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UM-Flint students awarded $50,000 grant to improve diversity in Parkinson's exercise classes 

Zoey Humes (left) and Nia Ahart (right) will partner with the Michigan Parkinson Foundation to foster more diversity in Parkinson’s disease treatment providers.

A pair of physical therapy doctorate students at the University of Michigan-Flint have secured a $50,000 grant to bolster the diversity of providers offering critical Parkinson's disease treatment. Nia Ahart's and Zoey Humes' "Move to Represent" initiative will train 10 physical and occupational therapy professionals of color to implement PWR!Moves, an evidence-based exercise and physical[…]

UM-Flint theatre, health care students take the stage to improve patient outcomes

The University of Michigan-Flint is leading a collaborative effort between its theatre and health care programs in order to improve patient outcomes.

While "all the world's a stage," not every performance can prepare future health leaders to provide exceptional care to patients. However, the University of Michigan-Flint is leading a collaborative effort between the theatre, occupational therapy, nursing, physician assistant and social work programs in order to improve health care outcomes. The collaboration began in early 2020[…]

UM-Flint professor researches equitable STEM access through donk racing

Shirl Donaldson, UM-Flint assistant professor, is traeling to donk car races across the country to research how the sport could provide a STEM pathway to underrepresented minorities.

Big rims. Low profile tires. Modified suspension. Lots of chrome. Decked-out or classically refinished interiors. Lots of horsepower. This may seem like a misplaced Back to the Bricks article, but it's not. This is a story about research, informal learning and access to STEM for underrepresented minorities. Shirl Donaldson is an assistant professor at the[…]

UM-Flint School of Nursing selected for national initiative in delivering diverse, equitable education

The School of Nursing at the University of Michigan-Flint has been selected by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing to pilot a culture and climate survey in building inclusive educational environments.

Creating an inclusive future in health care requires a diverse group of individuals entering the profession who are prepared to make a difference. The School of Nursing at the University of Michigan-Flint will help to lead in creating this future as SON has been selected by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing for a[…]