… said Lyndon Pelmore, a second-year OT student. “This trip reminded me that it is more important to maintain the ability to meet a person where they are at instead of where you think they should be. It is important to leave biases and assumptions at home when interacting with clients … that does breast cancer screenings using an ibreast exam device. Breast cancer is a big issue for African women and there is a lot of stigma around it in Ghana so …

… ramp leads to within the Town Hall.” The pavement around accessible parking spots is poor and limits access to people with disabilities, the auditorium doesn’t have a … (tactile map, braille, raised characters, or those for non-English speakers) is necessary for individuals with visual or cognitive impairments and non-English … ramp leads to within the Town Hall.” The pavement around accessible parking spots is poor and limits access to people with disabilities, the auditorium doesn’t have a …

… & Career Paths Area of Expertise Rehabilitation George J. Davies, DPT ’04, is “paying it forward” with funds for students who have financial need or exceptional … worked at multiple Olympic and Paralympic Games (1980, 2002, 2008, 2012), is widely published in peer-reviewed journals, has written several books, has a … professor everywhere he’s taught, presents at conferences around the world, is internationally known in physical therapy circles, was the original co-founder and …

… a key contribution Community outreach and education surrounding stroke prevention is a big part of what the Tedy’s Team Center of Excellence in Stroke Recovery at the MGH Institute is about, and it’s a big takeaway for graduate assistant Abbey Kroll, who has been … at the Center for the past year.  “I think that early education and prevention is key,” said Kroll, a second-year physical therapy student. “Throughout our stroke …

… Leadership & Org Change Jones to succeed President Paula Milone-Nuzzo, who is retiring after eight years Deborah J. Jones, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Chief Integration … care,” said Jones . “This mission aligns deeply with my own purpose, which is to bring together people, ideas, and systems for the greater good, because the greater good is stronger than any individual part. I am honored to be leading the MGH Institute of …

… Area of Expertise Aphasia Brain Injury/Stroke Rehabilitation Sometimes a walk is more than just a walk. For more than 50 stroke survivors, families, friends, and … Area of Expertise Aphasia Brain Injury/Stroke Rehabilitation Sometimes a walk is more than just a walk. For more than 50 stroke survivors, families, friends, and …