Health is Golden

A few years ago, USM started the "Health is Golden" campaign to promote a healthy lifestyle in the Hattiesburg community. I'm sure you have heard about the freshman 15. This is when some freshman gain weight, about 15 pounds, while on campus. Many students gain weight because we have the option to "snack" on foods until the wee hours of the morning. Also, some people like to eat when they become extremely stressed. Being in college can sometimes cause a person to become stressed out as a result of exams, projects, and trying to maintain a personal life. One article explains that Blue Cross Blue Shield of Foundation granted USM with a $250,000 grant to fund the campaign. To get the program started, Student Health Services provided the community with different ways to keep them motivated to living healthy. Click to here read the full list of opportunities. The program first started with the community and it had a great response as shown in this video. Student Health services later extended it to students on campus to promote a healthy lifestyle as a student.