Health Sciences Archives

Jan 20, 2015
  • ECU News Services

Medical & Health Sciences Foundation welcomes new leadership

East Carolina University recently named a new president for its Medical & Health Sciences Foundation – the organization which seeks and manages charitable giving for the Division of Health Sciences....

Jan 09, 2015
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Visiting scholar headlines Collaborative Nursing Research Day

The 24th Annual Collaborative Nursing Research Day will be held from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at the East Carolina Heart Institute. The free event provides a venue...

Jan 09, 2015
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Allied Health alumnus receives governor’s award

  An alumnus of the College of Allied Health Sciences at East Carolina University was among the 38 state employees honored with a 2014 Governor’s Award for Excellence. Joe Finley,...

Jan 07, 2015
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Medical student banquet set for Jan. 24

The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University will hold its 31st annual Andrew A. Best M.D. Senior Recognition Banquet to celebrate graduating minority medical students Jan. 24 at...

Jan 07, 2015
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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
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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...