Category: Physical Therapy
Generation of curiosity isn't the problem…
“The problem is the generation of a curiosity that always asks a question that in turn spurs one on to a physical act in pursuit of an answer.” This quote comes from Back in Keith County, by John Janovy, Jr., Varner Professor of Biological Sciences at UNL. I’m reading the book for my English Master’s comps and […]
Jul 19, 2010
Dougherty receives McMillan Scholarship
Suzanne Dougherty, a physical therapy student in the School of Allied Health Professions, is one of only six recipients to receive this year’s Mary McMillan Scholarship from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The national award honors outstanding physical therapy students. According to APTA data, more than 7,200 students of the nation’s 2010 physical therapy […]
Apr 23, 2010
Did it Again!
In case you missed it, our PA and PT programs’ rankings appeared in U.S. News & World Report again: The School of Allied Health Professions’ physician assistant program tied for 14th; and The School of Allied Health Professions’ physical therapy program ranked 33rd.
Apr 16, 2010
Two-time Winner: Kathy Volkman
Kathy Volkman, in physical therapy education, is receiving the Chancellor’s Silver U award for April. She is a two-time recipient. Congratulations, Kathy!
Apr 6, 2010
UNMC teamwork with rural hospitals in Hospitals and Health Networks
Our work improving teamwork and communication in Nebraska’s Critical Access Hospitals was highlighted in this month’s publication of Hospital & Health Networks, which is “the flagship publication of the American Hospital Association.”
Mar 25, 2010
SAHP Students Participate in Aging Interest Group Health Fair
Students from the PT and PA programs took part in a health fair for residents of New Cassel Retirement Center on Feb 13. The health fair was organized by the Interprofessional Aging Interest Group, a multidisciplinary group of students (MD, nursing, PT, PA, pharmacy, and social work) interested in the care of older adults and […]
Mar 9, 2010
Physical Therapy Students Participate in Legislative Day at the Nebraska State Capitol
Many of the second-year Physical Therapy students participated in Legislative Day at the State Capitol in Lincoln on Wednesday, February 3rd. The event jointly sponsored by the Nebraska Physical Therapy Association and the Nebraska Medical Association promoted the national program, “Exercise is Medicine.” This program promotes health and wellness through increasing physical activity and exercise […]
Feb 5, 2010
Kudos in Our Physical Therapy Program
Three UNMC physical therapy faculty members will be recognized at the opening ceremonies of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) in San Diego, California February 17-21, 2010: • Kathy Volkman will be recognized for becoming a Board-Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy; • Joe Norman and Grace Johnson will be recognized for being […]
Jan 27, 2010
Joint Effort
The UNMC and Creighton Physical Therapy students are hosting a volleyball tournament in February to raise money for the Nebraska Arthritis Foundation. This tournament is the largest fundraiser for the Nebraska Arthritis Foundation every year. Last year it raised around $5000. All the proceeds benefit this foundation – the tournament does NOT raise money for […]
Jan 22, 2010
PT Student Uses Her Skills on the Hill
Alison Larsen, third-year student in physical therapy in the School of Allied Health Professions, and her husband, Will Becker, have been active in the outdoors for years. They picked up skiing while living in Colorado from 2000-2006. Volunteering with the Mt. Crescent ski patrol in Iowa became a natural extension after an introduction by several […]
Jan 19, 2010
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