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.

Lily Rosa of Wakefield, RI received the 2022 Academic  Excellence award for Health Studies.   Lily has been an outstanding representative of the Department of Health Studies. She graduated in December 2021 with a B.S. in health studies and a B.A. in Italian. During her time at URI, Lily worked to promote health and well-being. She […]

Associate Professor of Health Studies Dr. Steve Cohen has recently been asked to serve as a Deputy Editor of the Journal of Public Health Policy, a journal focusing on the major epidemiologic and social foundations of public health policy.

Dr. Natalie Sabik was awarded a sabbatical for this upcoming fall semester. During this time, she will work to further her research on chronic stress and the impact on body image and women’s health.