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Health Promotion Outreach and Presentations

Updated 12/19/23:

In 2022, we attended or delivered over 300 presentations and events. We collaborated with over 46 groups, classes, and organizations. If you'd like us to present or promote to your class or group, fill out the form below.

Beginning Fall 2023:
In order to provide you with high quality education and prevention programming, we have decided to implement a fee for any presentations or partnerships scheduled outside of regular business hours. This fee will help us cover the additional costs associated with health promotion programming.

New Fee Details:

  • Fee Amount: $30 for groups of 5-99 people, $50 for groups of 100+ people
  • Applicable Hours: Presentations or events requested on weekends, holidays, or M-F after 7PM

Thank you for making health education and health promotion an important part of your group's mission and programming. We promise to provide the best experience and resources for your group.

For questions or exemption requests, email healthpromotion@ou.edu.



Presentation TitleContent Summary
Alcohol EducationThis program is designed to inform OU students of university alcohol policy, applied scenarios that students may encounter, and alcohol and other drugs statistics so they make informed, healthy choices. Even if you do not personally drink or consume other drugs you need to know university policy and how to help others.
General Health InformationWant to know more about OU Health Services at Goddard Health Center? This presentation goes through each of our departments and FAQs to make your visits and access to healthcare easier and more comfortable.
Generation RXThe Generation Rx University resources were created by college students, for college students, to help prevent prescription drug misuse on college campuses. 
Nutrition + Healthy Eating with registered dietitianHealthy eating in college can be difficult. Our Registered Dietitian Nutritionist will tackle a variety of areas such as eating healthy on a budget, eating regularly, healthy fast food choices, basic tips for selecting nutritious meals, and more! Needing a little more customization for your group? Easy! Simply email dietitian@ou.edu
Menstrual HealthThis is a super fun one-hour educational workshop. The workshop covers the basics of the menstrual cycle, menstrual disorders, menstrual hygiene options, the benefits of reusable menstrual products, and product distribution. Workshops are open to everyone and anyone regardless of age, sex, gender, or menstruating status.

We ask that any organization or department requesting this presentation to please consider donating menstrual products to the OU Food Pantry
Sexual Health (Sexperts)"Sexperts" are safer sex peer educators who facilitate a one-hour presentation for residence halls, classrooms, and student organizations.  The presentation covers safer sex practices, STI, HIV, pregnancy prevention, and healthcare access facts in a game-show style format. 
Sleep TalkGetting enough sleep with a demanding college schedule is difficult. But what about getting high quality sleep? In this presentation, we talk about the importance of sleep, the impacts of sleep deprivation on our bodies and minds, circadian rhythms, and sleep hygiene.
Stress Management + CopingAlmost half of college students on our campus and nationwide report stress as a top academic impact (NCHA, 2022). It's no suprise that this is our most popular presentation. During this 45 minute presentation, we talk about the effects of stress, coping strategies, and supporting others when they are stressed.
Mental Health (such as anxiety or depression)contact the University Counseling Center
counseling@ou.edu

Health Hut

The Health Hut is a Health Promotion icon. Whenever you see us on campus, you can expect to get a treat, a snack, a promo item, a t-shirt, and some great health information. You can request the Health Hut at your event by emailing healthpromotion@ou.edu. 

Previous events & partnerships:

  • OU Move-In & Family Farewell
  • Camp Crimson
  • Howdy Week
  • Green Week
  • Staff Wellness Week
  • Study Abroad Fair
  • World Mental Health Day
  • Safe Spring Break
  • Safe OU/TX
five students smiling while holding goodie bags to distribute during finals week

two students smiling at health hut while giving away hand sanitizer
five female peer health educators at annual flu shot clinic

large audience at health promotion presentation
three students smiling at health hut outside near the library

health promotion team group picture on stage