… speech and language skills after surgery or illness and provide strategies for coping with swallowing difficulties. Private Practice: Tailoring Individualized … of each individual. Collaboration : SLPs collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in various settings, working alongside professionals such as educators, … setting, SLPs prioritize ongoing professional development, staying abreast of the latest research, techniques, and technologies to enhance their effectiveness in …

… students and faculty were at the Massachusetts State House last week to advocate for legislative changes to eliminate barriers to provide patient care. First-year … to take part in the annual Massachusetts Association of PAs (MAPA) Lobby Day for the first time as part of their course learning about the profession. After the … of these challenges and are eager to join clinically practicing PAs to advocate for changes to outdated legislation which will ultimately lead to better patient …

… like empathy, reliability, communication skills, and a willingness to learn. For many roles, lived experience, strong interpersonal skills, and targeted training … recent high school graduates, and adults returning to the workforce. Demand for these roles continues to grow, especially in the Northeast. In Boston and across … require a college degree, most do require some form of focused training. The good news is that this training is designed to be practical, affordable, and accessible. …

… the Massachusetts-based chapter of the Organization of Nurse Leaders was looking for guidance. It didn’t want to stand by silently in the wake of injustice, but the … Ultimately, the collaboration between NERBNA and ONL resulted in a new pledge for all nurses to take and sign. The pledge has well over 3,000 signatures  Called … marks the completion of their studies at schools like UMASS Boston.   “It’s a way for nurses to remember that they have a role to play in championing equity,” said …

… was amazed at what they saw.  A line of 75 Palestinian refugees was waiting for them, having traveled up to four hours. Many were children. Some were in … an assistant professor of occupational therapy who arranged the trip, the team dug in. A planned hour-long staff orientation was cut short after just 10 … four hours, 65 people were evaluated. By the end of their two-week stint, the team had treated or written therapy plans for more than 300 people.  “We came feeling …