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Retirement overhaul: 401(k)s may not be the answer now
USA Today - Oct. 21, 2009
Retirement USA will unveil a number of proposals for a new retirement system when it convenes. A summary of the proposals: Guaranteed Pension & Community Investment, Author: Glenn Beamer, associate professor of public health at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. These would be community-based individual account plans, collectively invested, to which employers and employees would contribute 5% of wages. |
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Healthy Eating Habits
Living Well Magazine - Oct. 21, 2009
As cold and flu season get underway, breaking poor eating habits can not only prevent sickness, but also give you more energy, make you feel better about yourself, and help you live a healthier life. Dr. Ara DerMarderosian suggests the following healthy eating basics:
Read more:
Eat well, avoid the flu - PhillyBurbs.com - Oct. 6, 2009
Healthy Eating Habits Are First Line of Defense in Flu Season - HealthNewsDigest.com – Sept. 21, 2009
Healthy Eating Important To Avoid Flu - About.com – Sept. 16, 2009
Expert offers tips on healthy eating - Better Health Research – Sept. 1, 2009
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Paul Halpern discusses his latest book, Collider: The Search for the World’s Smallest Particles
The What? (blog) - Oct. 9, 2009
Join us November 12 at the Pen and Pencil Club, the nation’s oldest press club, for an evening with Paul Halpern, a physicist at the University of the Sciences and author of Collider: The Search for the World’s Smallest Particles. |
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Choose Toys to Encourage Learning This Holiday Season
Health News Digest - Oct. 8, 2009
For many parents, the holiday season comes with high pressure to buy your child the “hottest” toy of the season. But before lining-up to get your hands on the latest fad, Dr. Paula Kramer, chair and professor of occupational therapy at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, wants parents to know that while the “it” toys may be unique and novel, they’re not always the best choice.
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Fall Allergy OTC Medicines – Speak With Your Pharmacist
HealthNewsDigest - Oct. 5, 2009
Dr. Daniel A. Hussar, who is the Remington professor of pharmacy at the University’s Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, strongly recommends that patients speak with a pharmacist before selecting the OTC product that will be the most effective and safest to use for the allergy symptoms that they are experiencing. |
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Congress considers health insurance cooperatives
WHYY – Sept. 29, 2009
WHYY’s Taunya English spoke with Dr. Richard Stefanacci about the debate over health insurance cooperatives. Listen to the report here. |
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Prevent BACKPACK Related Injuries by Choosing the Right One for Your Child
Curious Parents Magazine – Sept. 30, 2009
Picking out the latest and greatest backpack is an end of summer tradition for many young students. "If too heavy or worn incorrectly, backpacks can strain muscles and joints, and cause serious back pain," cautioned Paula Kramer, PhD, a licensed occupational therapist and chair of the Occupational Therapy Department at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.
Read/watch more:
Take a Load Off: Managing your child's backpack - Courier-Post – Sept. 21, 2009
WATCH 6ABC: http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/health&id=7000211 - Sept. 7, 2009
Backpack dangerous to your kid’s health - The Daily Inquirer - Sept. 4
Take the Load Off Your Child's Back - Atlanta Journal Constitution – Sept. 3
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160 homeless veterans get medical care, meal
Courier Post – Sept. 28, 2009
An article about providing care to homeless veterans at the Cherry Hill National Guard Armory featured a photo of a University of the Sciences pharmacy student on rotation at the VA in Philadelphia. |
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Understanding Flu Treatment Options
Infection Control Today – Sept. 28, 2009
While Americans wait for the H1N1 influenza vaccine, it’s important to know and understand the options for treatment for those who have been diagnosed and are ill. Daniel A. Hussar, the Remington Professor of Pharmacy at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, explains that two antiviral medications, oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) are active against the H1N1 strain of virus. |
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Wedgewood Pharmacy CEO Receives Highest Annual Alumni Award from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Reuters (press release) – Sept. 28, 2009
George J. Malmberg, R.Ph., F.A.C.A., F.A.C.V.P., the pharmacist president and chief executive officer of Wedgewood Pharmacy (Swedesboro, NJ) was the 55th recipient of the Annual Alumni Award from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. |
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Paying docs to save costs
WHYY – Sept. 22, 2009
WHYY’s Kerry Grens spoke with Dr. Richard Stefanacci about several hospitals in New Jersey that are currently testing a program to save money by rewarding doctors for efficient care. To listen to the segment, click here. |
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Major choices move on the economy
Metro – Sept. 21, 2009
A story in yesterday's Metro discussed the effect the poor economy is having on the career choices of today’s college students. The story featured University of the Sciences student Priya Patel, who was incorrectly identified as a University of Pennsylvania student. The Metro ran a correction today.
