By Dr. Divina Grossman, President, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences This year, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) is celebrating 40 years of educating clinical professionals and improving healthcare by preparing graduates to be leaders in their fields. The University has nearly 8,000 graduates who are making a positive impact
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital/Select Medical are co-sponsoring the 6th annual Miami Stroke Symposium on February 16, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Douglas Entrance Ballroom, 800 S. Douglas Road, Coral Gables, FL (adjacent to USAHS campus). For more information and to register
On December 13th, Student Services and the Library hosted De-Stress Day at the St. Augustine Campus to help students relax before those stressful final exams. The event was attended by 90 students. Three therapy dogs provided by the local Therapy Animal Coalition were on hand, including Batman the Black Miniature Schnauzer, Carley the American Staffordshire
San Marcos Holiday Campus Hours Staff maintain business hours Monday – Friday of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. through December 21; also January 2-11, 2019 Wellness Center will be open 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. every day until Tuesday, December 18 Campus is closed Dec 22 through January 1 Modalities, 214b, wet lab and dry
On December 14, 2018, the inaugural cohort of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program graduated from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS). Seven of the eight MSN graduates attend the ceremony for the USAHS San Marcos campus. Amongst the graduating class was Subash Adhikari, Stephanie Carpenter, Marni Farr (not in
As part of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week some 45 students and faculty members from the Occupational Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences joined a national effort in San Marcos to provide local seniors help to find a better “fit” with their cars for comfort and safety. They hosted CarFit at
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), with Family Nurse Practitioner specialization (FNP) program at University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) was selected as a top pick by GraduateNursingEDU.org for its annual list of best programs, the website announced. “GraduateNursingEDU.org did an exhaustive review of every fully accredited MSN-FNP program in the country,
Beginning January 1, 2019, Dr. Mary Shotwell will assume the role of Interim Occupational Therapy Program Director in St. Augustine. Prior to working at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Dr. Shotwell worked at three other universities while maintaining a community-based practice in mental health and pediatric settings. Dr. Shotwell brings 21 years
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is December 3–7, 2018 and University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos is joining a national effort to provide local senior drivers help to find a better “fit” with their cars for comfort and safety. Faculty and students from the university’s occupational therapy (OT) program are hosting
A St. Augustine physical therapist has dedicated most of her career to helping those with Parkinson’s disease. Her passion inspired more than 15 area businesses and dozens of volunteers to join the cause, helping to raise over $52,000. Every nine minutes an American is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD). There are an estimated 1 million
USAHS would like to recognize and celebrate Health Professions Week! All our students and faculty take on important roles in healthcare and serve as inspirations for colleagues and future health professionals. This year’s theme for Health Professions Week is “Explore. Learn. Pursue.” Visit explorehealthcareers.org for daily virtual events and social media conversation to participate in
In celebration of the Master of Science in Nursing program’s CCNE accreditation, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is proud to announce the President’s Fund for the Advancement of Nurses. The fund will cover a portion of the tuition costs for qualified nurses who apply to the Master of Science of Nursing (MSN)