Stanley V. Paris, University of St. Augustine’s Founding President, Alan S. Paris, Chief Development Officer and Matt Daugherty, PT Faculty member, completed a challenging and adventurous cross-country motorcycle ride this past April. The three, along with friends Shane Felker and Clay Sammis (both with Sawtooth Development), made the journey stopping only for overnight rest and
This April, I was privileged to take part in the Federal Advocacy Forum put on by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). This was without a doubt one of the most exciting experiences I have had since starting graduate school last May. I was also fortunate to share this experience with several other students from
Kathy Hagy RN, MSN, CCRN, CNE, OPA faculty member facilitated a relationship with St. Augustine’s Flagler Life Institute and Dr. Patricia Moore to establish learning opportunities for the OPA students. Students will be able to interact with simulated patients in an authentic medical setting. Mrs. Hagy’s background as a nurse educator and her previous experience
Faculty at the University of St. Augustine had an impactful presence at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapist Conference in San Diego, CA this October. Not only did our faculty have a strong showing during the poster presentations, several also gave platform presentations. Dr. Paris delivered the Inaugural Honorary Speaker address to kick
by Kevin Stich Community Impact Newspaper March 30, 2012 Though Austin is steadily growing into a booming urban metropolis, at heart it will always be a college town with The University of Texas and St. Edward’s University forming the foundation. Now Austin can add one more school to the list of higher education institutions in
Wrigley remembered at Inaugural Velo Fest Historic City News March 27, 2012 Heather Neville reported to Historic City News that Velo Fest Community Initiative would hold a 2-day cycling festival that includes a parade, a pro race, a touring ride, and a memorial ride for Bryan Wrigley; the 23-year-old University of St Augustine student that
Inspired to act By Natasha Emmons Published in Today in OT Magazine Monday March 26, 2012 Kurt Hubbard, OTR/L, OTD, PhD (c) Assistant professor, University of St. Augustine (Fla.) When Hubbard sees a need, he’s driven to do his best to answer it. “We need more OTs. There are just not enough of us,” he
FPTA, laying the foundation for Advocacy! by Tad P. Fisher, FPTA CEO With the close of the 2012 Legislative Session, the FPTA elevated the knowledge of the practice of physical therapy and its value to the state’s healthcare delivery system. Inside 60 days of the legislative session, your fellow member colleagues, PT & PTA students,
Foundation for Physical Therapy Announces New Board Members The Foundation for Physical Therapy, Alexandria, Va, recently announced the appointment of two new members to its board of trustees: Anthony Delitto, PT, PhD, FAPTA, and Stanley Paris, PT, PhD, FAPTA, FAAOMPT. “The Foundation is excited to welcome Dr Delitto and Dr Paris onto our board of
St. Augustine, FL The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USA), one of the nation’s largest private institutions for graduate studies in physical and occupational therapy, announces that it has commenced construction of its third campus located in the southwest area of Austin, TX. The 80,000 square-foot campus will be built by Hardin Construction
Dr. Catherine Patla and Dr. Eric Chaconas of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Receive Awards from the Florida Physical Therapy Association ST. AUGUSTINE, FL – The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USA), one of the nation’s largest private institutions for graduate studies in physical and occupational therapy, announces that Dr.
Richard W. Bowling & Richard E. Erhard Orthopaedic Clinical Practice Award Catherine Patla, PT, DHSc, OCS, MTC, FAAOMPT, received the Richard W. Bowling & Richard E. Erhard Orthopaedic Clinical Practice Award during the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association this year. This award is given to an individual who has made an