Health Sciences Archives

Jul 29, 2011
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Mitral valve repair learning curve analysis published

An article by Patrick J. Charland, Evilio Rodriguez, Wiley L. Nifong and Randolph W. Chitwood Jr. (East Carolina Heart Institute) and Tom Robbins (Marketing and Supply Chain Management), "Learning curve...

Jul 21, 2011
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Students, faculty learn to deal with conflict

The College of Allied Health Sciences Student Leaders Council recently hosted a Lunch and Learn on July 18.  The focus of the event was “Dealing with Conflict”. Dr. Stephen Thomas,...

Jul 18, 2011
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ECU notes death of Evelyn Fike Laupus

Evelyn Fike Laupus died July 15 at Cypress Glen retirement center in Greenville. She was the widow of Dr. William E. Laupus, the first vice chancellor of Health Sciences and...

Jul 14, 2011
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College of Nursing reports administrative changes

Several administrative changes have been announced within the College of Nursing. Dr. Laura Gantt will assume an expanded role as the Executive Director of College of Nursing Support Services.  In...

Jul 11, 2011
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Nursing faculty recognized with Daisy Award

Four faculty members in the ECU College of Nursing have been recognized as outstanding nurse educators by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Mark Hand, Betty Lease, Becky Bagley...

Jul 11, 2011
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Work by ECU professor issued patent

Collaborative work that included ECU professor Rachel Roper (Microbiology and Immunology) was issued a US Patent March 1. The patent was for "SARS virus nucleotide and amino acid sequences and...

Jul 08, 2011
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Carter selected as interim chair

East Carolina University professor Patrick Carter was named interim chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies in the university's College of Allied Health Sciences. Carter teaches emergency medicine and...

Jun 21, 2011
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New publications, appointments in Family Medicine

An article by Kathryn M. Kolasa and Lauren MacKenzie Whetstone (Family Medicine) with co-authors, “Effects of a Behavior-Based Weight Management Program Delivered through a State Cooperative Extension and Local Public...

Jun 21, 2011
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Smith named certified research administrator

Wendy B. Smith, grants and contracts administrator for the College of Allied Health Sciences, has received national recognition as a certified research administrator.  This certification requires a combination of formal...

Jun 21, 2011
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New appointments in Department of Physical Therapy

ECU physical therapy professors Blaise Williams, left, and Walter L. Jenkins were appointed to new roles in the American Physical Therapy Association. Williams was appointed co-chair of the newly-formed Running...