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For a long time, seeing Cuba in person has been a privilege extended to very few Americans. But in the midst of warming diplomatic relations, a group of UNC Charlotte students will again have a chance to travel and learn on the island nation. The October 30 sign-up deadline for the 2015 faculty led spring […]
UNC Charlotte and Gaston County are working together on an effort to protect and monitor a key portion of the county’s water supply. Funded by a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the “Healthy Wells” program will establish a public digital database of the county’s wells and promote the protection of private […]
While the results of new National Institutes of Health study on blood pressure management could help reduce cardiovascular disease and save lives, questions on the data and its implementation remain, according to one UNC Charlotte expert. The NIH research found targeting a lower blood pressure than previously recommended in high risk patients ages 50 and […]
Senior Kinesiology Lecturer Roy Fielding has been presented the Special Citation for Exceptional Volunteer Service, one of the top awards issued by the American Red Cross. This certificate recognizes Fielding for his “sustained performance that has substantially exceeded the volunteer’s original commitment.” Fielding has volunteered nearly 50 years with the Red Cross as both a […]
The Dean’s Download is a monthly series written by Nan Fey-Yensan, Dean of the College of Health and Human Services. Early each month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes data on the employment status of Americans for the previous month. As we begin September, unemployment in the U.S. is at its lowest in a long […]
Dr. Vivian Lord, Interim Chair of the UNC Charlotte School of Social Work, recently summited Mount Kilimanjaro. After trying and failing to climb the mountain once before, the 61-year old made it to the top of the 19,000-plus foot peak on her second try. Now she’s back on campus, and shares her story. by: Wills […]
Social Work professor Annelise Mennicke has earned a leadership and service award from a respected national organization in the field. Dr. Mennicke is the recipient of the 2015 student award for leadership and service from the Group of the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work (GADE). Mennicke, who started at UNC Charlotte this fall, […]
The early numbers are back on the in-depth national health study that set up an outpost on UNC Charlotte’s campus over the summer. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is one of the largest and longest running surveys of America’s health and nutritional status. In operation since the early 1960s and operating continuously […]
Better diagnostic tools and increased attention to concussions at the NFL level have dramatically altered public perception of the injury. UNC Charlotte Athletic Training Clinical Coordinator Bret Wood explains why one of the most dangerous injuries athletes face can also be one of the most complex for trainers to diagnose and manage. by: Wills Citty […]
A paper co-published by Department of Public Health faculty is demonstrating the capability of new technology that allows in-depth analysis of health outcomes amongst different groups. Published in the American Journal of Preventative medicine, the research outlines a novel approach to studying public health data. The technology lets researchers look at distinct populations experiencing high […]