bouve college of health sciences

40th physician assistant class graduates

Wednesday’s graduation ceremony focused on the evolving nature of the field and the importance of committing to patient care.

by Matt Collette August 9, 2012

Study: Survival expectations predict mental and physical health

Adolescents who express uncertainty about living past young adulthood are more likely than optimistic individuals to attempt suicide more than a decade later.

by Angela Herring August 2, 2012

Two graduate students named Schweitzer Fellows

A pair of students will spend the next year addressing healthcare disparities in underserved communities.

by Matt Collette August 1, 2012

3Qs: The fastest man on no legs

David Nolan, an associate clinical professor of physical therapy, says a South African sprinter should be allowed to compete in the Olympics wearing high-tech carbon-fiber prosthetic legs.

by Angela Herring July 27, 2012

Healthy support for city’s Puerto Rican community

A new initiative by Carmen Sceppa, associate professor of health sciences, aims to improve the health of Boston’s Puerto Rican community, which suffers disproportionately from ailments such as heart disease and diabetes.

by Matt Collette July 23, 2012

3Qs: Expanded health care creates need for empowered professionals

Terry Fulmer, dean of the Bouvé College of Health Sciences, says primary care must be expanded to meet the needs of a larger population with access to health care.

by Matt Collette June 29, 2012

Kristin Madison Affordable Health Care Act

3Qs: The future of the Affordable Care Act

Professor Kristin Madison examines the potential outcomes of the Supreme Court’s upcoming ruling on President Obama’s signature health-care legislation.

by Casey Bayer June 11, 2012