Gipson aiming to spark the Broncos Dec 16, 2008
I wanted to be an occupational therapist, and they don't have that major at Santa Clara because it's small. Anyone who wanted to anything with therapy or any science besides psychology or chemistry is in combined science. (Fresno Bee)
Phyllis Seidman memorial service set for Jan. 4 Dec 16, 2008
She worked as an occupational therapist on the East Coast before she moved to California. She moved to Palo Alto in 1971. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Caroline Kennedy declares interest in Senate seat Dec 16, 2008
Occupational Therapist Job Opportuni. Albany Medical Center - Apply Online. (Albany Times Union)
LIVING WITH LYMPHEDEMA: Eutawville woman shares story of survival with chronic edema Dec 16, 2008
"The biggest complication is cellulitis (inflammation of cellular tissue). If you get a cut or scratch, any bacteria can feed off of the fluid and turn into an infection," said Susan Spires, an occupational therapist specializing in lymphedema at Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital's Lymphedema Treatment Center. She treats Doctor and other lymphedema patients and educates them on how best to manage their chronic condition. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Making user-friendly software an easy sell Dec 16, 2008
Maybe through third-party testimonials, like having a senior with vision problems talk about the product, or, to target the children, have an occupational therapist talk about what a fantastic tool it is. " If they really want to earn the trust of seniors, Ms. Feldman has one last suggestion: "They need to offer assistance. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
A dose of reality Dec 15, 2008
Occupational Therapist Job Opportuni. Society Join US a Difference. (Albany Times Union)
Food drive today in Colonie Dec 14, 2008
Occupational Therapist Job Opportuni. CDL-A DRIVERS Full and Part Time Ev. (Albany Times Union)
Ice not nice for CBA opener Dec 14, 2008
Occupational Therapist Job Opportuni. Vascular Group is looking for a qual. (Albany Times Union)
2 die in storm's wake Dec 14, 2008
Occupational Therapist Job Opportuni. RN MANAGER The Dutch Manor Nursing. (Albany Times Union)
Fla. woman drinking on roof asks man for more beer Dec 14, 2008
Occupational Therapist Job Opportuni. TRUST OPERATIONS ANALYST A prestigi. (Albany Times Union)
No, it's not Santa: Burglar gets stuck in chimney Dec 12, 2008
Occupational Therapist Job Opportuni. Repertory Theatre seeks a leader to. (Albany Times Union)
DWI patrols set for this weekend Dec 12, 2008
Occupational Therapist Job Opportuni. PROGRAM-NO CREDIT CHECK NO MONEY DOW.. (Albany Times Union)
Remains could bolster case against Casey Anthony Dec 12, 2008
Occupational Therapist Job Opportuni. Store Clerks and Cashiers Troy and. (Albany Times Union)
Which teachers can you leave OFF your gift list? Dec 11, 2008
She has an a teacher, 2 teacher s aides, a speech therapist, an occupational therapist, a physical therapist, a bus driver, an aide for the bus, and there is the bus coordinator. In my mind, I think these people ALL deserve gifts because what they do helps my daughter an our family. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Al Gore got her going, now she's telling everyone Dec 9, 2008
"I've always been concerned about environmental issues and can't understand why everyone else isn't," the occupational therapist said. Seeing An Inconvenient Truth had been her turning point. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Friends, family recall 'amazing, loving' Seidman Dec 6, 2008
She worked as an occupational therapist on the East Coast before she moved to California ... " Evidently Phyllis was crossing Cowper, where the stop sign and crossing are, rather than Embarcadero. Suggests the motorist was either crossing through Embarcadero, or more likely turning onto Embarcadero. Also noteworthy that the accident occurred around the time school gets out. I've been hit by a car twice, while biking. Both times in Palo Alto, by people turning on or off El Camino, as I was... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Benefit to be held for Oliphants Dec 4, 2008
Currently, Lawson sees an occupational therapist and a physical therapist from Fergus Falls, Minn ... The occupational therapist is teaching Lawson how to do things using both his arms ... When he pushes a toy around, the occupational therapist will place both of Lawson's hands on the toy. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
More Occupational Therapists, But Access Remains Limited - Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists responds to CIHI report on "Workforce Trends of Occupational Therapists in Canada" Dec 3, 2008
OTTAWA, Dec. 3 /CNW Telbec/ - A report released yesterday by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) indicates that the number of occupational therapists in Canada has grown over the past year, continuing a trend within the profession. And yet, according to the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT), most Canadians still can't access the services of an occupational therapist ... "While it's heartening to see the numbers of occupational therapists grow," says CAOT... (Canada Newswire)
Signs of hope in the case of little Aliza Schwab Dec 3, 2008
" They had faith Aliza would recover. On October of 2007 the family took her home and several weeks ago they said they saw a major improvement; Aliza responded to voice commands. Her family so amazed they took out the video camera. On the video, little Aliza is asked to move her arm and raise her legs multiple times. She responds to all commands. Hindy Brycks, her occupational therapist said that there is evidence of brain activity. Her nurse, who has been with her everyday, said Aliza responds... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Mom forms support group for parents of special needs children Nov 30, 2008
