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Health and Medicine People and Community Student’s ‘Shop Docs’ Initiative Brings Health Screenings to African-American Men in Barbershops
Health and Medicine People and Community Student’s ‘Shop Docs’ Initiative Brings Health Screenings to African-American Men in Barbershops
Health and Medicine People and Community Student’s ‘Shop Docs’ Initiative Brings Health Screenings to African-American Men in Barbershops

Miller School of Medicine students are visiting barbershops to offer free health screenings to African-American men who otherwise might not seek health care.

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Health and Medicine The State of Florida recently passed a mandate that requires all public schools teach at least five hours of mental health instruction beginning in grade 6.
Health and Medicine The State of Florida recently passed a mandate that requires all public schools teach at least five hours of mental health instruction beginning in grade 6.
Health and Medicine The State of Florida recently passed a mandate that requires all public schools teach at least five hours of mental health instruction beginning in grade 6.

Providing mental health information to the students

University of Miami and Miami Dade County Public Schools educators say bringing mental health information directly to students in the classroom is a positive step.

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Health and Medicine The State of Florida recently passed a mandate that requires all public schools teach at least five hours of mental health instruction beginning in grade 6.
Health and Medicine The State of Florida recently passed a mandate that requires all public schools teach at least five hours of mental health instruction beginning in grade 6.
Health and Medicine The State of Florida recently passed a mandate that requires all public schools teach at least five hours of mental health instruction beginning in grade 6.

Providing mental health information to the students

University of Miami and Miami Dade County Public Schools educators say bringing mental health information directly to students in the classroom is a positive step.

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Health and Medicine The State of Florida recently passed a mandate that requires all public schools teach at least five hours of mental health instruction beginning in grade 6.
Health and Medicine The State of Florida recently passed a mandate that requires all public schools teach at least five hours of mental health instruction beginning in grade 6.
Health and Medicine The State of Florida recently passed a mandate that requires all public schools teach at least five hours of mental health instruction beginning in grade 6.

Providing mental health information to the students

University of Miami and Miami Dade County Public Schools educators say bringing mental health information directly to students in the classroom is a positive step.

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Health and Medicine The State of Florida recently passed a mandate that requires all public schools teach at least five hours of mental health instruction beginning in grade 6.
Health and Medicine The State of Florida recently passed a mandate that requires all public schools teach at least five hours of mental health instruction beginning in grade 6.

Providing mental health information to the students

University of Miami and Miami Dade County Public Schools educators say bringing mental health information directly to students in the classroom is a positive step.

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Health and Medicine New recommendations for eating red and processed meat are stirring controversy.
Health and Medicine New recommendations for eating red and processed meat are stirring controversy.
Health and Medicine New recommendations for eating red and processed meat are stirring controversy.

The weakness behind the green light for red meat

Dr. Carl E. Orringer, director of Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, urges the public to read the new recommendations on red-meat consumption before following them.

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Health and Medicine New recommendations for eating red and processed meat are stirring controversy.
Health and Medicine New recommendations for eating red and processed meat are stirring controversy.

The weakness behind the green light for red meat

Dr. Carl E. Orringer, director of Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, urges the public to read the new recommendations on red-meat consumption before following them.

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Health and Medicine New recommendations for eating red and processed meat are stirring controversy.
Health and Medicine New recommendations for eating red and processed meat are stirring controversy.
Health and Medicine New recommendations for eating red and processed meat are stirring controversy.

The weakness behind the green light for red meat

Dr. Carl E. Orringer, director of Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, urges the public to read the new recommendations on red-meat consumption before following them.

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Health and Medicine Student Health Service dispels five common misconceptions about the influenza vaccine so that students, faculty, and staff can take charge of their health ahead of flu season.
Health and Medicine Student Health Service dispels five common misconceptions about the influenza vaccine so that students, faculty, and staff can take charge of their health ahead of flu season.
Health and Medicine Student Health Service dispels five common misconceptions about the influenza vaccine so that students, faculty, and staff can take charge of their health ahead of flu season.

Your favorite flu shot excuse might be a myth

Student Health Service dispels five common misconceptions about the influenza vaccine so that students, faculty, and staff can take charge of their health ahead of flu season.

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Health and Medicine Student Health Service dispels five common misconceptions about the influenza vaccine so that students, faculty, and staff can take charge of their health ahead of flu season.
Health and Medicine Student Health Service dispels five common misconceptions about the influenza vaccine so that students, faculty, and staff can take charge of their health ahead of flu season.
Health and Medicine Student Health Service dispels five common misconceptions about the influenza vaccine so that students, faculty, and staff can take charge of their health ahead of flu season.

