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Hofstra University School of Health Sciences Preparing students to meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals.

Hofstra University’s School of Health Professions and Human Services is fast becoming a national leader in preparing students to meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals. You will learn about promoting health and wellness across the lifespan and gain an understanding of the diverse communities you’ll encounter in your work. Our graduates go on to rewarding careers in schools, clinics, government and community agencies, hospitals and other health care facilities. Learn more about our departments and programs at:
http://www.hofstra.edu/academics/colleges/health-human/index.html

Please join us in welcoming Michael Schlank, CEO of Sid Jacobson JCC, to the School of Health Sciences’ Dean’s Advisory ...
10/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming Michael Schlank, CEO of Sid Jacobson JCC, to the School of Health Sciences’ Dean’s Advisory Board! A Long Island native and dedicated servant leader, Michael is passionate about strengthening communities and advancing health and well-being.
He brings to the Dean’s Advisory Board three decades of leadership across government, policy, education and mission-driven organizations, at the meeting point of community, health and wellness.

New research led by Julie Case, associate professor in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences in Hofstra’s S...
10/03/2026

New research led by Julie Case, associate professor in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences in Hofstra’s School of Health Sciences, aims to give clinicians better tools to diagnose and treat the disorder.

Case has received two awards from the Once Upon a Time Foundation to advance the diagnosis and treatment of childhood apraxia of speech, a pediatric motor speech disorder. 🦁

Learn more here: https://news.hofstra.edu/2026/09/23/research-aims-to-improve-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-childhood-speech-disorder/

Hofstra students, faculty, staff and community partners gathered at the Hofstra Dome on Sept. 23 to pack diapers, traini...
10/03/2026

Hofstra students, faculty, staff and community partners gathered at the Hofstra Dome on Sept. 23 to pack diapers, training pants and wipes for Nassau County families served by Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond. 💙

Martine Hackett, associate professor and chair of the Department of Population Health in the School of Health Sciences, organized the project.

Read more here: https://news.hofstra.edu/2026/09/24/hofstra-volunteers-pack-diapers-for-long-island-families/

A speaker has been added…our very own Dr. Julie Case! Come out to the NY Doctor of Audiology Consortium Research Poster ...
09/25/2026

A speaker has been added…our very own Dr. Julie Case! Come out to the NY Doctor of Audiology Consortium Research Poster Night on Wed., Oct 14th! All are welcome to attend!

🚀 Want to know what it takes to succeed in the future healthcare workforce?Join us on Thursday, October 1, from 4:20–5:4...
09/24/2026

🚀 Want to know what it takes to succeed in the future healthcare workforce?

Join us on Thursday, October 1, from 4:20–5:45 p.m. for “Powering the Future of Work in Healthcare Through Co-op Learning,” part of Hofstra University’s Presidential Symposium.

Hear directly from top healthcare industry leaders about the evolving healthcare workforce and what students need to prepare for their future careers.

You’ll also hear from current co-op students and learn about the SHS Health Works Co-op Program—a paid, hands-on experience that connects students with healthcare and community-based organizations. And it’s open to ALL Hofstra majors! 💙💛

🎓 Learn from industry leaders
💼 Discover real-world career opportunities
🤝 Learn how you can gain paid, hands-on experience before graduation

Don’t miss it! RSVP by clicking on the link in our bio!

Adam Gonzalez, professor of allied health and kinesiology, and Jamie Ghigiarelli, professor of allied health and kinesio...
08/26/2026

Adam Gonzalez, professor of allied health and kinesiology, and Jamie Ghigiarelli, professor of allied health and kinesiology and chair, have earned one of the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s distinguished professional honors, recognizing their leadership and contributions to the fields of exercise and sports science. 👏🎉

The fellowship designation recognizes professionals who have demonstrated sustained contributions to the strength and conditioning profession: https://news.hofstra.edu/2026/08/24/hofstra-faculty-named-fellows-of-national-strength-and-conditioning-association/

When Ashley Miller ’26 walked into the American Occupational Therapy Association’s national conference in Anaheim, Calif...
05/21/2026

When Ashley Miller ’26 walked into the American Occupational Therapy Association’s national conference in Anaheim, California, she was stepping into the future of her profession. 👏

A graduate student in occupational therapy at Hofstra’s School of Health Sciences, Miller was selected for the highly competitive Institute for Future Scientists in Occupational Therapy, a national program designed to cultivate the next generation of researchers and academic leaders in the field. 💙

Read more here: https://news.hofstra.edu/2026/05/01/hofstra-ot-student-selected-for-national-aota-future-scientists-institute/

Hofstra University brought together health leaders, researchers, and community partners during National Public Health We...
05/19/2026

Hofstra University brought together health leaders, researchers, and community partners during National Public Health Week (NPHW) to examine a simple but powerful idea that people can shape how they live, heal, and thrive through what they eat. 👏

The Food As Medicine Conference explored how nutrition-based interventions can assist with the management of chronic diseases, reduce health disparities, and strengthen community well-being. The half-day event featured a keynote address and presentations focused on local initiatives across Long Island. 💙

Learn more about it here: https://news.hofstra.edu/2026/04/28/food-as-medicine-conference-highlights-power-of-nutrition-to-transform-community-health/

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