CHBS News

Vaccine infographic designed by and for JMU students

In the midst of COVID-19, students in HTH 245: Foundations of Infectious Diseases put together a friendly competition to design a COVID-19 vaccine infographic.

Psychology symposium took new form this year

In April, JMU psychology held its first virtual Student Research Symposium on Twitter. The event, typically held in-person, took an all new form this year due to the pandemic.

Health sciences alumni talk about publishing their research

Two health sciences alumni published their research

HSA students offer bilingual skills to Great Community Give

Two health services administration students, Devany Corvera and Odalys Hernandez, volunteered their Spanish language skills to help communicate the importance of community-based fundraising.

Health sciences senior headed to optometry school

"JMU has lived up to its academic reputation and more. I have found opportunities for personal growth and development not only academically, but also to expand beyond the classroom knowledge."

Occupational therapy program is next step for health sciences senior

Gerencser researched the health sciences program before visiting JMU, but it wasn't until she enrolled that she realized all of the opportunities the major has to offer.

JMU professor’s course on Audible is making listeners happy

In the two months since its publication, a JMU professor’s “happiness” course on Audible has a 4.7 rating out of 5.

Health sciences grad forges a future in medicine

Health sciences alumnus Evans Osuji (’17) found James Madison University a perfect setting to excel as both an academic and an athlete.

Rising to the occasion

The School of Nursing has a history of producing exceptionally qualified nurses able to meet the challenges of health care.

CHBS meeting focuses on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The faculty and staff of the College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS) took a break from spring semester planning to hold a virtual meeting focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

New JMU brain research could help understand Autism causes

The National Institutes of Health grant will enable the student-driven research team to study early neural networks.

COVID-19 in Perspective: Course covers the disease, and much more

Students enrolled in a special course are learning about COVID-19 from experts in chemistry; health; history; philosophy; and writing, rhetoric & technical communication.

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 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.

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.