Category: Health & Fitness

Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University to hold annual Rare Disease Day Symposium on Feb. 25
Two medical experts will discuss “Gene Therapy: The Future is Now” at the annual Rare Disease Day Symposium at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, 370 Bassett Road, from 1-5 p.m. on Friday, …

Free Covid-19 Test Kits and Helpful Tax Season Information
The federal government recently announced the launch of a website allowing households across Connecticut and the country to order free COVID-19 rapid tests for delivery.

Quinnipiac University’s School of Medicine to host Dermatology in Education, Research and Medicine (D.E.R.M) conference, ‘Dermatology in Historically Marginalized Populations,’ on Nov. 12
The conference, which is funded by Netter’s Inclusion and Diversity Council, will focus primarily on healthcare disparities in dermatology. The panelists are Dr. Alaina James, Dr. Brett Sloan, and Dr. Roxana Daneshjou.

Experts to discuss ‘COVID-19 Vaccines: Empowering Our Communities and Informing Your Decisions V’ at Quinnipiac University webinar
A diverse group of experts will take part in a question-and-answer session and panel discussion, “COVID-19 Vaccines: Empowering Our Communities and Informing Your Decisions V,” at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2.

Quinnipiac University to welcome new cohort of accelerated nursing students
The hybrid accelerated BSN program, which will start in January and enroll 24-32 students, is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in another discipline who are interested in pursuing nursing as a second bachelor’s degree.

Quinnipiac University medical school graduate earns national award for work on Stop the Bleed campaign
The Excellence in Public Health Award is a national award that recognizes medical students who are public health champions.

Quinnipiac University healthcare simulation program granted prestigious accreditation
Quinnipiac’s simulation program in the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences on the North Haven Campus received accreditation in the area of teaching/education.

Quinnipiac University students raise more than $200,000 to benefit Connecticut Children’s Medical
Quinnipiac University students danced their hearts out over the weekend and raised more than $200,000 for the patients and families at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center at this year’s QTHON dance marathon.

COVID-19 Update and Vaccination Roll Out
Many of you have reached out to me recently with various questions regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and eligibility, so I wanted to provide you with the following update.

Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine to host annual Rare Disease Day symposium on Feb. 27
Rare Disease Day is a global event that serves to raise awareness of more than 7,000 identified rare diseases.

Experts, led by co-chair of the Governor’s Vaccine Advisory Group, to discuss ‘COVID-19 Vaccines: Empowering our Communities and Informing your Decisions, Part II’ at Quinnipiac University webinar
The virtual event, co-sponsored by Quinnipiac University and the town of North Haven, is free and open to the public.

Quinnipiac University School of Nursing implements program to help senior citizens during the pandemic
The goal of GOP is to mobilize health profession students to provide support to vulnerable older adults who have been isolated as a result of the closure of senior centers, like Sullivan, and social distancing practices resulting from COVID-19.