Your favorite flu shot excuse might be a myth

Student Health Service dispels five common misconceptions about the influenza vaccine so that students, faculty, and staff can take charge of their health ahead of flu season.

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Health and Medicine Hurricane Dorian, University of Miami, Bahamas
Health and Medicine Hurricane Dorian, University of Miami, Bahamas
Health and Medicine Hurricane Dorian, University of Miami, Bahamas

Coping with disaster

University of Miami experts discuss the potential mental health impacts in the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian.

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Health and Medicine Hurricane Dorian, University of Miami, Bahamas
Health and Medicine Hurricane Dorian, University of Miami, Bahamas
Health and Medicine Hurricane Dorian, University of Miami, Bahamas

Coping with disaster

University of Miami experts discuss the potential mental health impacts in the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian.

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Lecture series at the School of Nursing and Health Studies

The Fall Lecture series explores topics on accelerated resolution therapy treatments, pain management, and psychological stressor solutions.

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Lecture series at the School of Nursing and Health Studies

The Fall Lecture series explores topics on accelerated resolution therapy treatments, pain management, and psychological stressor solutions.

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Health and Medicine Autism, ASD, University of Miami, UM, psychology, Department of Psychology, Daniel Messinger, Lynn Perry
Health and Medicine Autism, ASD, University of Miami, UM, psychology, Department of Psychology, Daniel Messinger, Lynn Perry
Health and Medicine Autism, ASD, University of Miami, UM, psychology, Department of Psychology, Daniel Messinger, Lynn Perry
Health and Medicine Autism, ASD, University of Miami, UM, psychology, Department of Psychology, Daniel Messinger, Lynn Perry

Using technology to detect autism sooner

UM psychology and engineering professors are collaborating to create a program that evaluates children for autism using digital data.

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The mysterious vaping illness
Health and Medicine The mysterious vaping illness

The mysterious vaping illness

As respiratory illnesses connected to electronic smoking products surge, University of Miami epidemiologist Denise Vidot is alarmed that e-cigarette use is outpacing research on the devices.

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University of Miami, water treatment, lead, flint, Michigan
Health and Medicine University of Miami, water treatment, lead, flint, Michigan

Drinking water challenges on the rise

University of Miami professors who study water treatment and civil engineering say that water contamination issues point to human error.

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A water distribution site in Newark, New Jersey, where the EPA detected elevated levels of lead in drinking water in several residential homes.
A water distribution site in Newark, New Jersey, where the EPA detected elevated levels of lead in drinking water in several residential homes.
A water distribution site in Newark, New Jersey, where the EPA detected elevated levels of lead in drinking water in several residential homes.
Health and Medicine A water distribution site in Newark, New Jersey, where the EPA detected elevated levels of lead in drinking water in several residential homes.

Is Newark the next Flint?

University of Miami experts in health geography, law, and public health weigh in on some of the issues surrounding the water-contamination crisis in New Jersey’s largest city.

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A water distribution site in Newark, New Jersey, where the EPA detected elevated levels of lead in drinking water in several residential homes.
A water distribution site in Newark, New Jersey, where the EPA detected elevated levels of lead in drinking water in several residential homes.
A water distribution site in Newark, New Jersey, where the EPA detected elevated levels of lead in drinking water in several residential homes.
Health and Medicine A water distribution site in Newark, New Jersey, where the EPA detected elevated levels of lead in drinking water in several residential homes.

Is Newark the next Flint?

University of Miami experts in health geography, law, and public health weigh in on some of the issues surrounding the water-contamination crisis in New Jersey’s largest city.

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Mosquito
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Health and Medicine Mosquito

Mosquitoes now a year-round threat to Miami-Dade County

A new study shows that mosquitos in South Florida are making urban neighborhoods a permanent home.

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Mosquito
Mosquito
Mosquito
Health and Medicine Mosquito

Mosquitoes now a year-round threat to Miami-Dade County

A new study shows that mosquitos in South Florida are making urban neighborhoods a permanent home.

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Health and Medicine Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away
Health and Medicine Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away
Health and Medicine Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away
Health and Medicine Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away

Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away

Following a devastating spinal cord injury to his son, Marc, in 1985, Buoniconti, a longtime UM trustee, became a driving force dedicated to finding a cure to spinal cord injuries.

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Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away
Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away
Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away
Health and Medicine Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away

Nick Buoniconti, co-founder of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, passes away

Following a devastating spinal cord injury to his son, Marc, in 1985, Buoniconti, a longtime UM trustee, became a driving force dedicated to finding a cure to spinal cord injuries.

