2022 in the Media
The biggest news stories featuring our faculty and students, as seen on NBC News Now, The Associated Press, ABC News Live, and more.
The Associated Press: The Pandemic Frontlines Inspiring New Crop of Nurses
Published June 2022
Source: AP
Danny Burgos, MDE '22, and Judy Wolfe spoke about the newest class of nursing graduates and their inspiration to join the frontlines.
The New York Times: Why L.G.B.T.Q. Adults Are More Vulnerable to Heart Disease
Published June 2022
Source: Simone Noronha / NYTimes
Assistant Professor Billy Caceres, PhD, was featured in an article on LGBTQ+ people’s heart risks.
US News and World Report: Good End-of-Life Care Out of Reach for Many Black Nursing Home Residents
Published March 2022
Source: HealthDay
PhD candidate Leah Estrada spoke about a new study examining palliative care for Black and Hispanic nursing home residents.
Oprah Daily: They Left Careers in the Arts for the Field of Nursing
Published August 2022
Source: Corey Rives Visual Arts / Jorg Meyer
Three Columbia nurses are featured in Oprah Daily's news column, "The Pivot," which highlights the stories of people who chose to walk away from their career field and step into more meaningful work.
CNN Online: 3 Ways to Improve Your Health Through Your Gut Microbiome
Published June 2022
Source: CNN
Betsy Corwin shared how a healthy microbiome plays a key role in overall health.
Nasdaq: Columbia Nursing Rings the Closing Bell
Published May 2022
Source: Nasdaq
Faculty, students, and alumni gathered on National Nurses Day to ring the closing bell at Nasdaq.
Sirius XM Doctor Radio: Sexual and Gender Minority Health
Published June 2022
Tonda Hughes was interviewed about LGBTQ+ health disparities, as well as her work in substance abuse and mental health among sexual minority women.
ABC News Live: Feel Good Friday
Published May 2022
2022 graduated Danny Burgos, MDE ’22, and Maher Benham, MDE ’22, speak about their experience pivoting careers from the arts into nursing.
NBC News Now: National Nurses Day
Published May 2022
Dean Lorraine Frazier and graduate Alden Bush, DNP ’22, provided insight on the next generation of nurses.
Crain’s New York Business: Columbia nursing school gets $15M federal grant to study HIV risk in women
Published December 2022
Professor Rebecca Schnall and her team will convene a virtual cohort of 1,800 women across the country who are negative for HIV and study how different factors influence their risk of acquiring the virus and other sexually transmitted infections.
MSNBC: Most men would rather do chores than see a doctor. Here's how to persuade them
Published November 2022
Source: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc / Getty Images
Stephen Ferrara, DNP, lists the top excuses holding men back from seeking medical care, but shares how their loved ones can get them through the door.
POLITICSNY: 2002 Power Players in Health Care
Published October 2022
Dean Lorraine Frazier was honored on this year’s Power Player list, which honors “extraordinary individuals with a deep and enduring commitment to improving health outcomes for all New Yorkers,” according to PoliticsNY.