CHHS News

Senior Kinesiology Lecturer Roy Fielding has been presented the Special Citation for Exceptional Volunteer Service, one of the top awards issued by the American Red Cross. This certificate recognizes Fielding for his “sustained performance that has substantially exceeded the volunteer’s original commitment.” Fielding has volunteered nearly 50 years with the Red Cross as both a […]

The Dean’s Download is a monthly series written by Nan Fey-Yensan, Dean of the College of Health and Human Services. Early each month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes data on the employment status of Americans for the previous month. As we begin September, unemployment in the U.S. is at its lowest in a long […]

Dr. Vivian Lord, Interim Chair of the UNC Charlotte School of Social Work, recently summited Mount Kilimanjaro. After trying and failing to climb the mountain once before, the 61-year old made it to the top of the 19,000-plus foot peak on her second try. Now she’s back on campus, and shares her story. by: Wills […]

Social Work professor Annelise Mennicke has earned a leadership and service award from a respected national organization in the field. Dr. Mennicke is the recipient of the 2015 student award for leadership and service from the Group of the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work (GADE). Mennicke, who started at UNC Charlotte this fall, […]

The early numbers are back on the in-depth national health study that set up an outpost on UNC Charlotte’s campus over the summer. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) is one of the largest and longest running surveys of America’s health and nutritional status. In operation since the early 1960s and operating continuously […]

Better diagnostic tools and increased attention to concussions at the NFL level have dramatically altered public perception of the injury. UNC Charlotte Athletic Training Clinical Coordinator Bret Wood explains why one of the most dangerous injuries athletes face can also be one of the most complex for trainers to diagnose and manage. by: Wills Citty […]

A paper co-published by Department of Public Health faculty is demonstrating the capability of new technology that allows in-depth analysis of health outcomes amongst different groups. Published in the American Journal of Preventative medicine, the research outlines a novel approach to studying public health data. The technology lets researchers look at distinct populations experiencing high […]

As soccer’s popularity skyrockets nationwide, whether heading the ball carries an undue risk of concussions is a topic of rising interest. And while a new study has provided some answers, a UNC Charlotte CHHS expert warns that questions still remain. Published in The Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics, the study evaluated the causes […]

The risk of drowning remains a serious issue for children, but a UNC Charlotte water safety expert is taking part in a national effort to help alleviate that danger. To mark the 100th anniversary of its swimming safety efforts, the American Red Cross has launched a program to cut drowning in half in 50 U.S. […]

A new study showing the negative effects of prolonged high heel use confirms expert consensus on the footwear, according to a UNC Charlotte expert. The study, published this month in the International Journal of Clinical Practice (IJCP), found that wearing high heels can strengthen the ankle initially, but leads to weakening and instability over time. […]