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More than a Title — or Titles: Dr. Aaron Sebach

April 20, 2020
A supportive partner, a color-coded calendar, and a flexible schedule allow Dr. Aaron Sebach to put as much passion into his practice as his teaching. And WilmU’s nursing practitioner students reap the rewards. Dr. Aaron Sebach is chair of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (DNP) for Wilmington University’s College of Health Professions. And these are the credentials that follow his name…
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ACADEMIC NEWS

DNP Candidate Helps Patients at Liberia Clinic

January 9, 2020
Sigrid Marfo, a DNP candidate, is already a dedicated and successful certified registered nurse-anesthetist who shared her skills helping patients in a clinic in Liberia —and also met the president of the West Africa nation. “She is interested in improving health…
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DNP Chair and Students Bring Care to Kenyans

October 8, 2019
In the slums of Nairobi in Kenya’s Mathare Valley, people struggle to survive on about $1 a day, making health care a luxury. Dr. Lori Irelan (in teal scrubs) in a Kenyan classroom with students. Dr. Lori Irelan, regional chair of Wilmington University’s DNP program…
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Health Science Interns Get Hands-on Experience

September 12, 2019
In the rapidly evolving field of health care, people with health sciences degrees are playing a greater role in care management. WilmU students are getting hands-on experience through the University’s relationship with Christiana Care Health System. Last semester, two students completed internships at Christiana Care. There currently are three interns working in the health system, in the…
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New at WilmU: The Bachelor of Science in Biology

July 17, 2019
More Than Just Microscopes The state-of-the-art biology lab at Wilmington University Brandywine Wilmington University’s new Biology degree offers research experience and creates career opportunities. The state of Delaware boasts a rich history of scientific innovation…
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Dr. Sebach’s Latest Achievement

June 11, 2019
Dr. Aaron Sebach, associate professor and chair of Wilmington University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice program, is now a Fellow in Hospital Medicine (FHM), an achievement conferred by the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM). This prestigious honor is bestowed by the…
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DNP Project Focuses on Mothers-to-be

April 10, 2019
Most people benefit from a reminder when it comes to doing something that benefits their health. That includes pregnant women. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that pregnant women receive the whooping cough or pertussis vaccine, known as the Tdap vaccine, during the third trimester of each pregnancy in order to pass along immunity to their babies. Dr. Jessica…
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Breaking Down Language Barriers in Behavioral Health Care

January 11, 2019
WilmU Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student Daisy Lara is passionate about providing behavioral health care to patients who often fall through the cracks. Her project, serving Spanish-speaking patients, earned her one of only 20 fellowships awarded to minority students…
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Mobile Phones Bring Health Care Closer to Patients

October 16, 2018
Research by Dr. Angela Herman, Health Sciences Program Chair, shows that access to health care for people who live in remote areas can be literally a phone call away. Dr. Herman, who has a strong background in clinical research, conducted a study in Elkton, Maryland, the home of Union Hospital, as to how patients would like to use technology in communicating with health care…
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