SAHP Blog

Next SAHP Research Seminar

fhiggins — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:01:49 +0000

Please mark your calendar for the next SAHP Research Seminar presentation in Bennett Hall 2020 from noon-1:00pm:
November 18, 2009– Tanya Custer “Radiation Therapy Simulation Instructional Module Effectiveness Study”

Radiation Science Coats and Caps for Kids Drive

jtemme — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:29:23 +0000

As the Nebraska weather turns bitter cold, many Children in the Omaha area do not have coats, caps or gloves.

The UNMC Radiation Science students want to help with this problem. Would you help too?

We will be collecting gently used winter coats, and monetary donations for the purchase of stocking caps and gloves for children ages 5 - 12 years of age.

Coats, caps, and gloves will be collected in your area at the following location:
James Temme’s Office…5001G Bennett Hall

For cash donations please see a Radiation Science Student Representative
Or James Temme 559-6954

The final day for donations will be Friday, November 20th, 2009.
All items will be distributed during the week of November 23rd.

Thank you for sharing the warmth!

2009 Student Leader Gathering with President Milliken

fhiggins — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:22:54 +0000

Each year, President Milliken invites student leaders from across the University to join him and his wife for dinner at their home. Here is a group photo taken at the gathering, as well as a link to more individual pictures of the event on the University website.

2009 Student Leader Gathering

Long Distance Dietician

fhiggins — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:45:56 +0000

This video from KPTM.com features our very own Sue McLaughlin who goes to Winnebago each week as part of the Ho-Chunk Hope: A Diabetes Free Future grant.

http://www.kptm.com/global/video/popup/pop_playerLaunch.asp?vt1=v&clipFormat=flv&clipId1=4095599&at1=News - Special Coverage&h1=Long Distance Dietician&flvUri=&thirdpartymrssurl=

Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month

fhiggins — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:55:16 +0000

Every October, physical therapists celebrate National Physical Therapy Month by raising awareness about our profession. To do our part in the promotion, UNMC PT students will be traveling to Lincoln to speak with UNL’s Pre-Physical Therapy Club. Our goal is to educate these students on the premier doctorate program UNMC has to offer and field questions about the profession or the demands of school. Here is a look at a few significant details relevant to these students’ interest in PT:

According to a recent article by CNNMoney.com, PT is ranked as the 7^th best job in America, based on job growth and security, salary, and job satisfaction.
PT’s work as part of a multi disciplinary team that includes occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, nursing and other health care providers to provide optimal patient care.
PT is a rapidly growing field – expected growth from 2006-2016 is 27%.
This is a challenging and creative career that allows the therapist to design and implement their own treatment programs.

If you are interested in more information about the benefits of physical therapy or general information about the profession, please visit the American Physical Therapy Association website at www.apta.org.

Submitted by Kelsey Roberts, student in the SAHP Physical Therapy program