READ: Please open the attached pdf file. |
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Tech start-ups stick around
WHYY – Sept. 14, 2009
WHYY’s Kerry Grens spoke with Dr. Philip Gerbino about the region's oldest technology research park, the University City Science Center. Listen to the report here. |
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Perfecting Your Posture: Dr. Thielman on 6ABC
6ABC – Sept. 13, 2009
Dr. Greg Thielman provides tips for maintaining good posture at work for 6ABC's Health Check. To watch the segment, click here. |
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The Healthcare Formula
Health News Digest – Sept. 13, 2009
Dr. Richard G. Stefanacci authored a “Guest Column” on healthcare, in which he discusses his views on healthcare expenditures and savings and healthcare reform. |
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Health care reform's impact on seniors
WHYY – Sept. 10, 2009
WHYY’s Kerry Grens spoke with Dr. Richard Stefanacci, a geriatrician and Medicare expert, about his take on the President's proposals and the impact on seniors. Listen to the report here. |
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High-Energy Particle Physics Demystified
Wired News – USA – Sept. 9
With the Large Hadron Collider set to start up in November, a new book takes you inside the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator. Physicist Paul Halpern explores the past, present and intriguing future of high-energy particle physics in Collider. He explains what all the hubbub surrounding the LHC is about and why physicists are pretty much beside themselves with anticipation. |
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Fitting mental health into the health care equation
WHYY – Sept. 9
WHYY's Maiken Scott talked to Stephen Metraux about mental health as part of healthcare reform. Listen to the report here.
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Get it Straight: Simple Steps to Improve Your Posture
American Fitness Magazine – Sept./Oct. 2009 Issue
Philadelphia’s University of the Sciences Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Dr. Greg Thielman offers simple exercises and solutions to improve your posture – and avoid a lifetime of aches and pains. |
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Dr. Steve Sheaffer on Larry Kane - Voice of Reason
Dr. Steve Sheaffer appeared on the Comcast Network’s “Larry Kane: Voice of Reason" on August 30 to discuss the H1N1 flu with a panel of experts. The show will also replay on Wednesday, September 2 at 5:30 p.m.
Watch Part 1: http://www.redlasso.com/ClipPlayer.aspx?id=78371142-5728-469c-a8c3-0207b54a3a88
Watch Part 2: http://www.redlasso.com/ClipPlayer.aspx?id=f082dfaf-c9b3-4214-9b41-008c83f6f6ea
Watch Part 3: http://www.redlasso.com/ClipPlayer.aspx?id=2022c075-a5cb-4b20-89f4-c4b5cb9d2183
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Move-In Day
NBC 10 – 8/31/09
Channel 10 stopped by Move-In day on Friday, August 28, 2009, as the University’s newest students got unpacked and settled into their dorm rooms.
WATCH: http://www.redlasso.com/ClipPlayer.aspx?id=5ce81ff5-65a7-4695-93b7-9e4fa053d5c3
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Natural, time-tested remedies for sunburn
6ABC – 8/24/09
In a segment on channel 6ABC, Dr. Ara DerMarderosian, professor of pharmacognosy and an alternative medicine specialist, shared alternative and home remedies to soothe a summer sunburn.
WATCH: View the segment video and get a full list of Dr. DerMarderosian’s remedies here |
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Sunburn treatment
KYW Radio – July 4, 2009
Dr. Ara DerMarderosian told KYW Radio on July 4 that the best strategy is obviously to prevent sunburn in the first place but if you do get more color then you should, you can treat it within the comfort of your home.
http://www.usp.edu/smc/media/kyw_health_090704.mp3
http://www.usp.edu/smc/media/kyw_health2_090704.mp3 |
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Dr. Daniel Hussar discussed the prevention and treatment of Lyme Disease on KYW 1060 Radio on July 4. |
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Dr. James Pierce talked with KYW radio on May 10 regarding the challenges of electronic medical records.
LISTEN: http://www.kyw1060.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=3700747 |
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Dr. Robert Field appeared on WHYY’s Radio Times on August 3 to talk about the ethics of healthcare.
LISTEN: http://www.whyy.org/podcast/080309_100630.mp3 |
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Dr. Andrew Peterson was the special guest on WNWR on Tuesday, July 28 covering numerous healthcare and pharmaceutical topics.
LISTEN: http://www.usp.edu/smc/media/wnwr_lets_talk_health_090728.mp3 |
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Dr. Dan Hussar discussed the FDA panel warning on acetaminophen on the Joy Cardin show on Wisconsin Public Radio on July 9.
LISTEN: http://clipcast.wpr.org:8080/ramgen/wpr/jca/jca090709c.rm
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Preventing and Treating Lyme Disease
Health News Digest - June 28, 2009
The risk of contracting Lyme disease from bacteria transmitted by ticks heightens in the summer months as people spend more time outdoors hiking, camping, and playing in the yard explains Daniel Hussar, PhD, Remington Professor of Pharmacy at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia.
