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Deborah Givens Receives Honor as Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association

July 15, 2021
Deborah Givens, director of the Division of Physical Therapy in the Department of Allied Health Sciences (DAHS), has been named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Master’s Degree Student MaryAnne Tatum ‘15 Serves as Longtime Student Assistant at The Graduate School

May 27, 2021
MaryAnne Tatum entered a master’s degree program offered by the Division of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, beginning in fall 2020. Tatum explained that her bachelor’s degree in journalism provided a jumping off point for the field, because communication is a critical skill for both areas of study.

Division of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling students share their 2020/21 scholarship experiences

May 17, 2021
Weiss Urban Livability Fellow, Shannon Mulloy, and Merit Assistantship awardee, Jenna Brunner, describe their scholarship activities for the 2020/21 academic year.

Madison Swisher first CRMHC student to complete LEND traineeship

May 17, 2021
Madison Swisher, a first-year master’s degree student in the Division of Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling (CRMHC), is completing a nine-month traineeship with the North Carolina Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Program in May.

DAHS selects Womack as Associate Chair for Faculty Affairs

April 28, 2021
The Department of Allied Health Sciences (DAHS) is pleased to announce Dr. Jenny Womack as its inaugural associate chair for faculty affairs, effective July 1.

Ears Ringing? Here’s Why and What You Can Do

April 25, 2021
“If you’ve ever been to a loud concert or sporting event and left with a ringing or buzzing in your ears, you experienced a common condition called tinnitus. About 50 million Americans have experienced tinnitus, and about 20 million have a form severe enough that it can disrupt their quality...

Lavalley Honored with Carolina Award for Outstanding Public Service

April 20, 2021
Ryan Lavalley, post-doctoral research associate in the Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, was honored on April 15 by UNC Chapel Hill for his outstanding contributions to the campus and broader communities.

DAHS Announces Faculty Award Winners

April 13, 2021
The Department of Allied Health Sciences (DAHS) is pleased to announce the 2021 recipients of the department's faculty awards.

Elizabeth Poindexter Inducted into Frank Porter Graham Graduate and Professional Student Honor Society

April 9, 2021
The Frank Porter Graham Graduate and Professional Student Honor Society has inducted Elizabeth Poindexter ’10 (MA ’19) as of spring 2021.

UNC Health Foundation Supports Preschool Writing Project in Durham and Orange Counties

March 12, 2021
The UNC Health Foundation has provided a generous gift to the Preschool Writing Project in order to supply Head Start families in Durham and Orange Counties with a tablet and internet hot spot in order to facilitate online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The foundation fosters private gift support at...