Allied Health Blog
Welcome new faculty: Brad Dexter, PT, DPT
Brad Dexter, PT, DPT, Class of 2011 alum, recently joined our physical therapy program as an assistant professor. Here’s more about Dr. Dexter in his own words: With 13 years as a practicing physical therapist at Quality Living, Inc. (QLI), I developed expertise in neurological rehabilitation such as brain and spinal cord injuries and as […]
Jul 2, 2024

Welcome new staff: Nick McCormick
Nick McCormick recently joined the staff for our occupational therapy program. Here’s more about Nick in his own words: I am originally from the Omaha/Bellevue area. After spending some time living in Lincoln, I have been living in the Benson neighborhood for a few years, and I truly enjoy the sense of community that surrounds […]
Jun 27, 2024

Drs. Kennel and Venema Share Falls Expertise with Iowa Critical Access and Small Rural Hospitals
For over a decade, the Collaboration and Proactive Teamwork Used to REduce (CAPTURE) Falls Program has existed to conduct research related to falls in hospitalized patients as well as provide quality improvement support to Nebraska Critical Access Hospitals. CAPTURE Falls is currently led by Victoria Kennel, PhD, and Dawn Venema, PhD. Matt McManigal provides support […]
Jun 18, 2024

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