Category: Health & Fitness
Local physician assistant students at Quinnipiac University selected as Urban Service Track scholars
The scholars gain valuable exposure to the complex and challenging issues of health care in the inner city, and a strong mentorship component supports the scholars as they navigate their own personal and professional development.
Experts to discuss ‘The Future of Food: How Covid-19 is Influencing What, Where, and How People Eat’ at Quinnipiac University webinar
Jack Hitt, an acclaimed author and food writer, and Betsy McLaughlin, a businesswoman and board member for Veggie Grill, will discuss, “The Future of Food: How Covid-19 is Influencing What, Where, and How People Eat,” with …
Quinnipiac University joins Age-Friendly University Global Network
Quinnipiac University has joined the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network, which consists of 51 institutions of higher education around the world that have endorsed the AFU’s 10 principles and have committed to becoming more age-friendly in their programs and policies.
Quinnipiac University medical student receives Arnold P. Gold Foundation funding to develop grocery voucher program to address food insecurity among type II diabetes patients at Fair Haven Community Health Care
Arangan, who lives in North Haven, will use the fellowship for her project, “Grocery Voucher Pilot: Addressing Food Insecurity Among Low-Income Patients with Type II Diabetes in New Haven, Connecticut.”
Vice president of Google Health and former chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson to discuss ‘Innovations in Health Care and Health Technology Post-COVID-19’ at Quinnipiac University webinar on July 9
Feinberg and Weldon will discuss the pandemic’s impact on the delivery of health care, including innovations in at-home diagnostic equipment, how Google Health is studying the use of artificial intelligence to assist with clinical diagnoses and patient outcomes, and trends in data privacy and digital health.
Quinnipiac University School of Medicine graduates urged to apply humanistic lens to all they do
A total of 82 doctor of medicine degrees were conferred, as well as five anesthesiologist assistant degrees.
Quinnipiac University student selected national Student of the Year by the American Academy of Physician Assistants
The award recognizes her academic achievement, her professional development as a two-term member of the AAPA’s House of Delegates and a deep commitment to helping others.
Quinnipiac University receives $25,000 grant as part of course medical student developed to help colleagues improve care for patients with disabilities
The four-week course enables Netter students to engage with individuals of various age groups and disability types in community-based settings, increasing their knowledge, skills and comfort in caring for individuals with IDD.
Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine makes face masks for Connecticut healthcare workers
Although there is no estimate of how many masks may be produced, Jenusaitis said he would not be surprised if they end up making and sending thousands.
Rep. Yaccarino In Favor of Price Caps on Insulin
If passed, Connecticut will be one of the first states nationwide to regulate the cost of insulin.
Yaccarino Promotes Awareness of Rare Diseases
Throughout his tenure in the legislature, Yaccarino has championed on behalf of those impacted by rare diseases, more than 60 percent of whom are children.
Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter School of Medicine to host its annual Rare Disease Day symposium on Feb. 28
Rare Disease Day is a global event that serves to raise awareness of over 7,000 identified rare diseases.