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Alumnae/i Feature

Mindful Eating with Stephanie Meyers ’03MS, author of 'End the Mealtime Meltdown'

Stephanie Meyers '03MS is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and the founder of Families Eating Well, a nutrition practice that coaches parents to encourage healthy eating habits in their children. A nutrition manager in The Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and...
- Health and Wellness
- Careers and Internships
Faculty Spotlight

Adjunct Steve O’Neill on the Value of Transparency in Healthcare

School of Social Work Adjunct Professor Steve O'Neill '81MSW has been part of a movement to make healthcare more transparent and to actively engage patients. He has spearheaded the use of OpenNotes for mental health practitioners at Beth Israel Deaconess...
Campus & Community

Matoaka Kipp ’16 on Wellness Resources for All Simmons Students, On Campus and Online

What does the REEF Support Center offer? I joined The REEF Support Center as Director when it opened in October 2021. It’s our mission to make foundational services and supports more accessible atSimmons, which includes services on campus and those...
- Health and Wellness
Student Story

Anne Villano '21MSW: Addressing the Mental Health Stigma in the Military Community

Anne Villano '21MSW was awarded the 2022 Hanscom Air Force Base Military Spouse of the Year by the Armed Forces Insurance Program. Villano was selected for her candid approach to the mental health issues faced by members of the U.S. military and their families through creative therapies. We spoke to her about this work, and her advocacy for mental health in the military.
Faculty Spotlight

Eating Well in the New Year: Advice from Professor Teresa Fung

We caught up with Professor Theresa Fung about how to eat well in 2022.
- Health and Wellness
- Behavioral and Health Sciences
Campus & Community

Reflecting on World AIDS Day at the Intersection of Pandemics

Professor of Practice Gary Bailey, MSW, ACSW reflects on the 33rd annual World AIDS Day, a time to honor and remember those we have lost to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Health and Wellness
Alumnae/i Feature

Cecilia Elhaddad '16 Equitably Serves her Community in Response to COVID-19

Cecilia Elhaddad ’16 tells us about working for the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Pandemic Health Worker Program.
- Health and Wellness
Alumnae/i Feature

Robyn Holman Cortese ’05: Any Sacrifice You're Making Today is Truly Saving Lives Tomorrow

We caught up with Robyn about her experience working at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Health and Wellness
- Careers and Internships
Campus & Community

Healthcare Forum: What Can be Done to Control Drug Costs?

The bi-annual Healthcare Forum convened online to discuss drug costs in the U.S. Moderated by Professor of Practice Robert Coulam, the forum invited two of the nation’s leading drug policy experts to discuss this critical issue.
- Health and Wellness