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New White House drug program to help combat ‘national crisis’

Northeastern drug policy expert Leo Beletsky described the federal government’s new Heroin Response Strategy, which looks to combat drug abuse through a public health approach, as a positive development, but added that there is still more work to be done.

by Joe O'Connell August 18, 2015

Researchers find Massachusetts schools are improving food options

Northeastern associate professor Jessica Hoffman and a team of researchers examined middle and high schools across the commonwealth following the implementation of a statewide nutrition bill. Their encouraging findings show the feasibility of making significant improvements in the competitive foods and beverages available in schools.

by Joe O'Connell July 22, 2015

Employee benefits changes the focus at Faculty Senate

On Wednesday, university administrators and faculty members discussed the planned changes for employees’ medical plan options and pledged to improve communication in light of concerns that have arisen from the process.

by Joe O'Connell October 30, 2014

A new tool in drug overdose prevention

Assistant professor of law and health sciences Leo Beletsky was tapped by the Bureau of Justice Assistance to lend his expertise in developing a new toolkit for law enforcement to help them prevent drug overdoses.

by Joe O'Connell October 29, 2014

Free flu shots at annual health fair

On Wednesday, Northeastern will host the annual Bouvé College of Health Sciences Health Fair and Flu Clinic, where students, faculty, and staff can get free flu vaccines, donate blood, and receive information about a range of health and wellness topics.

by Greg St. Martin October 14, 2014

The changing face of pharmacy

Social scientists and scholars from around the world are convening at Northeastern this week for the International Social Pharmacy Workshop, a four-day conference focused on the psychosocial aspects of medication use.

by Joe O'Connell August 7, 2014

Northeastern partners on Boston’s new Alzheimer’s initiative

Alice Bonner, an associate professor of nursing at Northeastern and a national leader in Alzheimer’s disease care research, will lead the university’s efforts as part of an initiative aimed at providing more support services to people with Alzheimer’s and their families and raising awareness about the importance of early detection.

by Angela Herring July 16, 2014

Students get hands-on training in simulation lab

Since opening seven months ago, the Arnold S. Goldstein Simulation Laboratories Suite in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences has helped prepare undergraduates for co-op and careers through practical diagnostic exercises.

by Greg St. Martin April 11, 2014

Funding tips for startup ventures

Entrepreneurs looking to make an impact in the health sciences industry got advice on funding and networking opportunities from experts in a panel discussion last week at Northeastern.

by Joe O'Connell March 17, 2014

Welcome to the genome era

Alan Guttmacher, director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, discussed the future implications of the Human Genome Project with a score of Northeastern students and researchers.

by Angela Herring December 3, 2013