“See a Doctor!” Is Easier Said Than Done in Rural Communities
Need a doctor? Find one while you still can. Learn what NYITCOM at A-State is doing to address the shortage for rural America.
The Nurse Shortage Isn't a Partisan Issue
Without an effort to train enough nurses to meet the needs of an older, more diverse nation, America's health system may be pushed past the breaking point.
Legionnaires’ Disease Risk: Take Caution During Summer Months
Summer may be a time for relaxing by the pool and vacationing with family, but it’s also the time when many are exposed to Legionnaires’ disease. Jerry Balentine, D.O., urges people to take caution.
Food Trends for 2017
Want to know what foods are trending in 2017? Mindy Haar, director of program development and interdisciplinary health sciences, talks about what we’ll be eating this year.
Ben Kramer
Ben's research into osteopathic medicine struck a chord that resonated powerfully with his natural empathy, enthusiasm, and ability to connect with others.
Training Doctors to Talk About Death
In an op-ed in Newsweek, NYIT Vice President for Medical Affairs and Global Health Jerry Balentine, D.O., says doctors, nurses, and other caregivers need to be trained to use compassion and tact when discussing end-of-life plans with terminally ill patients and their relatives.
NYITCOM Program Aims to Develop “Fit Physicians”
A new program will study if exercise, activity monitors, and monthly wellness seminars help medical students improve fitness, reduce stress, and score higher on tests.
NYIT Center for Sports Medicine Hosts Concussion Conference
Learn about awareness, treatment, and management of concussions for athletes and their trainers and parents.
William Werner
At NYIT's Academic Health Care Center (AHCC), William Werner, Ed.D, is a comforting presence for patients with Parkinson's disease. As supervisor of the Department of Physical Therapy, he designs and guides their exercise regimens and ensures they receive services to help them lead a healthy, productive lifestyle.
Sleep Essentials You Need to Know
Follow tips from Assistant Professor Melanie Austin-McCain (B.S. '00), O.T.D., to feel better and have more energy.
8 Health Tips for 2016
Registered dietitian Mindy Haar, Ph.D., shares helpful information for eating right and exercising better.
Sheldon Yao
Yao has been involved with conducting clinical research to investigate the effects of osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) on Parkinson’s Disease. Preliminary data of these studies have shown that OMM techniques targeting the spine and extremities to decrease muscle spasms and increase range of motion has been effective in helping to improve motor function and balance in subjects with more advanced Parkinson’s Disease.