ETSU- College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences

We are heartbroken to share the passing of our respiratory student, Allison Chapman.
Allison was a wonderful student and friend, who was going to make an amazing respiratory therapist. She also served as our class Vice President. Our class won’t be the same without her. Please keep her family and friends, as well as our class in your prayers. We will make sure Allison’s memory is kept alive for years to come!

Magnetic resonance technologists play a crucial role in patient safety and MR-related injury prevention. Let’s honor MR Safety Week by spreading awareness and demonstrating our commitment to safety. Here’s how you can participate:
1. Safety Poster: Display all three MR Safety Week posters in your workplace. Available in various sizes.
2. Educational Opportunities: Attend the ASRT Live Webcast on July 23, 2024, at 11 a.m. Central time. The topic is “Beyond the Metal: Navigating Implant Scanning Challenges for MR Technologists.” Registration is open.
3. Social Media Graphics: Share your dedication to patient safety on social media. Share this post on all your social media channels.
Let’s make MR safety a priority and protect our patients!
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Healthy living is about more than visiting the doctor when you're sick or have an injury. It's about finding joy, staying active, eating well, and investing in the health of your body, mind and emotions.

Learn more at ETSUHealth.org/Wellness

This week, we were happy to welcome an ETSU Social Work alumna back to the classroom. Mina McVeigh, LCSW was a guest lecturer during a Psychopathology class and shared her expertise on working with individuals with substance use disorders. Mina is the Director of Behavioral Health at the ETSU Family Medicine Addiction Medicine Fellowship and a 2014 graduate of the MSW Program.

Faculty and clinic service providers at the Gary E. Shealy Memorial ALS Clinic in the College of Health Sciences accepted the Ice Bucket Challenge from the ALS Clinic at UTK yesterday. Together, we’re raising awareness and making a difference in the fight again ALS. Take the Challenge and join us in supporting this important cause. Give below in the link to our donation page!

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Excited for Fourth of July celebrations? So are we! here is some good information to know about fireworks from an audiology perspective.

Risks:
- A type of hearing loss that can be caused by fireworks is called noise induced hearing loss. The world health organization says that 1.1 billion young people worldwide are at risk for this type of hearing loss.
- The bad news is that this type of hearing loss is irreversible. The good news is that it is completely preventable. Even better it’s incredibly easy to protect your hearing.!

Tips:
- Use hearing protection: basic earplugs do a good job for teens and adult. When you’re out shopping for barbecue supplies, grab a few pairs of the drugstore or supermarket. Younger children are generally better off wearing well fitting earmuffs instead of earplugs.
- Stand at least 500 feet away from noise sources such as a firework launch site. The closer you are, the more likely you are to hurt your ears.
- Know your limits. If you are experiencing ringing in your ears or any other ear discomfort, leave the noisy situation. Listen to your body!

For any concerns you have about your hearing, or any Audiology needs, reach out to the NAVE Center at (423)-439-4355!

We are thrilled to announce that after nearly two years of discussions, meetings, and hard work by the ETSU Academic Structure Task Force, the Deans Council, and the Provost’s Office, the ETSU Board of Trustees approved our new academic structure, which was officially sanctioned by the TN Higher Education Commission (THEC). The new structure will be implemented starting July 1st, ushering in a new era for our institution.

One of the most significant changes is the transformation of the College of Clinical & Rehabilitative Health Sciences, which will now be known as the College of Health Sciences (CHS). This change signifies our broader focus and commitment to applied health sciences education and research.

Here are the key changes for the College of Health Sciences (CHS):

• Name Change: We will be rebranded as the College of Health Sciences (CHS).

• New Departments and Programs:
o The Department of Counseling and Human Services will now be part of CHS.
o The undergraduate program in Exercise Science, as well as the MS and PhD programs in Sport Science, will join CHS.
o The Center of Excellence for Sport Science and Coach Education will also become part of CHS.

• Continuity and Reallocation:
o All existing degree programs within CHS will remain unchanged.

• Creation of Schools:
o To provide strategic oversight and enhance multidisciplinary collaboration, CHS will create two distinct Schools:
 The School of Clinical Sciences: Encompassing clinical and rehabilitation disciplines.
 The School of Human Performance and Sport Science: Including exercise and sport science programs and the Center of Excellence for Sport Science and Coach Education.


We look forward to this new chapter and are excited about the opportunities it will bring for our faculty, staff, students, and community partners. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this monumental change.

ETSU launches orthotics and prosthetics program East Tennessee State University celebrated the launch of its orthotics and prosthetics program on Tuesday – the first of its kind in Tennessee and just the 14th program in the nation.

📢 Exciting News! 📢

We're thrilled to announce a new partnership in the Ballad-ETSU Highlands Sports Medicine! This collaboration will enhance our sports physical therapy services, benefiting athletes and active individuals in our community, as well as students in our DPT Program.

