Tag: health care

Alumni Spotlight: 2015 Clara Barton Alumnus of the Year Award Winner Ismael Lopez

Alumni Spotlight: 2015 Clara Barton Alumnus of the Year Award Winner Ismael Lopez

Mr. Ismael Lopez, LVN, a 2009 Vocational Nursing graduate of cohort PTB, was recently awarded the 2015 Clara Barton Alumnus of the Year Award at the Stanbridge College Commencement Exercises. The award recognizes a graduate’s outstanding achievements, contributions, and leadership in the field of healthcare. Mr. Lopez has been the LVN Team Leader for the Head […]

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Stanbridge Spotlight: Occupational Therapy Assistant Alumnus Shaneill Davis

Shaneill Davis, not only gets to work in Beverly Hills, but also has a job that continues to make her happy. Since caring for people is a passion of hers, this Occupational Therapy Assistant graduate can truly say that she loves her job. During her time at Stanbridge, the hands-on training created a better learning […]

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Stanbridge Spotlight: Nursing Instructor Writes Children’s Book for Upset Tummies

Stanbridge Spotlight: Nursing Instructor Writes Children’s Book for Upset Tummies

Stanbridge College Nursing Instructor, Anne Garrett, RN, looks at a CT scanner and thinks of it as if it were a space ship in Star Wars. According to her husband, Haydn, Mrs. Garrett can understand how “little people” think. With eight grandchildren, ages ranging from three to twelve, she would often write stories to them […]

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Medical Safety Volunteers Needed at the LA Marathon 3/18!

Medical Safety Volunteers Needed at the LA Marathon 3/18!

Stanbridge College REACH is looking for volunteers to help assist the Medical Safety and Management Team at the LA Marathon on Sunday, March 18th. According to the LA Marathon LLC, the race is expected to draw over 25,000 participants. With such a large turn out, volunteers are greatly needed to help runners stay healthy during […]

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Get out of Town! Travel Health and Safety Tips from the AOTA

Get out of Town! Travel Health and Safety Tips from the AOTA

Generally traveling and vacations are meant to help people avoid stress from work, home or school commitments, but many times it ends up doing the opposite. The America Occupational Therapy Association has provided several tips for staying safe and healthy while traveling to help reduce stress and avoid strain or pain. Some of the major […]

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Stay aware: hand washing in Emergency Departments affected by specific situations

Stay aware: hand washing in Emergency Departments affected by specific situations

Nurses working in emergency departments can be more aware of hand hygiene in certain situations. A new study found that nurses were less likely to follow proper hand hygiene in particular circumstances: when patients are being treated in hallway beds, and when patients are being transported between departments or rooms. With overcrowded EDs increasing, nurses […]

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Home health nurses: a flexible career path

Home health nurses: a flexible career path

There are many reasons why a nurse might want a more flexible work schedule. The pressures of kids, taking care of a relative, going to school, or even just wanting to have a less hectic work life are all big motivators for seeking different hours. If you’re one of those nurses, you might want to […]

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Unique Therapy Environments: The Occupational Rehabilitation Kitchen

Unique Therapy Environments: The Occupational Rehabilitation Kitchen

At the heart of the house, the kitchen is a room in which every person is accustom to doing a wide variety of tasks, whether it is putting away groceries, loading and unloading a dishwasher, or following a recipe. It is also a prime environment in which Occupational Therapists can evaluate an individual’s performance and […]

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Robot Assisted Therapy for Stroke Patients

Robot Assisted Therapy for Stroke Patients

A recent study found that robot assisted physical therapy may work better at improving mobility in stroke patients than regular therapy. The study consisted of 20 stroke patients with weaknesses on one side or area of their body and limited mobility. 10 patients worked with occupational therapy techniques as a control group, while the other […]

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Returning to Work After Injury: Tips from the AOTA

Returning to Work After Injury: Tips from the AOTA

Many people who have had an injury and have taken time off of work are faced with the challenge of returning to work without having the time to fully heal or recover. The American Occupational Therapy Association believes that a transitional work program for those who are in this situation works best to ensure that […]

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