Going to the movies for most families is a fun experience. Dark theatres, bright and 3D screens and HD sounds fill the up the room to make it feel like the audience is in the story. But for families with children who have disabilities including autism or sensory processing disorders, this experience could be very […]
This past Christmas Eve, Stanbridge College students, staff and families partnered with Veterans First OC and cooked up Christmas spirit for over 95 veterans living in transitional homes in Orange County. Stanbridge College donated spiral hams to all of the houses to have as their main meal. Volunteers whipped up mash potatoes, yams, green […]
In the healthcare industry, partnerships between allied health professionals are often beneficial for patient care. According to an article in NursingTimes.net, nurses and occupational therapists can work together to provide quality end of life care. Because OTs are trained in assessment, coordination and advanced care planning, they are able to assist nurses who are responsible […]
From our family to yours, Stanbridge College wishes you a very happy holiday season. We hope that all of our students, alumni, staff and faculty enjoy the holidays. Stay warm, healthy and make sure to be safe when rockin’ around the Christmas tree. As the New Year approaches, we encourage our students to reach for […]
Stanbridge College partnered with Mariners Outreach to serve warm homemade meals to over 750 homeless people in the Orange County community on November 26th and December 17th. As temperatures drop below 40 degrees and Santa Ana winds blow, many homeless and low-income families turn to shelters like the Lighthouse Ministries in Costa Mesa for […]
As the holiday season approaches, many people stress about the pain and hassle of shopping, long lines and crowded parking structures. If you are one of the few who choose to not make life easier by shopping online, then the American Occupational Therapy Association has several tips for those brave brick and mortar shoppers to […]
On December 8, 2011, the Stanbridge College Vocational Nursing and Occupational Therapy Assistance students met with over 30 employers at the Allied Health Career Fair. Students and alumni were able to network with organizations including rehabilitation centers, acute hospitals, home health facilities, medical offices, hospice care, residential care and skilled nursing facilities in Orange County. […]
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 […]
After becoming a major hit for consumers, Microsoft Xbox Kinect is rapidly being applied to an increasing amount of business and health care applications. One particular application is in occupational therapy and physical therapy. Businesses are now partnering with health care organizations to evaluate the use of the Xbox Kinect to see what kinds of […]
The greatest gift someone can give is the gift of compassion, love and FOOD! This Christmas Eve, Veterans First OC is looking for volunteers to help prepare and serve homemade meals for homeless veterans in our Orange County community. Volunteers will help prepare, serve and clean up dinners for veterans in several transitional homes […]