Health Sciences Archives

A study of the potential impacts of GenX will test tapwater as well as blood and urine samples from residents exposed to the compound.
Jan 08, 2018
  • Jules Norwood

CONTAMINATION COLLABORATION

Some projects are too important – and cover too many disciplines – for one researcher to tackle alone. That’s why a study of the potential health impacts of GenX on...

From left, Dr. Paul Mounsey, ECU's new chief of cardiac electrophysiology and ECU cardiac surgeon Dr. Andy Kiser are part of the new atrial fibrillation management team at ECHI.
Dec 21, 2017
  • Amy Adams Ellis
  • Angela Todd

HEARTS IN RHYTHM

The Brody School of Medicine at ECU and Vidant Health have announced the opening of North Carolina’s first specialized atrial fibrillation management clinic, located within the East Carolina Heart Institute...

Dec 20, 2017

A holiday concert with a purpose

The Aphasia group at ECU’s Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic sings Christmas carols to spread holiday cheer and to help them get their voices back. People with aphasia have difficulty or...

Dec 20, 2017

A holiday concert with a purpose

The Aphasia group at ECU’s Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic sings Christmas carols to spread holiday cheer and to help them get their voices back. People with aphasia have difficulty or...

Dec 13, 2017

Laupus Library pampers dedicated scholars

It was a busy time for Laupus Library over the last week as every study room and quiet space was filled with studying students preparing for final exams. From Dec....

Dec 08, 2017
  • Spaine Stephens

A MISSION OF SERVICE

A champion for quality health care in the East and a face of university leadership and service has announced his retirement from the Brody School of Medicine at ECU. Dr....

Dr. Donna Roberson, left, discusses the contents of an AIDS brochure with Jessica Pelletier.
Dec 01, 2017
  • Natalie Sayewich

LEADER IN HIV CARE

An ECU College of Nursing faculty member will help to shape the research and treatment of HIV and AIDS worldwide over the next three years after being elected to the...

Nov 28, 2017
  • Jackie Drake

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Health care professionals from across eastern North Carolina discussed both challenges and opportunities in rural health at a new conference Nov. 16-17. Held at Eastern Area Health Education Center, the...

Nov 09, 2017
  • Crystal Baity

HEALTH LITERACY

Nine children from seasonal or migrant farmworker families have improved their health literacy skills through a collaborative project at East Carolina University. Dr. Joseph Lee, assistant professor of health education...

Nov 08, 2017
  • Natalie Sayewich

HURRICANE HERO

At East Carolina University, Dr. Michelle Skipper is a trusted faculty member, colleague and friend, but to many in the town of St. Pauls, she is a hero. In the...