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Prof. Allison Squires's research examines language barriers’ impact on patient outcomes

May 24, 2017
In home healthcare, providers that do not communicate in patients’ native language negatively affect care outcomes In the United States (U.S.), one in every five households speaks a language other than English at home. Research has shown, as…
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Prof. Judith Haber named DentaQuest Health Equity Hero

May 24, 2017
2017 DentaQuest Health Equity Heroes recognized for exceptional efforts to enhance health New York University’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing’s Judith Haber, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN, executive director of the Oral Health Nursing Education and…
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NYU Meyers Announces its Graduation Ceremony for 2017

May 16, 2017
Barbara Nichols DNSc (hon) MS, RN, FAAN to deliver the Keynote SpeechNew York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing (NYU Meyers) is pleased to announce its 2017 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 22, 2017, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, at…
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Prof. Bei Wu receives Distinguished Scientist Award for Research in Geriatric Oral Health

May 01, 2017
Dr. Bei Wu was awarded the 2017 Distinguished Scientist Award for Geriatric Oral Research by International Association for Dental Research. Dr. Bei Wu, PhD, of New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing (NYU Meyers), was honored as the…
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NYU Meyers College of Nursing Faculty Honored with 2017 Eastern Nursing Research Society Award

April 17, 2017
New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing (NYU Meyers) Assistant Professor Janet Van Cleave, PhD, RN, was honored at the 29th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS), in Philadelphia on April 7, 2017. Dr…
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NICHE announces leadership team ahead of 25th Annual Conference

February 27, 2017
NICHE, now in its 25th year, brings together a team of nurse leaders to manage the next phase of its evolving core mission to meet the nursing/social needs for exemplary nursing care for older adults. Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem…
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NYU Meyers hosts 26th annual Estelle Osborne Legacy Celebration

February 21, 2017
NYU Meyers to announce the Vernice D. Ferguson Professorship in Health Equity at the celebration; Ferguson worked tirelessly for health equity and diversity, pioneering leadership positions for nurses in practice and education For the 26th year,…
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NYU researchers study patients’ genetic and susceptibility risk factors in hopes of finding the path to cure lymphedema

February 08, 2017
Genetic variations may be one of the important factors that influence breast cancer survivors' responses to the inflammatory processes and vulnerability to lymphedema. Each year, about 1.38 million women worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer…

Deans' Repeal Letter

February 07, 2017
February 6, 2017  Dear Majority Leader McConnell, Speaker Ryan, Minority Leader Schumer and Democratic Leader Pelosi:  We stand ready to work with you and your staff to improve and strengthen the nation’s health care system.  As deans of…
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Prof. Bei Wu studies disparities between Asian immigrants and sufficient access and utilization of dental services

January 30, 2017
Oral health is a key foundation of good overall health. There is an urgent need to understand how to get all residents sufficient access to dental care services. Oral health is an integral part of general health, and adequate dental care is…