Category: Health & Fitness
Quadriplegic Michaela Mycroft to discuss the ability and potential of people with disabilities
Micheala (Chaeli) Mycroft, a 21-year-old quadriplegic from South Africa, will discuss her experiences with cerebral palsy, and the ability and potential of disabled children on Monday, Nov. 2 at Quinnipiac University.
Quinnipiac University and Lions International offer free services, equipment for patients with low vision
Quinnipiac University and Lions International have teamed up to offer free services and equipment for patients with low vision. The Lions Low Vision Center at Quinnipiac is open Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. on the North Haven Campus, 370 Bassett Road.
Best Buddies CT Friendship Walk
More than 1,000 Best Buddies supporters from across the state will gather for the 7thAnnual Best Buddies Connecticut Friendship Walk on Sunday, Nov. 8.
American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation endorses Quinnipiac University’s nursing programs
The Quinnipiac School of Nursing is one of 12 nursing schools with holistically-endorsed programs, and only the second school with endorsed DNP programs.
Dr. Charles Atkins to deliver keynote at daylong program on Alzheimer’s disease Nov. 9 at Quinnipiac University
Dr. Charles Atkins, chief medical officer at Community Mental Health Affiliates, LLC. Dr. Charles Atkins, chief medical officer at Community Mental Health Affiliates, LLC, will be the keynote speaker at the daylong workshop, “Alzheimer’s and …
Quinnipiac University nursing & game design students collaborate to create video game to teach students about arterial blood gas analysis
ABG Rush, a video game that aims to teach nursing students ABG analysis, is the product of a year-long collaboration between Quinnipiac University’s School of Nursing and the game design and development program.
Dr. Rebecca Zucconi appointed to the faculty of the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine
Dr. Rebecca Zucconi of Madison, who is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, has been named an assistant professor of medical sciences at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University.
Quinnipiac University to host annual Falls Prevention Day Sept. 24
Quinnipiac University will host its annual Falls Prevention Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences on the North Haven Campus. This event is free and open to area senior citizens.
North Haven Boy Inspires Legislation on Rare Disease Awareness, Bill Signed into Law with State Lawmakers & Governor
Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano and Representative Dave Yaccarino’s proposal to recognize and bring awareness to spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress (SMARD) was signed into law at a ceremony held by Governor Dannel P. Malloy on Wednesday afternoon.
Quinnipiac University’s free asthma camp for children set for July 25
A free asthma camp for children between the ages of 6-12 will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, on the North Haven Campus of Quinnipiac University.
William Kohlhepp appointed dean of the School of Health Sciences at Quinnipiac University
William Kohlhepp of North Haven, associate vice president for faculty affairs, has been promoted to dean of the School of Health Sciences at Quinnipiac University.
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Raises Awareness During National Stroke Awareness Month
May is National Stroke Awareness Month, designed to inform the public about the risk, prevention, and prevalence of strokes.