SBU DPT Community,
I saw this story online at cnn.com and couldn't help but watch it. It had so many elements that grabbed my attention, but most notably: an athlete and spinal cord injury. Those who know me best, know that these are my two chief areas of interest as a physical therapy clinician. Indeed, my first two years out of PT school at Mizzou was spent in long term rehabilitation working with patients who suffered catastrophic spinal cord injuries. Lastly and most sadly, this young athlete decided to take his own life because he could not deal with life any longer. Those who are also close to me, know this issue also is very near to me. I hope that we as physical therapy professionals and as servants of Christ, can help all people to appreciate that life is worth living.
Together with you in His service!
slesh
Monday, October 20, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Ronald McDonald House
SBU DPT Community Serves Those in Need!
Five DPT students, Ashley, Jimmie, Tiffany, Clara and Brittney, visited the Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks to bring a warm, home cooked meal to those living there. With donations from the rest of the physical therapy student body at SBU as well as the faculty and staff, we were able to make homemade pizzas for the 23 people currently staying at RMHC. The people served were all families of children requiring extended hospital stays. Most of those served were new mothers and fathers. Their newborn babies were staying just across the street in the NICU. Everyone served was very grateful for the warm meal and just made fresh baked cookies.
Thank you for all of your help, without the volunteers and the donations, we would not have been able to serve these people.
Brittney
Five DPT students, Ashley, Jimmie, Tiffany, Clara and Brittney, visited the Ronald McDonald House of the Ozarks to bring a warm, home cooked meal to those living there. With donations from the rest of the physical therapy student body at SBU as well as the faculty and staff, we were able to make homemade pizzas for the 23 people currently staying at RMHC. The people served were all families of children requiring extended hospital stays. Most of those served were new mothers and fathers. Their newborn babies were staying just across the street in the NICU. Everyone served was very grateful for the warm meal and just made fresh baked cookies.
Thank you for all of your help, without the volunteers and the donations, we would not have been able to serve these people.
Brittney
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Injuries, Research, Evidence and Promotions
Hey DPT Community,
Here is a great piece on a promotions effort from the APTA tying together an injury issue in PT (ACL), the prevalence of the problem (particularly with female soccer players), a discussion of the research leading to evidence-based conclusions. The handout incorporates the evidence and is an easy to follow program in which, according to the evidence will significantly reduce the onset of this injury for female athletes.
This is exactly the type of integrated effort linking the evidence with identified problems and providing solutions! Read it carefully and see what you think!
slesh
Here is a great piece on a promotions effort from the APTA tying together an injury issue in PT (ACL), the prevalence of the problem (particularly with female soccer players), a discussion of the research leading to evidence-based conclusions. The handout incorporates the evidence and is an easy to follow program in which, according to the evidence will significantly reduce the onset of this injury for female athletes.
This is exactly the type of integrated effort linking the evidence with identified problems and providing solutions! Read it carefully and see what you think!
slesh
Friday, September 19, 2008
More on Jo-Jo
DPT Community,
Thanks for those of you who are praying for Jordan (Jo-Jo) Farris. She is an amazing young lady inspiring those around her in the face of tragedy. The local television station did a piece on her. Please take a look and work to inform yourself on this disease process. Your learning means so much more when there is context to the pathology. But beyond that, keep praying for this brave daughter of God!
slesh
Thanks for those of you who are praying for Jordan (Jo-Jo) Farris. She is an amazing young lady inspiring those around her in the face of tragedy. The local television station did a piece on her. Please take a look and work to inform yourself on this disease process. Your learning means so much more when there is context to the pathology. But beyond that, keep praying for this brave daughter of God!
slesh
Friday, September 5, 2008
Prayers for Jo-Jo
Hello DPT Community,
I must first start out by saying since I rec'd this note from a dear friend of mine, I just can't stop crying. Jo-Jo (Jordan) is the 18 year old daughter of a colleague, former co-worker, mentor, and friend. He and his wife, have two beautiful children, and this is her story.
Please take a moment pray for her and her wonderful family.
slesh
I must first start out by saying since I rec'd this note from a dear friend of mine, I just can't stop crying. Jo-Jo (Jordan) is the 18 year old daughter of a colleague, former co-worker, mentor, and friend. He and his wife, have two beautiful children, and this is her story.
Please take a moment pray for her and her wonderful family.
slesh
Thursday, August 28, 2008
HealthCare Bills
Hey SBU DPT Bloggers,
So much is spoken today of the cost of healthcare and with the upcoming Presidential election, much more political banter and rhetoric will hit the headlines and Internet websites. It seems Americans, prefer their politics in chunks of four. Every four years they tolerate the hysteria. Every four years they tolerate the hype. Every four years they listen to a new slate of politicians willing to make promises to change your life for the better. For us, in the healthcare profession, we are doubly concerned. Both our individual health plan and our profession may be impacted by a Presidential candidate's vision of the future. As our society ages, we are concerned about things like wellness, cost of services, and access to skilled and competent providers. Do you know where the candidates McCain (R) and Obama (D) stand on healthcare. How will it impact your health plan? How will it impact your wellness? How will it impact your livelihood?
I came across an interesting article about how the extreme cost of healthcare today and the massive gaps in the health insurance coverage can leave you in tremendous debt. Take a look at this CNN.com article by Elizabeth Cohen "Five mistakes that will land you in medical debt." Are you prepared?
Together with you in His service,
slesh
So much is spoken today of the cost of healthcare and with the upcoming Presidential election, much more political banter and rhetoric will hit the headlines and Internet websites. It seems Americans, prefer their politics in chunks of four. Every four years they tolerate the hysteria. Every four years they tolerate the hype. Every four years they listen to a new slate of politicians willing to make promises to change your life for the better. For us, in the healthcare profession, we are doubly concerned. Both our individual health plan and our profession may be impacted by a Presidential candidate's vision of the future. As our society ages, we are concerned about things like wellness, cost of services, and access to skilled and competent providers. Do you know where the candidates McCain (R) and Obama (D) stand on healthcare. How will it impact your health plan? How will it impact your wellness? How will it impact your livelihood?
I came across an interesting article about how the extreme cost of healthcare today and the massive gaps in the health insurance coverage can leave you in tremendous debt. Take a look at this CNN.com article by Elizabeth Cohen "Five mistakes that will land you in medical debt." Are you prepared?
Together with you in His service,
slesh
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Update on Disc Replacement Surgery
Hello DPT Bloggers,
Here is an update on the post I recently did on Chris Duncan, St. Louis Cardinal Baseball player, who underwent a cervical disc replacement surgery instead of a fusion procedure which is much more common. This article talks about his immediate results. Time will only tell of this first of its kind surgery on a professional athlete to determine its effectiveness.
Together with you in His service,
slesh
Here is an update on the post I recently did on Chris Duncan, St. Louis Cardinal Baseball player, who underwent a cervical disc replacement surgery instead of a fusion procedure which is much more common. This article talks about his immediate results. Time will only tell of this first of its kind surgery on a professional athlete to determine its effectiveness.
Together with you in His service,
slesh
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