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Olmstead earns Excellence in Teaching Award

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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Professor Jodi Olmsted, RDH, Ph.D., was presented the Excellence in Teaching award by the UWSP chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi) on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Olmsted, an assistant professor in the School of Health Care Professions, was nominated by students as a professor who […]

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School of Health Care Professions Awards Banquet

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The School of Health Care Professions at UW-Stevens Point recognized its top students and honored its donors at the annual awards banquet on Friday, April 19 in the CPS Café. DEAN’S AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS Clinical Laboratory Science Program Medical Technology Outstanding Clinical Student Lynsey Kimmins Outstanding Senior Benjamin Speth Outstanding Junior Tabitha Weeden Outstanding Sophomore Brad […]

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The future of health information exchanges

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Could your health care history be connected to your Facebook account in the future? That was part of the discussion as two local health care technology leaders addressed professionals and UW-Stevens Point School of Health Care Professions students at the Central Wisconsin Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) networking event in The Encore of the […]

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Posters and presentation cap off senior clinicals

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Concluding their clinical practicum, 28 seniors from the UW-Stevens Point clinical laboratory science (CLS) program presented their case studies and research projects to hospital program directors and School of Health Care Professions faculty and staff at the annual Student Presentation Day on Monday, March 11, 2013. [Photo Gallery] During students’ fourth year in the CLS […]

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Culture and the risk of disease

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Research has proven that disease risk varies in relation to culture based on diet, exercise, genetics, religion, and access to health care. Students in Health Science 105: Survey of Common Disease showcased their own findings of the importance of becoming culturally aware of a patient’s needs at a poster presentation in the UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus […]

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Pointers learn about women’s health issues

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Even the most athletic individuals can improve their health. That’s why UW-Stevens Point invited a panel of women’s health specialists from Ministry Health Group to speak to Pointers female student-athletes on Sunday, Nov. 11. [Photo Gallery] Dr. Kit Swiecki, MD, Dr. Fred Boehm, MD, and Traci Smet ATC, CSCS, PES, presented to the Pointers about […]

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Social Media in Health Care: Business vs. Patient

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Two chief information officers address nearly 50 professionals and UW-Stevens Point School of Health Care Professions students about the future of social media in the health care industry at the Central Wisconsin Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) networking event in The Encore of the Dreyfus University Center Wednesday, March 14. Co-sponsored by the UWSP […]

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Seniors conclude clinical practicum with presentations

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Concluding their clinical practicum, 28 seniors from the UW-Stevens Point clinical laboratory science (CLS) program presented their case studies and research projects to hospital program directors and School of Health Care Professions faculty and staff at the annual Student Presentation Day on Monday, March 12, 2012. During students’ fourth year in the CLS program, they […]

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UWSP STEM Career Day stirs excitement in Health Sciences

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Some are fans of “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” while others have a relative who is a nurse, but no matter how they became interested in the medical field, high school students from throughout Wisconsin had the opportunity to experience a medical investigation lab at the UW-Stevens Point STEM Career Day on Friday, Nov. 4. School of […]

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