WHAT: The Path Awards was established to recognize individuals and organizations in public health, including social work and dietetics, for their contributions and commitment to promoting and protecting the health of the South Florida community. The awards also serve to raise the community’s awareness and understanding of the contributions made [...]
Leading experts in cancer and women’s health join Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
03/03/2011 By
Dr. Carolyn D. Runowicz, former president of the American Cancer Society and a leader in the battle against cancers that affect women, and Dr. Sheldon H. Cherry, who has built a national reputation as a clinician in reproductive and women’s health, have joined the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Runowicz [...]
The Path Awards seek nominations
01/25/2011 By
FIU’s Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work is seeking nominations for this year’s Path Awards, established to recognize individuals and organizations in public health, social work, and dietetics for their contributions and commitment to promoting and protecting the health of the South Florida community. The awards categories [...]
Get your flu vaccine Dec. 14
12/09/2010 By
The FIU Faculty Group Practice will be offering faculty and staff seasonal flu vaccines all day Dec. 14 at various locations around Modesto A. Maidique Campus. 9 to 11 a.m. at PC 522 Noon to 2 p.m. at CSC 130 3 to 4 p.m. at AHC II 693 Walk-ins are [...]
Faculty/staff health practice offers extended hours, specialty physician
06/10/2010 By
During summer, the Practice hours of operation are Monday, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The FIU Faculty Group Practice has added a new physician, Dr. Yolangel Hernandez Suarez, M.D. She will provide general gynecologic services the first and third Thursdays of each month from 4-7 p.m. by [...]
‘Advertising for Health’ at The Wolfsonian–FIU explores nearly a century of medical advertising
02/22/2010 By
The Wolfsonian-FIU’s latest installation, Advertising for Health, explores nearly a century of advertising for medicine, pharmacy and public health. The installation features rare advertisements, printed ephemera and posters from a recent gift by William H. Helfand, a recognized author and print collector. Together with a selection of printed materials and objects [...]
The 5 C’s of Flu Prevention
07/29/2009 By
FIU’s University Health Services would like to make sure that FIU students (as well as the FIU community) are aware of the following preventive measures against the spread of seasonal flu and H1N1. 5 C’s of flu prevention Clean your hands from frequently or use hand sanitizer to help protect [...]
FIU to open campus health practice for faculty and staff
07/20/2009 By
Starting July 27, FIU College of Medicine Health Care Network will provide primary care services Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the University Health Services Complex at Modesto A. Maidique Campus. By Sissi Aguila Faculty and staff will soon be able to see a physician without [...]
FIU staff share their success on HealthMiles program
07/20/2009 By
Participants are shedding pounds, lowering their blood pressure, improving their fitness and cashing in. By Sissi Aguila Earlier this year, 20 FIU staff members were asked to participate in the Virgin HealthMiles program. The plan was to measure their physical activity, monitor their health and motivate them with up to [...]