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Health and Medicine Joe Sanz was at the University of Miami Max Orovitz Laboratory recently getting hooked up with 16 special sensors to a small device called the Gymaware Powertool, which measures lower body power and velocity as one gets up and down from a chair.
Health and Medicine Joe Sanz was at the University of Miami Max Orovitz Laboratory recently getting hooked up with 16 special sensors to a small device called the Gymaware Powertool, which measures lower body power and velocity as one gets up and down from a chair.
Health and Medicine Joe Sanz was at the University of Miami Max Orovitz Laboratory recently getting hooked up with 16 special sensors to a small device called the Gymaware Powertool, which measures lower body power and velocity as one gets up and down from a chair.
Health and Medicine Joe Sanz was at the University of Miami Max Orovitz Laboratory recently getting hooked up with 16 special sensors to a small device called the Gymaware Powertool, which measures lower body power and velocity as one gets up and down from a chair.

How do you get up from a chair?

A University of Miami study is comparing equipment that could help the elderly measure muscle power and velocity, and keep their balance when sitting and standing.

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Joe Sanz was at the University of Miami Max Orovitz Laboratory recently getting hooked up with 16 special sensors to a small device called the Gymaware Powertool, which measures lower body power and velocity as one gets up and down from a chair.
Joe Sanz was at the University of Miami Max Orovitz Laboratory recently getting hooked up with 16 special sensors to a small device called the Gymaware Powertool, which measures lower body power and velocity as one gets up and down from a chair.
Joe Sanz was at the University of Miami Max Orovitz Laboratory recently getting hooked up with 16 special sensors to a small device called the Gymaware Powertool, which measures lower body power and velocity as one gets up and down from a chair.
Health and Medicine Joe Sanz was at the University of Miami Max Orovitz Laboratory recently getting hooked up with 16 special sensors to a small device called the Gymaware Powertool, which measures lower body power and velocity as one gets up and down from a chair.

How do you get up from a chair?

A University of Miami study is comparing equipment that could help the elderly measure muscle power and velocity, and keep their balance when sitting and standing.

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Irma Infante with Dr. Nipun B. Merchant, director of surgical oncology research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, who told Infante she was “a miracle” during Monday’s press conference on the Medical campus. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami
Irma Infante with Dr. Nipun B. Merchant, director of surgical oncology research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, who told Infante she was “a miracle” during Monday’s press conference on the Medical campus. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami
Irma Infante with Dr. Nipun B. Merchant, director of surgical oncology research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, who told Infante she was “a miracle” during Monday’s press conference on the Medical campus. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami
Health and Medicine Irma Infante with Dr. Nipun B. Merchant, director of surgical oncology research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, who told Infante she was “a miracle” during Monday’s press conference on the Medical campus. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami

Sylvester the new ‘crown jewel’ helping to fight the war on cancer

With the new NCI designation announced Monday, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center will continue its dedicated commitment to clinical care, research, and community outreach.

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Irma Infante with Dr. Nipun B. Merchant, director of surgical oncology research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, who told Infante she was “a miracle” during Monday’s press conference on the Medical campus. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami
Irma Infante with Dr. Nipun B. Merchant, director of surgical oncology research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, who told Infante she was “a miracle” during Monday’s press conference on the Medical campus. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami
Irma Infante with Dr. Nipun B. Merchant, director of surgical oncology research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, who told Infante she was “a miracle” during Monday’s press conference on the Medical campus. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami
Health and Medicine Irma Infante with Dr. Nipun B. Merchant, director of surgical oncology research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, who told Infante she was “a miracle” during Monday’s press conference on the Medical campus. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami

Sylvester the new ‘crown jewel’ helping to fight the war on cancer

With the new NCI designation announced Monday, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center will continue its dedicated commitment to clinical care, research, and community outreach.

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An aerial view of the Miller School of Medicine campus in Miami's health district.
Health and Medicine An aerial view of the Miller School of Medicine campus in Miami's health district.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute ranked No. 1 again; UHealth ENT jumps to No. 9

This is the 18th time that Bascom Palmer has received the No. 1 ranking, while the Department of Otolaryngology moved into the top 10.

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An aerial view of the Miller School of Medicine campus in Miami's health district.
An aerial view of the Miller School of Medicine campus in Miami's health district.
An aerial view of the Miller School of Medicine campus in Miami's health district.
Health and Medicine An aerial view of the Miller School of Medicine campus in Miami's health district.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute ranked No. 1 again; UHealth ENT jumps to No. 9

This is the 18th time that Bascom Palmer has received the No. 1 ranking, while the Department of Otolaryngology moved into the top 10.

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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center receives prestigious distinction

Sylvester joins a highly select group as one of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in the state of Florida, and one of just 71 across the nation.

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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center receives prestigious distinction

Sylvester joins a highly select group as one of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in the state of Florida, and one of just 71 across the nation.

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