WKCTC's Practical Nursing students at the Murray campus in collaboration with the Murray Senior Citizens Program recently presented wellness education to nearly 50 senior participants. The one-hour presentation included education tables with posters focusing on topics such as infection prevention, relaxation techniques, alternative pain relief methods, digestive problems, and fall prevention.
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