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Taking Control of Your Life

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The Taking Control of Your Life Campaign is a wellness and prevention initiative made to inspire individuals and communities to make healthy lifestyle choices.

The Taking Control mini video series shares practical tips and real life stories of individuals who are taking steps towards managing and reducing their risks for chronic disease.

 

Vivian
Stroke Survivor

On Christmas Day Vivian suffered a stroke that affected her speech and mobility in her arm. Click the link below to watch her journey to recovery.

Bee
High Risk for Stroke

After experiencing his father’s heart attack, watch how Bee makes healthy life style changes to reduce his own risk for heart disease.

Sandra
Focused on Prevention

See how Sandra is proactive in reducing her risk of developing diabetes and other chronic diseases.

Recipes

Watch the videos below for healthy alternatives to traditional favorite dishes.

Exercise Techniques

Watch Health Coach, Michael Fong share tips and techniques for greater health movement.

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Our Campuses

Samuel Merritt University offers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and nursing certificate programs at four campuses in Northern California and online.

Oakland

3100 Telegraph Ave.

Oakland, California 94609

800.607.6377

Sacramento

2710 N. Gateway Oaks Dr., Suite 360

Sacramento, California 95833

800.607.6377

Fresno

1791 E. Fir Ave.

Fresno, California 93720

800.607.6377

San Francisco Peninsula

1720 South Amphlett Blvd., Suite 300

San Mateo, California 94402

800.607.6377

Online Programs

1.800.607.6377

admission@samuelmerritt.edu

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