College Of Health Sciences

Sep 23, 2022 • Emily Horowitz

Dr. Cohen Presents at Patricia Leahy Memorial Lecture on Blood Flow Restriction

By Danita Mapes ’23 Dr. Evan Cohen, associate professor of Physical Therapy, presented at the 22nd Annual Patricia Leahy Memorial Lecture on Sept. 22 on the use of blood flow restriction (BFR) training to improve muscle strength and functional mobility in those with multiple sclerosis (MS). The...

Sep 14, 2022 • Daniel DiPrinzio

CHS Announces Updates in Public Health

The College of Health Sciences and the Department of Public Health are thrilled to announce three new appointments: Comfort Z. Olorunsaiye, Ph.D., MPH has been named Undergraduate Program Director of the Department of Public Health; Suzanne (Suzy) Redington, DrPH, MPH, has been named Master of...

Sep 6, 2022 • Erin Kardon

Master of Public Health Online Information Session

Make an Impact on the Health of All! Join Dr. Margaret Longacre, Chair of the Department of Public Health, virtually as she walks you through the Master of Public Health program at Arcadia University. 15-month program Global and community-engaged Affordable Personal attention from...

Sep 6, 2022 • Erin Kardon

Master of Public Health Online Information Session

Exec. Dir. of the Parkinsons Council Wendy Lewis, Erika Aaron, former BOT Chair Alison Aaron Madsen

Jul 13, 2022 • Daniel DiPrinzio

Arcadia University Dedicates Dan Aaron Stay Fit Clinic

On Thursday, May 5, 2022, Arcadia University re-dedicated the Dan Aaron Stay Fit Clinic and celebrated the unveiling of the new custom-made sign. Joined by members of the Madsen and Aaron families, University leaders, trustees, Physical Therapy faculty and staff, students, patients, and caregivers...

From left, Dr. Rebecca Craik, Dean of the College of Health Sciences, Arcadia University; Cheryl DiL

Jun 14, 2022 • Daniel DiPrinzio

Arcadia University and MCCC Announce New Public Health Program Agreement

Arcadia University and Montgomery County Community College are launching a new program-to-program agreement that provides a seamless, affordable pathway for students to earn their associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in the high-demand field of public health. Under the agreement, students who...

Jun 13, 2022 • Daniel DiPrinzio

Class of 2022 Spotlight: John Deep

John Deep Dual degrees: Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Public Health. Undergraduate: John earned a Bachelor of Science in exercise science from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. At Arcadia: John served as Outcomes Coordinator at Arcadia’s Pro Bono Physical...

Jun 7, 2022 • Daniel DiPrinzio

Class of 2022 Spotlight: Emily Franzone

Emily Franzone Degree: Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant program Undergraduate: Emily graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Maryland, where she worked as a research assistant for the Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory and...

Jun 6, 2022 • Daniel DiPrinzio

Class of 2022 Spotlight: Mia Logsdon

Mia Logsdon Degree: Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant program Bachelor's Degree: Mia earned a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation science from the University of Pittsburgh. On Campus: Mia was a recipient of a Global Studies Scholarship, earned Graduate Dean's...

Jun 2, 2022 • Daniel DiPrinzio

2022 PA Olympics Raise More Than $24K for METAvivor Charity, Steuart and Nguyen Receive Leadership Awards

Students in Arcadia University’s Physician Assistant program helped the 2022 PA (Physician Assistant) program raise $24,179 for the charity METAvivor, a nonprofit organization that supports women and men with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) by providing support, raising awareness, and funding...

Mar 28, 2022 • Daniel DiPrinzio

U.S. News & World Report: Arcadia Graduate Programs Among Nation’s Best

In its 2023 rankings, released on March 29, U.S. News & World Report once again ranks two of Arcadia University’s graduate programs, Public Health and Education, among the best in the nation. Arcadia’s Public Health graduate program ranked among the top such programs nationally and...

Students at the ribbon cutting for the Pro Bono Clinic

Feb 23, 2022 • Daniel DiPrinzio

Arcadia Partners with Montgomery County to Enhance Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic

In February, Arcadia University entered into a partnership with Montgomery County to enhance the Physical Therapy department’s pro bono physical therapy clinic. Recognizing the need for decreasing barriers to access health related services, the Arcadia University Pro Bono Clinic was designed to...