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In the Media

Study: No Hospital Ad Campaign Stands Out in Philadelphia

April 19, 2018

Stephen Gambescia, PhD, a clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 19 Becker's Hospital Review story on his research into how Philadelphia-area hospitals advertise themselves in print. His student, Caichen Zhong, was also quoted.

Sports are an Ally in the War Against Alzheimer's For Pa. Couple

March 18, 2018

Laura Gitlin, PhD, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a March 18 Philadelphia Inquirer story about how caregivers can use sports and other activities to help Alzheimer's patients relate to their environments in a meaningful way.

When Should Servers Inform Diners of Menu Specials?

March 7, 2018

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the Center for Food and Hospitality Management, was featured on March 7 in Restaurant Business Magazine giving advice as to when servers ought to advise diners on menu specials.

The ‘Psychological Torment’ Behind Slurs and Symbols Etched Onto Walls

March 5, 2018

A Philadelphia Inquirer story that quoted Kenneth Hardy, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, on his experiences seeing racist graffiti was picked up by the Toronto Star March 5.

Does Art Therapy Actually Work?

February 26, 2018

Girija Kaimal, EdD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Feb. 26 Vice story on its “Tonic” blog that covered Kaimal’s study looking into how a short period of art-making can reduce stress hormones.

Eagles Fever Leading To Success In Other Philly Sports?

February 12, 2018

Argie Allen, PhD, director of clinical training in the Couples and Family Therapy program of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed Feb. 12 on KYW-TV (CBS-3) about the Eagles win inspiring other local sports teams.

The Most Addicting Foods on the Planet, According to Science

January 18, 2018

A 2011 study on the brain's desire for chocolate, authored by Jennifer Nasser, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was referenced in a Jan. 18 Reader's Digest story on the "most addicting foods on the planet."

Workshops Help Parents Have 'the Talk' with Kids on What it Means to be Black in the US

January 17, 2018

Kenneth Hardy, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Jan. 17 ABC News story about how to talk with kids on what it means to be black in the United States.