HealthMatters

In this episode, we welcomed four amazing theater students from the College of Fine Arts: Katherine Schaber, Emma Weller, Felicia Reuter and Liana Giangiulio. They all contributed wonderful performances in the video introduction to Sargent’s new project, an online certificate in Interprofessional Leadership in Health Care. In the episode, they shared their experience during the shooting and their plans for the future.

In this episode, we welcomed Jennifer Keenan ([email protected]), the Operations Director for Clinical Education and Community Affairs at Sargent College. As a dedicated Terrier, Jennifer shared her work with Sargent’s Clinical Placement Program and her doctoral degree.

About Sargent's clinical placement program:

A key part of your preparation to become a health care professional is the real-world exposure and training you’ll receive through the clinical experiences incorporated into each Sargent College degree program. Typically starting early, clinical experiences are planned sequentially to build on the academic knowledge and skills you’re acquiring through coursework. Some clinical placements are part-time, while others are full-time. All are integrated within the curriculum of the professional programs.

Our far-reaching network of clinical sites includes top hospitals, clinics, private practices, colleges and universities, secondary schools, and community agencies.  This far-reaching network means you’ll learn from some of the very best practitioners in your chosen field on campus, in Boston, across the country, and throughout the world.  You’ll be exposed to a remarkable diversity of patient populations, diagnoses, and settings throughout your program.

In this episode, we welcomed Nicole Saad ([email protected] ), the Health Science Representative of the Sargent Alumni Association Board and a registered nurse at Massachusettes General Hospital. She shared her experience being on the alumni board and her career.

About Nicole:

Nicole graduated with a Bachelor of Science in health science. As an undergraduate, she worked as an aide at the BU Physical Therapy Center and continued to work as an administrator at the clinic after graduation. She graduated from nursing school at the MGH Institution of Health Professions and is currently a registered nurse on an inpatient floor at Massachusetts General Hospital.

The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs ([email protected]), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.

Marial Williams ([email protected]), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.

In this episode, we welcomed Courtney Joly-Lowdermilk ([email protected]), the program director of NITEO (a Latin word meaning “to thrive.”) at the Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation (CPR) at Boston University. She shared how CPR helps students and beyond with mental health and her experience in disability services in higher education.

About NITEO:

NITEO is an intensive, one-semester program supporting young adults who live with a mental health condition to develop wellness tools, academic skills, resilience, and work-readiness. Since its inception in 2014, hundreds of students have graduated from the program and moved on to thrive in higher education and meaningful work.

The NITEO curriculum provides students with opportunities to:

The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs ([email protected]), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a Clinical Professor and the Program Director for the on-line post-professional doctorate in the occupational therapy program at Sargent College.

Marial Williams ([email protected]), a Boston University entry-level occupational therapy doctoral student, composed the music for the podcast.

In this episode, we welcomed Kristina Lentz Capano([email protected]), the Assistant Dean for Development & Alumni Relations at Sargent College. As a fundraising professional, Kristina shared her love and passion for raising money for those in need. She also introduced the Sargent Cares Emergency Fund, a special fund to support students and the college during the COVID-19 crisis.

Check out more about the Sargent Cares Emergency Fund.

About Kristina Lentz Capano:

In this episode, we welcomed Sherry Kolodziejczak, a Sargent alumni and an occupational therapist based in Huntsville, Alabama. As the leader of multiple interdisciplinary teams, Sherry shared tips on how to understand and embrace team dynamics. As the recipient of the Women Honoring Women Award, she also talked about some of her projects in the local community. Congratulations to Sherry for receiving the Women Honoring Women Award for the second time!

In this episode, we welcomed Natalia Lopez ([email protected]), a Sargent alumni board member and a clinical trial specialist. She shares the role clinical trial plays in the FDA approval process and her perspectives on the COVID vaccine. As an alumni board member, Natalia also provided professional advice on networking and job hunting.

In this episode, we welcomed Kirsten Peterson Beshay ([email protected]), an occupational therapist in the Sargent post-professional occupational therapy doctoral program. As an ergonomic consultant, Kirsten shared her advice on how to adjust the equipment and settings in an irregular workplace to prioritize personal health during the pandemic. She also talked about her doctoral project, an online course that helps bridge the gap between ergonomics and occupational therapy.

In this episode, we welcomed Hannah Gay, a third-year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy(DPT) program at Sargent College. She is also a social media work-study student and has been managing Sargent College's social media accounts for the past couple of years. Hannah shared her experience with social media and how it has aided Sargent College’s operations.

Happy holidays! In this episode, we welcomed Dara L’Italien, a lecturer at Sargent College. With clinical experience at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, she specializes in prosthetics after the Boston Marathon Bombing. As a physical therapist, she shares how she has helped patients to deal with internal and external stressors after amputation and recommendations on how to get in the field of prosthetics.