Health
IN A FLASH: "These Hands Will Deliver Compassion"
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ's ABSN program offers students who already hold one degree a path to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Analyzing Cancer Migration So We Can Stop It
Hanbin Mao and Yaorong Zheng, both professors of chemistry and biochemistry, are conducting research on the mechanical modulation of cell migrations using DNA nanoassemblies to stop cancer migration.
Brains on Tap: Researchers Head to Brewery for Parkinson’s Talk
Grab a cold one, pull up a chair and learn about brain health research in a relaxed format – that’s the idea behind Brains on Tap, a series of discussions hosted by 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s Brain Health Research Institute and other partners.
Caring For Yourself When Caring for a Sick Pet: One Researcher’s Mission
Professor of psychological sciences Mary Beth Spitznagel has experienced the burden of caregiving for her beloved dog, Allo, who developed bladder cancer. This influenced her research into how a pet with chronic illness can affect caregivers.
IN A FLASH: A Passion for Teaching
Helping Elders Fight Social Isolation
To help local elders stay engaged and connected, the College of Public Health partnered with the Kent City Health Department to plan the development of a virtual senior center. The ongoing project, called Silver Foxes, started in Fall 22 during the Interprofessional Education (IPE) course offered by CPH.
The Quarter-Life Crisis: 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Professor Discusses ‘Emerging Adulthood’
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ University Professor Angela Neal-Barnett, Ph.D., from the Department of Psychological Sciences shares her expertise in a Deseret Magazine article about the quarter-life crisis. She discusses the stage of development called “emerging adulthood.â€
Teaching Communication and Compassion at the End of Life
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ nursing students and NEOMED medical students viewed a live simulation and received advice from experts in end-of-life care.
IN A FLASH: An Oath of Passage
White Coat Ceremonies were held on five 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ campuses in January.
Brain Health Speaker Calls for Revolution in Treatment of Dementia Patients
A Cleveland-area researcher is calling for a rehabilitative approach, rather than a traditional medical approach, for the treatment of those with dementia.