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Patient, Heal Thyself in the Digital Future
ABC News - June 24, 2009
Dr. Robert Field, chair of the Department of Health Policy and Public Health, published an op-ed on ABCNews.com where he discussed the role of electronic medical records in healthcare reform;
Electronic medical records are the holy grail of health care reform, enough so that President Obama sees them as so important that he provided funding immediately through the stimulus bill, without waiting for broader reform. We, as patients, will play a crucial role, as well. |
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Compromising on health reform
WHYY – June 22, 2009
The debate over how to reform the U.S. health care system has some experts looking anew at the strengths and weaknesses of state and regional programs, including one in Pennsylvania. Robert Field leads health policy studies at Philadelphia’s University of the Sciences. He says taking Pennsylvania’s AdultBasic idea nationwide would create big regulatory challenges. |
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People in the News
Philadelphia Inquirer – June 22, 2009
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia has named Suzanne K. Murphy dean of Misher College of Arts and Sciences. Murphy had been the college's interim dean since August 2007. |
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College to be renamed for generic drug entrepreneur Marvin Samson
Philadelphia Inquirer - June 9, 2009
Once unable to afford pharmacy school, Samson, through his business success, was able to make charitable gifts to support them, including helping the nation’s oldest, the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, improve its West Philadelphia campus. Sometime this fall, the University of the Sciences will honor Samson’s dedication by renaming its College of Health Sciences after him. The Samson College of Health Sciences, which offers majors in occupational therapy and physical therapy, will be the third college at the University of the Sciences to bear an individual’s name.
Correction: The Philadelphia Inquirer corrected the acquisition price for Marsam Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
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Experts Reveal How to Keep Summer Safe and Fun
Newswise - June 8, 2009
As the season of swimming, hiking, biking, and exploring the great outdoors kicks-off, University of the Sciences experts are available to talk about summer safety issues and how to make sure summer is not a bummer. Safety topics include: tips for the pool safety, sun burn relief, heat exposure and dehydration, helmet usage, and Lyme disease. |
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Finally, something good about E. coli
Philadelphia Inquirer - May 28, 2009
The Inquirer ran a lengthy front page story on biologist Dr. Jennifer Anthony’s work and research in using E. coli to make Vitamin A, in hopes of providing a low-cost supply of the vitamin to the developing world, where deficiencies of that nutrient cause widespread blindness and even death. EXCERPT: Escherichia coli gets a bad rap for making people violently ill, even though most strains are perfectly harmless. You could say it's a bug in need of a good press agent. Or a biologist such as Jennifer R. Anthony, at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia…Read More |
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Sciences Student Lauded
Sunday Times - May 10 ,2009
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia celebrated the 188th anniversary of its founding on Feb. 19, and presented Boothwyn resident Safak Paker-Leggs with the Student Award of Merit. The Student Award of Merit honors a student who represents the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of the university's founders. First given in 2007… |
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Practical, effective fitness and workout tips for the gym or at home
Miami Fitness Examiner - May 26, 2009
The author of this article cited fitness tips provided via University of the Sciences’ Twitter account (USciences) by Karin Richards, Director of Exercise Science & Wellness Management and Director of Health Sciences. |
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Home Safety Checklist for the Elderly: Licensed Occupational Therapist
Elder Care (Blog) - May 22, 2009
Home is meant to be a haven of safety and comfort, but for adults 65 and older, hazards in a home pose a serious threat to their health and independence…“When I walk into a home, I’m primarily looking at tripping hazards, lack of supports, lighting, accessibility of smoke detectors, and how the older adult performs his or her everyday activities,” said Pamalyn Kearney, assistant professor and vice chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. |
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Commencement 2009
FOX29 and NBC10 were on-site yesterday at The Mann Center for University of the Sciences' 188th commencement. FOX29 spoke with graduating students about their positive job outlook, citing impressively low unemployment numbers in the healthcare fields.
WATCH FOX29:
Teaser:http://www.redlasso.com/ClipPlayer.aspx?id=076134d4-e730-4781-b5f6-2e74d400f818Segment:http://www.redlasso.com/ClipPlayer.aspx?id=7a3d2934-c94d-4f7c-afa6-2a4bd3650abd
WATCH NBC10:
Segment: http://www.redlasso.com/ClipPlayer.aspx?id=04589f05-b6ed-43d8-8bdc-b6447be7d643
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Boy’s Death Not Swine Flu, But Tensions Still High
ABC News - may 19 ,2009
Even as New York City health officials said the death of a 16-month-old toddler who had flu like symptoms did not have swine flu, the number of schools closed in the city because of the virus rose again…”One of the better determinants is the incubation period,” said Robert I. Field, chair of the department of health policy and public health at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia… |
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University of the Sciences hire will enhance e-learning
Philadelphia Business Journal – May 15, 2009
The University of the Sciences named Dr. Rodney Murray executive director of academic technology in March. Murray brings more than 20 years of experience from Thomas Jefferson University, which he joined in 1987 to create the office of academic computing and to teach pharmacy in Jefferson Medical College. Most recently he served as director of application and Web services. This goal in the new position will be to make the school’s education more student-centered through online learning… |
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The Benefits of Electronic Medical Records
KYW – May 10, 2009
There is more and more discussion about the prospect of electronic medical records becoming reality here in the US. The Economic Stimulus Act signed by the President earlier this year included $20 billion to healthcare IT and President Obama has announced aspirations for every American to have an electronic health record by the year 2014. Dr. James Pierce, chair of the bioinformatics and computer science department at the University of the Sciences talks about some of the challenges of making this a reality…
LISTEN – RADIO CLIPS: Story 1 | Story 2
LISTEN – FULL INTERVIEW: http://www.kyw1060.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=3700747
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