Category: Wellness

Academics College of Arts & Sciences Faculty/Staff Medicine Medicine and Research Research Stony Brook Matters Wellness

Researchers Examine Impact of Hurricane Sandy on Children’s Brain Development

A new study led by Ellen Kessel, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Psychology at Stony Brook University, suggests that high levels of stress associated with Hurricane Sandy may have left a lasting impact on...

May 30, 2018

3 min read

Global Main University News Highlights Research Stony Brook Matters Student Spotlight Sustainability Wellness

Taking Flight: SBU Researchers Use Drones to Push Boundaries, Innovate and Learn

Most people still think of drones as weapons. At Stony Brook University, however, researchers and students are pioneering the peaceful use of drones – also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) – for scientific and...

May 25, 2018

9 min read

Athletics Community News Highlights On Campus Wellness

Walk to Raise Awareness for Domestic Abuse Far Exceeds Goals

Stony Brook University, in conjunction with other SUNY schools and the One Love Foundation, spent the month of April partaking in a virtual walk-a-thon dedicated to raising awareness about the issue of relationship...

May 24, 2018

3 min read

Research Wellness

Bias Against Frozen Vegetables Could Harm Health

Negative attitudes toward frozen vegetables may be impacting consumption of healthy foods, according to research by Stony Brook marketing professors. Consuming enough fruits and vegetables is important for maintaining a...

May 21, 2018

2 min read

Academics Awards and Honors Community Dental Alumni News Faculty/Staff Medicine Medicine and Research School of Dental Medicine Stony Brook Matters Wellness

PACE Center for Health and Wellness Honored for Services to Vulnerable Communities

The Partnership to Advance Collaborative Education (PACE) is an interprofessional wellness center that focuses on meeting the health-promotion and disease-prevention needs of adults on Long Island. Located in Stony...

May 15, 2018

2 min read

Academics Awards and Honors Community Dental Alumni News Faculty/Staff Medicine Medicine and Research School of Dental Medicine Stony Brook Matters Wellness

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine Honored by Veterans Coalition

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine (SDM) was honored on Saturday, April 28, by The Coalition of Fraternal and Veteran Organizations (CFVO) for its “extraordinary service to our veterans,” including the...

May 14, 2018

2 min read

Community Wellness

Kerry Rose Grant Reaches Hundreds of Students in Off-Campus Fire Safety Awareness

In 2015 a $10,000 grant from Kerry Rose Foundation founders Bob and Maryanne Fitzsimons was awarded to the Office of Commuter Student Services and Off-Campus Living. Since that time, hundreds of Stony Brook students...

May 1, 2018

3 min read

Community Dental Alumni News Medicine Medicine and Research On Campus Stony Brook Matters Wellness

Dental Care Center Cuts Athletic Mouth Guard Fee in Half

Five million teeth are either injured or knocked-out per year according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. A safe, effective mouth guard should be part of standard equipment for athletes...

April 25, 2018

1 min read

On Campus Wellness

Taking the Mystery Out of CAPS

Becoming a better, happier you starts with prioritizing your health — not just bodily health, but mental health as well. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) isn’t just for crisis-mode when your anxiety or...

April 13, 2018

3 min read

Medicine Medicine and Research News Highlights Research Stony Brook Matters Wellness

At Stony Brook Medicine, Accomplished Women are Reinventing Science and Clinical Care

Stony Brook Medicine’s researchers and clinicians are leaders in their fields. They also are leading the way for students and junior faculty, by example and through teaching and mentorship. We asked six accomplished...

April 10, 2018

4 min read

On Campus University Wellness

Behind the Scenes at SBU During Snowstorms

April is here, which means we’re (slowly) leaving the snow behind. An eventful winter of nor’easters and bomb cyclones has meant a lot of hard work behind the scenes to make sure campus runs smoothly. Check...

April 9, 2018

1 min read

On Campus Student Spotlight University Wellness

Being a Good Samaritan Can Save Lives

Stony Brook University’s Good Samaritan Policy encourages students to call for help for themselves or others in regard to alcohol or drug related emergencies. The policy represents a change in the student conduct code...

April 4, 2018

3 min read

Community Events Medicine On Campus Wellness

Free Oral Cancer Screenings April 2

Did you know the quickest growing segment of the oral cancer population is young, healthy, non-smokers? Screenings take less than 10 minutes and can catch oral cancer early when survival rates are high. In support of...

March 26, 2018

1 min read

Student Spotlight Wellness

Fraternity and Sorority Trained in Suicide Prevention

Twenty-seven brothers and sisters from Pi Lambda Phi and Theta Phi Alpha came together March 2 to be trained in Question, Persuade, and Refer Gatekeeper Training (QPR), a program designed to give people the skills to...

March 23, 2018

2 min read

Community Student Spotlight Wellness

Red Watch Band Care Team Spreads Bystander Intervention Techniques

Red Watch Band (RWB) continue their trailblazing bystander intervention lifesaving training program through various outreach and education initiatives. Alcohol and other Drug Outreach Specialist Kerri Mahoney presented...

March 23, 2018

5 min read

Academics College of Engineering & Applied Sciences Events On Campus Student Spotlight Wellness

Building Community at HackHealth

HackHealth, a one-day, health-themed hackathon, was hosted by Stony Brook University’s Women in Computer Science (WiCS) on February 3. A diverse and beginner-friendly event, HackHealth provided a comfortable environment...

March 20, 2018

1 min read

Community Long Island On Campus Wellness

Campus Blood Drive Exceeds Event Donation Goal

On February 20, the New York Blood Center held a blood drive at the Student Activities Center in collaboration with the University. The 189 donations received can potentially save the lives of 567 people. The amount of...

March 8, 2018

1 min read

Diversity University Wellness

Stony Brook Marchers Rally in Support of #MeToo

An estimated 225 members of the Stony Brook University community marched outside of the Student Activities Center on Wednesday, Feb. 28 in support of the national #MeToo movement and raised their voices in solidarity...

March 8, 2018

3 min read

Category: Wellness

Researchers Examine Impact of Hurricane Sandy on Children’s Brain Development

Taking Flight: SBU Researchers Use Drones to Push Boundaries, Innovate and Learn

Walk to Raise Awareness for Domestic Abuse Far Exceeds Goals

Bias Against Frozen Vegetables Could Harm Health

PACE Center for Health and Wellness Honored for Services to Vulnerable Communities

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine Honored by Veterans Coalition

Kerry Rose Grant Reaches Hundreds of Students in Off-Campus Fire Safety Awareness

Dental Care Center Cuts Athletic Mouth Guard Fee in Half

Taking the Mystery Out of CAPS

At Stony Brook Medicine, Accomplished Women are Reinventing Science and Clinical Care

Behind the Scenes at SBU During Snowstorms

Being a Good Samaritan Can Save Lives

Free Oral Cancer Screenings April 2

Fraternity and Sorority Trained in Suicide Prevention

Red Watch Band Care Team Spreads Bystander Intervention Techniques

Building Community at HackHealth

Campus Blood Drive Exceeds Event Donation Goal

Stony Brook Marchers Rally in Support of #MeToo

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