URI Health Sciences graduate wins 2020 Dorothy Shackleton Anti-Hunger Leadership Award

Warwick native Kayla Wedell graduated in May with degree in Human Development and Family Studies, continues homeless outreach The University of Rhode Island Feinstein Center for a Hunger Free America has presented the Dorothy Shackleton Anti-Hunger Leadership Award to Kayla Wedell, a 2020 URI graduate with a major in Human Development and Family Studies, who […]

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URI therapy clinics continue helping clients while social distancing

Video conferencing, telehealth help maintain critical connections The University of Rhode Island Psychological Consultation Center and Couple and Family Therapy Clinic continue to serve their clients despite the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a vital, virtual connection to those dealing with mental health challenges. The coronavirus pandemic has affected most every segment of society, causing people to […]

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URI’s Couple and Family Therapy Clinic offers free sessions during COVID-19 pandemic

‘Keeping It Together’ program allows two free telehealth video or phone sessions The University of Rhode Island Couple and Family Therapy Clinic, part of the College of Health Sciences, is offering special support for parents, children, adolescents, couples and individuals facing the challenges of adjusting to the demands brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]

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URI College of Health Sciences offers new, interdisciplinary PhD program

Program combines multiple educational departments within the College Health and health care are constantly evolving disciplines requiring highly trained, critical thinkers to solve some of society’s most important health-related problems. The College of Health Sciences is expanding its interdisciplinary approach to health care, bringing multiple departments together to offer a new Ph.D. program in Health […]

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Face of the Fight: Shannon O’Rourke ’20, Health Studies

College of Health Sciences staff, faculty members and students across all departments are dedicating themselves to helping during the COVID-19 health crisis we are all facing. Here, we highlight their work in their own words. Know someone helping out who should be recognized? Email their story to patrickluce@uri.edu. Department of Health Studies student Shannon O’Rourke […]

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HDF offers support seminars to parents of young children during COVID-19 outbreak

Online webinars hosted by Phyllis Penhallow run each Wednesday evening The University of Rhode Island’s Department of Human Development and Family Science is offering open remote support seminars via Webex for local parents with children between the ages of birth through five.  The seminars aim to address the many issues that arise for parents who […]

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Early childhood educators can still engage with families while social distancing

Are you an early childhood educator separated from your class due to COVID-19 closures? The experts at the URI Child Development Centers have put together a tip sheet on how to stay in touch with children and families. Quick tips for continued engagement with children and families: Create a family communication and engagement plan specific […]

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