Careers in health and wellness are among the fastest growing occupations worldwide, so the need for well-prepared, broadly skilled professionals has never been greater. URI’s College of Health Sciences was formed to meet this need, bringing together majors and programs connected by a common theme—to make a positive and lasting impact on the health and well-being of people of all ages, adding years to their lives and life to their years.
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URI’s geriatric workforce education program fueling improvements in older adult care - Program extended by new $5 million federal grant has trained thousands of health care workers in Rhode Island With more than 20 percent of its population over the age of 65, the fourth-highest percentage of residents over 85 in the country, and a fast-growing population of older adults diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias, […]