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Medicine & Health
USD Receives $3 Million, Five-Year Department of Labor Grant to Train Nurses
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Jun 27, 2024
USD’s RN to BSN Courses Delivered in Eight-Week Rotations, Students Finish in 16 Months
Working registered nurses (RN) can earn an RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree in just 16 months with the University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences’ new eight-week course rotation.
May 20, 2024
USD Lift-A-Thon Fundraiser Raises $5,182 for Special Olympics South Dakota
The community came together in strength and spirit on April 3 for the annual Ryan Hanks Lift-A-Thon fundraiser, a unique event sponsored jointly by the University of South Dakota Department of Physical Therapy and USD Wellness Center. The successful event raised $5,182.75, contributing vital funds to Special Olympics South Dakota, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities through sport.
Jun 06, 2024
CPCM to Offer Training Series Focused on Role of Fathers
The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment (CPCM), through support from the South Dakota Department of Health, will present a limited training series on fatherhood. Online, one-hour training sessions will begin on June 12 with six sessions provided on a weekly basis through July 17.
Mar 12, 2024
USD Health Science Student Designs Mental Health Interventions for College Students
After exploring the prevalence of mental health issues among college students, University of South Dakota senior Ellen Mallory researched and designed multiple interventions to help fellow students improve their mental health.
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Alumni
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Ashley Herrity
By pursuing her master's degree in nursing from the University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences, Ashley Herrity is prepared for new opportunities in an increasingly virtual health care landscape.
Students Advance Education in State’s Largest City at USD – Sioux Falls
University of South Dakota – Sioux Falls students are taking advantage of the high-quality, affordable education and small class sizes offered at the university’s Sioux Falls campus.
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Lindsay Weber, CNP
Looking for a way to advance her leadership skills, Lindsay Weber enrolled in the University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences' Doctor of Nursing Practice program.
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Physical Therapy Faculty Member Matt Dewald Recognized With Prestigious Award
Summary: Matt Dewald, PT, DPT, assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of South Dakota, was recently honored with a prestigious award for his teaching and service to the physical therapy profession.
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Termansen Appointed to State Addiction and Prevention Board
Summary: Kari Termansen, an instructor in the University of South Dakota Department of Addiction Counseling & Prevention, has been appointed by Gov. Kristi Noem to the South Dakota Board of Addiction and Prevention Professionals (BAPP).
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USD's Social Work Hosts Mental Health Conference
Summary: The Department of Social Work at the University of South Dakota will host a conference for mental health professionals on June 9-10.
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Service-Learning Immerses OT Students in Collaborative Experiences
Summary: Service-learning and collaboration are valuable components of all University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences student experiences, and for many occupational therapy students, opportunities to make a difference are embraced.
Guest Column
I chose family medicine because I love the idea of being 'everyone's doctor.' I also love making sure my patients are up to date with their immunizations and health care screenings. It's so important.
Guest Column | Lizz & Robbie Nicholas
Elizabeth (Hoffman) Nicholas, a Eureka, South Dakota native, and Robert Nicholas, a Huron, South Dakota native, met at the University of South Dakota when they were both in the Alumni Student Scholars Program, each with the dream of becoming a doctor.
