Tag Archives: CHS
How to become an occupational therapist and transform lives with UM-Flint
If you're passionate about helping others achieve their fullest potential and are considering a career in occupational therapy, you're on the right track. Occupational therapists play a crucial role in enabling individuals of all ages to participate in everyday activities, despite physical, cognitive or emotional challenges. The journey to becoming an OT is rigorous but[…]
UM-Flint's College of Health Sciences hosts accident simulation during summer camp
The University of Michigan-Flint transformed into a bustling hub of future health care heroes, June 18-20, during the "Exploring Health Care Careers" summer camp. Local students walked in the shoes of first responders during an eye-opening accident simulation, a highlight that gave them a firsthand look at challenges and teamwork in health care. The sounds[…]
UM-Flint student Edmonds elected to NASW-MI board of directors
Advocating for others is a family legacy for Cami Edmonds. Her parents were active members of the civil rights movement in the 1960s, marching and protesting against injustice. Many members of Edmonds' family are educators who work hard to provide their students the best opportunities for success. That kind of upbringing undoubtedly had an impact[…]
UM-Flint health care students from various disciplines come together for unique learning opportunity
When thinking about the best way to teach students safe patient handling techniques, nursing and radiation therapy faculty at the University of Michigan-Flint decided to tap a valuable resource – students from other programs. A recent interprofessional education event brought occupational therapy and physical therapy graduate students together with nursing and radiation therapy undergraduate students[…]
UM-Flint occupational therapy alum working to make sailing more accessible
Shanna Haver is incredibly passionate about two things in particular: giving back to others and spending time on the water. A 2023 graduate of the University of Michigan-Flint's occupational therapy doctoral program, she is using her chosen career field to combine her passions in a rather unique way. When it came time for the Ypsilanti[…]
Campus research directors appointed for Inclusive History Project
University of Michigan researchers Camron Michael Amin, James W. Cook and Lisa M. Lapeyrouse will lead the Inclusive History Project's research activities spanning the Ann Arbor, Dearborn and Flint campuses. IHP is the yearslong project to study, document and better understand the university's history with respect to diversity, equity and inclusion. The directors will[…]
UM-Flint radiation therapy alum found dream job, gives back by mentoring
Laura Jolovic knew she wanted a career in health care that would allow her to form close relationships with her patients. It would simply be a matter of finding the perfect fit. As it turns out, radiation therapy, which provides a unique mix of technology and hands-on patient care, couldn't have been better tailored for[…]
UM-Flint physician assistant students help to launch free Narcan vending machine
Naloxone, the medication that reverses opioid overdoses and is delivered via the Narcan nasal sprayer, is now available for free at a vending machine in downtown Flint thanks to the work of three UM-Flint physician assistant students and the partnership they formed with the Genesee Community Health Center. The vending machine will also have fentanyl[…]
UM-Flint professor, students working with 'Beyond Rhetoric' project to fight racism in Genesee County
After Genesee County became one the first communities in the country to adopt a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis in June 2020, public health researchers, including University of Michigan-Flint associate professor Lisa Lapeyrouse and several UM-Flint students, set out to ensure that the resolution was viewed through a public health lens and translated[…]
UM-Flint's College of Health Sciences introduces customizable master's in health services administration
As health care evolves, the need for qualified administrators, leaders, and health and business professionals continues to grow. To meet that demand, the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Health Sciences is now offering a customizable Master of Science in Health Services Administration for fall 2023.