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LIU Health Professions Continue to Lead COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Long Island University has provided innovative health solutions for nearly a century. Home to one of the oldest colleges of pharmacy in the nation, founded just three years after the opening of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1886, LIU now boasts a strong national reputation for educating thousands of students each year in a variety of health professions, including biomedical science, clinical laboratory science, exercise science, drug regulatory affairs, health care administration, nursing, nutrition, medical imaging, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistants, psychology, public health, and more.

Collectively, the students and faculty within these dynamic programs provided critical relief
for those impacted by COVID-19. Their bravery and leadership serve as a reminder of the
inestimable value of healthcare workers and medical professionals.

Senior Joyce Fordjour, who is majoring in social work, was honored by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams for her community service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fordjour, CEO of the private catering company Modas Kitchen, provided Ghanaian jollof rice to local front line workers. She is currently working with the National Black Leadership Commission on Health to create COVID-19 awareness and education.

Executive John Trizzino, ’81, has helped Novavax secure over $2 billion in funding to support development of a COVID-19 vaccine. The global biotechnology company received awards from the U.S. government’s Operation Warp Speed program, Department of Defense (DoD), and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, a global partnership founded by Bill and Melinda Gates.

The Hearst Foundation awarded a grant to implement telehealth training and certification scholarship programs at LIU. Telehealth is the delivery and facilitation of health and health-related services via telecommunications and digital communication technologies. The grant will help implement and sustain inter-professional and telehealth certification training in concert with LIU community partners, and improve health outcomes for high-risk populations in LIU’s catchment area in Brooklyn. LIU students in the psychology doctoral program have been engaged in telehealth services since the early stages of the pandemic.

Dr. Peggy Tallier, dean of LIU’s Harriet Rothkopf Heilbrunn School of Nursing, and Dr. Julius Johnson, director of the family nurse practitioner program and president of the Greater New York City Black Nurses Association, spoke at a special event discussing front line efforts of nurses in the New York City area. The virtual event brought together 145 participants consisting of nursing leaders, educators, deans, administrators, students, researchers and elected officials.

Long Island University Hornstein Center National Poll: What Americans Think About the Coronavirus Vaccine and Life in 2021

BROOKVILLE, NY, December 23, 2020 – Results of a breaking Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling and Analysis national poll reveal differences in political beliefs on what Americans think about a coronavirus vaccine and life in 2021.

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7 OUT OF 10 AMERICANS PLAN ON GETTING THE VACCINE AND BELIEVE IT WILL BE AVAILABLE BY SUMMER 2021

Americans were asked if they would agree to be vaccinated if an FDA approved coronavirus vaccine was available right now. Of the respondents, 71% said yes, 19% said no, and 10% said they didn’t know or gave no answer. Male respondents said yes at a higher rate (79%) than female respondents (65%).  Older Americans and those in the highest income brackets are most interested in the vaccine. 46% of Americans over the age of 60 and 51% of Americans making over $200,000 said they would get the vaccine right away.

Overall, 36% of all respondents said they would get the vaccine as soon as it was available, 13% said within a few weeks, 8% said within one month, and 14% said after a month.  28% of Republicans, 23% of Independents/other and 7% of Democrats said they would not get vaccinated.  Americans were also asked when they believe a COVID-19 vaccine would be widely available for anyone who wants it in the United States. Of the respondents, 69% said by spring or summer 2021; 15% by fall 2021; 6% in 2022 or later; and 9% said they didn’t know or had no answer.

VACCINATED AMERICANS PLANS IN 2021 INDICATE POLITICAL DIFFERENCES

National poll results found that political beliefs make the biggest difference among other factors such as age, gender, region, and household income.

IF VACCINATED, WOULD YOU ATTEND FAMILY GATHERINGS IN 2021?

64% of Republicans said YES.

42% of Democrats and 41% of Independents/other said YES.

IF VACCINATED, WOULD YOU ATTEND IN-PERSON ENTERTAINMENT OR SPORTING EVENTS IN 2021?

60% of Republicans said YES.

38% of Democrats and 36% of Independents/other said YES.

IF VACCINATED, WOULD YOU USE AIR TRAVEL IN 2021?

61% of Republicans said YES.

49% of Democrats and 49% of Independents/other said YES.

CONCERN OVER CORONAVIRUS IS HIGHER AMONG DEMOCRATS THAN REPUBLICANS AND INDEPENDENTS

Respondents with the highest concern that they or someone in their family could become seriously ill from the coronavirus are Democrats (59%) followed by Independents/other (42%) and Republicans (37%). 54% of respondents over age 60 were also very concerned over family risks from the coronavirus.

CONFIDENCE LEVEL OF WEARING MASKS IN PUBLIC TO REDUCE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS IS HIGHER AMONG DEMOCRATS THAN REPUBLICANS AND INDEPENDENTS

Political differences exist in Americans’ belief that wearing a mask in public reduces the spread of the coronavirus.  Respondents with the highest confidence level in wearing masks in public are Democrats (87%), followed by Independents/other (70%) and Republicans (62%).

WHAT ONE ISSUE MATTERS MOST FOR AMERICANS? 

Republicans say the economy (45%), Democrats say Coronavirus (27%)  

While a variety of reasons were mentioned, the economy was the one issue that mattered most for Republicans (45%) and Independents (28%). The coronavirus was the one issue that mattered most for Democrats (27%).

7 OUT OF 10 TOP CORONAVIRUS HOT SPOTS IN U.S. ARE IN THE SOUTH AND MOUNTAIN REGIONS

The top 10 U.S. hot spots hit hardest by coronavirus outbreaks following the Long Island University National Poll results are primarily in the South and Mountain regions. As of December 22, 2020, seven out of the top 10 States in the U.S. with the highest average daily cases per 100,000 in the last seven days are in the South (Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Alabama) and Mountain regions (Arizona, Nevada, Utah).

