Health Sciences Archives

Jan 07, 2015
  • ECU News Services

Retired professor reflects on changes in medical education, research

Dr. Phillip Pekala, recently retired chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, said he saw many changes in medical education during his 33-year career with the Brody School...

Dec 18, 2014
  • ECU News Services

Forum addresses hypertension

By Marla Vacek Broadfoot Freelance science writer, NC TraCS Hypertension – and the need to take action to prevent, treat, and control it, especially among those most vulnerable – was...

Nov 25, 2014
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Nursing honor society celebrates 40 years of leadership

By Elizabeth Willy ECU College of Nursing Like a traditional honor society, East Carolina University’s Beta Nu chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing requires incoming members...

Nov 13, 2014
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Medical students assist with Belhaven health clinic

Several students from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University spent a recent Saturday providing free health screenings and services to Beaufort County residents. Dr. Ari Mwachofi, a...

Oct 21, 2014
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Dean Stephen W. Thomas honored with retirement reception

By Lauren Edmondson College of Allied Health Sciences Faculty and staff from across East Carolina University gathered at the East Carolina Heart Institute on Oct. 13 to honor Dr. Stephen...

Oct 06, 2014
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ECU hosts statewide research conference

  The North Carolina Cartilage & Arthritis Research Alliance held a conference Oct. 3 at East Carolina University. “It is a gathering to enhance our regional discussion of current research...

Sep 22, 2014
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ECU leaders helping to reshape American medical education

On Sept. 22 and 23, leaders from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University are joining leaders from 10 other top medical schools at Vanderbilt University to discuss...

Sep 12, 2014
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Golden Living Center donates to Brody School of Medicine

Golden Living Center has donated  $123,000 to the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University to support a nursing home teaching project. Brody’s Department of Family Medicine provides primary...

Aug 21, 2014
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Foreman named associate dean for clinical affairs, dental medicine

After a national search, Robert R. Foreman has been appointed associate dean for clinical affairs at the ECU School of Dental Medicine. He assumed the position on Aug. 11. Dr....

Aug 13, 2014
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Congressman discusses health care legislation at ECHI event

ECU News Services A Georgia congressman was the featured speaker during a discussion of “Federal Issues Facing the Medical Community,” organized by U.S. Rep Walter Jones’ office and held Aug....