Author: Fran Higgins
Karst uses humor to recruit for Heart Walk
Gregory Karst, PT, PhD, our executive associate dean and CAHP Heart Walk team captain showed fun team spirit in order to recruit walkers. Take a minute, have a laugh, and follow him through downtown Omaha in this short promo video! Afterward, you’ll surely want to help the American Heart Association and join the team!
Apr 11, 2017

Dr. Bilek gives tips on exercising when diagnosed with cancer
CAHP Associate Dean for Research, Laura Bilek, PT, PhD, presented, “Cancer Survivors: Enhancing Health with Exercise, One Step at a Time,” at the Science Cafe in Kearney on Monday. Survivors frequently ask, “How do I exercise if I don’t feel good?!” Dr. Bilek discussed the specific benefits of exercise for the cancer survivor and offered […]
Mar 30, 2017

Welcome new staff: Loralee Amandus
Loralee Amandus recently joined the physician assistant education program as their clinical education data coordinator. She holds an associate’s degree in general studies and is nearly finished with her bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Brigham Young University-Idaho. Here’s more about Loralee, in her own words: “I’m from Boise Idaho, where I grew up with […]
Mar 16, 2017

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- by Jeffrey RobbEmployees who have yet to participate should respond by the new deadline of Friday, May 2.
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