… On the Road to Independence … On the Road to Independence Topics Communication Sciences & Disorders Student Life Area of … offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and nursing for clients who are no longer eligible to have their rehabilitative care covered by … his physical therapy sessions, was able to progress walking without it.    “The way they encourage people to do these things is great,” explained Derrick Williams. …

… A Tip of the Cap to Program That Helps People with Aphasia … A Tip of the Cap to Program That Helps People with Aphasia Clients in Spaulding-IHP’s Comprehensive … unsure of what they’re about to embark on but excited about the opportunities for recovery that lay ahead.  “I had no idea what to expect,” shared Mary, a member … has and optimize the care provided to people with aphasia,” said Pittmann. “The way we do it at the IPC stands out, as it really is the lifeblood of our services.”  …

… Advocating for Homeless Families and Children … Dr. Mary O’Donnell testifies at Massachusetts Statehouse for improving services to improve their lives. On a humid Tuesday morning earlier this month, Dr. Mary … and from appointments. “I noticed the resilience of these families heading all the way out to our clinic,” she said. “It was extraordinary, yet unfair.”  It spurred …

… Professor Kelly Spellman spent a week in Montana working at a residential program for people with spinal cord injuries Like many people, Kelly Spellman went away for a … doctoral program, volunteered with Empower SCI, a residential program that aims to help people with injuries to their spinal cord live more fully actualized and … changed my perspective on what is important to my clients because I’ve seen the way that the things I teach them are going to play out in the real world.” Students …

… Coming Together to Help Children in Charlestown … Coming Together to Help Children in Charlestown Topics Communication Sciences & Disorders Research MGH Institute partners with RSM and Kennedy Center to support local families. Faculty and students at the MGH Institute are trained, or … as classroom support in its early education programs and serving as a resource for some of the students who need services, but one of the initiatives that is having …

… Commencement 2024 Marks Beginning of Healthcare Careers for Some, Advancement for Others … for Others Topics Leadership Outcomes & Career Paths The 571 graduates are urged to make a difference in today’s world by using their IHP education to make a … where you will be part of the life journey of so many people, through the best days of their lives where they get great news like the delivery of a baby or the …

… A Bridge to a Better Life for Heart-Failure Patients … A Bridge to a Better Life for Heart-Failure Patients Topics Research Research by MGH Institute team shows how … of having a life-saving heart transplant, or as a longer-term permanent way to extend their lives. But a team at  Massachusetts General Hospital , including  … of having a life-saving heart transplant, or as a longer-term permanent way to extend their lives. But a team at  Massachusetts General Hospital , including  …

… Illness & Disability Policy OT professor discusses advances, along with work still to be done, as the country marks the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. To celebrate Disability Pride Month and the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with … Therapy , about her interests in healthcare policy and issues of empowerment for people with disabilities. She discussed current legislation and accessibility for …

… campus and made a phone call. Talking on the phone is something he used to do frequently for his job, but after having a stroke in January 2024, phone calls were few and far … will need, and some must learn to use adaptive kitchen equipment.” Cooking was a way for Grafton practice following instructions, something he also worked on through … will need, and some must learn to use adaptive kitchen equipment.” Cooking was a way for Grafton practice following instructions, something he also worked on through …

… Education Pediatrics Rehabilitation As MGH Institute research portfolio continues to grow, top researchers share what they are working on during Research and … an impressive 236% over the past five years, far surpassing the national average for health professions schools.  “After all, who wants to be average?” joked Dr. Nara … they said they were doing, and what they were actually doing through analyzing visit records for elementary school children with and without complex conditions who …