The Drexel chapter of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) took to New York City to attend the organization’s Summer Leadership Conference on July 21. According to NSNA’s website, the Conference is held each year so that attendees can gain a better understanding of NSNA’s mission and programs; they can take back ideas to their organizations to create stronger school and state chapters; and to problem solve and share ideas.

This fall, David Flood, PhD, professor in the Health Administration Department, is teaching Health and Illness in Film. The course, which focuses on how health care is portrayed in films, gives students an opportunity to analyze the portrayal of a variety of health care topics that appear in them.

The Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program has provided mentorship to a diverse group of nurses to successfully matriculate into 54 out of 114 nurse anesthesia programs, and students in Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions are benefitting from her guidance. With Gould’s encouragement students explore and better understand topics about workforce diversity, cultural competence and reduction of health disparities.

The Running Performance & Research Center at Drexel Parkway Health & Wellness was named Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly®2015 - Best Place to Fix Your Running Form.

The CSI Effect has been defined as any of several ways in which the exaggerated portrayal of forensic science on crime television shows such as “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” has influenced the public perception of the legal process. The term most often refers to the phenomenon where jurors may come to demand more forensic evidence in criminal trials, thereby effectively raising the burden of proof for prosecutors.

August is when schools across the country start official football practices. Parents and coaches will pray that no player drops dead from heat exhaustion. That’s a rare event, and precautions have been taken to prevent it, which is good. But truth be told, parents need to hold their breath through every play of the season, as American football – by its design and the way it is played – poses a high risk of injury to young people.

Every fall, Drexel Magazine editors face a tough challenge: whittle down a list of hundreds into just a few dozen who will make up the next class of 40 Under 40 honorees.

Obviously, they look for achievement. They look for accomplishment. Just as important, they look for individuals who inspire them and who inspire others.

Lindsay Edwards, MA, Director of Creative Arts Therapy Department at Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services offers some insight on the impact the new space for creative arts therapies is having on staff and patients, alike.

The primary goal of Drexel’s Physician Assistant (PA) Program is to develop graduates who are competent, caring physician assistants, possessing the skills of life-long learning needed to incorporate new knowledge and methods into their practices and to adapt to a changing medical environment. 

Among the increasing number of nurses finding their seats at the board table are two of the College of Nursing and Health Professions’ own: Faye Meloy, PhD, Associate Dean of Pre-licensure Nursing Programs, and Al Rundio, PhD, Associate Dean of Post-Licensure Nursing Programs.

Hosted by the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) class of 2016, the Mr. DPT pageant proved, once again, to be a fun and effective fundraiser in its second year.