You asked for it, and we listened. Introducing the UC Alumni Association’s new health series for Bearcats to learn from our experts on various health topics, such as previous discussions on the COVID-19 pandemic, racial inequities in healthcare, and resilience during times of stress.
Wednesday, Nov. 10
6 - 7 p.m.
Webex virtual event
Caring for our country's aging population offers unique and rewarding opportunities for social workers and health practitioners. Hear from a panel of UC School of Social Work alumni about their experiences with cognitive disorders, end of life care, and advocacy resources, and learn more about how you can be involved in our initiatives around aging education.
Friday, Nov. 12
1 - 3:15 p.m.
In-person – Kowalewski Hall or Zoom Virtual Event
COVID-19 Pharmacologic Management: Does Anything Even Work?
Presenter: Charles Harvey, PharmD, BCPS, Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: What Preceptors Need to Know
Brittany Woolf, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Internal Medicine/Diabetes Now, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Residency Program Coordinator – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Community Engagement
If you haven't been able to join us for a BEARCATS/health program yet, you still can! Check out our YouTube playlist of BEARCATS/health virtual event recordings.
'Pain and Prejudice Inequity in the Opioid Epidemic' Webinar
'Mindfulness for Building Resilience' with Dr Cotton Webinar
BEARCATS/health COVID-19 Vaccine Event
Exploring our Patients’ Contexts: A History of Anti Black Racism in Cincinnati
Hope! Fight! Breathe! Lung Cancer Educational Conference for Patients, Families and Caregivers
Breast Cancer 360° in the Midst of COVID-19
Understanding Health Inequities in Greater Cincinnati & America - Webinar
UC Health COVID 19 Discussion with CEO of UC Health
Social Work Hot Topic: Grief
'Behind the Scenes' with UC Health
Celebrating Diverse Women in Pharmacy
Addressing Inequity as Allied Health Professionals
Examining Ramifications in Mass Incarceration
Beyond the Bench: How UC Health Physicians Keep Our Bearcats Game-Ready
The University of Cincinnati Alumni Association's Academic Health Center alumni engagement team has presented webinars that explored public health crises with an attempt to understand the causes and consequences of health inequities. To learn more, click here.
UC clinicians and researchers have been on the front lines of the region's response to COVID-19, truly making our community proud. The Crisis Response Fund supports the immediate and ongoing needs of UC Health clinicians and staff as they continue to understand, treat and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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November 9, 2021
The University of Cincinnati and the U.S. Air Force have renewed their cooperative agreement that could mean up to $49 million in research funds. This is the second renewal of the cooperative agreement dating back to 2010.
November 5, 2021
Verywell Family posted an article featuring experts on whether or not pregnant people should get the COVID-19 booster shot. One of those was Heather Masters, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the UC College of Medicine.
November 3, 2021
UC is part of a multi-institutional grant of nearly $2 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve the design, function and safety of personal protective equipment. UC researchers will work with teams from Iowa State University and the University of California-Davis on this four-year grant. One of the goals is to develop self-decontaminating PPE featuring high-protection efficiency
November 1, 2021
Christopher Jonathan Slack, MED ’24, knows the meaning of “medically underserved.”
October 29, 2021
In a story produced by Spectrum News, Robert Shapiro, MD, professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the UC College of Medicine was quoted on the topic of how helping young people succeed helps build resilient communities.
October 28, 2021
The UPI posted a story about research led by Katie Phillips, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery at the UC College of Medicine on coping mechanisms for people who have had a diminished or lost sense of smell from COVID-19. Two of the common adaptations among patients she saw at her clinic were incorporating texture and temperature into their food and drink.
