Alumni Stories

Alumni spotlight: DNP Alum Propels Innovation in Healthcare

With her philosophy of “Encourage the heart, lead by example and inspire a shared vision to maintain the highest standards,” Jessica Hovland, DNP, RN, CPAN, NE-BC, PMGT-BC (DNP ’20) is taking her innovation and leadership learnings and putting them to practice. Dr. Hovland graduated from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with a

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OT Student Gains Confidence and Expertise through USAHS Mentor Pairing

As an undergraduate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Alli Yingling (MOT ’19) fell in love with occupational therapy (OT). Working toward a psychology degree, she interned at a large pediatrics clinic that employed physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists. “After spending time with the owner, who was an OT, I

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Transformative journeys: Original Graduates Reflect on Their Impact

Nestled in the historic city of St. Augustine, FL, the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) stands as a beacon of excellence in healthcare education. Renowned for its commitment to producing exceptional graduates, the University takes pride in the transformative impact its alumni have across healthcare education. In 1979, Dr. Stanley Paris took

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Inaugural Alumni Reunion & Family Weekend Connects 200+ for Fellowship, Learning and Community Service

More than 200 University alumni, students and employees, along with alumni families and community members, attended the inaugural Alumni Reunion and Family Weekend, held September 15–17 on the St. Augustine, FL campus.   Activities included a family barbecue, continuing education sessions, campus tours, a campus fair and community impact activity, alumni/employee reception and an in-person

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OTD Student Makes Her Entrepreneurial Mark and Empowers Caregivers

Meet Mariah Mendez, a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) student at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in San Marcos. Mendez’s pioneering passion is not only changing lives but also winning accolades. A winning entrepreneurial spirit In November 2023, Mendez clinched the top spot in the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) San Diego Global

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Making an Impact in Underserved Communities

What started in 2018 with a few individuals taking part in a local fundraiser has turned into a national grassroots initiative that involves and supports hundreds annually. Known as ‘PT in the Community’, this project was formed by University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) Assistant Professor and alum F Scott Feil, PT, DPT,

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MS-SLP Graduate Connects Music with Patient Therapy Lesson

As a graduate student clinician at Pointe Meadows Health and Rehabilitation in Lehi, UT, Micki Allred (MS-SLP ’22) assisted with augmentative and alternative communication while providing aid to dementia patients. Upon graduation, she accepted a position with Pointe Meadows and Provo Rehab. In her first month of full-time employment, Allred has already impacted many people’s

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OTD Alum Becomes First Occupational Therapist in Anguilla

Upon graduation, Kniquiah Hughes, OTD, OTR/L (OTD ’21) returned to her home in the West Indies and became the first occupational therapist in Anguilla. The Caribbean island has a population of about 15,000. Then, in 2021 on World Occupational Therapy Day (October 27), she opened her own occupational therapy (OT) practice providing services to clients

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USAHS PT Alum’s Focus on Parkinson’s Unites a Florida Community

The REBLOOM Center in St. Augustine, Florida, kicked off Parkinson’s Awareness Month on March 30 with “Pints for Parkinson’s,” a month-long fundraiser hosted by local Dog Rose Brewing Company. Throughout the month of April, every pint of Orange Blossom Honey Ale sold at the brewery earned $1 for the nonprofit, which provides funding for wellness

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Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Recognizes USAHS Alum

After winning the AFC Championship game that put the team in Super Bowl LVII, star Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes gave props to the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences alum Julie Frymyer, DPT, the Chiefs’ Assistant Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist. Patrick Mahomes praised @Chiefs assistant trainer and PT Julie Frymeyer for designing and

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