116 episodes

The Healthy Illini Podcast is hosted by McKinley Health Center featuring weekly health and wellness topics for our UIUC community. Our 15-20 minute podcasts help Keep You Well to Excel in the classroom as well as outside of it. Healthcare professionals, campus experts and students come together to engage in conversation about health topics that lead to self-discovery and exploration toward enhancing your well-being and overall quality of life. We offer resources to continue the conversation with us and others on campus. Come engage with us!

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The Healthy Illini Podcast is hosted by McKinley Health Center featuring weekly health and wellness topics for our UIUC community. Our 15-20 minute podcasts help Keep You Well to Excel in the classroom as well as outside of it. Healthcare professionals, campus experts and students come together to engage in conversation about health topics that lead to self-discovery and exploration toward enhancing your well-being and overall quality of life. We offer resources to continue the conversation with us and others on campus. Come engage with us!

    Ep 115 Healthcare Careers: Physical Therapy & Athletic Training

    Ep 115 Healthcare Careers: Physical Therapy & Athletic Training

    oday's guests are staff in McKinley's Rehab & Sports Therapy Unit. Our Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer focus on active lifestyles that unify and integrate physical activity and wellness services. Learn more about their professions and pathway that brought them to McKinley.

    Resources:

    Rehab & Sports Therapy: Rehab & Sports Therapy | McKinley Health Center | UIUC (illinois.edu)

    American Physical Therapy Association: American Physical Therapy Association | APTA

    National Association for Athletic Trainers: NATA |


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    • 25 min
    Ep 114 Grow With Gardening

    Ep 114 Grow With Gardening

    Description: Learn more about gardening, the benefits of gardening, and how people come together to create green spaces that give back to our community.

    Resources: 

    University of Illinois Extension | Illinois Extension | UIUC

    redoakraingarden.org

    Gardening can help you heal while grieving | ILRiverHort | Illinois Extension | UIUC


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    • 19 min
    Ep113 Vacation Planning & Budgeting

    Ep113 Vacation Planning & Budgeting

    Everyone loves to vacation. Learn some tips for your next getaway and ways to soften the blow on your budget from Sterling Raskie at the Gies College of Business.

    Resources:

    Sterling Raskie: raskie@illinois.edu

    Illinois Extension Personal Finance:
    Personal Finances | Illinois Extension | UIUC




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    • 25 min
    Ep112 Career Development

    Ep112 Career Development

    Navigating your career journey can be overwhelming. Today's episode joins the Career Center who shares expert insights, practical tips and resources to help meet your career goals. 


    Resources:

    Career Center: Home | The Career Center | UIUC (illinois.edu)








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    • 21 min
    Ep 111 Exploring Neurodiversity: Beyond Autism

    Ep 111 Exploring Neurodiversity: Beyond Autism

    Description: Our guests from the campus Counseling Center take the conversation about neurodiversity beyond autism to bring a more board perspective and awareness around neurodivergence. Discussions on navigating challenges help reveal resources and ways to foster a supportive community for those who identify as neurodivergent.

    Resources:

    Counseling Center: University of Illinois Counseling Center

    Illinois Neurodiversity Initiative: Illinois Neurodiversity Initiative – A publish.illinois.edu site

    The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP): Home - The Autism Program of Illinois - TAP (tap-illinois.org)


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    • 31 min
    EP110 Autism, Part Two

    EP110 Autism, Part Two

    Welcome back to part two of our Autism series. This episodes continues the conversation with a deeper focus on resources and more information about the Illinois Neurodiversity Initiative.

    Resources:

    The Autism Program at UIUC: The Autism Program at UIUC (illinois.edu)

    The Autism Program Email:  tap.uiuc@gmail.com

    Adrienne Shockley (consultation): amorris3@illinois.edu

    Illinois Neurodiversity Initiative: Illinois Neurodiversity Initiative – A publish.illinois.edu site


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    • 26 min

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