School of Health Professions News, Publications & Research

�山ǿ�� offers early college opportunities for high schoolers

Apr 09, 2025 | Local high school students can accelerate their academic journey through St. �山ǿ��’s Early College Access programs, which allow them to earn affordable college credits while gaining real-world academic experience.

Abstract by �山ǿ��'s Perkins published in Journal of American Nurses-NY

Apr 06, 2025 | An abstract by Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing, titled "Master's Entry to Practice: An Efficient Pathway to Grow the Nursing Profession in NYS," was published in the Journal of the American Nurses Association - New York (JANANY).

Research by �山ǿ��'s Olomofe accepted for conference poster presentation

Apr 06, 2025 | Dr. Charles Olomofe, visiting assistant professor of Public Health, had an abstract accepted for poster presentation at the annual conference of the Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER), in Boston, Massachusetts, in June.

�山ǿ��’s Perkins, Padilla advocate for nursing during trip to D.C.

Apr 01, 2025 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing at St. �山ǿ��, and Angelina Padilla, a second-year student in the Master’s Entry to Practice program, spent two days in Washington, D.C., advocating for nurses.

�山ǿ��'s Marasco to present poster and paper at two April conferences

Mar 21, 2025 | Dr. Suzi Marasco, assistant professor of Occupational Therapy, will present a poster at the American Occupational Therapy Association national conference on April 4.

Article by �山ǿ��'s Olomofe studies tobacco use among workers in Nigeria

Mar 21, 2025 | Dr. Charles Olomofe, visiting assistant professor of Public Health, published an article titled “Tobacco Use among Blue-collar Workers in Nigeria: A Survey of Construction Artisans in Ekiti State” in the Pan African Medical Journal (PAMJ).

Sixty years later: A look back at the civil rights marches in Selma

Feb 06, 2025 | The university will host two upcoming programs that explore the 1965 civil rights marches from Selma, Alabama, to the state’s capital in Montgomery, that protested the denial of voting rights to African Americans.

$500,000 Cabrini Health Foundation grant to aid 30 new �山ǿ�� students

Jan 16, 2025 | St. �山ǿ�� has received another $500,000 grant from the Cabrini Health Foundation to benefit 30 Pell-eligible students in the health professions and education who might not otherwise have been able to attend �山ǿ��.

Watson attends European Public Health Association conference

Dec 13, 2024 | Dr. Claire Watson, founding director of the Health Science and Public Health programs, collaborated with colleagues at the European Public Health Association conference in Lisbon, Portugal, on public health curricula.

�山ǿ�� graduate, undergraduate students present at 100th Annual NYS AHPERD Conference

Dec 04, 2024 | St. �山ǿ�� students representing the Physical Education, Sport Studies and Occupational Therapy programs delivered a presentation at a state conference that highlighted their innovative work in merging assistive technology with adapted physical education.

Banik named dean of �山ǿ��’s DePerro School of Health Professions

Nov 12, 2024 | Swagata Banik, Ph.D., has been named the new dean of the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions at St. �山ǿ��.

Olomofe presents research at 2024 public health conference

Nov 08, 2024 | Dr. Charles Olomofe, visiting assistant professor of Public Health, was a panelist at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Conference 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he presented a research paper titled "Exploring the predictors of COVID-19 vaccination uptake among people living with HIV/AIDS in Tennessee: A statewide analysis of data."

St. Bonaventure’s Perkins elected president of ANA-NY

Nov 04, 2024 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of Nursing at St. �山ǿ��, has been elected president of the American Nurses Association-New York (ANA-NY).

Elsigan is certified facilitator for 'Friday Night at the ER' exercise

Oct 25, 2024 | Julie Elsigan, clinical assistant professor of Physician Assistant Studies, became a certified facilitator for "Friday Night at the ER" by attending a workshop in Cleveland, Ohio, on Oct. 3 and 4.

St. �山ǿ�� partners with Duquesne’s College of Osteopathic Medicine

Oct 22, 2024 | St. �山ǿ�� has signed an articulation agreement with Duquesne University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (DUQCOM) designed to streamline the path for aspiring medical students.

Pitt-Bradford and St. Bonaventure sign articulation agreement, easing acceptance into Occupational Therapy program

Oct 17, 2024 | A new articulation agreement between the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and St. �山ǿ�� creates a new pathway for outstanding Exercise Science or health-related science students from Pitt-Bradford to pursue �山ǿ��’s Occupational Therapy program.

University, county Health Department partnership expands wellness outreach across Cattaraugus County

Oct 07, 2024 | A cadre of students in the DePerro School of Health Professions at St. �山ǿ�� have partnered with the Cattaraugus County Health Department for the past two semesters to help improve the health of local residents.

Soltysik publishes article and presents at state conference

Oct 03, 2024 | An article co-authored by Dr. Suzanne Soltysik, RN-BC, NPD-BC, CNE, focusing on an evidence-based practice initiative she spearheaded with the staff development team at Olean General Hospital was published in the American Nurses Association-New York news magazine.

Perkins earns Best Practices award for event presentation

Oct 03, 2024 | Dr. Connie Perkins, RN, CNE, received a Claire Murray Best Practices award for her presentation titled "Dual Degree Nursing Program: the Ultimate Double Dip."

Join �山ǿ�� faculty and students and community partners Oct. 5 for interactive science activities

Sep 30, 2024 | St. �山ǿ�� faculty and students are once again inviting the public to “Fall in Love with Science” and explore the science behind their food, health and community.