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SHRS NEWS

NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT: CNN reports on how SHRS is Strengthening US Soldiers

The Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition is changing the way US Soldiers train by increasing their physical strength while decreasing their chance of injuries.  CNN reporter Jason Carroll visited Fort Campbell, KY to speak with SMN Professor and Chair Scott Lephart,    more»


Dr. Rory Cooper Named Veteran of the Year, Watch Local News Interview

RST Chair and Distinguished Professor, Rory Cooper, PhD,  is named Veteran of the Year by the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania.  Dr. Cooper was chosen for his extensive research and contributions in wheelchair design.     more»


New Physician Assistant Studies Program

The University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is pleased to announce that the Physician Assistant Studies Program has been awarded provisional accreditation by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant  (ARC PA).  Applications    more»


HIM Faculty Member Elected to National Board

Associate Professor  Valerie Watzlaf, PhD  was recently elected to the office of director on AHIMA's Board of Directors.    more»


New Dean Named and Honored by National Association

Physical Therapy Department Chair  Anthony Delitto, PhD  is now the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences' Associate Dean of Research.       more»


New Opportunity for SHRS Students

A new master's program begins Fall 2009 in the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology.  The Master of Science will offer a concentration in Prosthetics and Orthotics and will take two years for students to complete.      more»


SHRS Faculty Receive Education Awards

Three SHRS faculty members received Provost funds under the 2009 Innovation in Education Awards Program at Pitt.      more»


SHRS Program Ranks Second in Nation

SHRS is proud to recognize two of its programs that received elevated status in the latest US News & World Report rankings of graduate college programs.       more»


 

"Media Recap"

Read about SHRS students, faculty, and alumni featured in the news.

HIM Chair, Mervat Abdelhak, PhD, receives national recognition.  (Trib Total Media)

CSD Associate Professor, Catherine Palmer, PhD, comments on devices used to deter G-20 protesters.  Find out how they work and the possible effects on your hearing. (The Associated Press)

Forty years later, the founding dean of SHRS, Anne Pascasio, is still helping future leaders in Rehabilitation Science.  Read what she is doing.  (PittChronicle

SMN Chair,  Scott Lephart, PhD , helps improve the performance of soldiers and decrease Army injuries.  Find out how.  (Pittsburgh-Tribune Review) , (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette), (Times & Transcript)

RST Chair, Rory Cooper, PhD , talks about utilizing robotics to help those with disabilities gain more independence.  Take a look at how it would work. (www.livescience.com)

SHRS graduate student demonstrates NSF-funded research to Senate.  Read what they are doing.  (www.nsf.gov)

Human Engineering Research Lab researchers travel to Washington, DC to present to lawmakers new robotic wheelchair created by students at SHRS.  Read how it works and about other student projects. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Human Engineering Research Lab, an SHRS-affiliation, awarded highly competetive $5-million grant.  Read how the money will be used. (Pittsburgh Business Times)

SHRS Associate Dean of Disability Programs and Professor Katherine Seelman, PhD helps nation and world focus on disability rights.  Why world leaders gathered in Pittsburgh.  (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

SMN Assistant Professor,  Judy Dodd , explains how your sense of smell can effect your health.  Find out how. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

RST Chair Rory Cooper, PhD helps research scientists with disabilities by designing a "smart" robotic arm.  How it works.  (Nature Medicine)

RST Chair  Rory Cooper, PhD competes in National Veterans Wheelchair Games for 15 years, now games will come to Pittsburgh. Find out when.  (Pittsburgh-Tribune Review)

PT Associate Professors Sue Whitney, PhD and Patrick Sparto, PhD help patients with Balance Disorders.  How virtual reality is helping. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

PT Assistant Professor Michael Schneider, DC talks about Direct Access for Physical Therapy Patients.  What does it mean? (WTAE)

RST Chair  Rory Cooper, PhD  featured on special edition of Cheerios cereal box. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pittsburgh-Tribune Review) 

RST Chair  Rory Cooper, PhD  and SMN Chair  Scott Lephart, PhD  to help recovering soldiers.  Find out how.  (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) 

RST Chair and Distinguished Professor  Rory Cooper, PhD  is the featured speaker at International Symposium on Wearable Computers.  Learn about his invention.  (Pittsburgh-Tribune Review) 

CSD Associate Professor  Catherine Palmer, PhD  provides tools and tips to first-time hearing aid users.  Find out how a new class can help. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

CSD alumnus David W. Hammer is recognized for his clinical achievements.  Find out why. (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

SHRS Graduate from Palestine finds opportunity in America and at the University of Pittsburgh.  Read the story of Jenan Barghouthis now.  (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

CSD Associate Professor Catherine Palmer, PhD warns of the dangers of iPods and MP3 players.  Find out how you can prevent hearing loss. (WPXI

SMN Assistant Professor  Timothy Sell, PhD  talks about injury prevention.  Click here for his expert advice. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

HIM Assistant Professor  Rebecca Harmon  stresses the importance of Health Information Mangagement to health care patients and the future of the industry.  Find out more. (Western Pennsylvania Hospital News)

 

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