Health and Medicine

From building career skills to learning the foundations of sustainable health systems around the world, ’Canes for Global Health has hit the ground running as one of the University of Miami’s newest student organizations.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/students-foster-community-for-global-health-enthusiasts.html


Riding in the DCC, powered by gratitude

The Dolphins Challenge Cancer is Lisa Siegel’s favorite day of the year, an opportunity to honor her parents, both long-time University employees, and to exercise her passion for giving back.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/riding-in-the-dcc-powered-by-gratitude.html

Riding in the DCC, powered by gratitude

The Dolphins Challenge Cancer is Lisa Siegel’s favorite day of the year, an opportunity to honor her parents, both long-time University employees, and to exercise her passion for giving back.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/riding-in-the-dcc-powered-by-gratitude.html

Riding in the DCC, powered by gratitude

The Dolphins Challenge Cancer is Lisa Siegel’s favorite day of the year, an opportunity to honor her parents, both long-time University employees, and to exercise her passion for giving back.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/riding-in-the-dcc-powered-by-gratitude.html

Riding in the DCC, powered by gratitude

The Dolphins Challenge Cancer is Lisa Siegel’s favorite day of the year, an opportunity to honor her parents, both long-time University employees, and to exercise her passion for giving back.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/riding-in-the-dcc-powered-by-gratitude.html


Simulation assesses UHealth’s readiness for a complex disaster

In a simulation exercise Sunday morning, a small passenger jet crashed on the University of Miami’s Medical Campus and struck a bus, prompting the collaboration of 17 local, state, and national emergency response agencies to engage in a lifesaving exercise.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/mock-drill-tests-uhealths-readiness-for-a-complex-disaster.html

Simulation assesses UHealth’s readiness for a complex disaster

In a simulation exercise Sunday morning, a small passenger jet crashed on the University of Miami’s Medical Campus and struck a bus, prompting the collaboration of 17 local, state, and national emergency response agencies to engage in a lifesaving exercise.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/mock-drill-tests-uhealths-readiness-for-a-complex-disaster.html

Simulation assesses UHealth’s readiness for a complex disaster

In a simulation exercise Sunday morning, a small passenger jet crashed on the University of Miami’s Medical Campus and struck a bus, prompting the collaboration of 17 local, state, and national emergency response agencies to engage in a lifesaving exercise.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/mock-drill-tests-uhealths-readiness-for-a-complex-disaster.html


Want to live longer and stronger?

Aging is unavoidable, yet most people can maintain and even improve their health and well-being as they grow older if they commit to making lifestyle changes that align with an integrative health approach, a medical expert says.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/want-to-live-longer-and-stronger.html

Want to live longer and stronger?

Aging is unavoidable, yet most people can maintain and even improve their health and well-being as they grow older if they commit to making lifestyle changes that align with an integrative health approach, a medical expert says.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/want-to-live-longer-and-stronger.html


Knowing that you matter promotes health and happiness

Educators explore why mattering is important to each individual, both in feeling valued and adding value.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/knowing-that-you-matter-promotes-health-and-happiness.html

Knowing that you matter promotes health and happiness

Educators explore why mattering is important to each individual, both in feeling valued and adding value.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/knowing-that-you-matter-promotes-health-and-happiness.html


Scientists explore the gut-brain connection

Researchers at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis are investigating strategies to modify the interactions between the brain and the gut to help patients after a stroke as well as those with Alzheimer’s disease.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/10/scientists-explore-the-gut-brain-connection.html

Scientists explore the gut-brain connection

Researchers at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis are investigating strategies to modify the interactions between the brain and the gut to help patients after a stroke as well as those with Alzheimer’s disease.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/10/scientists-explore-the-gut-brain-connection.html


Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Studies to step down in May

Cindy Munro, who has led the School of Nursing and Health Studies for six years, has announced she plans to leave at the end of the academic year.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/10/dean-of-the-school-of-nursing-and-health-studies-to-step-down-in-may.html


Club provides plant-based food paired with camaraderie

Plant Based Canes offers students—who are vegans, vegetarians, or curious about trying a meal that is free of animal ingredients—a chance for fellowship while dining on healthful fare.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/club-provides-plant-based-food-paired-with-camaraderie.html


Do you suffer from anxiety?