But she is grateful for the support her family has received from the wonderful professionals that come out of District 5, including Janeal Huddleston, a full-time occupational therapist the district has contracted to provide services for the hearing impaired and other special needs children in the district ... He said occupational therapists and speech and language teachers are among the hardest to find ... The district also has one full-time physical therapist and one part-time occupational... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Cooking up a lesson in holiday life skills at CV Nov 26, 2008
Eagle View Middle School life skills student Josh Poor, 12, left, works with Laura Monaco, occupational therapist, center, while Mary Jane Gnatt, lifeskills support teacher, helps Elizabeth Brown, 11, carve a turkey as they prepare a Thanksgiving meal for select school administrators and teachers ... Its truly a life skill, Laura Monaco, an occupational therapist at the school, said about the Thanksgiving event. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Splint helps Waterloo woman regain movement lost in stroke Nov 25, 2008
Wearing the Bioness device on her right hand, Shelley Kennedy, left, works with Sue Hoey, Covenants lead occupational therapist, during a session last week at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo ... "To be most effective, Shelley should be working with this every day," said Sue Hoey, Covenant s lead occupational therapist. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Disability doesn't slow down this volunteer Nov 24, 2008
Roetman, an occupational therapist by profession, noticed several years ago a loss of strength in her arms and legs ... Professional: Worked in occupational therapy and as a piano tuner early in her career; worked at the Area Education Agency in Sioux Center as an occupational therapist for 25 years. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Living without politics Nov 23, 2008
Rommel Quimson, an occupational therapist in Manhattan who devoured the nightly political developments on CNN, is back to watching nonsensical shows like Dancing With the Stars. . (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Driver in fatal snowmachine crash had been drinking Nov 22, 2008
Gollub was making his first sled dog run, courtesy of Schaeffer, an occupational therapist who runs a mushing excursion business on the side. Chuck Schaeffer said his wife let the doctor drive to give him the full mushing experience. (Anchorage Daily News)
Doctor killed by snowmobile Nov 22, 2008
Schaeffer said his wife is an occupational therapist who also runs a mushing excursion business on the side. Tracy Schaeffer knew Gollub through their medical work and when he was in town this week, the plan was to take him along for an exercise run because he had never been mushing. (Juneau Empire)
Anchorage doctor hit, killed by snowmachine Nov 21, 2008
Schaeffer, a musher, owns a business called Iviq Adventures and is a licensed physical and occupational therapist, according to public records. Her husband, Chuck Schaeffer, is listed as chairman of the Kobuk 440 Racing Association on the Kotzebue Dog Mushers Association Web site. (Anchorage Daily News)
Remembering Micah Nov 21, 2008
Gretchen Lambert, an occupational therapist, knew Micah before his CANTER therapy. She remembered how, if he did not want to work, he would holler the one word he knew. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Jacksonville woman frets losing her connection to bus for disabled Nov 20, 2008
A physical therapist or occupational therapist from Baptist Health observes everyone who takes the test. Brinkley said she had to stop for several breaks while taking the test and needed help to walk. (Florida Times-Union)
* [CD REVIEWS: TAIWAN] Nov 18, 2008
Soon after he finished school and received his occupational therapist certification, Huang completed his newest album, Come to Me, a set of thoughtful folk-pop tunes about relationships and growing up. Huang sticks with familiar song forms X baroque pop, 1970s folk, a hint of Mando-pop X but does so with aplomb and sincerity while managing to be original. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Handmade Gifts Make a Holiday Comeback Nov 18, 2008
For several years, the Minnesota-based occupational therapist has been handcrafting holiday presents as part of her husband Gary's family's unusual -- and refreshing -- annual gift exchange. "There's only one rule," Gary explains. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Scene and Herd: Now that the elections over Nov 6, 2008
Ms. Buckley is a psychiatric occupational therapist at Tewksbury Hospital and their Department of Mental Health liaison to Arts and Healing programs, and a senior diversity trainer. A 20-year resident of Lexington with four adopted children, Ms. Buckley is an advocate of individuals living with all types of disabilities: from personal experience and professional training. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Brittle bone disease Nov 2, 2008
Team members may include an occupational therapist (OT), a physical therapist (PT), nutritionist, an audiologist, an orthopedic surgeon, neurosurgeon, lung specialist, and nephrologist, amongst others. Compiled from. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Therapeutic Horseback Riding Nov 1, 2008
