Presented by the School of Nursing and the McDowell County Commission on Aging, nursing student Rylie O'Neal shares information on the importance of senior center services in observance of Senior Center Month.
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James and Joan Williams Waggy of Charleston contributed $500,000 to create the Williams/Waggy Physical Therapy Scholarship, which goes to out-of-state doctor of physical therapy students with demonstrated financial need.
Drs. Eric Brannon, Regina Brannon and John “Chip” Perrine were among the first dentists to host students for a more real-world experience outside the School of Dentistry's instructional clinic.
The Department of Pediatric Dentistry recently received initial approval from the Commission on Dental Accreditation, allowing the first residents to enroll in the two-year program in July 2024.
Mindfulness practices can help develop self-awareness and non-judgmental engagement in moment-to-moment experiences. These practices have been shown to be effective in reducing and coping with various forms of psychological distress, including rumination and worry.
The new clinic led by Drs. P. David Adelson and Stephanie Ferimer will offer the latest treatment options, therapies and surgical interventions, including nerve grafting for patients who have sustained these types of injuries.