Stanbridge College recently provided the students of Project Hope School Foundation with donations of Christmas gifts. Students, staff and faculty gathered together to wrap up over 50 Christmas gift bags including sweaters, toys and school supplies. Stanbridge College volunteers then delivered the gifts and hosted a pizza part for the children, ranging from Kindergarteners to […]
Stanbridge College is pleased to announce its Allied Health Career Fair on Thursday, December 8, 2011. Stanbridge College’s Vocational Nursing and Occupational Therapy Assistance students and alumni will be able to network with over 28 southern California Allied Health employers. Students will be able to meet potential employers, explore new career opportunities and gather advice […]
Stanbridge College would like to extend a very Happy Thanksgiving to our students, staff and faculty. On this holiday, we’d like to encourage you to give back to those in need, give thanks for what you have and give joy to the ones you love. Enjoy the celebration of giving!
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 […]
Stanbridge College recently shipped out 100 Christmas stocking care packages to US Marines currently serving overseas in Afghanistan and other areas. Students, staff and faculty from the Orange County based technical college, donated items including Christmas cards, food snacks and men’s socks and packed the donations in festive Christmas stockings. Carlo Castaneda, Stanbridge College Occupational […]
In our efforts to spread Christmas cheer, Stanbridge College REACH is once again partnering with Toys for Tots to host a Christmas Toy Drive for children in need in our Orange County community. To children, Christmas is a special time of year when they wish that Santa will have the perfect toy waiting for them […]
Most people today, both young and old have an increased risk for carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association CTS “is a term that refers to nerve compression in their wrists, hands and/or fingers that result in pain, a burning sensation, numbness and/or tingling.” Causes can be from a repetitive […]
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 […]
As families become busy with school, work, extracurricular activities, social gatherings and other commitments, parents may feel as though they are not paying enough attention to their children throughout the day. According to the American Association of Occupational Therapy, occupational therapists are trained in child development including physical, mental, emotional and behavioral management. To help […]
Stanbridge College encourages you to volunteer for the Orange County Free Medical Clinic on Saturday, October 29th to help those without access to basic healthcare services. The Orange County Free Medical Clinic is hosted by Mariners Outreach. They are looking for both medical and non-medical volunteers to help provide care for those in need in […]