We have one student whose occupational therapist is trying to transition from wheelchair and walker to crutches. Riding has trained her to hold herself up. (Suite101.com)
Amateur Sports Can Lead to Unexpected Health Problems Later in Life Oct 31, 2008
A new study headed by Dr. Navah Ratzon, a long-time occupational therapist and director of the Occupational Therapy Department at Tel Aviv University, can be applied to any number of leisure sport activities. "Increasing numbers of adults are pursuing amateur athletics during their leisure hours. But we've found worrying indications that this activity --- when not done properly -- may have negative effects on the musculoskeletal system," she says. (Science Daily)
1 in 5 Laurens Residents Have Cast Their Ballots Oct 31, 2008
"I knew this election was a big election and I knew a lot of people would be at the polls," said McDaniel, an occupational therapist. "It's an important vote.". (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Crowd: ‘Move that bus!' Oct 30, 2008
I dreamed it, said Easter Seals Occupational Therapist Angie DeLost. And I built it, Spurgeon said. (Pekin Times, IL)
Therapist in awe as dream comes true Oct 29, 2008
To help her get through, the Easter Seals occupational therapist hung a picture of 8-year-old Jake Grys in her room. The picture helped her to focus on the one goal she'd been pursuing for nearly three years getting Jake and his family on the ABC show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition so Jake could have the independent life she envisioned for him. (Pekin Times, IL)
Speech Language Pathologist SLP Oct 29, 2008
Our Physical Therapists PT, Occupational Therapists OT and Speech Language Therapists SLPhave enjoyed incredible flexibility for over 10 years in the Tennessee region ... Occupational Therapist (OT). (The Clarion-Ledger)
Search: Medical & health jobs Oct 28, 2008
Are you a mother looking to get back into working as an Occupational Therapist ... An exciting chance has arisen for qualified Occupational Therapists to join our team. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
He made his childhood dream a reality Oct 28, 2008
Family: Wife, Marcia, is an occupational therapist. They have two daughters: Katherine, 11; and Caroline, 4. (Boston Globe)
Delay in getting funds doesn't defer woman's dream Oct 28, 2008
Then she got to work becoming an occupational therapist. She made the dean's list twice. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
High hopes for baby Mark Oct 27, 2008
Since the baby's condition is considered developmental (rather than, for example, the result of injury), "we're focusing on milestones, as many as he can reach," said Mary Kay Flemmer, licensed and registered occupational therapist at St. Alexius. Little Mark's weekly therapy sessions there concentrate on improving muscle tone, strength and coordination, and visual, motor and perceptual skills, she said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Girl with Mermaid syndrome defies the odds Oct 27, 2008
"She's a love," says occupational therapist Sue Richardson, who works with Shiloh at school. "An absolute love.". (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Joe the Plumber doesn't need license (21) Oct 24, 2008
But he needs to get a license if he decides he d rather make his living as an accountant, architect, barber, chiropractor, cosmetologist, dental hygienist, dentist, paramedic, funeral director, hearing aid fitter, insurance agent, land surveyor, lawyer, nursing home administrator, nurse, occupational therapist, optometrist, pesticide applicator, pharmacist, physical therapist, physician assistant, physician, podiatrist, psychologist, public school teacher, real estate agent, real estate... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
New Crowley Park provides place for fun and education Oct 24, 2008
I really feel like it enhances the academic side of things, said Dahman, an occupational therapist. The parks department worked with the Department of Natural Resources to incorporate plants meant to attract specific birds and butterflies. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
All for Jacob! Makeover is boy's dream come true Oct 23, 2008
The selection process started three years ago when Jake's occupational therapist, Angie DeLost, first submitted the family into the contestant pool. Since then, more than 16,000 people signed an online petition asking producers of the show to pick the Gryses. (Pekin Times, IL)
Virtual games, real addiction Oct 23, 2008
But if parents aren't connecting with their children at an early age, addiction can become a problem as kids reach adolescence, says Cris Rowen, a pediatric occupational therapist and sensory specialist in Sechelt, B.C.. "Technology has hit us like a bomb; the rapidity with which technology is advancing, we can't even describe it from a research perspective," she says. (Globe and Mail)
• Health and aging Oct 19, 2008
"They may work on an arts and crafts project. But an occupational therapist has designed that activity to help them with fine motor skills or mental stimulation.". Special options are available to registered members. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Injured player leaves hospital for the first time Oct 18, 2008
Tyler Olson works with occupational therapist Teresa Erickson. He is able to send text messages on his cell phone by using a hand cuff and a pointer and is allowed to remove his neck brace three times a day and when he sleeps. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Someday, Broadway: Fall breaks dancer's back, not her spirit Oct 15, 2008
