Provost search committee appointed Nov 21, 2009
Other members are: Dr. Howard Whiteman, college of science, engineering and technology; Dr. Leigh Johnson, college of business; Dr. Pearl Payne, college of health sciences and human services; Dr. Martin Jacobs, college of education; Dr. Whitney Peake, school of agriculture; Dr. Ryan Weir, university libraries; Dr. Charlotte Beahan, college of humanities and fine arts; Sheri Riddle, staff representative; Lana Jennings, staff representative and the Center for Continuing Education and Academic... (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Ex-health secretary: Expect health reform before Christmas Nov 18, 2009
Ex-health secretary Tommy Thompson predicts reform will pass by year's end - Nashville Business Journal. for free extra services. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Oscar Pistorius' artificial limbs give him clear, major advantage for sprint running Nov 18, 2009
Matthew Bundle is an assistant professor of biomechanics in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Wyoming. SMU is a private university in Dallas where nearly 11,000 students benefit from the national opportunities and international reach of SMU's seven degree-granting schools. (EurekAlert!)
Belmont tops off $30M health sciences building Oct 23, 2009
for free extra services. Subscribe to Nashville Business Journal. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Harvard hopes new hire can mend fences Oct 18, 2009
College of Health Sciences. Homesickness 101: For college students living away from home for the first time, homesickness can hit hard. (Boston Globe)
Africa: Africans 'Losing Out' in North-South Collaborations Oct 16, 2009
Elly Katabira, associate professor of medicine at Uganda's Makerere University College of Health Sciences, said that African researchers are often indifferent to data ownership. He was speaking at the 5th Forum European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) forum in Tanzania this week (12-14 October). (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: ASUU Meets As Lecturers Prepare to Suspend Strike Oct 10, 2009
The ASUU coordinator for the College of Health Sciences UDUS, Dr. Nma Jiya told Daily Trust after a congress meeting in Sokoto yesterday that they resolved to suspend the strike following the deal reached between government and its leaders at the weekend, describing the agreements as reasonable. "Everything in the deal was reasonable; you cannot have all you want", he said. (allAfrica.com)
Faculty approve restructure Oct 8, 2009
"I don't see anything but good that can come from an amendment like this," said Louis Kruger, associate professor in the Bouve College of Health Sciences. "We want this [restructuring] to get off on the right foot, and for the faculty to be enthusiastic about it." Senate member Alain Karma, a professor of physics, motioned to postpone the vote to Nov. 10 so further discussions and a secret ballot vote of the entire College of Arts and Sciences faculty could take place. (Northeastern News, MA)
Wingate extends presidents contract Oct 8, 2009
Most recently, he laid the ground work for a new facility on the main campus to house a college of health sciences. Wingate, founded in 1896, is a private four-year coeducational institution. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
UW scores major grant Oct 3, 2009
The five-year grant won't just help UW: it also directs money towards junior high schools, high schools and Wyoming's six community colleges, said Jun Ren, associate dean for research at UW's College of Health Sciences. The grant money, Ren said, will help Wyoming students interested in medical research along every step of the way until they enter a career: from funds to introduce junior high and high school students to the field of medicine to paying for better lab facilities and equipment at... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Aoun, Director discuss state of the university at meeting Oct 1, 2009
"Change is what I think Northeastern does very well and has helped move this institution forward. This institution has undergone major transformations in the past." Director cited some organizational changes that have occurred, such as moving nursing into Bouve College of Health Sciences, but said that he didn't want to discuss the reorganization further since it will be the topic of discussion at next week's faculty senate meeting. Other changes, such as the expansion of available undergraduate... (Northeastern News, MA)
Record fall enrollment at Baptist College of Health Sciences Sep 22, 2009
Baptist College of Health Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree with majors in respiratory care, diagnostic medical sonography, health care management, nuclear medicine technology, medical radiography and radiation therapy technology. The college also offers completion degrees for licensed or registered nurses and respiratory therapists. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Can an over-the-counter vitamin-like substance slow the progression of Parkinson's disease? Sep 22, 2009
Rush University Medical Center includes a 674-bed (staffed) hospital; the Johnston R. Bowman Health Center; and Rush University (Rush Medical College, College of Nursing, College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College). Rush is currently constructing a 14-floor, 806,000-square-foot hospital building at the corner of Ashland Avenue and Congress Parkway. (EurekAlert!)
