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NKU College of Health and Human Services announces new dean

WEBStarting at Northern Kentucky University almost 20 years ago as a nursing faculty member, Dr. Gannon Tagher now takes on the role of dean of the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). This comes as Dr. Dale Stephenson retired from the role in 2022. After Stephenson’s retirement, Tagher took the position of interim dean

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Health Innovation Center boasts modern classrooms

WEBAfter 12 years of planning and construction, the new Health Innovation Center opens its doors to students and provides a new home to the College of Health Professions. It took five different efforts to get the funding from the general assembly, said Mary Paula Schuh, director of campus planning. The funds came from $97 million

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The Northerner Kentucky COVID-19 vaccine Phase 1C starts …

WEBFollowing Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s plan to begin administering vaccinations to those who qualify for Phase 1C on March 1, NKU has released updated information for site locations and qualifications to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in this area. According to Kentucky’s COVID-19 vaccination plan, Phase 1C includes “anyone age 60 …

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WATCH: Take a Tour of the New Health Innovation Center

WEBTake a tour inside of NKU’s new Health Innovation Center and see how the building is impacting students and faculty across campus. The center boasts many state-of-the-art tools and technology to aid in student learning. It is also home to several new common areas and hangout spots, including a new restaurant set to open soon.

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New ‘vending machine’ in Norse Commons: What is it and how …

WEBA new “vending machine” has been added to Norse Commons, but it doesn’t contain any chips or sodas. Instead, the products are health-related and free. Items like COVID-19 tests, wound care kits and even naloxone (Narcan) are provided in the Northern Kentucky Health Department kiosk and free for anyone on campus to utilize. What is

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The Northerner Balancing a healthy diet as a college student

WEBBalancing a healthy diet as a college student. 60 percent of students aren’t getting enough physical activity, according to a study by Northwestern Medicine and Northeastern Illinois University. As college students take on heavy course loads, jobs, extracurricular activities, family responsibilities and more, it can be a struggle to

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Nursing students provide healthcare for underserved regions

WEBThe Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved (NACU) is an organization that connects nursing students and registered nurses to partner locations in these underserved regions so they may provide care. NACU’s goal is to help people who have trouble finding or affording healthcare get the help they need to live long, happy lives.

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Mental health takes toll during pandemic, study finds. This …

WEBStruggles with mental and emotional well-being shot up during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a study by College of Health and Human Services faculty members Dr. Rebecca Elkins and Dr. Rhyanne McDade has painted the extent of the struggles among NKU students. Elkins and McDade conducted a study on how the pandemic impacted …

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The Northerner Graduate interns earn experience in counseling

WEBGraduate interns earn experience in counseling. New interns look to help students and further their education. Amy Clark, NKU’s new director of counseling, is pushing for NKU’s Health, Counseling and Student Wellness office (HCSW) to have more visibility on campus and increased collaboration with students. In the past, HCSW has …

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Vaidya announces equipment donation to local hospitals

WEBPresident Ashish Vaidya announced that the University and the College of Health and Human Services donated all of the college’s Personal Protective Equipment and ventilators to two local hospitals in an email on April 8. Christ Hospital Health Network received three ventilators and St. Elizabeth Healthcare received two ventilators along …

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Mental Health: ‘A part of being a complete student-athlete’

WEBUniversity Police: Call 911 or (859) 572-7777. National Alliance on Mental Illness Kentucky Crisis Line: (800) 950-NAMI (6264) To schedule a counseling appointment at Health, Counseling and Student Wellness: (859) 572-5650. Student-athletes in college have trainers and coaches around to keep them in top physical condition.

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The Northerner Au Bon Pain permanently closing

WEBAu Bon Pain will permanently close upon the completed renovation of Einstein’s Bros Bagels. The expected date for Einstein’s reopening is Monday, Feb. 6, according to NKU Dining. Au Bon Pain, located near the second floor entrance of the Health Innovation Center, opened in Oct. 2018. The on-campus dining option is a …

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NKU Social Work professor receives national award

WEBIn February, Dr. Suk-hee Kim, associate professor in social work at NKU, received the Council on the Role and Status of Women in Social Work Education Community Impact Award for her 2016 Rising Hope for Aging Project. The national award recognizes feminist leadership models in social work education, according to a press …

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COVID Vaccine Phase 1C delayed while administrators plan how to

WEBOn Feb. 2, NKU announced that the state of Kentucky delayed Phase 1C of the COVID-19 Vaccine deployment from the current schedule and NKU administrators were prepared for the call. The delay was due to a vaccine supply shortage, Robin Feltner, public health impacts administrator for the Northern Kentucky Health Department, said. “This …

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NKU senators, students announce campaign for SGA President, VP

WEBAt the time of reporting, two sets of candidates have announced their intention of running for president and vice president of NKU’s Student Government Association in the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Each pair, listed below in alphabetical order, has announced their platform and priorities via social media. Students are encouraged to …

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The impacts and implications of overturning Roe v. Wade

WEBThe Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992) in today’s ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, ending 50 years of federal constitutional protection for abortion. With the overturning of Roe, the authority to regulate abortion now rests with the states, …

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Narcan now available around campus to treat opioid overdoses

WEBThe opioid crisis is harrowing communities across the country, and the story is no different in Kentucky. Drug overdose death rates in Kentucky are among the highest in the country at about 56 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021, according to CDC data. When looking specifically at the Northern Kentucky region, overdose death rates are

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Uninsured students on the rise – The Northerner

WEBMore than 46 million Americans aren’t covered and nearly one of every three uninsured is between the ages of 18 and 24, the KMA Web site said. This results in many college students without coverage, relying on their parent’s plan or enrolling in a university plan if their parents don’t have coverage. NKU offers the Student Accident and

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