Older adults living in rural Tennessee counties are at a higher risk for developing chronic diseases, cognitive disorders and poor health outcomes due to a lack of access to health care, continuity of treatment and resources. A grant awarded to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing aims to mitigate those risks by delivering health care and social services professionals to rural communities.
UTC alum recognized for global stroke recovery campaign while building nonprofit
Elyse Newland was recently recognized by the American Stroke Association with its Caregiver Hero Award.
Hooks and jabs: UTC occupational therapy students helping fight Parkinson’s
This semester, the UTC occupational therapy program has 24 capstone students working with various area organizations, including Rock Steady Boxing Chattanooga—a non-contact boxing-based curriculum serving people with Parkinson’s disease.
Occupational therapy and mental health students practice what they prescribe
Occupational therapists help children with disabilities participate in school and social situations, help people recovering from injury regain skills and provide support for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes.
UTC students and faculty help with COVID-19 vaccinations
Shots were given to senior residents of 18-story Dogwood Manor near Riverfront Parkway.
Professor selected as Educator of the Year by occupational therapy association
Occupational Therapy professor selected for state award after student nominates her.
Back to Basics: Caroline Donsbach’s passion for helping others ‘do’
Donsbach is the first UTC student to receive a scholarship from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation.
OT students bond with students who have intellectual disabilities
What is an Occupational Therapist? Someone who “helps people across their lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, injury rehabilitation and providing supports for older adults…
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Through art, OT students help kids with epilepsy feel connected
Occupational therapy students at UTC are now participating in Studio E: The Epilepsy Art Program, which helps kids with epilepsy feel less isolated.