunities available to you. This is a come-and-go event, so drop by if you have a few minutes to chat and grab free lunch!

“It’ll All Be OK”: Futures in Health and Medicine Pre-Health Student Conference

Come and learn about alternative careers you could explore in health care, network with pre-health organizations on campus and learn more about the application timeline for medical school! This event is a collaboration between the Society for Women Minorities in Medicine (SWMM), MEDx and AED (Alpha Epsilon Delta). Lunch will be provided.

Self Care Saturday

Join the Society for Women Minorities in Medicine as we discuss the science behind slowing down with pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Trivedi. We will do yoga, meditation, and journaling exercises together. Food will be provided!

Health Science Research Expo

This interprofessional, 3-minute research presentation event will showcase the ongoing health science-related scholarship of students at TU. Free and open to the public; masks required for all attendees.