SUNY Adirondack has developed a new on-campus health and wellness office to further meet the needs of students.
As part of that development, the college named Lori Prock as director of health and wellness; Tobey Gifford and Kyle Esposito as wellness coordinators; and Deb Neal as its nurse.
“We are excited to add to existing health initiatives on campus to ensure we are caring for our students’ well-being in a holistic way,” said Kathryn O’Sick, dean for Student Affairs. “Lori, Tobey, Kyle and Debbie each bring years of experience in their respective fields, and are passionate about helping people be their healthiest, happiest selves.”
The office is possible with funds designated to the college through the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a portion of which SUNY dictates must be designated to support the mental health and wellness of students.
Prock was most recently emergency preparedness coordinator for Saratoga County. She previously served as health educator and senior health educator for that county’s Department of Public Health.
She started her career as a substitute teacher, then worked for OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). She earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology from The College of Saint Rose and a master’s degree in Health Education from Sage Colleges.
“We will look at the six pillars of health—physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual and occupational—and how we can address all of them to better meet the needs of students,” Prock said.
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