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Every day College of Health Professions students, alumni, faculty and staff do extraordinary things. Read more about our latest achievements below.
A craving for chips and salsa serves up a dose of independence
Ed Aloma, living with advanced multiple sclerosis since 1991, wanted to enjoy chips and salsa independently. He brought the challenge to Occupational Therapy students, including his daughter Katie, as a real-world occupational synthesis assignment. Through creativity and adaptive design thinking, the students helped restore a moment of autonomy, showcasing the power of OT to enhance daily life in deeply meaningful ways.
VCU Quest Fund provides grants to 3 College of Health Professions' faculty-led projects
Transdisciplinary research teams are pursuing advances in health, engineering, the environment, homeland security and more.
Why you feel younger (or older) than your age presented by Dr. Tracey Gendron at TEDxReno
What if the concept of "you're only as old as you feel" wasn't as helpful as you may have thought? In her TEDx talk, Dr. Tracey Gendron explains what feeling your age really means, and how we can change the way we think about growing older.
VCU president revels in compelling conversations with students during his return to teaching
Michael Rao teams with Paula Song in the College of Health Professions to co-lead a graduate course on executive skills, incorporating his years of experience and commitment to ‘compassionate leadership.’
VCU basketball player Joe Bamisile offers a big assist for mental health
His new app, developed in his undergraduate interdisciplinary studies program, is already finding an audience.
Virginia program shows rare success in addressing problem gambling
Read how the Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health (VPGH) is working to reduce gambling addiction in Virginia on wvtf.org.
VCU Program creates a holistic view of health care for students
In the latest edition of Diversity in Action, Laurie Cathers PhD, Director of Bachelors of Science in Health Services (BSHS) Program, and Travis Thomas, BSHS student, talk about the new program dedicated to the success of future health care leaders.
VCU appoints Amy R. Darragh dean of VCU College of Health Professions
Darragh comes to VCU from The Ohio State University, where she has served as director and vice dean in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
VCU Nuclear Medicine Concentration Energized by New Faculty
Heidy Palacios and Charlie Downing arrive at The College of Health Professions ready to demystify nuclear medicine – and showcase the rewarding career paths awaiting graduates
VCU staff member proudly dedicates over 40 years to the university community
Fifty years ago, Mary Tucker stepped on the Virginia Commonwealth University campus to study art education. In May, she steps away from a professional role on campus – and an education and career that spanned nearly all those years.
