Allied Health Blog
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: The Past, Present, and Future of Cystic Fibrosis
By Marisa Ruwe and Taylor Thomas, second year genetic counseling students What is Cystic Fibrosis? Each year, Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month is recognized throughout May. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition estimated to impact over 100,000 people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds worldwide. The genetic changes that cause CF result in the production […]
May 6, 2024
D-N-A? More like D-N-YAY! Celebrate National DNA Day!
written by 2nd-year genetic counseling students Mitch McElfresh, Elizabeth Reese, and Kylie LaBouve Have you heard? Today is DNA Day! Soon to be genetic counselors Mitch, Lizz, and Kylie are excited to help you celebrate. Here’s what you need to know! What is National DNA Day?National DNA Day is recognized every year on the 25th […]
Apr 25, 2024
Allied Health garners top awards at Spotlight on Scholarship
The UNMC Interprofessional Academy of Educators held a Spotlight on Scholarship event on March 28, highlighting a variety of health sciences education research. Out of the 17 projects from more than 50 authors, the College of Allied Health Professions pulled in the top three awards. Outstanding Presentation AwardsFirst Place went to second-year genetic counseling student […]
Apr 23, 2024
Krusen receives Roster of Fellows award
Occupational Therapy Program Director Nancy Krusen, PhD, OTR/L, received an American Occupational Therapy Association Roster of Fellows award. The award recognizes occupational therapists who through their knowledge, expertise, leadership, advocacy, and/or guidance have made a significant contribution over time to the profession with a measured impact on association members, consumers, public/community at large, and/or other […]
Apr 22, 2024
Welcome new faculty: Halle Mallard, PhD
Halle Mallard, PhD, is a new assistant professor in the Department of Allied Health Professions Education, Research, & Practice. Here’s more about Halle in her own words: I am originally from South Dakota, and my husband and I moved to Omaha in 2016 so I could attend UNMC. We have a one-year-old son and our […]
Mar 11, 2024
Share Your Colors on Feb 29 in Support of Rare Disease Day
by genetic counseling students Isabel Bullock and Karli Workman What is Rare Disease Day? Rare Disease Day is recognized on the last day of February each year. This year is particularly special since February 29th only comes around once every four years. Since it is the rarest day of the year, it is also the […]
Feb 28, 2024
Welcome new staff: Shayla Keim
Shayla Keim recntly joined our physician assistant program in Kearney as clinical education associate. Here’s more about Shayla in her own words: I was born in Kearney, Neb, and was raised in Elm Creek for most of my childhood. My family relocated to Pleasanton in 2012 and that is where I completed my high school […]
Feb 28, 2024
Spreading Warmth and Wellness: The CAHP Student Ambassadors’ Successful Food Drive
This winter, the College of Allied Health Professions’ Student Ambassadors took up the mantle of compassion and community service. Their mission? To spread warmth and wellness through a January food drive. With drop-off locations in Omaha and Kearney, the students collected donations to support the Omaha Open Door Mission and the Kearney Jubilee Center, both […]
Feb 20, 2024
Bills Completes Wound Treatment Associate Program
by the Physical Therapy Program Please join us in congratulating Sara Bills, DPT, assistant professor and associate director of the physical therapy program, on completing the Wound Treatment Associate Program offered through the UNMC College of Nursing’s Continuing interProfessional Development and Innovation Office. The WTA Program was developed by the Wound Ostomy Continence Society to […]
Feb 16, 2024
Drs. Donnelly and Webster receive new appointments
Amber Donnelly, PhD, MPH, SCT(ASCP), M. Patricia & James W. Leuschen Professor has been appointed as Associate Dean for Student Affairs, and Tammy Webster, PhD, MPA, RT(R)(M)(ARRT), FAEIRS has been appointed as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Both Dr. Donnelly and Dr. Webster have led their respective areas for the past four years as assistant […]
Feb 15, 2024
