Jennia De Gagne, associate professor; Minjoo. Hong, former visiting scholar 2015-2016 recently published an article entitled "Social networks, health-promoting behaviors, and health-related quality of life in older adults with and without arthritis" in PLoS One. Hyewon Shin is a co-author of…
On August 28th, Duke Transfusion Services will sponsor a blood drive from 9:30am until 3pm in the Searle Center Lecture Hall.
Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: 'Duke' to schedule and appointment.
Kudos to Jiepin Cao, PhD student; and her faculty sponsor Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda, associate professor; and their entire team for the submission to the Sigma Theta Tau Doris Bloch Research Program for a proposal entitled “Understanding Intimate Partner Violence Among…
Boarding his international flight for Tanzania, MSN student Robert Louis-Ferdinand felt as if everything he had been planning for the past year was finally coming to fruition. He felt a multitude of emotions: loneliness, fear, apprehension, but also excitement for the adventure he was about to…
Congratulations to Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) ABSN student, Rose Feinberg who was recently selected as the Fall 2019 Duke University School of Nursing Scholar! Each summer, the School selects a degree-seeking student from the ABSN, MSN, or DNP program to receive a full-tuition…
Duke University School of Nursing is committed to the safety of its students, faculty and staff. We are committed to creating a learning and work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Threats or acts of violence by or against members of the Duke Community are not…
Eun-Ok Im, associate dean for research development and regulatory affairs; recently received the International Network for Doctoral Education in Nursing (INDEN) Global Leadership Award at the 2019 Biennial INDEN conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Her award honors her outstanding…
Marion E. Broome, Dean and Ruby Wilson Professor of Nursing, Duke University School of Nursing; Vice Chancellor for Nursing Affairs, Duke University; Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs for Nursing, Duke University Health System; recently co-authored an Op-Ed entitled "OPINION: Without…
Brigit Carter, associate dean for diversity and inclusion; and Anne Derouin, associate professor; recently contributed to the "Health Equity Curricular Toolkit" published by the American Academy of Family Physicians on their website. Co-authors of this toolkit include experts from Duke…
Kathryn Kreider, assistant professor, recently authored two book chapters that appear in the new Adult Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines textbook.
Kreider authored a chapter entitled "Pheochromocytoma," and she and Anna Schaffer, MSN alumna, co-authored a chapter entitled "Adrenal…
Amie Koch, assistant professor, recently offered two hour-long continuing nursing education / continuing medical education courses entitled "The What's, Who's, and How's of Palliative Care" to the health care team at Croasdaile CCRC in Durham.
A total of 60 health care caregivers and health…
Cristina Hendrix, associate professor, recently published an article entitled "Primary care provider type: Are there differences in patients' intermediate diabetes outcomes?" in the the Official Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (JAAPA). Co-authors include Christine M.…
On September 25, the Duke Mobile Application Gateway will be hosting its second annual Digital Health Day at Trent Semans from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and invite you to submit an abstract for a poster presentation. This year's theme, "Digital Health Across the Lifespan," will focus…
Brigit Carter, associate dean for diversity and inclusion, recently delivered a presentation at "Escola de Altos Estudos" on Social Determinants and Equity in Nursing and Health Care promoted by the University of Sao Paula at Ribeirao preto College of Nursing Brazil the PAHO/WHO Collaborating…
Duke University School of Nursing recently sponsored a health fair at J.J. Henderson, one of Durham Housing Authority’s properties. In addition to health screenings offered by DUSON students, other vendors were on-site to offer health education and information.
Clinical Instructor Jean Hanson and…
Tina Johnson, Educational Technology Specialist, recently earned an important information technology certification. Network+ is an exam that tests an analyst’s ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot and support a computer network. It also covers advanced aspects of networking…
Getting the Most out of your Laptop Battery
Our IT Service Desk routinely assists users with laptop battery issues, many times from overheating. Sometimes, even melting. Here are some tips for making your laptop battery last:
But first, here’s…
Join us for The Darryl Smith and Gail Aiken Interdisciplinary Colloquia "Using Existing Data to Describe the Clinical Course and Health Care Utilization in Sickle Cell Disease" on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 4 until 5 p.m. in Pearson 1009. The Colloquia will feature Mariam Kayle, assistant…
Bonita Douglas, staff assistant, recently earned a Star Achievement Series curriculum Certified Executive Administrative Professional (CEAP) designation, a special designation for which administrative professionals may apply.
The Star Achievement Series is a comprehensive, in-depth curriculum…
Nancy Crego, assistant professor, was recently selected for PRIDE, a National Heart Blood and Lung Institute research program.
PRIDE, or Programs to Increase Diversity Among Individuals Engaged in Health-Related Research, is a two-year mentored research program funded by the National…
Donna Biederman, associate professor; and Ashanti Brown of Durham Housing Authority; recently presented findings from their CTSI funded project “Health, health care utilization patterns, and entry into homelessness of persons evicted from public housing” at a recent forum attended by…
Donna Biederman, associate professor; and colleagues Mina Silberberg, PhD; and Emily Carmody, LCSW of North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness; recently served as invited presenters where they presented findings from their Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-funded project, “Increasing housing…
Kudos to Mariam Kayle, assistant professor, and her entire team for the submission of their CDC application entitled "Capacity Building for Sickle Cell Disease Surveillance in North Carolina (Component A)." This proposal requests funding for a one-year period with a start date of…
10% discount for all Duke Employees and Duke Health and Fitness Center members
Getting on Track is your first step toward weight management and lifestyle change. Our nutrition, exercise, and behavioral health experts work with you to eliminate the typical frustration, confusion…
As we near our transition from Meeting Room Manager to our new room scheduling software, EMS, the implementation team will transfer all current reservations to the new software.
From July 27 until August 4, the implementation team will be testing the software; and both Meeting Room Manager and EMS…