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Occupational Therapy student honored for her volunteer service to burn survivors
By Kate Hunger
When Sandy Montelongo volunteers with burn patients and their families, she understands firsthand what they are going through. Montelongo was burned as a small child and endured several surgeries and years of treatment for her injuries.
“I didn’t have a lot of programs when I was severely burned,” Montelongo explained of her motivation for helping others find the resources they need. “It doesn’t feel like work for me.”
UT Health San Antonio has a brand-new hero!
By Rosanne Fohn
It started out as a normal day (March 22, 2018) for David Wampler, Ph.D., associate professor and director of clinical research in the Department of Emergency Health Sciences, part of the School of Health Professions.
He had just put his 10-year-old daughter out to the school bus and was quickly cleaning the kitchen before following his daughter’s bus down the road toward 1-10, just south of Boerne. But then he saw something that looked like domestic violence going on near the bus.
Occupational therapy students visit state capitol
Four occupational therapy students joined the Texas Occupational Therapy Association (TOTA) for its annual visit to the Texas Legislature on Feb. 22.
TOTA Day at the Capitol provides an opportunity for students and occupational therapists from around the state to highlight client needs and the contributions of the profession during in-person meeting with legislators and their staff members.
Occupational therapy professor one of three Texas health educators inducted to Shine Academy
Karin Barnes, Ph.D., OTR, occupational therapy associate professor, was inducted in February into the University of Texas Kenneth I. Shine Academy of Health Science Education.
'It's an honor being recognized by peers across the state," Barnes said. "It's such an honor that the work we've all been doing in our OT department is recognized and that we've all been good about trying to be relevant to what's needed by the students as well as what's needed by the clients. What we are doing is relevant to what's currently going on in health care."
Respiratory care professor receives George Kudolo Research Award
Ruben Restrepo, M.D., RRT, FAARC, respiratory care professor received the George Kudolo Research Award at the School of Health Profession's annual research retreat on Dec. 14 - the second time he has earned the honor.
"It means a lot," said Restrepo, M.D., RT, FAARC. He received his first Kudolo Award 10 years ago and said he and other faculty continue to be inspired by the award's namesake, interim chair of the Department of Health Sciences George Kudolo, Ph.D., FAIC, FACB.
Library offers trove of resources for School of Health Professions
The start of a new semester is a great time to resolve to make the most of library resources to take coursework and research to the next level. As of this writing, there were three dozen LibGuides - also known as subject guides - on the UT Health San Antonio library website. By the time you read this, there could be even more.
National Allied Health Professions Week kicked off with ladies' Football Tournament
An estimated 60 percent of healthcare workers in the U.S. - or about 8 million people - have careers in the allied health professions. Every November a week is dedicated to celebrating their contributions.
At UT Health San Antonio that recognition took the form of a packed schedule of special activities the week of Nov. 4-11. The signature kickoff event, a ladies' football tournament held Nov. 4, featured teams of female students cheered on by male students.
Occupational therapy students get crafty with quilting
Kimatha Grice, OTD, OTR, CHT, Occupational Therapy associate professor quilts to relax and to share handmade comfort with others. For the past two summers, she has taught students how to piece and quilt their own creations - and in the process, she has given them an additional way to connect with future patients.
Allied Health Week set for Nov. 4-11
Allied health professionals have a critical role in our health care system and provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to millions.
The School of Health Professions will host events during Allied Health Week, which runs Nov. 4-11.
The week will kick off with a powder puff football game on Nov. 4, said MOT senior and class president Sarah Purcell, who also is president of the newly formed campus chapter of the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions–Student Assembly.
Occupational Therapy professor receives recognition from Morgan’s Wonderland
From the time she was a child growing up in Brazil, Ana Allegretti, Ph.D., OTR, knew she wanted to be an occupational therapist.
"I don't remember wanting to do anything else," she shared. "I always wanted to be an OT."
Ergonomics courses include OT assessments Dental students receive feedback on positioning in lab
Two occupational therapy faculty participated in a series of ergonomics courses for dental professionals designed to help dental students achieve good positioning while in clinical settings.
Kimatha Grice, OTD, OTR, CHT associate professor and Ricky Joseph, Ph.D., OTR associate professor participated in the August sessions organized by Juanita Lozano-Pineda, D.D.S., M.P.H, associate dean for external affairs in the School of Dentistry.
OT students and faculty participate in safe backpack wearing event
Did you know a student's backpack should weigh no more than 10 percent of his or her body weight?
First-and-second-year Occupational Therapy students share those facts and more with parents and students at a back-to-school event at Palo Alto College on August 5 sponsored by State Sen. Carlos Uresti (Dist.19).
Project aims to gauge impact of continuing education on healthcare providers caring for ALS patients
Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in the Rio Grande Valley currently travel several hours each way to reach clinics with health care professionals trained to provide the support they need.
Occupational Therapy professor and students help fit wheelchairs at Morgan's Inspiration Island
Wheelchair users visiting the new accessible splash park at Morgan's Inspirational Island are able to enjoy water activities without fear of damaging their own equipment, thanks to specially designed waterproof wheelchairs available for use by the guest.
School of Health Professions students to gain a new tool for learning anatomy
School of Health Professions students will soon have a new tool for learning anatomy available around the clock — the Anatomage Table.
Training on the Anatomage Table was held on June 22.
Paul Allen, Sr., DSc, MPAS, PA-C, assistant professor and chair of the physician assistant studies department, said the table will be an adjunctive tool to anatomy education and will not replace specimen dissection.
Occupational Therapy Professor Receives School of Health Professions Spectrum Award
Ricky Joseph, Ph.D., OTR, received the School of Health Professions 2017 Spectrum Award in May. The Spectrum is the School's highest award, recognizing excellence in the areas of teaching, service, leadership and scholarship.
Occupational Therapy endowment honors Karin J. Barnes Ph.D., OTR
The Department of Occupational Therapy has announced the creation of The Karin J. Barnes Leadership Endowment, which will support occupational therapy students with a commitment to leadership.
Karin J. Barnes, Ph.D., OTR, associate professor, is a founding faculty member of the Department of Occupational Therapy and served as chair of the department a decade before returning to teaching full-time this year. She was inducted as a fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association this spring.
Occupational therapy grads make donation in honor of late professor
Although LT. Col Paul D. Ellsworth, OT (Ret. US ARMY) retired from UT Health San Antonio in 1998, the impact he had on the Department of Occupational Therapy lasted long after his time at the university.
Because of his commitment to the occupational therapy profession and passion for helping others, Ellsworth was highly regarded and respected among peers and students. In 2009, family, friends, former students and colleagues honored Ellsworth with an endowed academic scholarship in his name.
Time for wacky fun at the Allied Health Games
Becky Liu will have the benefit of experience when she competes this month in the Allied Health Games. Her favorite event?
Watermelon eating, followed by tug-of-war.
“It was a really fun experience but last year we had a lot of school work,” said Liu, a second-year occupational therapy student and School of Health Professions ambassador. “This year life is getting a little easier.”
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