Health and Behavioral Studies News

Director's Message - June 2020

I imagine that your hearts are as troubled as mine about the violence that is spreading across our country at this time.

Professor has advice for navigating summer vacation during pandemic

For people down about having to scrap or alter summer vacation plans, professor Jaime Kurtz has some advice that could help soothe the blues.

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.

I'm Determined project featured on TV-3

The 'I'm Determined' project, which is part of JMU's Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services and the Region 5 T/TAC, was featured on the local news.

#CHBSFacultyFocus with Ben Blankenship

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

Nursing student selected for national FFA position

Recently, Tess Seibel was elected to serve as the Eastern Region Vice President for National FFA Organization —one of just six national positions in the organization of over 700,000 members.

Noftsinger named as BICSV executive director

Brain Injury Connections of the Shenandoah Valley (BICSV) gladly welcomes Cindy Noftsinger as the new Executive Director.

Treating the community

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

Combining her loves

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