Category: Health & Fitness
Quinnipiac University professor receives $18,000 grant to investigate pollution in the Quinnipiac River
In addition, the funds will be utilized to support environmental clean-up efforts on state property bordering the Quinnipiac River in North Haven.
Raising Money to Help Parents of Hospitalized Children
By partnering with children’s hospitals, the Parent Plate Program utilizes the hospital’s existing food service infrastructure to provide food to parents.
Quinnipiac University’s School of Health Scienceshosts 70 North Haven students
The North Haven students took an anatomy and physiology class at the high school and toured QU’s state-of-the-art laboratories and participated in hands-on activities with health science faculty members.
Sen. Cicarella, CT Senate Republicans Unveil Plan to Make Health Care More Affordable
Deputy Senate Republican Leader Paul Cicarella joined Connecticut Senate Republicans to unveil “A Better Way to Affordable Health Care” – a comprehensive set of legislative proposals aimed at lowering the cost of health care in Connecticut.
Members of Quinnipiac University’s Bobcat Stride walking program gather for holiday luncheon
Bobcat Stride, which is free and open to members of the public 50 years of age and older, takes place weekdays from 6-9 a.m. on the North Haven Campus.
Quinnipiac University to host Fall Prevention Awareness Day on Sept. 21
During the QU program, interprofessional teams of students will review safety checks, provide demonstrations and distribute educational materials on preventing falls.
Legal and medical experts to take part in teach-in on healthcare liability Oct. 6 at Quinnipiac University
The expert panel will examine the 2017 case of RaDonda Vaught, a registered nurse who made a medical error that resulted in the death of patient under her care.
Quinnipiac University’s newest medical students urged to seek opportunities that enhance knowledge to better treat patients
In a new ritual at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, all 94 members of the Class of 2026 stepped up to a lectern and stated their name and hometown, eliciting cheers from family and friends gathered to witness the traditional White Coat Ceremony.
Quinnipiac University to offer free mental health and resiliency training for emergency medical services personnel June 25-30
The training will be open to 100 front-line personnel, first-line supervisors and mental health trauma response teams to help them recognize and respond to significant events in EMS.
Quinnipiac University to launch ‘Bobcat Stride’ outdoor community walking program for senior citizens
The program, which is free and open to members of the public 50 years of age and over, will be open weekdays during daylight hours through the month of August.
Rep. Yaccarino Co-Sponsors Children’s Mental Health Legislation
The wide-ranging legislation aims to address the youth mental health crisis and support children and families by growing the behavioral health workforce, expanding treatment facilities, and increasing insurance coverage for mental health services.
Rep. Yaccarino Co-Sponsors Legislation to Combat Opioid Crisis
Bill Would Implement Pilot Peer Navigator Program