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Stay Protected With Vaccines: Flu and Updated COVID-19 …

WEBWith flu season approaching and COVID-19 cases increasing nationwide over the last few months, now is a great time to get your annual flu vaccine and the updated COVID-19 vaccine at Pat Walker Health Center.

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College of Education and Health Professions Honors …

WEBThe College of Education and Health Professions held its annual student awards ceremony on April 15, recognizing more than 100 outstanding students.. Aside from commencement, this event is the college's largest celebration of student achievement. Dean Kate Mamiseishvili said interacting with students is always the highlight of her day.

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Poverty and Place Affect Health University of Arkansas

WEBFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – When it comes to health and poverty, place matters. Poverty and Health: A Crisis among America’s Most Vulnerable is a collection of in-depth essays offering history, background and insight into contemporary health issues facing poor people in the United States, including the crucial factor of place in relation to health.

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Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shots Available for Employees

WEBThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have amended the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to allow for use of a single booster dose for individuals meeting specific eligibility criteria.. Additionally, the Arkansas Department of Health confirmed individuals …

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COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments Available at Pat …

WEBThe Pat Walker Health Center is now accepting COVID-19 vaccination appointments for all U of A employees and other eligible members of the campus community who are included in any group of Phase 1-A, Phase 1-B and now Phase 1-C of the state's vaccination plan.

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Renowned Expert in Physiology to Give Health, Human …

WEBThe Exercise Science Research Center announced that James Carson, senior associate dean of research and graduate studies at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center's College of Health Professions, will speak as part of the U of A College of Education and Health Professions Department of Health, Human …

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Find Health and Wellness Support at Pat Walker Health …

WEBTo make an appointment at one of the medical clinics, go to myhealth.uark.edu or call 479-575-4451, option 1. Most mental health services are included in the health and wellness fee. To make an appointment with Counseling and Psychological Services, call 479-575-5276. The Substance Education, Assessment and Recovery …

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New Program Will Identify Healthcare Challenges and …

WEBNABS will initially partner with four hospitals and health systems: Arkansas Children’s, Washington Regional Medical Center, Mercy and Northwest Health. Two types of sprints — brief, focused meetings designed to identify challenges and offer solutions — will be held within partner hospitals and led by administrators from HealthTech Arkansas.

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New Page About Communicable Disease on Pat Walker …

WEBPat Walker Health Center now has a centralized website page dedicated to providing information regarding symptoms, testing, isolation, vaccination and more related to the following communicable diseases: . COVID-19 . Hepatitis A, B and C . Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Influenza (flu) Measles, mumps and rubella . Monkeypox (mpox)

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College of Education and Health Professions Doctoral Student …

WEBJessica Culver, a doctoral student in the College of Education and Health Professions Adult and Lifelong Learning program, has been selected as a member of the 2024 Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship. The program is a product of a collaboration between National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions, with

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'WE CARE On the Go' Initiative Promotes Health and Wellness in …

WEBThe College of Education and Health Professions' caring culture, one of three priorities in Dean Kate Mamiseishvili's WE CARE strategic plan, empowers students, faculty, staff and external stakeholders to thrive in all aspects of their lives.. WE CARE On the Go is helping move the priority forward by encouraging the college's faculty, staff …

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College of Education and Health Professions Recognizes 2023-24

WEBThe College of Education and Health Professions recently named 2023-24 outstanding faculty award winners. The college's Faculty Council reviews applications for various awards each year, targeting essential aspects of scholarly life and work. Each of these recipients has shown remarkable dedication and contributions to the college.

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Fall Dean's Seminar Promotes Wellness for Educators and …

WEBPhoto Submitted "Care for the Carers" Dean's Seminar instructors Hope Ballentine (left) and Emily Richardson (right) work with a group of students on poster presentations.

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College of Education and Health Professions Names 2024 …

WEBThe College of Education and Health Professions recently recognized its 2024 Outstanding Departmental Alumni Award winners. Karan B. Burnette, Michael Tapee, Michael M. Kocet, Elise Swanson, Heather D. Hunter and Keith A. Jones will be honored at an evening reception on March 8 to celebrate their accomplishments.

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College of Education and Health Professions Celebrates Alumni at …

WEBThe College of Education and Health Professions recently celebrated a dozen outstanding alumni who are making a difference in people's lives through research, teaching, leadership, philanthropy and public service.. The college hosted the alums at a banquet on Friday, March 8, at the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House. The event …

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College of Education and Health Professions Names Superior Staff

WEBThe U of A College of Education and Health Professions recently named the 2023-24 Superior Staff Service Award winners.. The awards recognize staff members who consistently go above and beyond to serve the college, students and the community. The staff members will be recognized alongside the college's outstanding faculty award …

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Pandemic Leads to Higher Depression, Anxiety and Fear, Studies …

WEBFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The COVID-19 pandemic led to higher levels of depression, anxiety, suicidal tendencies and psychological trauma among American adults during the early months of its spread, according to three new studies published by University of Arkansas sociologists. Using an internet survey distributed in the last week …

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Rutgers Professor to Present Research on 'Dietary Amino Acid

WEBThe Department of Food Science and the Center for Human Nutrition will host Dr. Tracy Gautsch Anthony at 3 p.m. today, Monday, Dec. 4, in rooms D1/D2 in the Food Science building or via Zoom.Dr.

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Need a 1-Hour Academic Course

WEBContacts. Zac Brown, assistant director of communications Pat Walker Health Center 479-575-4649, [email protected]

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2024 Innovation Rally to Promote Collaborative Approaches to …

WEBThe Office of Innovation for Education, a research and outreach unit of the College of Education and Health Professions, routinely brings educators together to pursue improved student-centered learning practices. The 2024 Innovation Rally, the ninth since the Office of Innovation for Education

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Hogs for Health Presents: 'Erin Brockovich' Movie Night April 23

WEBHogs for Health is hosting a movie night showcasing Erin Brockovich from 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in rooms 1116-1118 of the Pat Walker Health Center.All U of A students are invited to watch the movie that inspires health advocacy and will end with a game of Kahoot and a gift-card prize winner (not funded by student fees).

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Paid Research Study Involving Cycling in the Heat

WEBContacts. Brendon McDermott, professor Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation 479-575-4670, [email protected]

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Campus Departments Honoring Eating Disorder Awareness Week …

WEBAs many as 28.8 million people in the U.S. will have an eating disorder in their lifetime, and 22% of children and adolescents worldwide show disordered eating, according to the National Eating Disorders Association.Next week, Feb. 26 to March 3, is Eating Disorder Awareness Week.. Eating disorder awareness is important because so …

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2024 Teaching Awards Presented During Faculty Appreciation Week

WEBThe Office of the Provost and the Office for Faculty Affairs recently recognized faculty for teaching excellence at the Provost's Faculty Recognition Reception that was held on April 10 during Faculty Appreciation Week. "Teaching is a core part of our land-grant mission, and we could not provide a

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