Jessica Abene
Bio
Jessica Abene is about to enter her first year of her PhD studies. She is currently a double major in nursing and nutrition at the University of Pennsylvania. Jessica has fused together her interests by conducting research on various nutrition topics. Her current interests include disordered eating and eating behaviors in underserved communities.
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New Appointment for Inaugural Curator Role at Penn Nursing
The Penn Libraries and Penn Nursing are pleased to announce that Jessica Martucci, PhD, has been named Curator of the Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing, effective August 28, 2023.
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New Appointment for Inaugural Curator Role at Penn Nursing
The Penn Libraries and Penn Nursing are pleased to announce that Jessica Martucci, PhD, has been named Curator of the Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing, effective August 28, 2023.
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Study Finds Spiritual Coping Behaviors May Be Key To Enhanced Trauma Recovery of Black Men Who Survive Firearm Injury
High rates of firearm injury among urban Black men in the U.S. can lead to long physical and psychological recovery times, worsened by limited access to mental health services. In the face of firearm injury, urban Black men may feel they have lost control over their lives, leading to fear, paranoia, lack of forgiveness, and different dimensions of mental health challenges, which can be difficult to overcome.