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This blog features news, events, student work and activities, faculty research, and more from NYIT’s School of Health Professions. Contact mhaar@nyit.edu for more information.
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Occupational Therapy Fieldwork in Morocco
Feature | Feb 16, 2018
Students in the NYIT occupational therapy program traveled to Morocco to work with patients with disabilities.
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Celebrate Black History Month
Feature | Feb 15, 2018
Join NYIT as it celebrates Black History Month with a series of events and exhibitions on or near campus.
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Welcome Back SHP Students Spring 2018
During free hour on February 8, School of Health Professions (SHP) students enjoyed a Welcome Back event courtesy of NYIT Campus Life with an assist from the School of Health Professions Events Committee
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With Spinal Cord Injuries, Temperature Is Another Complication
Feature | Feb 09, 2018
Associate Professor John Handrakis, D.P.T., aims to regulate a standardized test that identifies core body temperature dysfunction in persons with spinal cord injuries.
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Student Highlight: Dara Johnson DPT class of 2018
Blog | Feb 05, 2018
This month SHP is highlighting Dara Johnson who will be graduating in May from our Physical Therapy program.
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OT Students Utilize New OT Lab
Second year OT students in Professor Christina Finn’s class utilizing the recently renovated OT lab and new kitchen to learn adaptive techniques for cooking with a physical disability.
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OT Students and Faculty Travel to Morocco
Dr. Kelly Lavin, NYIT OT Assistant Professor, and Dr. Lillian Niwagaba NYIT Director for the Center for Global Health, traveled with 12 occupational students, from the NYIT OT Program, to Morocco.
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Physical Therapy Faculty Recognized at PRiSM Society Annual Conference
NYIT Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, Eric Greenberg, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, presented his work on the clinical practice patterns following ACL reconstruction at the 5th Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine (PRiSM) Society Annual Meeting was held on January 25-27, Plantation, FL.
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Physical Therapy Students Visit Progressive Orthotics and Prosethetics
First year NYITDPT students traveled to Progressive Orthotics and Prosthetics in Albertson for an up close look at the fabrication of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
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2017 In an “Insta”
Feature | Jan 22, 2018
A look back at some of the best photos taken by NYIT students and faculty and staff members in 2017.
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