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Documentary features UIndy aging studies center

UIndy’s Center for Aging & Community played a prominent role in the creation and the content of a documentary premiering at 9 p.m. today (Nov. 19) on WFYI-TV20.
“When Did I Get Old? Reflections on Aging Today” uses examples from across Indiana to explore four key areas for individuals and communities to consider in regard to [...]

Alumnus keeps elite athletes at top of their game

UIndy graduate Ralph Reiff is featured in an Indianapolis Star story and video interview for his work as director of St. Vincent Sports Performance, which offers services to athletes ranging from middle-schoolers to Olympians and pros.
Clients have included Colts tight end Dallas Clark and world champion Olympic gymnast Bridget Sloan. Staffed by trainers, dietitians and other [...]

Nursing volunteers help schools fight H1N1 flu

As the Marion County Health Department faces the enormous task of vaccinating thousands of schoolchildren against the H1N1 flu, the UIndy School of Nursing is filling the gap with knowledgeable volunteers.
So far, nearly 50 nursing faculty and students are offering their time to administer shots or inhalable mist to children in the Perry Township schools. [...]

Prof picked to lead state nursing association

University of Indianapolis faculty member Barbara B. Kelly has been named president of the Board of Directors for the Indiana State Nurses Association.
 
An assistant professor in UIndy’s School of Nursing, Kelly was elected to a two-year term at the association’s annual member meeting in October.
 
ISNA is the professional organization for the state’s registered nurses, representing [...]

UIndy’s Shannon named state’s top trainer

Ned Shannon, head athletic trainer and clinical instructor at the University of Indianapolis, has been named 2009 Indiana Athletic Trainer of the Year for the College and University setting by the Indiana Athletic Trainers Association.
In addition to his work at UIndy since 1993, Shannon also has participated in medical coverage for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the [...]

Nursing program marks 50th anniversary

An event Saturday night will mark a half-century of nursing education at the University of Indianapolis.
The School of Nursing 50th Anniversary Gala in Schwitzer Student Center’s UIndy Hall will include dinner, music, tours of the school and its simulated nursing laboratory, and reflections on the past 50 years. The event begins at 6 p.m., with [...]