Public Health

Oct 26, 2016 • Jen Retter

Public Health Hosts Food Drive for Glenside Community

The Department of Public Health invites members of the Arcadia University community to participate in a food drive for Seeds of Hope and New Life Glenside, organizations that provide meals for local families in need. Participants are encouraged to drop off non-perishable goods—soup, water...

Oct 10, 2016 • Caitlin Burns

Comedy Night at Arcadia University to Benefit Homeless Veterans

Come out for a night of laughs for a good cause as Arcadia University’s Public Health hosts Comedy Night on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 6:30 to 10 p.m in the Great Room. The event will feature stand-up comedian Tyler Rothrock, who has opened for comedy legends such as Bob Nelson, Rich Vos, Dave...

Aug 8, 2016 • Caitlin Burns

Students, Faculty, Alumni Collaborate on Belize Community Service Trip

Arcadia University is continuing to expand its global service efforts with the addition of San Pedro, Belize as a service location. Through a $25,000 grant from Arcadia University, the College of Health Sciences and the School of Education have provided care to the general community since Aug. 6...

Jul 21, 2016 • Daniel Brumbach

Photo Gallery: Imploding the Healthcare Paradigm

May 19, 2016 • Christopher Sarachilli

In Video, 2016 Grads Share Future Plans

Find out what some of the graduates of the Class of 2016 have planned after Commencement.

May 11, 2016 • Caitlin Burns

Public Health Students Improve Cooking Conditions for Families in Nicaragua

Public Health students at Arcadia University set out to make a difference in Managua, Nicaragua by building mud stoves for underprivileged families from March 5 to 12. Student organizer Megan Dorris ’18MPH and classmates Christine Taylor ’12, ’18DPT, MPH, Jonathan Lopez ’18MPH, Jose Arteaga ’...

Apr 26, 2016 • Christopher Sarachilli

Mitchell Discusses Equine Therapy as PTSD Relief

On April 4, Adjunct Professor of Public Health Dené Mitchell ’13MPH, CCRP discussed her research on equine therapy on the American Indian Living radio show and podcast. Mitchell partnered with Sebastian Riding Associates to develop Riding Free, which seeks to reduce Post...

Apr 14, 2016 • Christopher Sarachilli

Arteaga '18M, MPH Receives Health Sciences Scholarship

Jose Arteaga '18M, MPH, a student in the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Master of Medical Science (MMS) dual degree program, was award the 2016 Hortense T. Moss Graduate Scholarship in Health Sciences, given to an exceptional graduate student upon completion of his or her first year in a full-...

Mar 30, 2016 • Caitlin Burns

Arcadia University Public Health Week to Address Quality of Life, Food Waste

Arcadia University’s Public Health Week, April 4 to 7, will feature presentations on enhancing the general health and quality of life for the public through resilience, “everyday triumphs,” and food waste. The week aims to start a discussion on the importance of community and global public health...

Feb 16, 2016 • Christopher Sarachilli

Taylor ’12, ’18DPT, MPH Examines Abuse in Army Families

DPT/MPH dual degree student and Research Coordinator for PolicyLab at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Christine Taylor ’12, ’18DPT, MPH supervised a team that performed one of the largest studies analyzing child abuse among army families. The findings were published in “...

Oct 14, 2015 • Christopher Sarachilli

On Newsworks, Clark Combats Myths on Bisexual Identity

Theresa Clark, adjunct professor of community and global public health, wrote “Let’s Dispel Some Myths on Bisexuality—First; Yes, We Exist” for Essayworks, a section of WHYY’s Newsworks.org. In the article, Clark relays the struggles of identifying as bisexual and the fears that many go...

May 18, 2015 • Purnell Cropper

Danielle Littrell Receives Scholarship for Academic Achievement in Medical Sciences

Danielle Littrell, PA-S, accepted Jennersville Regional Hospital’s Greg DeSimone Memorial Scholarship on Friday, May 8, in a presentation at the West Grove, Pa., hospital. The $3,500 scholarship is awarded to a physician assistant student who has demonstrated academic excellence and commitment to...