11 Morning Routines To Save Your Day

Girija Kaimal, EdD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a July 16 Entrepreneur article about morning activities to add to a routine to benefit the rest of the day, including engaging in creative activities like art.

Food Scientist Debunks a Dangerous Myth About Chicken

Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a July 10 Inverse story about why you should not wash raw chicken before cooking it. 

Guy Fieri Gave a Drexel Student a $25,000 Scholarship

Charmaine Royal, an undergraduate student in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was mentioned in a June 14 Philadelphia Inquirer article about a scholarship she received from celebrity chef Guy Fieri to continue her education in the culinary arts and science program and one day open a restaurant in her hometown.

Stress Busters for Caregivers

Research about the mental health benefits of art-making, led by Girija Kaimal, EdD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was mentioned in a June 7 Guideposts article about activities caregivers can use to reduce stress and burnout. 

Strategies to Reduce Food Waste in the U.S. Gain Traction

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a June 1 episode of KQED-Radio (NPR-San Francisco, California) “The Forum” about methods to reduce food waste, such as upcycling, climate change and food insecurity. Deutsch was also mentioned in the June issue of Total Food Service magazine about the work the Food Lab did to help the company Pure Fare pivot their products during the pandemic.

Disrupting Disparities: Looking at Pennsylvania’s Digital Divide

Laura Gitlin, PhD, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a May 26 Al Día story about a report Gitlin and Rose Ann DiMaria-Ghalili, PhD, associate dean for Interprofessional Research and Development and professor in the College, co-authored with AARP-PA on health care access disparities, including the digital divide, across Pennsylvania.

Should We Stash Our Masks for Cold and Flu Season?

Sharrona Pearl, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a May 13 New York Times article about the behavior of masking in East Asian countries and whether people in the U.S. will wear masks while sick with a cold or the flu following the pandemic.

Geography, Race Play Big Role in Aging, Report Finds

Laura Gitlin, PhD, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a May 9 Metro ​(Philadelphia) article about a report Gitlin and Rose Ann DiMaria-Ghalili, PhD, associate dean for Interprofessional Research and Development and professor in the College, co-authored with AARP-PA on health care access disparities across Pennsylvania.

Restaurants Are Hiring, but Where Are the Workers?

Mike Traud, EdD, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an May 7 Christian Science Monitor article about labor shortage being the latest hurdle for restaurants re-opening and increasing service hours and dining capacities.

These Foods Can Help Relieve Some Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

Nyree Dardarian, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 26 WTXF-TV (FOX-29) “Good Day Philly” segment about foods that can help alleviate seasonal allergy symptoms. 

Upcycled Certified Mark Debuts

Drexel was mentioned in an April 22 Progressive Grocer and Food Navigator USA articles about the Upcycled Food Association’s (UFA) new certification mark to provide consumers with a clear guidance about the presence of upcycled food ingredients in a range of products. The Food Lab, in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, has been an integral partner with the UFA in conducting research for the creation of the seal, as well as defining the term “upcycled food” for the organization.

The Derek Chauvin Verdict Is In. These Are the Lessons of This Painful Year, and Where To Go From Here. | Elizabeth Wellington

Ebony White, PhD, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 20 Philadelphia Inquirer opinion piece about key lessons learned, like self-care for the Black community, from the past year leading to end of the Derek Chauvin trial.