Growing Mich. college swaps tuition for property Sep 14, 2009
It needs labs, faculty offices and other improvements so it can house the College of Health Sciences, which includes programs such as nursing and physical therapy assistance. The gym and auditorium in the refurbished building will be open for public use, while area hospitals will get access to labs for training. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mich. college offers tuition in swap for building Sep 9, 2009
It needs labs, faculty office and other improvements so it can house the College of Health Sciences, which includes programs such as nursing and physical therapy assistance. Hancock students who accept the free tuition offer will be required to give Finlandia any federal or state grant money they receive. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Bursting At The Seams: Health Or Wealth? Sep 4, 2009
Medical doctors who double as consultants/lecturers at KBTH from the UWR include Prof Simon Naeder, past Deputy Provost of the College of Health Sciences and a Consultant Surgeon of the surgical department, Dr Thomas K. Dakurah (Consultant Neuro-Surgeon and Head of the Neuro-Surgery Department), Dr Ali Samba (Consultant Gyaenacologist), Dr Jonathan Dakubo (Consultant Surgeon) and Dr Alhassan Jangu (ENT Specialist). At the Komfo-Anokye Teaching Hospital Dr Andah Nacole, Dr. Ernest Kunfaa Ngmen-Ib... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Legon in research collaboration with institutions in Japan Aug 27, 2009
Professor Aaron Lante Lawson, Provost of the College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, said the research collaboration stands to benefit the College as it would help nurture young talented scientists to pursue researches without much frustration. He pledged the college's commitment and support and further urged faculty members and young researchers to take advantage of the programme. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Increase in visceral fat during menopause linked with testosterone Aug 21, 2009
About Rush: Rush University Medical Center includes a 674-bed (staffed) hospital; the Johnston R. Bowman Health Center; and Rush University (Rush Medical College, College of Nursing, College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College). Rush is currently constructing a 14-floor, 806,000-square-foot hospital building at the corner of Ashland Avenue and Congress Parkway. (EurekAlert!)
Dunn speaks on state of MSU at faculty lunch Aug 16, 2009
9 percent participation and the College of Health Sciences and Human Services was third with 49. 4 percent. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Marquette professors win $1.4M grant Jul 29, 2009
Three College of Health Sciences professors received a two-year, $1. 4 million grant from the to study and develop a treatment for cocaine addiction. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
KNUST Alumni Association of North America Celebrates Jul 21, 2009
In attendance were the following; His Excellency Former Vice President of Ghana, Alhaji Aliu Mahama also alumni of KNUST; His Excellency Former Ambassador of Ghana to USA, Hon Koby Koomson; Professor K. K Adarkwa Vice Chancellor of KNUST; Professor Seth O Asiamah, Provost for Architecture and Planning KNUST ; Professor Peter Donkor, Provost of College of Health Sciences KNUST; Professor Aboagye Menyeh, Provost of College of Sciences KNUST; Professor Francis Momade, Provost of College of... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Belk Foundation awards $1.16M in grants Jul 2, 2009
$250,000 (to be paid over five years) to Wingate University to help fund the development of the school s new Center for the College of Health Sciences. $250,000 (paid over two years) to Johnson C. Smith University to expand the Belk Retail Management Endowed Scholars Program, a scholarship initiative in JCSU s School of Business. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Wingate names building after Levine Jun 17, 2009
will name its College of Health Sciences in honor of Leon Levine, founder of. The 67,000-square-foot Levine College of Health Sciences will house Wingate s School of Pharmacy and its program for physician assistants. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Nguyen heads to pharmacy school after Holbrook graduation May 21, 2009
Anna Nguyen, who is graduating from Holbrook Junior/Senior High School, will attend Northeastern University's Bouve College of Health Sciences School of Pharmacy ... Graduating senior Anna Nguyen will follow in the footsteps of her mother, Thuylan Tran, when she begins her journey at Northeastern University s Bouve College of Health Sciences School of Pharmacy this fall. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
A Stronger Backbone: DHEA Hormone Replacement Increases Bone Density In Older Women May 18, 2009
D., associate professor of nutrition and dietetics at Saint Louis University's Doisy College of Health Sciences and lead author of the study. "In our study, we supplemented all participants with calcium and vitamin D to ensure that deficiencies were not present. This may explain why our study showed more favorable effects on bone density.". (Science Daily)
wyoming briefs May 12, 2009
