Small group can make a big difference in fostering better health
GREENVILLE, N.C. — A small group can make a big difference in fostering better health in a community and often have the most success in creating change, said Dr. William...
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U.S. Army mobile operating room on display at ECU
GREENVILLE, N.C. — A U.S. Army mobile operating room will be on display Thursday, Jan. 27, and Friday, Jan. 28 on the fourth floor of the East Carolina Heart...
Faculty member receives federal funds to reduce risk of prenatal depression
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Studies show that pregnancy isn’t the happiest time in every woman’s life. As a result, an East Carolina University researcher is studying the effectiveness of a program...
Kickball tournament raises funds for scholarships in Haiti
GREENVILLE, N.C. — East Carolina University health sciences students raised $1,930 for scholarships for Haitian nursing students through a kickball tournament held Nov. 20. A total of 100 students on...
Eighty-five faculty and staff recognized for published work
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Eighty-five East Carolina University faculty and staff were honored Nov. 16 for their published works at Laupus Library’s fifth annual Health Sciences Author Recognition Awards....
Kickball tournament to raise funds for Haitian students
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Health sciences students at East Carolina University are teaming up for a kickball tournament to raise funds for Haitian students pursuing health care education. The “Kick-it...
Jenkins named chairman of physical therapy
GREENVILLE, N.C. — A veteran faculty member and physical therapy consultant to East Carolina University’s athletic program has been named chair of the Department of Physical Therapy in the...
Allied health sciences development director back from service in war-torn country
GREENVILLE, N.C. — One of the highlights of Pat Frede’s 10 months in Afghanistan was being embedded with U.S. Marine Corps Female Engagement Teams who try to develop relationships of...
Thomas appointed to state group examining federal health reform legislation
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Dr. Stephen W. Thomas, dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences at East Carolina University, will serve on a state committee examining the impact of...
A colonel’s view on leadership and caring
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Col. Richard W. Ellison, U.S. Army surgeon, has led medical teams and soldiers in war-torn Iraq and Afghanistan and earthquake relief in Haiti. He shared his...