Dr. Nekehia Quashie and a team of US and Puerto Rico based researchers recently published a study  -Neighborhood socioeconomic position, living arrangements and cardiometabolic disease among older Puerto Ricans: An examination using PREHCO 2002-2007. The study showed that living in a socioeconomically advantaged neighborhood was associated with a lower risk of having a cardiometabolic condition […]

The University Academic Excellence Awards are presented each year to graduating seniors who have proven to be exceptional students.

Dr. Natalie Sabik presenting her research examining stress, body image, and women’s health at mid-life.Dr. Nekehia Quashie speaking about her studies examining the importance of family ties to later life health.Dr. Steven Cohen presenting his research exploring life expectancy, health disparities, and caregiving to older adults.

Health Studies faculty members Dr. Steve Cohen, Dr. Molly Greaney, and Ms. Cait Nash, along with Health Studies alumna Erin Byrne, recently published an article in the Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition on the relationships between income inequality and life expectancy.  Results of the study showed that while as income inequality increased, life expectancy […]

The Department of Health Studies recognizes James Carrier ’13 as a 2023 recipient of a 10 Under 10 Award.  The 10 Under 10 Awards highlight young leaders who embody the true spirit and values of the University.  As a health studies major, Carrier interned in the Division of Infectious Disease and Epidemiology at the Rhode […]

A new study released in the European Journal of Ageing found that having a partner had a greater impact than having children in helping to stave off loneliness among older adults during the pandemic’s first wave.

Professor Nash will be offering a new grand challenge class in the spring: HLT 400G: Public Health: Social Justice and Advocacy.

Dr. Cohen was recently elected to become the Chair-Elect of the American Public Health Association (APHA) Aging & Public Health Section.

Dr. Greaney was promoted to full Professor in July. Congratulations! She will continue to serve as department chair, teaching classes, advising students, and conducting research.