… work has made a difference to patients around the world, people tend to notice. For Mary Hildebrand , MOT, OTD, OTR, and  Kathleen Lyons, ScD, OT, OTR , the latest acknowledgment of their significant contributions came over the weekend during … sciences, focusing on advancing the science aimed at enhancing the quality of life for adult cancer survivors through research and advocacy. In addition to her …

… own. Since the IHP began the process last fall of creating a new strategic plan for 2018-2021, we have worked to streamline the process, add capacity to help us be … on any of the people involved in the process.  A good strategic plan is important for many reasons. It helps us set a clear direction and establish our priorities so … appropriately funded before considering new initiatives. And it is used as a map for making decisions and evaluating our work. In short, it allows us to decide where …

… care pediatric nurse practitioner. It started as worried discussion about the news coming from overseas and COVID-19 cases reaching New York, which turned into … but I also felt a small amount of nervous anticipation: This is what I was trained for, to be able to help in a time of need. Last spring, when the pandemic’s chaos was … I see patients and family. My parents have also received the vaccine, so now I can visit without a glass door separating us. I tell every patient I see about the …

… and heartfelt handshake or a hug (and I am a hugger). In fact, those opportunities for meeting people have all but disappeared from our lives because our world has been … and pharmacy. Even those outings have become completely transactional – get in for what you need and get out as fast as you can. No longer do we have the … at the Bunker Hill Mall or the ones around Pier 4 to talk to complete strangers. For some, our world has also narrowed to the few people who are at home with us all …

… Experience on Capitol Hill Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy advocate for their profession Hope Hilsenrath is used to taking a hands-on approach to … McKinnon . All joined over 350 practitioners, educators, and students to advocate for the profession on three key topics — reducing Medicare cuts, increasing OT mental … “The MGH IHP OTD program equipped me with the skills to effectively advocate for our profession and communicate the significance of three legislative bills to …

… Jack, who holds the Shutzer Assistant Professorship at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard, said elite colleges are mobility springboards that … despite many having adopted in recent decades no-loan financial aid policies for low-income students. He spoke of the “hidden curriculum” that students who often … E. Lorraine Baugh , the Honorary Trustee and the school’s first Board chair for whom the lecture is named. Established in 2012,  the lecture series  is made …