The coronavirus pandemic and its correlating lockdowns are blamed for rising levels of anxiety among a global population, including young people. But there are ways to mitigate the mental health challenges.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/do-you-suffer-from-anxiety.html



Striving to make health care more equitable

Jacques Calixte has set his sights on becoming a cardiologist and doing medical research in tandem. He just co-authored a medical textbook on utilizing artificial intelligence for drug discovery.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/striving-to-make-health-care-more-equitable.html

Striving to make health care more equitable

Jacques Calixte has set his sights on becoming a cardiologist and doing medical research in tandem. He just co-authored a medical textbook on utilizing artificial intelligence for drug discovery.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/striving-to-make-health-care-more-equitable.html


Rising cases of leprosy in Florida raise questions

Dr. Andrea Maderal, a specialist in complex dermatology at the Miller School of Medicine, addresses queries about a recent spike in leprosy cases in Central Florida.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/08/rising-cases-of-leprosy-in-florida-raise-questions.html

Rising cases of leprosy in Florida raise questions

Dr. Andrea Maderal, a specialist in complex dermatology at the Miller School of Medicine, addresses queries about a recent spike in leprosy cases in Central Florida.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/08/rising-cases-of-leprosy-in-florida-raise-questions.html



Center gains national recognition for its HIV and mental health focus

This spring, the University of Miami’s Center for HIV and Research in Mental Health, or CHARM, became the sixth national AIDS Research Center focused on mental health. It is the only one in the Southeastern United States.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/07/center-gains-national-recognition-for-its-hiv-and-mental-health-focus.html

Center gains national recognition for its HIV and mental health focus

This spring, the University of Miami’s Center for HIV and Research in Mental Health, or CHARM, became the sixth national AIDS Research Center focused on mental health. It is the only one in the Southeastern United States.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/07/center-gains-national-recognition-for-its-hiv-and-mental-health-focus.html


Know how to deal with this scorching summer

University of Miami faculty experts share ways for us to beat the hot temperatures as they continue to set records.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/07/know-how-to-deal-with-this-scorching-summer.html

Know how to deal with this scorching summer

University of Miami faculty experts share ways for us to beat the hot temperatures as they continue to set records.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/07/know-how-to-deal-with-this-scorching-summer.html



Warming climate will expand mosquito’s realm

John Beier, an expert in vector biology and control at the Miller School of Medicine, answers questions about climate change’s impact on mosquitoes and on the locally transmitted cases of malaria in Florida.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/07/warming-climate-will-expand-mosquitos-realm.html

Warming climate will expand mosquito’s realm

John Beier, an expert in vector biology and control at the Miller School of Medicine, answers questions about climate change’s impact on mosquitoes and on the locally transmitted cases of malaria in Florida.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/07/warming-climate-will-expand-mosquitos-realm.html


How speech, sound articulation impact virus spread

A University of Miami language researcher, together with a team of biomedical investigators, is studying how speech variations producing air flow and aerosol particles potentially impact the spread of respiratory viruses like COVID-19.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/07/how-speech-sound-articulation-impact-virus-spread.html

How speech, sound articulation impact virus spread

A University of Miami language researcher, together with a team of biomedical investigators, is studying how speech variations producing air flow and aerosol particles potentially impact the spread of respiratory viruses like COVID-19.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/07/how-speech-sound-articulation-impact-virus-spread.html


Join the 2023 Community Health Needs Assessment summit

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/07/join-the-2023-community-health-needs-assessment-summit.html

Join the 2023 Community Health Needs Assessment summit

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/07/join-the-2023-community-health-needs-assessment-summit.html


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