Category: Health & Fitness

Dr. Charles Atkins to headline program on the opioid epidemic Nov. 18 at Quinnipiac University

This day-long workshop will explore how we got to where we are and which strategies, including medication-assisted treatment and legislative changes, are being implemented to turn back the tide of disability and death.

Haverford College professor to discuss her book on ‘Ethical Loneliness’ at Quinnipiac University School of Law Center on Nov. 7

Jill Stauffer, associate professor at Haverford College, will discuss her book, “Ethical Loneliness: The Injustice of Not Being Heard,” on Monday, Nov. 7.

Richard A. Zeff appointed chair of medical sciences & senior associate dean of scholarship at Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University

In his new position, Zeff oversees approximately 30 faculty members in the Department of Medical Sciences and is responsible for the departmental budget, recruiting and maintaining faculty, mentoring junior faculty and developing areas of scholarship in medical education and research for both faculty and students.

CEO & founder of Braveminds to present at Quinnipiac University Nov. 9

Braveminds is a national nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of spouses, children and loved ones of U.S. military personnel veterans and civilians who have sustained a traumatic brain injury or suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University to host information session for prospective students Oct. 29

Those who attend will learn about the medical school admissions process, financial aid and the curriculum, meet faculty members and current students and tour the facility.

Looney, Fasano Receive CSMS Legislative Awards

The Connecticut State Medical Society honored the two highest-ranking members of the Connecticut State Senate, President Pro Tempore Martin Looney (D-New Haven) and Senate Minority leader Len Fasano (R-North Haven) for their commitment and dedication

Internationally acclaimed longevity expert Dr. Bill Thomas to keynote at Quinnipiac University

Internationally acclaimed longevity expert Dr. Bill Thomas will be the keynote speaker at the forum, “Revolutionize Aging: A Masters Level Discussion on Disrupt Aging,” on Tuesday, Sept. 27.

Quinnipiac University’s Nurse Anesthesia Program receives national award at 2016 American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Congress

Quinnipiac was honored for best use of the AANA’s “CRNAs: The Future of Anesthesia Care Today” campaign to promote the nurse anesthesia profession by an individual, organization or state association.

Quinnipiac University to host annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day

“Every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury, and every 19 minutes an older adult dies from a fall.”

Hearst Foundation awards Quinnipiac University’s medical school $100,000 to support student research and alleviate debt

With the three-year grant, the medical school plans to support up to 30 students as they complete their summer research and culminating capstone projects.

Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine welcomes Class of 2020 during White Coat Ceremony

The White Coat Ceremony marked the beginning of the medical school journey for 90 new students.

Trinity Health New England and Quinnipiac University Announce Primary Educational Affiliation

Beginning in 2017, Trinity Health – New England hospitals will expand their existing partnership with Quinnipiac to include students enrolled at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, the School of Nursing and the School of Health Sciences at Quinnipiac University.