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NSU Community Invited to Tour the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Mobile Vet Center, Jan. 23
NSU’s Institute for the Study of Human Service, Health and Justice in collaboration with the Ft. Lauderdale Veteran’s Center, will welcome staff from the Department of Veterans Affairs and their Mobile Vet Center on Wednesday, Jan. 23. The NSU community is invited to come out and meet the staff and…
Physician Assistant Students at NSU’s Orlando SEC ALL pass their Board Exams
All 58 of NSU’s Class of 2012 Physician Assistant (PA) students passed their Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE). The national average for pass rates for all PA programs is 93 percent for this iteration of the exam, which is commonly referred to as the “PA Boards.” “All of our…
Guy Harvey NSU Shark Invitational to Tee Off at PGA National Resort and Spa, Oct. 8
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2012 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Synonymous with several championship saltwater fishing tournaments, celebrated marine artist and conservationist Guy Harvey is lending his name to a tournament hosted by Nova Southeastern University’s defending national champion men’s and women’s golf teams. The two-day Guy Harvey NSU Shark…
Nova Southeastern University to host free Webinar on Substance Abuse, Sept. 28
The webinar will address substance use disorders, a critical South Florida challenge. The event, called “It Takes a Village: Addiction, Recovery & Community”, is part of National Recovery Month. The free webinar will be broadcast from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the NSU’s Health Professions Division (HPD) at the university’s main Davie campus.
October is Disability Awareness Month, and to help celebrate and honor those of all abilities, NSU will host one of Florida’s largest and longest running expos for people with disabilities on Saturday, Oct. 6. The free 33rd Annual DisAbilities Expo and its related events will offer many opportunities for people…
College of Health Care Sciences Promotes Diabetes Awareness
Nova Southeastern University’s College of Health Care Sciences has entered a partnership with the American Diabetes Association to initiate a ‘Live Empowered’ program aimed specifically at African American and underserved church communities. The ‘Live Empowered’ initiative is aimed at teaching individuals how to thrive with and prevent Diabetes. The goal…
September is National Yoga Month
This month’s designation by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was given to educate the public on the health benefits of yoga and to promote a healthy lifestyle. You may be thinking what does National Yoga Month have to do with nutrition? Typically we think of the Yogic…
Medical School Administrator Honored for Exemplary Service
Throughout his exemplary career, James T. Howell, M.D., M.P.H., assistant dean of professional relations and chair of the Department of Rural Medicine at NSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, has focused on improving the well-being of Palm Beach County residents, especially those living in the rural, western communities of the…
Renowned Health Policy Expert to Speak at NSU Commencement
Jonathan Cohn, a senior editor at The New Republic and a nationally recognized authority on health care policy, will be the keynote speaker at a commencement ceremony at Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Health Professions Division on Sunday, May 27.
NSU’s New Center for Veterans Assistance – Here to Serve Those Who Served
Helping to meet the needs of South Florida’s Veterans and their families through individual therapy, family counseling, assessment and additional services
Medical School Researcher to Present on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Mar. 19
Nancy Klimas, M.D., NSU College of Osteopathic Medicine professor and researcher, will be presenting her research on chronic fatigue syndrome and neuro-immune medicine on Monday, Mar. 19 at the NSU Health Professions Division’s Chancellor’s Dining Room. The presentation, which will take place at noon, will include a demonstration of REDCap…
SHSS Student Publishes Article in Journal of Healthcare, Science and Humanities
Andrew A. Ovienloba, M.A., a doctoral student in the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (DCAR) in the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS), had an article published in the Spring volume of the Journal of Healthcare, Science and the Humanities. The journal is published by Navy Medicine…
NSU’s HPD to Host 3rd Annual Research Day, Feb. 10
Nova Southeastern University is seeking people to participate in research to find cures for cancer and HIV and stop the spread of infectious diseases. The university is searching among its more than 2,500 health professions students and faculty to find the next big research star. NSU’s Health Professions Division, which…
Feeling Overwhelmed? Need to talk?
Students for Stress Resilience invite you to their Care & Share Student Support Group! The group is open to all NSU students to share their feelings, stresses and experiences in a supportive atmosphere. Participation also provides a great opportunity for those interested in psychology, to witness what it is like…
NSU’s Institute of Child Health Policy Co-Authors Journal Article
An article in the January 2012 edition of PEDIATRICS, “The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bond: Focus on Children in Poverty,” is a new report which looks at specific concerns affecting children from low-income families. It was authored by Regina M. Milteer and…
New 12-Week Session of Weight Watchers At Work Begins
A new 12-week session of the Weight Watchers at Work program is starting, so don’t miss your chance to change your life and reach a new goal. The NSU community is invited to attend the FREE INFORMATION MEETING on Thursday, Jan. 12 at noon in NSU’s Alvin Sherman Library Staff…
Professor of Management Participates on Diversity Panel
On Nov. 19, Bahaudin Mujtaba, D.B.A., professor of Management at the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, made a presentation during the Third Annual South Florida Diversity Summit. The theme of the summit was “Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Perspective from Florida Organizational Leaders.” The Summit…
This Veterans Day, Nov. 11, two student organizations, Students United for Returning Veterans (SURV) and Students for Stress Resilience will host a discussion on post traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) and stress resilience. The discussion will be led by Barry Nierenberg, Ph.D., ABPP. Nierenberg is an associate professor of Psychology at NSU’s…