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Treating Patients, Educating Parents

News Staff — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

New research by Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies Daniel Moscato (M.S. ’16) finds that most urgent care clinicians experienced higher levels of stress due to pressure from parents.

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Supporting Children with Autism

Kim Campo — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

For Autism Acceptance Month, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Alexander Lopez, J.D., OT/L, shares practical guidance to help parents better understand how to support children on the spectrum.

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2026 Honorary Degree Recipients

Libby Sullivan — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Kevin S. Law, executive vice president and partner at TRITEC Development Group, and Krishan Kumar, M.D., an NYITCOM clinical professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine, will receive honorary degrees at 91��’s 65th commencement.

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When Rehab Meets Robotics

Kim Campo — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

A study co-authored by John P. Handrakis, D.P.T., Ed.D., and graduates of the physical therapy program finds that a wearable robotic device could help stroke survivors get back on their feet.

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Study: VR Helps Children With Autism Participate in Exercise and Sports

Kim Campo — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

A new study by researchers from the School of Health Professions and College of Osteopathic Medicine demonstrates how virtual reality (VR) can help children with autism spectrum disorder participate in exercise.

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Innovation in Rehabilitation

Allison DeTurris — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Occupational therapy student Nihar Gediya developed a rehabilitative device during a fieldwork placement, fueling his passion for arm and hand therapy treatment.

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Starting Off on the Right Foot

Kim Campo — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Nicole Sheehan, director of undergraduate academic advising, shares valuable tips and resources to help first-year students transition to college smoothly.

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Teaching the Next Generation of Nurses

Allison DeTurris — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:41:25 +0000

Instructor of Nursing Victoria Cuomo, MSN, FNP-BC, has always known her future would be in healthcare, and she passionately teaches her students all she has learned throughout her career.

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Counting Steps Doesn’t Add Up to Enough Exercise

Kim Campo — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000

As the School of Health Professions’ Alexander Rothstein, Ed.D., explains, society tends to overestimate the fitness benefits of taking 10,000 steps.

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Faculty Tenures, Promotions for 2025–2026

Libby Sullivan — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Several faculty members have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship, service, and commitment to the university and its students through tenure and promotions.

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