Category: Health & Fitness
North Haven Woman Helps Connecticut Establish Annual Awareness Day for Rare Bone Condition
In 2016, LaPrade began the process of sharing her story with lawmakers at the State Capitol. This summer, the day of awareness was made official with the passage and signage of Public Act 17-204.
Mohegan Tribe Chief Lynn Malerba to discuss Indian health issues at Quinnipiac University School of Nursing program on Dec. 5
Malerba became the 18th chief and first female chief of the Mohegan Tribe in 2010. The position is a lifetime appointment made by the Tribe’s Council of Elders.
Quinnipiac University School of Medicine to host symposium on ‘The Role of the Community Health Worker’ on Nov. 2
During the program, health care executives and front-line health practitioners will describe the role of community health workers in the delivery of patient-centered medical care and address their challenges and concerns.
Quinnipiac University experts to present case study on fatigue Oct. 17
They will discuss a case that focuses on the symptoms of fatigue, cases of chronic fatigue syndrome, the impact of chronic fatigue syndrome on all aspects of daily life and how an interprofessional team approach may improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
Quinnipiac University medical student from Hamden selected to participate in Family Medicine Leads Emerging Leader Institute
As a scholarship winner, she will participate in a year-long leadership development program.
Maximilian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Foundation Inc. of West Hartford awards $500,000 to support Quinnipiac University School of Medicine students planning to become primary care physicians
The Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation Inc. in West Hartford has awarded the medical school $500,000 to create the Maximilian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Primary Care Fellowship, which will provide scholarships to qualified students who seek careers as primary care physicians
CEO Roundtable on Cancer reaccredits Quinnipiac University’s North Haven Campus
The CEO Roundtable on Cancer is a nonprofit organization of CEOs, founded by former President George H.W. Bush. It developed and administers the Gold Standard, a workplace accreditation program that encourages and recognizes the commitment of organizations that take concrete actions to address cancer in their workplaces.
Senator Looney and Senator Fasano Applaud Passage of Legislation Enhancing Pharmaceutical Transparency and Consumer Protection
The health care bill passed by the Senate today with unanimous support will help increase transparency regarding pharmaceutical costs, prevent consumers from paying more for prescription drugs than the drug actually costs and ensure fair competition to benefit consumers.
Edward Kobayashi earns Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award from the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
The award recognizes the value of humanism in the delivery of care to patients and their families.
Quinnipiac University confers 150 degrees, including commencement ceremony for its inaugural medical school class
All 58 graduates matched to residencies around the country this past March. Graduates and their families were welcomed by Charissa DiNobile, president of the Class of 2017.
Yaccarino Tours Yale Center for Genome Analysis
Yale is an established leader in the development of genome sequencing and its clinical applications in precision medicine, including newborn diseases, prenatal diagnosis and personalized treatments in Smilow Cancer Center.
Rep. Yaccarino Celebrates Connecticut Hospital Day
Connecticut Hospital Day is a day for hospital staff and administrators to have substantive discussions with legislators about the issues that are critical to hospitals, including proposed hospital cuts and taxes in the state budget as well as regulatory burdens that would negatively affect hospitals.