… faculty, and staff listened to Dr. Nick Teich, the founder of Harbor Camp for Trans and Non-Binary Youth and owner of Fairwinds Consulting; and Virginia Hedrick, executive director of the California Consortium for Urban Indian Health who is an enrolled member of the Yurok Tribe of California … 2023-2024 year. It completed the first year of the course officially being a zero-credit course for incoming students, and where faculty and staff receive badges for …

… to the social determinants of health, homelessness, racism, and more. Screening for social determinants of health among patient populations and providing accessible … of Service (DOS) each October. Usually, the Massachusetts Chapter will have plans for a larger scale project, but this year they did not, so I took it into my own … Therapy at the IHP couldn’t agree more.   “Nothing can match the feeling of seeing your patient’s progress unfold in front of you, or that moment you share when they’ve …

… and putting them into practice at all levels of competition. The same can be said for the support teams who make sure those athletes can perform when called upon.  … earned her athletic training degree and worked as a high school athletic trainer for four years before exploring where else her interests and skills could take her. … she advised. “You never know what doors will open, and even if it is not your ideal door, walk through it and see what’s on the other side. You never know …

… smiling kids, where theory meets reality, and every moment is a chance to learn.  For the past two years, OT students have spent time with children and teachers at … (ADE). In the fall, groups of second-year students have the opportunity visit the school for a hands-on experience working with pre-school children while taking the … smiling kids, where theory meets reality, and every moment is a chance to learn.  For the past two years, OT students have spent time with children and teachers at …

… able to honor the work that all the students do,” said Luella Benn, Assistant Dean for Student Services. “Especially to look at how the students are contributing above and beyond to make life better for everyone in our community.” Added Nada Jovanovic, Student Services Coordinator: … really just means a lot. I’m very grateful for my cohort and for my faculty.”    Check out the carousel of winners:  Physical therapy student Lexi Nieves (l), honored …

… To and Savanna Pendergraft joined others in the profession from across the country for the American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) Annual Hill Day on … Waivers beyond the September 30 expiration date, and educating them on the need for robust federal funding to address the school-based OT workforce crisis, so that … and families are not left behind.” To stay engaged in ongoing advocacy efforts, visit https://www.aota.org/advocacy.   …

… at Mass General Hospital Every hour, nearly 100 Americans experience a stroke and for most, a long and difficult road to partial recovery will follow. Occupational, … at the MGH of Health Professions, is playing a key role.  An FDA-approved, drug free approach – a brain stimulation device connected to the vagus nerve, paired with … brain’s neural patterns.  “If you're doing something that's right on the edge of your ability, it's going to make that better. If I'm a runner, and I only run three …