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In the Media

Just How Important Is a Presidential Candidate’s Hair?

August 12, 2019

Sharrona Pearl, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an Aug. 12 Wall Street Journal article about the importance of hairstyles for the Democratic presidential candidates.

2019 Industry Event

August 1, 2019

The Philly Chef Conference, an event organized by the Department of Food and Hospitality Management in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was recognized in Philadelphia magazine's "Best of Philly" issue as the Best Industry Event.

10 Things You Shouldn’t Touch at All-You-Can-Eat Buffets

August 1, 2019

Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an Aug. 1 Reader's Digest article about the 10 things you shouldn't touch at an all-you-can-eat-buffet. The article was also picked up by MSN "Life Style" and AOL.

City Teams Up With Drexel, Amoroso’s to Create Low-sodium Hoagie Roll That Actually Tastes Good

July 26, 2019

Bruce Katz, PhD, distinguished fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and director of Drexel's Nowak Metro Finance Lab, co-authored a July 26 column in the Philadelphia Citizen about Opportunity Zones and surprising lessons researchers have learned from exploring their impact.

5 Cooking Mistakes That Are Making Your Food Unhealthy

July 19, 2019

A 2013 study examining the effects of washing raw chicken, conducted by Jennifer Quinlan, PhD,an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was mentioned in a July 19 Reader's Digest Canada story about cooking mistakes that are unhealthy. The story was also picked up by MSN "Lifestyle."

The Best Things to Grill This Summer If You Don't Eat Meat

July 18, 2019

Nyree Dardarian, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a July 18 Philadelphia magazine article about vegetarian options for grilling in the summer.

This Activities Program Engages and Calms People With Dementia

July 15, 2019

Laura Gitlin, PhD, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a July 15 Next Avenue article about the Tailored Activity Program (TAP), a behavioral health approach to helping patients with dementia manage symptoms while reducing caregiver burden.

Three Orgs Are Bringing Accessible Healthcare and Clinical Trials to West Philly Neighborhoods

July 3, 2019

Drexel's partnership with the Lazarex Cancer Foundation to establish Community IMPACT, a program that will focus on reducing cancer and improving health outcomes in Philadelphia, starting in West Philadelphia was featured in a July 3 Technically Philly story. The program involves the Dornsife School of Public Health, College of Nursing and Health Professions and College of Medicine. Loretta Sweet Jemmott, PhD, vice president for Health and Health Equity and professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted the story.