Category: Health & Fitness

Rep. Yaccarino Celebrates Connecticut Hospital Day
Connecticut Hospital Day is a day for hospital staff and administrators to have substantive discussions with legislators about the issues that are critical to hospitals, including proposed hospital cuts and taxes in the state budget as well as regulatory burdens that would negatively affect hospitals.

Center for Women and Business at Quinnipiac University to present interactive workshop on ‘Mindfulness in the Workplace’
Jones said the program will help attendees create healthy and sustainable business practices and learn skills to increase well-being and effectiveness.

NARAL executive to discuss ‘The Future of Health Care in Connecticut” April 6 at Quinnipiac University
This program is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by Doctors for America and Medical Students for Choice.

Conflict specialist Rachel Wohl to present program on mindfulness at the Quinnipiac University School of Law Center April 6
In her talk, Wohl will explain how using mindfulness – a specific way of paying attention – can help overcome obstacles and improve decision-making in negotiations and other conflict-related situations.

Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University awarded full accreditation by LCME
The accreditation comes as the 59 members of the school’s inaugural class prepare to receive their MD degrees on May 14, 2017.

Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University to recognize ‘Rare Disease Day’ with lecture and panel discussion on Feb. 27
Pramod, who is a professor of medicine and of pediatrics and professor of cellular and molecular physiology at the Yale School of Medicine, will discuss “Gaucher Disease: Transformative Therapeutic Breakthroughs in Rare Disease, Expanding Opportunities for Novel Therapies of Common Diseases.”

Quinnipiac University to host two information sessions for prospective graduate students on March 25
Both sessions will include an overview of graduate admissions and financial aid. Students also will have an opportunity to participate in breakout sessions with the program directors.

Quinnipiac University medical school students to gather today to call U.S. senators to block repeal of the Affordable Care Act
The students will gather in the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, MNH 204, on Quinnipiac’s North Haven Campus, 370 Bassett Road, to activate a Doctors for America phone bank.

Quinnipiac University to host biobusiness forum
The program, which runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., is free and open the public.

Quinnipiac University physician offers tips for staying warm during the arctic blast that’s expected later this week
Tips for staying warm and comfortable in frigid temperatures.

Physical Therapy National Pro Bono Honor Society recognizes 13 Quinnipiac University students
Students recognized by the society must exhibit exemplary service and volunteer at least 30 hours to the Volunteers In Service Impacting Our Neighborhood (VISION) Physical Therapy Clinic, a student-run inter-professional pro bono clinic that provides rehabilitation to uninsured residents in the Greater New Haven area.

Quinnipiac University to host Nov. 8 forum ‘Bed Bugs Meet the Law’
On October 1, 2016, the Public Act 16-51, “An Act Concerning the Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenant Regarding the Treatment of Bed Bug Infestations” took effect. It provides a legal framework for landlords and tenants to respond to bed bug infestations in buildings and appropriate timely remedies.