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Health Kiosks, Walking Trails
Walk with A Future Doc
Walk with a Future Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle, coordinated by UTRGV School of Medicine
According to the American Heart Association, walking has the lowest dropout rate of any physical activity. Think it doesn’t do any good? Think again. Walking is low impact; easier on the joints than running. It is safe – with a doctor’s okay – for people with orthopedic ailments, heart conditions, and those who are more than 20% overweight. In addition, research has shown that you could gain two hours of life for each hour of regular exercise! That quick stroll around the block seems a little more worthwhile now, doesn’t it? While you walk at your own pace, you’ll have the opportunity to have questions answered by local physicians.
Campus Food Security Initiative
The UTRGV Campus Food Security Initiative (CFSI) aims to eliminate hunger, foster healthy eating habits, and enhance access to locally grown or locally sourced fresh produce. A partnership between UTRGV’s Office of Professional Education & Workforce Development (PEWD) and Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) Global Blend.
Find out more about distribution dates, locations, and frequently asked questions.
UTRGV Farmers Market
- Currently managed by the UTRGV Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Advancement and the the UTRGV Agroecology Program, the Hub aims to be a regional model of a local, sustainable food system that encourages civic engagement and develops scientific capacity around food and agriculture while improving food self-reliance for the University and the local area community. Your purchases support this work and the financial sustainability of this effort.
Health Monitoring Kiosks
Did you know there are two health monitoring Kiosks available for you? Kiosks provide you with blood pressure, heart rate, and weight readings. You can find them located at:
- Edinburg Location: Marialice Shary -Shivers (MASS) Bldg. on the second floor in the east stairwell corridor next to the Human Resource Office.
- Brownsville Location: In the Cortez Building in front of the Student Health Services Department.
*During COVID-19, kiosks are being sanitized on a regular basis to comply with applicable regulations.
University Recreation Website
University Recreation meets the needs of our UTRGV community by providing quality programs, services, and facilities which encourage the lifelong pursuit of active, healthy lifestyles.
Find something that interests you!
UTRGV Community Garden
Community garden offers campus dedicated space fully equipped with irrigation, access to the tool shed, and a shade house, all adjacent to UTRGV's state-of-the-art greenhouse equipped with a water wall, sprinklers, and fans ensuring optimum temperature. Community garden raised beds available for group project management.
- For more information and facilities application, please visit our webpage
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