METHODOLOGY

This Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis online poll was conducted through SurveyMonkey from December 20 – 21, 2020 among a national sample of 1,611 adults ages 18 and up. Respondents for this survey were selected from over 2.5 million people who take surveys on the SurveyMonkey platform each day. Data for this week have been weighted for age, race, sex, education, and geography using the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey to reflect the demographic composition of the United States. The modeled error estimate for this survey is plus or minus 2.5 percentage points.

ABOUT THE LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY STEVEN S. HORNSTEIN CENTER FOR POLICY, POLLING, AND ANALYSIS

The Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis conducts independent polling, empirical research, and analysis on a wide range of public issues. Our studies inform the public and policy makers about critical issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. Visit liu.edu/Hornstein for more information and results from this national poll.

ABOUT LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY

Long Island University, founded in 1926, continues to redefine higher education, providing high quality academic instruction by world-class faculty. Recognized by Forbes for its emphasis on experiential learning and by the Brookings Institution for its “value added” to student outcomes, LIU offers over 250 degree programs, with a network of 270,000 alumni that includes industry leaders and entrepreneurs across the globe. Visit liu.edu for more information.

Women’s Basketball Star Makes Preseason All-Conference Team

The Northeast Conference (NEC) named standout junior guard Brandy Thomas, #15, to its women’s basketball preseason all-conference team. During the 2019-20 season, Thomas ranked among the top-eight scoring leaders in the conference averaging 14.6 points and 7.9 rebounds per game, while leading the LIU Sharks with 52 steals. Thomas was previously named the 2019 NEC Rookie of the Year after her freshman season. Read more.

Alum Recognized as Distinguished Leader in Medicine

John A. Coccaro, MD, ’87, is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a distinguished leader in the field of medicine for his professional excellence, leadership and commitment as owner, anesthesiologist and interventional pain management physician at Precision Pain Management. Dr. Coccaro built a well-respected reputation through his cutting-edge treatments for acute and chronic pain, taking pride in dramatically reducing the use of opioids. He founded Precision Pain Management in Toms River, New Jersey 6 years ago and leads a team of highly trained medical professionals.

BBC Profiles World-Renowned Disability Rights Activist

To mark the 30-year anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, BBC published a profile of Judith Heumann, ’69, whose activism paved the way for the law to be passed. The article highlights the events in Heumann’s personal life that led up to the historic sit-in that she staged in 1977 to fight for civil rights for people with disabilities. The 24-day protest at the Health, Education and Welfare building in San Francisco is still the longest sit-in of a federal building in American history. Read more.

10 Students Awarded Scholarships for Overcoming Adversity

The Horatio Alger Association awarded 10 LIU students through its specialized scholarship program that recognizes individuals who have shown an unwavering commitment to pursue their dreams through higher education. Horatio Alger Member Denny Sanford, founder of the T. Denny Sanford Innovation and Entrepreneurship Institute at LIU, funded scholarships of $25,000 for each of the 10 students. The scholars include: Ashanti Abraham, Etsy Blas, Giovanna Brafmann, Edwin Buhler, Jeremiah Burch, Sarahi Castro, Joseph Griggs, Amaya Henry, Tyrisse Hyman, Gabriella Mingin, Eric Miranda, Emily Money, Faith Morgan, Afrida Rahman, Maryam Tariq, Brian Walker.

Honors College Student Presents Thesis at National Conference

Paige Bonavito, ’20, recently presented her LIU Honors College thesis, “Exploring the Scott Peterson Case,” at the Annual Meeting of the Criminology Consortium (CrimCon).  Her presentation was a part of a student panel on disparities in corrections and sentencing.  The presentation is available to view on the CrimCon YouTube channel. Bonavito’s thesis was previously featured in the true-crime podcast, “Crimeficionados.” She will receive her MS in Criminal Justice from LIU in 2021.

Three LIU Women’s Hockey Team Members Make National Teams

Three members of the LIU Women’s hockey team will represent their home countries by competing for their national teams in upcoming international tournaments. Sophomore defender Paula Bergstrom, #2, and sophomore forward Matilda Af Bjur, #21, both made the Sweden National Team, and sophomore defender Linn Thomsen, #8, made the Denmark National Team. During the Sharks’ inaugural 2019-20 season, both Bergstrom and Af Bjur made the New England Women’s Hockey Alliance All-Rookie team, and Af Bjur led LIU in assists with 15.

Esteemed Music Professor Named Top Saxophonist of the Year

DownBeat Magazine, one of the oldest and most respected jazz publications in the country, recently selected Samuel Newsome, associate professor of music, as one of the top players of the year in the soprano saxophone category in the 2020 DownBeat Critics Polls. Newsome, a renowned saxophonist and composer, was also named a nominee for Soprano Saxophonist of the Year by the 2020 Jazz Journalist Association, and he received the 2020 Instant Award in Improved Music. His previous honors include the 2018 New Music USA Grant, the 2018 Alpert/Ragdale Prize in Music Composition, and the 2016 NYFA Fellowship for Music Composition.pital Markets, and he now serves as a vice president at the Ambrus Group.

Alum Named VP at Top Clinical Research Organization

Nach Davé, ’00, was named vice president of development strategy at Premier Research, a top global clinical research organization. Davé previously led clinical and regulatory affairs at Maxx Orthopedics, a developer of orthopedic medical devices, and has held roles in clinical operations, business development, strategic consulting and medical affairs at companies such as Merck, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Aventis Pharmaceuticals and Mitsubishi Pharma America. Davé is a graduate of LIU’s master’s degree program in drug regulatory affairs, the first such program in North America.

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