LARAMIE -- The University of Wyoming has hired deans for the College of Health Sciences and the College of Law. The dean of the Idaho State University College of Pharmacy has been named dean of the College of Health Sciences. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Watertown honors May 8, 2009
The Friends of Romulus Denicola Scholarship was recently presented to Glenn Balian at an award ceremony at Northeastern University s Bouve College of Health Sciences in Boston. This scholarship was established by the Friends of Romulus Denicola to honor his many contributions to pharmacy and his long period of service to the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Nursings healthy labor pool May 6, 2009
photo NANCY PIERCE Rachael Kincaid is a senior nursing student at Carolinas College of Health Sciences ... Applications climbed 30% to 685 for the fall semester at Carolinas College of Health Sciences and Mercy School of Nursing, also part of Carolinas HealthCare. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
OHSU provost among Pacific University president finalists Apr 30, 2009
She was dean of the college of health sciences at UNLV and later chancellor at the University of Washington, Tacoma. Walker started his career in the early 1980s as a fire services training instructor for the state of Idaho and moved through the ranks to director before taking similar positions at the University of Kansas and Louisiana State University. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Study assesses new surgical procedure for regenerating cartilage in damaged knee joints Apr 10, 2009
Rush University Medical Center includes the 674-bed (staffed) hospital; the Johnston R. Bowman Health Center; and Rush University (Rush Medical College, College of Nursing, College of Health Sciences and the Graduate College). . (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Private equity firm to sell stake in Masterskill Apr 10, 2009
Masterskill Sdn Bhd provides medical nursing training services through Malaysias Masterskill University College of Health Sciences. Masterskill also has long-term contracts with the Government to help train nurses for domestic hospitals. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
New doctors asked to stay and serve country Apr 5, 2009
Accra, April 4, GNA - Mr. Samuel Okudzeto, Chairman of the Council of College of Health Sciences, on Saturday appealed to new doctors and dental surgeons to stay and serve the country under these trying conditions ... Mr. Okudzeto said this at the 8th congregation of the College of Health Sciences of the University of Ghana in Accra. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Zou presented with Northeastern pharmacy award Mar 25, 2009
The Joseph J. Fraga Memorial Scholarship was recently presented to Jessica Zou at an awards ceremony held at Northeastern University s Bouve College of Health Sciences in Boston. This scholarship was established in 1975 in memory of the late Joseph J. Fraga, who tragically died in an automobile accident in 1974. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Doctoral Degrees Online, PhD Progra... Mar 20, 2009
The Walden College of Health Sciences proudly offers two doctoral degrees online, a PhD in health Services and another online Phd program called PhD in public health. They also offer a PhD in Psychology. (Suite101.com)
Aoun speaks of anti-retrenchment in Fort Myers Mar 12, 2009
com, a job search website for institutions of higher education, had 26 faculty postings at Northeastern including positions in the College of Arts and Sciences and 10 positions in the College of Engineering, as well as three positions in the Bouv; College of Health Sciences, one in the School of Law and one in Criminal Justice. Some, meanwhile, came to enjoy baseball as well as hear Aoun speak. (Northeastern News, MA)
Donations honor Payne Mar 12, 2009
Chris Letzeiser, an assistant in the Bouve College of Health Sciences, opened the ceremony, briefly speaking about Payne. Her parents then thanked those in attendance and two students presented a $7,500 check for the Rebecca Payne Memorial Fund. (Northeastern News, MA)
Cut the strings of yo-yo dieting Mar 11, 2009
Some people want to be as skinny as a runway model or a rail-thin actress, but they may not have the genetic make-up to achieve that or be able to work out as much, says Boosalis, who directs the clinical nutrition division in the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences. A dietitian also can serve as a cheerleader, of sorts, to keep people from feeling like a failure and can help pinpoint bad habits, such as skipping meals and eating out too much, that might be contributing to weight... (The Clarion-Ledger)
KNUST signs MoU with KATH Mar 11, 2009
The University, he said, would also allow KATH representation on the Board of the College of Health Sciences of KNUST and the College Appointments and Promotions Committee on matters that may be of mutual interest, hoping that such arrangements would ensure free flow of information between the two institutions. Dr. Nsiah-Asare pointed out that since his outfit became a Teaching Hospital in 1975 over 900 doctors have since been trained and that in recent years it had also provided facilities for... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
