“It is exciting to see the growth of a talented faculty and their innovative projects, particularly in developing novel technologies, that will improve health in areas that are underserved.” —Vincent A. Forlenza, Jr. ’75 Chair, Lehigh University Board of Trustees; Retired Executive Chairman, BD (Becton Dickinson) “The vision of the College of Health aligns with my work as a women and girls’ rights advocate. I look forward to graduates of COH contributing to the innovation ecosystem to address health conditions that disproportionately affect the lives of women, as well as the health implications of violence against women and girls (VAWG). The need for a new Optional Protocol to CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women), the most important human rights treaty for women, to end all forms of VAWG remains a vital part of the work that I care most about in global health.” —Dr. Eleanor Nwadinobi Member, Dean’s Advisory Council; President, Medical Women’s International Association “I wanted to help this great team leverage the vast network of Lehigh healthcare alumni, access the broad technical depth of Lehigh and provide a curriculum that is relevant to today’s healthcare challenges. I really believe Lehigh COH graduates will have a significant impact on the healthcare system and drive future innovations in health technology.” —Jeffrey Burbank ’86 Chair, Dean’s Advisory Council; Retired Founder and CEO, NxStage Medical “Our healthcare system is failing. Issues with the high cost, lack of equity, accessibility and increasing pressure from our aging population must be addressed. Lehigh’s COH is preparing graduates to tackle these challenges with comprehensive offerings layered with experiential learning.” —Dr. Patricia Stephenson ’78, P’08 Member, Dean’s Advisory Council; Former Senior Medical Officer, Cigna Healthcare STUDENTS, ALUMNI AND FRIENDS, Five years ago, the College of Health welcomed our first cohort of 62 students during the global pandemic. It was a time that required creativity, resolve and collaboration, but those early decisions have helped shape the College into what it is today. We’ve seen our enrollment grow to the current high of 269, graduated 112 students and formed impactful collaborations with dozens of partners. While we celebrate our progress, the work ahead remains crucial. The gaps and challenges in health and healthcare revealed during the pandemic persist and have even deepened. Yet, we are also at a turning point. Advances in biomedical innovation, AI and cross-sector collaboration create a moment in which historical progress toward better health outcomes is possible. These developments could give enormous momentum to our mission to improve health outcomes for individuals, communities and populations globally—and in the Lehigh Valley. As we face these real challenges and opportunities, we are committed to four key areas: 1. Focus on understanding the upstream causes of health and illness to promote well-being, prevent disease and reduce the burden on our healthcare system. 2. Collaborate closely with communities to address their highest priorities. 3. Strengthen partnerships to improve regional health and create a model for other communities. 4. Invest in biostatistics, health data science and AI to extract actionable insights from health data and develop innovative new technologies. Thank you for your continued support. We hope you will continue to engage with us as we unlock our real potential. Elizabeth A. Dolan Dean, College of Health SCAN OR CLICK TO LISTEN Dean Beth Dolan discusses how Lehigh’s College of Health is shaping the future of health on Accenture’s Mavericks in Healthcare: Chronicles of Innovation podcast.
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