Category: Genetic Counseling
Show Your Stripes, Rare Disease Day 2023
By Kylie Vermeire and Sue Jaspersen ‘When you hear hoofs, think horses, not zebras.’ Rare diseases are medical zebras, conditions that individually affect a small number of people. Although each disease may be individually rare, approximately 1 in 10 Americans will be diagnosed with a rare disease in their lifetime. Together, the number of people in the United States […]
Feb 27, 2023
written by Isabel Dycus and Karli Workman – genetic counseling students Did you know that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month? This awareness month was founded in 1985 by the American Cancer Society and Imperial Chemical Industries. The goal each year is to promote early screening to fight against breast cancer. Early detection of […]
Oct 31, 2022
Mary Matthiessen named 2022 CAHP Distinguished Administrative Professional
written by Rachel Korman – Communications intern Mary Matthiessen is the 2022 recipient of the College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP) Distinguished Administrative Professional award. This award recognizes a CAHP employee who exemplifies the ITEACH Values and who improves the college and/or its programs. Using the lens of Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage, and Healing […]
Sep 27, 2022
