Study shows pharmacists can safely, effectively treat patients with opioid use disorder

Professor Jeffrey Bratberg involved in study showing patients can safely begin such care without a doctor

Deborah Riebe appointed College of Health Sciences interim dean

The kinesiology expert who previously served as associate dean of the College replaces former Dean Gary Liguori

Having a partner more important than children to staving off loneliness during pandemic, new study finds

Assistant Professor of Health Studies Nekehia Quashie examines if unpartnered and childless older adults reported more loneliness

CHS names sociology expert new Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Initiatives

Ashon Bradford will help underrepresented students in the College of Health Sciences access the resources and communities they need

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Gallery: URI College of Health Sciences Commencement 2023 - Dean Deb Riebe, joined by URI President Marc Parlange, Provost Barbara Wolfe, Associate Deans Brian Quilliam and Sue Adams, and the faculty and staff of the College of Health Sciences, conferred degrees upon the graduating class of 2023 on May 20. Dean Riebe and the entire College of Health Sciences extend their heartfelt congratulations to […]
URI nursing students inducted into ‘network of world’s top nurses’ - URI hosts Sigma honor society induction, welcoming nursing students from around the state
DNP student’s study provides road map to treat childhood obesity - The prevalence of childhood obesity has increased more than eight times in the last 50 years, affecting about 10 percent of infants and toddlers, and 17 percent of children and teens. Those facing obesity as children often do as adults, afflicting about 30 percent of the population, presenting hosts of health problems including diabetes, heart […]
Study shows social media’s negative effect on nutritional choices, habits in URI students - URI Nutrition student’s study shows even those with better information can be influenced by potentially inaccurate health-themed posts
URI pharmacy students honor young boy while getting lesson in childhood cancer care, compassion - ‘Shells for Sean’ tribute remembers grandson of pharmacy professor, spreads awareness of childhood cancer
URI pharmacy professor plays key role in national association’s recommendations to decriminalize personal drug possession - Clinical Professor Jeffrey Bratberg helps write American Pharmacists Association new policy statements on substance use
Two URI Psychology students earn prestigious Kirschstein Fellowships - Grants help Alexa Raudales and Emmanuel Thomas continue their research on opioid and alcohol misuse, respectively
Gallery: Prospective students experience College of Pharmacy’s offerings, opportunities - The college hosted its annual High School Day, welcoming students from around the state to tour Avedisian Hall, learn about the profession Dozens of high school students from around the state visited Avedisian Hall Friday to learn about the College of Pharmacy and the opportunities it offers during the College’s annual High School Day. Pharmacy […]
Income inequality may not be reliable predictor when it comes to population health outcomes, new URI study shows - Research shows negative association between high income inequality and life expectancy not present in all areas
URI College of Pharmacy researcher contributes to study confirming link between PFAS – ‘forever chemicals’ — in drinking water and weight gain - A University of Rhode Island researcher leads a study that confirms a direct link between certain chemicals in drinking water and human obesity – specifically that increased PFAS content in blood promotes weight gain and makes it harder to keep a lower body weight after weight loss.