Former NBA star who stutters inspires others with condition during presentation on URI Campus - Michael Kidd-Gilchrist encourages speech language pathology students to continue helping people who ‘suffer in silence’ Former NBA star and advocate for people who stutter Michael Kidd-Gilchrist offered advice and inspiration for those who share the often lifelong condition, encouraging them to be who they are despite their communication challenges, during a presentation on the University […]
‘PE class’ at Child Development Center gives education student experience with younger kids - Recent College of Health Sciences graduate and current master’s candidate Alyssa Alvez ran preschool students in the Child Development Center on the Kingston Campus through their paces in a physical education-style class recently, giving the youngsters outdoor exercise on a warm autumn morning, and giving Alves experience working with young students as she prepares to […]
URI students in multidisciplinary teams assess older adults’ health, balance, fall risk - Senior Health, Wellness, and Fall Risk program offers comprehensive health assessments to community volunteers, experience for students Students from the Colleges of Health Sciences and Pharmacy got some hands-on training while older adults from the community gained valuable health information during the Senior Health, Wellness, and Fall Risk program in Independence Square recently. Under the […]
Former NBA star who stutters to visit URI, area schools to help inspire kids and adults who stutter - Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, who played 8 seasons in the NBA, is an advocate for better treatment for those who stutter Former NBA star and advocate for people who stutter Michael Kidd-Gilchrist will visit the University of Rhode Island along with area middle schools Nov. 7 to meet with children and adults who stutter, and share his […]
Expectant mothers sought for ongoing study to improve prenatal care, reduce maternal death, develop novel remote sensing equipment - Participants tout study on biomechanics during pregnancy, shedding light on connections between pelvic, lower extremity changes, and postpartum outcomes University of Rhode Island researchers are seeking volunteers among expectant mothers to take part in a groundbreaking study on biomechanics during pregnancy. The study is attempting to improve labor and delivery outcomes, and potentially contribute to […]
URI researchers head international team exploring wearable technology to help stroke survivors - Three-year project backed by $500K grant from NSF
URI Psychology Department introduces new master’s program in Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling - Applications due Jan. 15 for program that meets educational requirements to become Licensed Mental Health Counselor Aiming to address increasing societal mental health issues, and improve overall well-being in the community, the University of Rhode Island College of Health Sciences has introduced a new Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling master’s program in the Department of […]
University mourns passing of Associate Teaching Professor Kathleen Webster - The University mourns the passing of Kathleen S. Webster (Cady), associate teaching professor of psychology, who died Thursday, Sept. 26, after a battle with cancer. She was 70 years old. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Nancy Cady (McGuirk). She is survived by her nieces and nephews Alisha Cady, […]
URI study aims to improve continuing care for those leaving residential substance treatment facilities - Psychology Ph.D. candidate’s study funded by $100,000 federal grant Returning to one’s usual routine after residential opioid treatment is a sensitive time during which patients are often susceptible to returning to use, putting them at risk of overdosing and even dying. Yet little is known about the treatment patients receive—or lack thereof—during this extremely high-risk […]
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, […]
