… identity, or circumstances – but at Charlestown High School , equitable literacy is a goal, not a given. That’s because of the inherent challenges that come with … a combination of these.  Seeing literacy as a civil right, the high school is partnering with the MGH Institute of Health Professions , which will supply a team … teachers and students the literacy tools they need to succeed.  The partnership is possible thanks to a grant from the leading provider of assurance, tax and …

… responses to battle global warming and environmental injustices. Climate change is a public health and health equity crisis. The MGH Institute’s  Center for Climate … by practitioners from across the healthcare spectrum. At the heart of the problem is the confluence of climate change, structural racism, and environmental injustice, … of Health have realized that climate change and its impact on human health is something that we need to study more,” Breakey told the audience, noting that the …

… hopes future brings implantable devices to warn of impending seizures November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month – a time to bring attention to one of the most … States. While the challenges of epilepsy are more commonly known, the disease is often stigmatized; advocates say a wider understanding of the realities of living with the condition is needed.  In this month’s “IHP Interview,” Kevin Berner , Assistant Professor of …

… This year marks the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. What is the background of this law, and what rights does it protect? The ADA was signed in … have a greater understanding and awareness of people with disabilities. Is the IHP involved with disability issues? For some of our doctoral capstone … And Luella Benn , the Director of Accessibility Resources and Wellness in OSAS , is a wealth of information. She's worked with a number of our students on ADA-related …

… the 619 graduates of the MGH Institute of Health Professions, today’s commencement is as much a beginning as it is an end. As President Paula Milone-Nuzzo told the graduates of the Schools of … yet to be told. And while we are here today to celebrate your accomplishments, it is important to reflect on the journey that has brought us to this moment.”  The …

… practice, and the potential for professional excellence and leadership. It is named for Julie Atwood, former Director of the Speech-Language Pathology … for community building.  The Faculty Award for Excellence that honors a current on-site or adjunct faculty member or term lecturer who excels at presenting material in … it takes to pursue this career path. The work that we have done thus far is a testament to our perseverance, passion, and willingness to do whatever it takes …

… already successful partnership by increasing their collaboration. And Noam Segal is at the center of it all.  Segal, clinical specialist in the physical therapy … research initiatives with MGH Institute faculty has been challenging.  “This is an opportunity for us to explore what a more vigorous collaboration would look … occurring event, something that they keep seeing, and they're wondering, ‘Is this something that I'm just seeing because of my biases? Is this a generalizable …

… are tied to identity and culture, so she added a second major.  “I feel like this is the work I’ve always wanted to be doing, and it really brought together all of my … Harvard program, became a doctoral research fellow in the SAiL Literacy Lab, and is doing her clinical training at the MGH Institute through the Master of Science in … began thinking about literacy as a human right and a social justice tool.” As she is learning and supporting projects in the lab, King-Shaw is still focused on …