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Rebekah Lewis Named Director of Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion and Population Health
The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is pleased to announce that Rebekah Lewis is the new director of the Maxwell-based Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion and Population Health. She joined the Maxwell School as a faculty fellow…
Diving Deep Into the Fluoride Debate
Fluoride in drinking water has become a highly charged topic in recent weeks. In March, Utah became the first state to prohibit the addition of fluoride to the state’s public water systems, a move praised by U.S. Health Secretary Robert…
Experiential Learning Provides Valuable Lessons for Nutrition Science Graduate Student
For nutrition science graduate student Isabelle Haeberly, a seven-week rotation at a long-term care facility provided her with insight that will last a lifetime. Haeberly worked at the facility in the Syracuse area as part of her “supervised experiential learning”…
Sport Nutrition Expert Patrick Wilson Visits Falk College April 1 for Distinguished Speaker Series
The Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics is pleased to welcome Patrick Wilson, Ph.D., RDN, as the featured speaker of the Ninth Annual Ann Selkowitz Litt Distinguished Speaker Series. His lecture, “The Athlete’s Gut: A Scientist’s Perspective on Translating…
Staying Well During Flu Season
As the foundation of campus health and wellness, the Barnes Center at The Arch supports the Orange community in preparing for and navigating flu season. “Getting your flu shot, washing your hands and staying home if you feel sick, really…
How to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick (Podcast)
With the arrival of the new year, many people view this as the ideal time to figure out the changes they’d like to make in themselves as part of a new year, new you mentality. Instead of making huge, sweeping…
Syracuse University Ambulance to Offer Upcoming CPR Training
Syracuse University Ambulance (SUA) is pleased to offer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for students, faculty and staff. The next available class will be held on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in 020 Lyman Hall. This training will…
Pioneering Publication: Barnes Center at The Arch Integrated Health and Wellness Model
Fall 2024 marks a five-year milestone since the grand opening of the Barnes Center at The Arch. A driving force behind the vision for the Barnes Center at The Arch’s physical space and its health and wellness team—comprising health care,…
Hendricks Chapel Dean Brian Konkol Offers 5 Steps to Discovering Professional Joy
What started as a sidewalk conversation turned into a popular virtual workshop. Developed in the summer of 2023 and offered numerous times since, “Five Steps to Discovering Professional Joy” has engaged numerous participants throughout the Syracuse University campus community. “I…
Staying Safe as We Age: Understanding Falls in Older Adults
Falls are a major concern for older adults and for those that love and care for them. They are a leading cause of injury for adults older than 65, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More…