Category: Associate Dean’s Office
Three PT Students presented posters at the Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum
Troy Goetsch, Megan Bradberry, and Zach Douglas (PT2s) presented posters at the 45th Annual Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum that was held March 1, 2014 at Creighton. Well done! Megan’s poster was titled, “Tai Chi as a Balance Intervention for Older Adults: Web-Based vs. Video-Based?” Zach’s poster was titled, “Geographic Distribution of Specialized […]
Mar 12, 2014
PT graduate receives research award
Shannon Roth, PT, DPT, a 2013 graduate from our physical therapy program, received the Student Award for Research from the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy, a specialty section of the American Physical Therapy Association. The award recognizes outstanding research-related activity completed by entry-level physical therapy students. Dawn Venema, PT, PhD, and Joseph Siu, PhD, nominated […]
Feb 25, 2014
Save the Date: BHECN Annual Conference 6-20-14
Mark your calendars for the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) Annual Conference, “Primary Care Integration and Behavioral Health,” at Metro Community College, Fort Omaha Campus – Swanson Conference Center on June 20, 2014 from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Feb 20, 2014
Dr. Karst accepted into ELI Fellowship
Greg Karst, PT, PhD, assistant dean for SAHP academic and student affairs, has been accepted into the 2014-2015 cohort of the American Physical Therapy Association’s Education Leadership Institute (ELI) Fellowship. Congratulations, Dr. Karst!
Feb 4, 2014
Congratulations to David Holt and to Dr. Katherine Jones!
Journal of Extracorporeal Technology recently published, “Heparin Dose and Postoperative Bleeding in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass,” coauthored by Mark W. Rosin, MPS, and David Holt, MA, CCT, program director in our clinical perfusion education program. They presented at the 33rd Annual Cardiothoracic Research and Education Foundation Symposium in San Diego, CA last year. Katherine Jones, PT, […]
Feb 3, 2014
Hageman reappointed to national advisory committee, contributes to annual report
Few individuals are appointed by the US Department of Health and Human Services to external advisory committees that tackle hot-topics in the arena of health education, interprofessional education and practice, and population health. Patricia Hageman, PT, PhD, professor in physical therapy education, received notice in December 2013 from US Secretary of the Department of Health […]
Feb 3, 2014
Denim for Disabilities Fundraiser Starts Today!
With permission from your supervisor, you can wear denim from January 27-February 21, 2014. Bring $1 for each day you want to wear jeans to Fran Higgins in BTH 3013M and get a sticker to wear to show your participation and support for the Meyer Foundation for Disabilities. Or, you can just donate to the […]
Jan 27, 2014
Photos from the SAHP Holiday Party 1-17-2014
By all accounts, it was a great time. The School of Allied Health Professions hosted a holiday party for faculty and staff at 1316 Jones Street on Friday, January 17, 2014, and despite the cold weather we had a good turnout. The venue was nice, the food was super, and the attendees looked smashing! See for yourself… […]
Jan 23, 2014
2013 Holiday Slideshow
I’ve had a few requests for the slideshow I made for the SAHP holiday party, so here you go. These are photos I’d taken of our faculty and staff throughout 2013 at various events. If you’re in the school, you’re bound to be in there. The music isn’t included, as I used a playlist I made […]
Jan 21, 2014
Another Master in our midst: congratulations to Linda Sykora, MSEd
Linda Sykora, MSEd, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM , instructor and hematology coordinator in our clinical laboratory science education program graduated in December with her Master’s Degree in Education. Congratulations, Linda!
Jan 15, 2014
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