Health e-News

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.

Future Occupational Therapist Shares Her NYIT Story

Video | May 30, 2017

Meet Sharifa, a student of Occupational Therapy on NYIT’s Old Westbury campus.
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Boxing in the Fight to Knock Out Parkinson’s

Feature | May 30, 2017

In NYIT’s Rock Steady Boxing program, people with Parkinson’s disease are fighting their symptoms and embracing a new community.


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NYIT Salutes the Class of 2017 at its 56th Commencement

Feature | May 21, 2017

NYIT salutes more than 3,000 graduates from around the globe the university’s 56th commencement.


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Future Health Professionals Search for Truth in Their Fields

Feature | May 16, 2017

Students at NYIT School of Health Professions presented their research at the ALETHEIA Annual Research Symposium.


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Read the Spring 2017 Issue of NYIT Magazine

Feature | May 15, 2017

In the Spring 2017 issue of NYIT Magazine, meet NYIT’s new president, learn about faculty research, and find out how Rock Steady Boxing knocks out Parkinson’s.


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Faculty Accomplishments & News: Spring 2017

Feature | Apr 02, 2017

From studying the safety of Long Island’s waters to surviving the rise of machines, read the most recent news and accomplishments from NYIT faculty members, including from:


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Mini Grants Help High School Scientists Maximize Their Goals

Feature | Mar 10, 2017

Thirty-five high school research project proposals were awarded $200 grants by NYIT through its first annual Mini Research Grant Award program, sponsored by the Department of Life Sciences.


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Helping Health Providers Care for Transgender Patients

Feature | Mar 06, 2017

Future healthcare providers attended Conversations in Transgender Health to learn how to care for the transgender community.


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Playing the Specialty Field in Occupational Therapy

Feature | Feb 28, 2017

Specialty fieldwork in occupational therapy offers students a unique advantage.


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School of Health Professions Scores High

Feature | Feb 06, 2017

NYIT nursing and physician assistant programs score big on recent licensure examinations.


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