In the photo: Dr. Jay Johnston (Sports Physician), Dr. Mike Bourassa (ETSU Physical Therapy Program), Dr. Mike Cavanagh (ETSU Physical Therapist), Dean Lynn Williams, and Assistant Dean Ryan Roberts.

Congratulations to Dr. Dunkley for being a recipient of the 2024 Teach Access Grant!

ETSU preparing to launch first-of-its-kind program in Tennessee Dr. Kyle Leister has been named the program director for East Tennessee State University’s Orthotics and Prosthetics program, one of 15 in the nation and the first of its kind in Tennessee.

Did you know that Social Work offers therapy services for adults and children and that we accept insurance? We offer in-person and telehealth through the Nave Center in Elizabethton, TN. During the academic year, clients without insurance can be seen. Unfortunately, we cannot see clients in the evening hours.

Congratulations to Dr. Leister on this final published manuscript!

Our very own Dr. Evans received the NAACP honor as Citizen of the Year for health care. Join us in congratulating her!

We are excited to welcome our new OTD students which represent the Class of 2027!

Big shoutout to Dr. Dottie Greene, Associate Professor in the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences' Department of Social Work, for serving as the mace carrier at the 2024 ETSU spring commencement! Dr. Greene received the 2023 University Distinguished Faculty Service Award for her work in establishing the Johnson City Recovery Center that provides services to individuals, families, and communities who have been affected by substance use and addiction. Thank you for representing us well in all you do!

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The College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences is still beaming with pride after an incredible Commencement this past Saturday! 🎉 You can feel the joy in these photos of our talented students shining bright on their special day. Congratulations to the Class of 2024 – you've made us all so proud! 👏


Here is a link to the photos from the afternoon session of Commencement: https://etsuphotoservices.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0000pByehHXRE4U/G00001S4vXOyTw_Y/Commencement-PM/ # #

Dr. Kyle Leister, Program Director of the MSOP Program, has just published innovative research in Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences that examines the use of wearables in tracking steps among individuals with transtibial amputation. This is important information in identifying the best device to estimate physical activity in individuals with transtibial amputation. Congratulations, Dr. Leister!!

Read about Dr. Fagelson's article over Tinnitus in Forbes!

Dr. Marc Fagelson Talks Tinnitus And Coping With It More Accessibly In Interview https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenaquino/2024/05/03/dr-marc-fagelson-talks-tinnitus-and-coping-with-it-more-accessibly-in-interview/?sh=52265870c3c9

It was an incredible week celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of our College of Clinical & Rehabilitative Health Sciences graduates! From pinning ceremonies to hooding ceremonies across our programs in Radiologic Science, Respiratory Therapy, Dental Hygiene, Social Work, Audiology, and Speech-Language Pathology, it was a wonderful week of celebration. A heartfelt thank you to all the families and loved ones who joined us in honoring our graduates’ hard work and achievements. It was also fun to see the shoe show underneath the regalia robes! 👠

As we bid farewell to last week’s celebrations, we will carry the memories of these special moments and the excitement of new beginnings. To our graduates, You Did It!! We can’t wait to see where your passion and expertise take you next! Godspeed and Go Bucs!

🎓 Last night was a special occasion for our Radiologic Science graduates! We celebrated the achievements of 31 graduating seniors as they received their well-earned pins. It was heartwarming to see the support of families and friends with a turnout of about 300 people! To all our graduates: your dedication and hard work have truly paid off. Here's to the bright futures ahead! 🎓

🌟 History in the making! Last night marked a milestone for our college as we held the inaugural Pinning Ceremony for our 2nd year OTD students. With excitement and pride, they received their pins, symbolizing the beginning of their journey into field placements. Afterwards, they recited the Occupational Therapy Pledge, embodying their commitment to serve and empower others. Wishing these students in the Class of 2025 a successful and fulfilling clinical field experience.

🎓🌟 Exciting News from the Honors Graduation Banquet! 🌟🎓

Last night, we had the pleasure of celebrating incredible achievements of students within the Honors College! 🎉 Dean Williams proudly honored Amanda Robinette, graduating Summa Cum Laude from the Rehabilitative Health Sciences major. But that's not all—Amanda will be continuing her journey in our Speech-Language Pathology graduate program this fall! 🎓👏

But wait, there's more! Dean Williams also had the pleasure of meeting Jessica Gallimore, who served as an Honors Banquet Assistant. Jessica, a junior in the RHSC program, shares a passion for speech-language pathology just like Amanda. What an incredible coincidence! 🤩

As a seasoned speech-language pathologist herself, Dean Williams was overjoyed to spend the evening with these two exceptional students from our College. 🌟 Congratulations, Amanda—your journey is truly inspiring, and we can't wait to see you thrive in the fall! 🍂 Go Bucs! 🎉