(7/9/2024, The New York Times) Experts including Nutrition Research Professor Nicola McKeown talk to The New York Times about what fiber supplements can and can’t do for your health. Expert Quote: Fiber-rich foods also help “maintain a healthy gut,” — says Nicola McKeown. Read the article.
Using Cognitive Approaches to Working with People Who Stutter, an international workshop, was held in Boston, Massachusetts, from June 3-7, 2024, and co-sponsored by the Memphis-based Stuttering Foundation and Boston University’s Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences. Twenty-three speech-language pathologists from around the world were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants. “Since […]
(4/25/2024, Science) Associate professor of occupational therapy and clinical psychologist Dan Fulford is quoted in this Science article on how health officials are raising alarms about loneliness and isolation. Expert Quote: Both loneliness and isolation can lead to depression, substance use, and other consequences that threaten physical health – Daniel Fulford, associate professor of occupational […]
Congratulations to the 2024 recipients of the Whitney R. Powers Award for Teaching Excellence, Staff Award of Merit, and the Faculty Award of Merit. Staff Award of Merit Katherine (KC) Barnes, Clinical Sites Manager The Staff Award of Merit honors a Sargent staff member who has demonstrated professional excellence and made a positive impact on programs, faculty, […]
Kidd-Gilchrist Spoke About Nonprofit Empowering SLPs, People Who Stutter By Matthew EdwardsPhotos by Ross Richards Michael Kidd-Gilchrist visited Sargent College on Friday, April 5 to speak with speech-language pathology students about his stuttering journey and the recent work he has spearheaded through his nonprofit, Change & Impact, to advance access to speech therapy for people […]
We are pleased to announce a new partnership between Sargent College Health & Rehabilitation Sciences and the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction to support the needs of older adults during periods of incarceration. Home to the only older adult unit in the country, the Middlesex Jail & House of Correction, in collaboration with Sargent […]
Amy Wagenfeld, PhD, OTR, SCEM, EDAC, FAOTA, and Shannon Marder, OTD, OTR/L, have authored the recently published, “Nature-Based Allied Health Practice: Creative and Evidence-Based Strategies,” an innovative and comprehensive guide to incorporating nature-based strategies into healthcare settings to promote client well-being. Amy Wagenfeld is a teaching professional in Sargent’s Department of Occupational Therapy Post Professional […]
Congratulations to Sargent Clinical Professor and Associate Dean for Digital Learning and Innovation Karen Jacobs, OT, EdD, OTR, CPE, FAOTA, on the successful pilot of the Optimizing Artificial Intelligence training program. Developed for undergraduate and graduate students at Sargent College, the online training aims to prepare students for the ethical and responsible use of artificial […]
Associate Professor Simone Gill, OT, PhD, OTR, FAOTA, was invited to participate in this year’s AOTF State of the Science Symposium at the AOTA Inspire Conference in March. Focusing on cutting-edge research and development in the field of occupational therapy, this year’s symposium’s theme was “Progress in OT Assessment: How Are We Measuring Up?” Panelists […]
We are delighted to announce that Clinical Associate Professor Jennifer Kaldenberg, OT, DrPH, MSA, OTR, SCLV, FAOTA, has taken on the role of Program Director of the Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program. Kaldenberg’s clinical work has been largely focused on individuals with visual impairment. A leader in the field, she has served on the […]
Sargent College faculty Dean Jack Dennerlein and Professor Cara Stepp have been inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows. Election to the AIMBE College of Fellows is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to medical and biological engineers, comprised of the top two percent of engineers in these […]
Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy Karen Jacobs was honored with the AOTA/AOTF Presidents’ Commendation in Honor of Wilma L. West. Established in 1990 as a memorial to Wilma L. West, this award honors a respected leader of the profession who has made sustained contributions to occupational therapy over a lifetime of service. Sargent’s Associate Dean […]
(1/6/24, MSNBC) Expert Quote: These facts may be alarming to hear, but know that the food system in the United States is relatively safe, thanks to the Food Safety Initiative, which began in 1997, says Joan Salge Blake, RDN, a clinical professor in the department of health sciences at Boston University. “This program coordinates the research, inspection, outbreak response, […]
(12/28/23, The Food Institute) Expert quote: “The nutrient quality of foods in a diet are key to helping folks reduce the risk of heart disease, certain cancers, stroke, and diabetes. Magically turning sugar into fiber isn’t going to ensure that the diet is healthy and meeting a person’s long-term health needs.” – Clinical Professor of […]
(11/17/2023, The Manual) “Cranberry juice beverages can provide the healthy benefits of phytochemicals to the diet. The only downside is the added sugars. A cup of sweetened cranberry juice will provide about 30 grams of added sugar, equivalent to just over 7 teaspoons of added sugar.” – Joan Salge Blake, Program Director and Clinical Professor, Nutrition […]