CHBS News

Health sciences alumna selected for prestigious fellowship

HS alumna Ansley Waters (’18) was selected for a prestigious applied epidemiology fellowship sponsored by the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

Gus Bus to motor through summer with online reading program

The Gus Bus will continue promoting reading online this summer by offering programming Monday through Thursday from mid-June through July.

Social work student donates prize money to local nonprofit

Sara Greenbaum's class blog entry was selected as a winner of funds from the Learning by Giving Foundation.

IIHHS Teen Health Fair goes virtual

Each year, JMU’s Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS) hosts a teen health fair at Harrisonburg High School providing a wealth of information about health services available to local teens.

Ph.D. program draws international students

The communication sciences and disorders (CSD) department at JMU attracts Ph.D. students from around the world who share a passion for helping others overcome barriers to communication.

SAMHSA grant funds interprofessional training

A $200K grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) will help position James Madison University to become a leader in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) education and training.

Suitcase Clinic partners to offer services during pandemic

The Suitcase Clinic is one of four Harrisonburg organizations that pooled their resources to help save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

School Psychology alum provides expertise during pandemic in South Korea

In December, a month before their first confirmed case was discovered, Susan Black (’04) moved to South Korea after accepting a job as a school psychologist for the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA).

Audiology graduate students’ research published in professional journal

Students in JMU’s Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) program will have their research on vestibular testing equipment published in Ear and Hearing.

The Poverty Simulation impacts student perspectives

JMU’s Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services’ (IIHHS) organizes the Life in the State of Poverty Simulation six times each year with approximately 300 students attending each semester.

JMU to graduate nearly 150 new nurses during National Nurses Week

As nursing organizations recognize National Nurses Week, James Madison University will graduate 142 students from the School of Nursing on Friday.

Baker uses educational leave to explore a new line of research

Suzanne Baker, psychology professor and assistant department head, took educational leave during the fall 2019 semester and used a research team composed of several psychology students to study attitudes towards animals.

Social work and psychology students make CareerTREK

JMU’s Career and Academic Planning (CAP) office hosted a CareerTREK for social work and psychology students to explore job opportunities in Fairfax County.

OT to go: Clinic gets creative to continue services to children

Unable to hold face-to-face sessions with clients, a JMU-based occupational therapy program for children has found another way to continue its services.

JMU Libraries Bolsters Community Effort to Produce Personal Protective Equipment for Local Needs

Inside JMU Libraries, dozens of 3D printers are running nearly around the clock, producing face shields for local hospitals.

JMU School of Nursing well prepared for switch to virtual simulation

When the COVID pandemic forced classes online, the JMU School of Nursing was well prepared to provide simulated clinical experiences.

CHBS Dean organizes PPE collection for healthcare workers

CHBS along with CSVP and CSM collected unused personal protective equipment to donate to local healthcare workers

JMU Gus Bus goes virtual to promote reading to Harrisonburg children

The coronavirus isn’t stopping the Gus Bus from promoting reading to Harrisonburg schoolchildren in grades K-5.

Funds from Giving Day allow students to travel to conference

Funds from Giving Day allowed 16 health sciences students to attend the Virginia Public Health Association (VPHA) Annual Conference.

Giving Day provides opportunity for psychology students

Participation in Giving Day is an investment in JMU to help students excel by opening doors to research and professional development opportunities.

#CHBSChats with Nayeli Juarez

From the beginning of her college career, Nayeli Juarez has taken full advantage of opportunities related to her career goals and interests.

As youth sports leagues spring into action, caring climate is important

JMU professor Lori Gano-Overway recommends coaches focus on creating positive sport experiences for kids that teach physical skills and life skills.

Social work field placement demonstrates engaged learning

Corrisa Malat used her field placement experiences as the basis for an article published in The Field Educator.

Harrisonburg High students to experience Paralympic sports at JMU clinic

Paralympians Matt Simpson and Trevon Jenifer will take time off from their preparations for the 2020 Tokyo games to lead the activities

Stress relief, science of psychology come together

Jaime Kurtz, who researches strategies for happiness, is providing students strategies to handle stress while teaching them psychology.

Counseling student receives grant to attend professional conference

Graduate counseling student Melissa Kee received a full travel grant to attend the Heterodoxy in Psychology Conference and learn about discussing taboo subjects in the field.

Cutting through the noise about over-the-counter hearing aids

James Madison University researcher Ayasakanta Rout says the guidelines, when approved, will make hearing aids much more accessible.

Psychological sciences student wins Three Minute Thesis competition

Briana Craig wins JMU Graduate School’s Three Minute Thesis Competition with her simulation study research.

2020 CHBS Mini-Grant Recipients Announced

Congratulations to the recipients of the recent mini-grant competition to support faculty development.  Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal.

OT alums publish study on girls' development through adventure-based sport

Jeanine Kaplan (’18M), Bailee Hubert (’16, ’18M) and professor Liz Richardson, had their findings from an 11-week study published in the Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership.

#CHBSFacultyFocus with Ben Blankenship

#CHBSFacultyFocus with Ben Blankenship (Psychology) - Get to know CHBS faculty

Treating the community

UPCARE Scholars are learning about chronic disease management, preventive care and hospital transition management in a rural setting.

Psychology student’s field placement becomes post-graduation job

JMU alumna Haley Brill (’18) completed her field placement in fall 2018, and is currently working as a surveillance officer with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VDOC).

Combining her loves

Karah Nazor (’99) is a Teacher at Sea participant who has swum the English Channel.