Author: Fran Higgins
Dr. Somers to retire in 2012
James Somers, Ph.D., program director for the division of physician assistant education in UNMC’s School of Allied Health Professions, has announced his intent to retire on April 30, 2012. Click for full article. All the best, Jim!
Aug 11, 2011
Another publication for the school
Grace Johnson just had a case management report published: Johnson GC. Physical Therapy Management of a Patient with Cervicothoracic Dysfunction and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: A Case Report. Orthop Phys Ther Prac. 2011;23(3):133-138. Congratulations, Grace! (Email Fran if you’d like a copy of the report.)
Aug 10, 2011
Welcome, new faces in SAHP!
Here’s a little video introduction to some of the new folks in the school. Kris Lausterer, PT, MHS, OCS, is the new Director of Clinical Education in the Division of Physical Therapy Education. He has been a practicing physical therapist for 18 years and has had the opportunity to practice in a variety of clinical […]
Aug 4, 2011
SAHP Staff Reorganization Table
The table linked in UNMC Today regarding the SAHP staff reorganization has been updated. Full article.
Aug 2, 2011
A Visit to MU
Jack Turman, Jr, PhD, and Pat O’Neil, BS, visited the MU campus last week. Here are a couple of photos from the trip.
Jul 25, 2011
Fun Run Video
Check out this short video recounting tales of last year’s Fun Run… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6mVOxCsFZ8 Have some tales of your own or maybe some tips for this year’s event on September 17, 2011? Contact Fran and you could be in the next installment!
Jul 13, 2011
Congratulations, Anne Skinner!
Anne Skinner in our Physical Therapy program is the July recipient of the Silver U award. Please mark your calendars for our next SAHP social at which Anne will be recognized: August 24th at 3:00 p.m. Location TBA. (Rumor has it there may be ice cream!) Congratulations, Anne!
Jul 8, 2011
Sue Prusia gets the Gold
Congratulations to Sue Prusia, pictured above receiving her Gold U certificate at the Board of Regents meeting. Full story from the UNMC Today.
Jun 29, 2011
PT Alums Visit UNMC
Members of the Physical Therapy class of 1981 met for their 30-year reunion on June 17 and 18, 2011. They came from as far away as Wyoming, Texas, and California. Kyle Meyer, PhD, PT, senior associate dean of the School of Allied Health Professions, welcomed them and led a tour of the UNMC campus on […]
Jun 27, 2011
Glad UNMC is not near the river
Kathy Volkman shared this picture taken by a friend on the 39th floor of the First National building looking out toward Iowa. Kathy said, “In the foreground is a lake. In the horizon are the Bluffs. In the middle is the muddy river as it is moving closer to Omaha.” Missouri River covering I-29 north […]
Jun 20, 2011
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