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This blog features news, events, student work and activities, faculty research, and more from NYIT’s School of Health Professions. Contact mhaar@nyit.edu for more information.
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Center for Global Health Hosts First Case Competition
Feature | Jan 14, 2020
Three interdisciplinary teams of New York Tech students presented solutions to a global health crisis.
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Helping Stroke Victims Get Back on Their Feet
Feature | Jan 07, 2020
John Handrakis, professor of physical therapy, takes part in Veterans Affairs research to improve knee movement in stroke victims.
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News Byte: Physician Assistant Studies Receives Continued Accreditation
Feature | Nov 18, 2019
The 98-credit PA program, comprising 158 master’s degree candidates, is part of NYIT School of Health Professions.
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Experts Offer Guidance on Ways Athletes Can Overcome Physical and Emotional Challenges
Feature | Nov 07, 2019
Health-care professionals discussed ways athletes can overcome physical, mental, and emotional challenges to achieve success in their sport at the New York Institute of Technology Center for Sports Medicine’s Annual Conference on November 4.
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Understanding Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders
Feature | Nov 05, 2019
Researchers at NYIT School of Health Professions and NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine seek to uncover new information that will improve quality of life for patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and other hypermobility spectrum disorders.
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News Byte: Nursing Students Receive White Coats
Feature | Oct 31, 2019
The Class of 2021 received their white coats, signifying the transition from the classroom to clinical practice.
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School of Health Professions Hosts Long Island’s First Accessible Haunted House
Feature | Oct 30, 2019
On October 26, NYIT School of Health Professions held the first accessible haunted house, providing children with special needs a fun and inclusive Halloween treat.
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Mark Gugliotti Corrects Poor Posture on National News
Feature | Oct 10, 2019
As seen on CBS News, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy Mark Gugliotti discusses the importance of proper posture.
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Students Donate Time to Help Refugees
Feature | Aug 05, 2019
School of Health Professions students traveled to Greece on a medical outreach program to work with refugees.
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News Byte: Nutrition Program Ranked Among Best in U.S.
Feature | Jul 31, 2019
NYIT’s M.S. in Clinical Nutrition was selected as one of the top 50 programs in the nation by TheBestSchools.org.
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