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Mary Ellen Wells featured in Cooking Light magazine

June 18, 2019
The magazine Cooking Light recently featured Mary Ellen Wells, the director of the Neurodiagnostics and Sleep Science program, in their article, “What is Sleep Hygiene–and Why Is It So Important?” Mary Ellen Wells, Ph.D, RPSGT, R. EEG T., R. NCS T. 

Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) features Chelminski opioid research

June 13, 2019
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) recently featured Paul Chelminski, the director of the Physician Assistant Studies program, in an article titled “Limits on Opioid Prescribing Leave Patients with Chronic Pain Vulnerable.” Paul Chelminski, MD, MPH, FACP, has served as program director since 2015.

Lisa Copeland (2018 AuD) featured by Dell Children’s Ascension

June 13, 2019
Dell Children’s Ascension in Austin, TX, recently featured Lisa Copeland, a 2018 alumna of our Doctor of Audiology program. As a pediatric cochlear implant audiologist, she is on your team. Lisa recognizes that each child and family is different and should be treated as such. Watch this video to see...

Dana McCarty, DPT, Receives KL2 Grant from NIH’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) to Study Physical Therapy for Preterm Infants

June 12, 2019
Dana McCarty, DPT and assistant professor in the Division of Physical Therapy, has received a career-development award from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), in order to research parent-administered physical therapy and massage techniques among extremely preterm infants, or babies born at fewer than 28 weeks old. This grant...

Department of Allied Health Sciences Celebrates 2019 Preceptor Event

June 6, 2019
The Department of Allied Health Sciences (DAHS) hosted its largest-ever Clinical Preceptor Appreciation Event at the George Watts Hill Alumni Center on May 22, featuring keynote and breakout sessions addressed to health care professionals who facilitate student education. Brenda Mitchell, the associate chair of the DAHS Office of Student Services,...

Endeavors Features Karen McCulloch and Concussion Research

June 6, 2019
Endeavors, a publication of Research, recently featured Karen McCulloch, a professor in the Division of Physical Therapy, for her concussion research.

Susan Szendry Receives Community Engagement Fellowship from Carolina Center for Public Service

June 3, 2019
Susan Szendry has received a Community Engagement Fellowship from the Carolina Center for Public Service for her project “Facilitating Access and Inclusion for Visitors with Disabilities at a Local Zoological Park.” Szendry is completing her project alongside Jordan McNeill in Applied Developmental Sciences and Special Education. Nancy Bagatell, director of...

Nancy Bagatell and Linn Wakeford Inducted into Academy of Educators

May 23, 2019
The  Academy of Educators inducted Nancy Bagatell and Linn Wakeford into its ranks on May 23. Wakeford in an associate professor in the Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, where Bagatell serves as program director. The division is housed in the Department of Allied Health Sciences (DAHS). Wakeford is...

Department of Allied Health Sciences Celebrates 2019 Commencement

May 22, 2019
Hundreds of students representing five divisions graduated from the Department of Allied Health Sciences from May 11 to May 12, 2019. Students from the Divisions of Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Radiologic Science, Speech and Hearing Sciences, and...

Valerie Tan Receives 2019 Manager of the Year Award from University Managers Association

May 21, 2019
The University Managers Association (UMA) has presented its top honor, the 2019 Manager of the Year Award, to Valerie Tan, associate chair for administration in the Department of Allied Health Sciences (DAHS). The award presented annually by the University Managers Association, recognizes outstanding contributions based on...