Luke Murphy, retired U.S. Army staff sergeant and author of Blasted by Adversity, gave the keynote address during an alumni event on the St. Augustine campus this summer. Here, he shares with faculty member and fellow amputee Dr. Scott Love how PTs at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center helped him recover—physically and mentally. Dr.
San Marcos, CA—August 19, 2015—More than 80 graduates from 20 states and Kenya celebrated their graduation from the California campus of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on August 15. They were joined by family and friends as they received Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master of Occupational Therapy degrees. The university granted
St. Augustine, FL—August 18, 2015—Almost 100 graduates from 24 states, Canada, St. Lucia and Trinidad celebrated their graduation from the Florida campus of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on August 14. They were joined by family and friends as they received Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy and Master of
St. Augustine, Florida—August 3, 2015— Through the St. Johns County Falls Prevention Coalition, local residents 65 or older can receive a free home safety assessment to help lower their risk of falling. Some modifications, such as grab bars for bathrooms, can be made at no cost. Falls are the leading cause of death from injury
St. Augustine, Florida—July 13, 2015—Retired Staff Sergeant Luke Murphy, a wounded Army serviceman, will deliver the keynote address at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 2015 Alumni Event Saturday, July 18, on the St. Augustine campus. Murphy is the author of Blasted by Adversity: The Making of a Wounded Warrior (Inkshares, 2015), a memoir
The “American Ninja Warrior” contestant has organized three annual trips to offer services to people in need In April, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy faculty member Todd Bourgeois and a team of physical and occupational therapists, including faculty member Dr. Lindsay Perry, spent more than a week providing services
San Marcos, California—June 4, 2015—The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences announced that Dr. Ellen Lowe has been named chair of its Institute of Physical Therapy, effective May 1. In this role, she coordinates all physical therapy programs with a focus on curricula, outcomes assessment, and accreditation. Dr. Lowe brings more than 40 years
Occupational therapy students in California supported the event and gained insights into how people pursue their passions despite disabilities. Ten University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences students from the San Marcos campus went to Carlsbad High School on May 16 to volunteer their time with the regional games of the Special Olympics. After watching
Occupational and physical therapy students worked together to create sustainable solutions. University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences occupational and physical therapy students enrolled in the Administration and Management course on the St. Augustine campus, instructed by Dr. Sheri Montgomery, Dr. Gayla Aguilar, and Dr. Margaret Nonnemacher, recently presented business plans and project proposals they
From the Distance Education Accrediting Commission press release: New Members Elected to DEAC Board of Directors and Nominating Committee The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is pleased to announce the results of its elections for new members to the DEAC Board of Directors and the DEAC Nominating Committee. Wanda Nitsch, President and Chief Academic Officer
San Marcos, California—May 6, 2015—The Continuing Professional Education program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences has been reaccredited for five years by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). IACET sets the standard for excellence in continuing education with its rigorous reaccreditation process. The University of St. Augustine offers more
The need for physical therapists and cultural diversity in the profession is high Miami, Florida—April 28, 2015—The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences plans to bring its Doctor of Physical Therapy program to Miami in fall 2015, pending accreditation and other regulatory approvals. The university, which has been a part of north Florida for
