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Lewis School of Health & Life Sciences Newsletter: September 2023

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Lewis School of Health & Life Sciences Newsletter: September 2023

Message From the Chair

As the leaves begin to change in New York's beautiful North Country, it's the perfect time for us to embark upon new endeavors and take stock of our accomplishments. This issue of the Lewis School newsletter celebrates the accomplishments of our outstanding students and faculty, announces a brand new program, and introduces you to our new faculty members. We are all incredibly proud of our latest achievements, and I hope you enjoy reading these stories.

— Lennart Johns, Founding Dean of Health & Life Sciences

New Paramedic Program

two EMTs load a gurney into the back of an ambulance.

The first-ever paramedic program in the North Country under the direction of a four-year university will kick off in November. A collaborative effort between the Lewis School of Health & Life Sciences and St. Lawrence Health, the full-time program will tackle the significant EMS staffing shortages in rural northern New York and provide equal opportunities for aspiring paramedics, regardless of financial need.

Read More About Our New Paramedic Program

PA Students Assist in Nicaragua

A group of students in medical scrubs pose outdoors.

Eleven Physician Assistant Studies students and local medical professionals completed a successful mission trip to Diriomo in Nicaragua. The team constructed pop-up clinics in schools and urban areas, hosted a children’s fair, visited community clinics, and conducted home visits to underserved rural communities. "This trip was a life-changing experience, which I will never forget," said one student.

 

 

Read More About The PA Student Trip to Nicaragua

International Physiotherapy Honor

Portrait of Kwadwo Appiah-Kubi

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy Kwadwo Appiah-Kubi received an award at Dubai's 2023 World Physiotherapy Congress. He received the honor for his poster “Concurrent Vestibular-Postural Training Promotes Postural Reflexes and Stability.”

Read More About Prof. Appiah-Kubi's Award

Memorial Scholarship

Headshot, Xuan Li

Doctor of Physical Therapy student Xuan Li '24 has been awarded the annual Melissa A. Walsh ’03 ’05 Memorial Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship was established to celebrate the life of Walsh MPT'05, who died in a 2007 motor vehicle accident. Li was chosen for her passion for PT, commitment to excellence and desire to be a lifelong learner.

Read More About the Walsh Scholarship

Quick Hits

Hispanic Heritage Month Panel: Latinx in Higher Education

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Hispanic Heritage Month Panel: Latinx in Higher Education

Join us in conversation with a panel of Latinx Golden Knights in STEM fields and beyond. Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and learn about the experiences of our Latinx community members! THIS EVENT IS FIRST-YEAR CUP ELIGIBLE!

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 19th, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Student Center MPRs

If you have any questions, please contact us via email at: diversity@clarkson.edu

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