She points to Tarah Stewart, her occupational therapist ... Nicole Marquez, 25, works with physical therapist Charlotte Collins (right) and occupational therapist Tarah Stewart. (The Clarion-Ledger)
When elderly parents threaten a marriage Oct 10, 2008
Al Levi, 39, a Brooklyn, New York, occupational therapist, has experienced that kind of strain in his marriage. Levi says he has been at odds with his wife since his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's two years ago. (CNN)
Cover model: Dominique de Villiers Oct 6, 2008
A riveting beauty, she's a mom first and foremost, a wife, studying to be an occupational therapist, and is the ultimate Shape woman in terms of her lifestyle choices, health and fitness. Says Shape Publisher Elsa Carpenter-Frank: "Dominique's combined passion for exercise, healthy living, zest for life and unassuming attitude won us over. She's lovely to look at, but also intelligent, sincere and has a great sense of humour. She's the perfect role model for Shape readers.". (iAfrica.com)
ELECTION 2008: District 30 hopefuls hear about budget from voters Oct 4, 2008
Employment history: Employed as an occupational therapist at the Minneapolis Rehabilitation Center for one year; director of occupational therapy of the Swedish Polio Rehabilitation Center. One year later set sail for Norway and married Odd Valle, D.D.S. One and half years at Renton Hospital in Renton, Wash. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Special ed parents learn of boy who cried wolf Oct 3, 2008
As an occupational therapist with a doctorate degree, Hughes was no stranger to disabilities and the services available to overcome them. After Kyle s problems emerged, she enrolled him in a private kindergarten and speech therapy. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Hays: WVU's Deana Everrett nearly lost her dad, but gained a passion Oct 3, 2008
"My dad and I are very similar, so I've always been really interested in that and that's always been something I wanted to do. And my dad has an occupational therapist and [physical therapist] that come to the house, so I shadowed them a little bit over the summer. I did all the rehab stuff with them and I loved it -- the occupational therapy, especially.". While her father's recovery is a long-term proposition, he was doing well enough by the end of the summer that Everrett felt she could leave... (ESPN -- College Sports)
The Supper Club Oct 3, 2008
"I usually do something with 10 or fewer ingredients," said Sivak, an occupational therapist at Methodist Rehabilitation Center and mother of two children. Sivak and her husband, Ed, director of the Mississippi Economic Policy Center, gather with three other couples once a month to eat supper and spend time together. (The Clarion-Ledger)
U-turn likely on patients who pay for top-up drugs Sep 24, 2008
It follows the furore over the death in March of former NHS occupational therapist and mother-of-three Linda O'Boyle. More. (Daily Mail)
Popular video game system doubles as physical therapy Sep 22, 2008
Occupational therapists Angel Kidd, far left, and Verne Mosley, far right, watch and cheer recently as St. Mary;s Hospital patients Lee Weeks and Anthony Cunningham play baseball on a Nintendo Wii game system ... Occupational therapist Angel Kidd helps patient Lee Weeks play baseball last week on a Nintendo Wii at St. Mary;s Hospital ... Last week, a new rehabilitation tool used by occupational therapists at St. Mary's Hospital - and video gamers throughout the world - put the 51-year-old former... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Getting to know the Southern Arizona political candidates running on Nov. 4 Sep 21, 2008
A former occupational therapist, she received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota. She is married to Dr. Odd Valle, a retired dentist. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
First phase of Arizona Welcome Center to move forward Sep 21, 2008
An occupational therapist, Michaels received a bachelor's degree in 2002 and master's degree in 2003 from The Sage Colleges in Albany, N.Y.. . (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Larry Olson: First female lifeguard was a lifesaver at Pettibone Beach Sep 16, 2008
Her husband said: She was an occupational therapist, and put her skills to work writing poetry and interacting with others. She conducted a writing class at her church, and taught the San Diego Pacific Beach homeless to write. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Bisbee hospital a virtual medical facility Sep 16, 2008
In an effort to provide stroke patients with full rehabilitative services without having to travel out of the of the area, CQCH recently added Lisa Cummings to its staff, an occupational therapist who also serves as director of the hospital s rehabilitation program. CQCH s telemedicine programs, Azam said, have helped to bridge serious physician shortage gaps, felt especially hard when it comes to specialties. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Therapist joins Luther-Midelfort team Sep 11, 2008
The Rehabilitation Services department at Luther Midelfort Northland-Mayo Health System announces occupational therapist Barb Webb will see patients at the Barron location ... Webb has 17 years experience as an occupational therapist. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Out of a chair and into the water Sep 7, 2008
Krauss, an occupational therapist, said the path to true healing occurs when the disabled are allowed to experience the full scope of life - including activities they once thought were physically impossible. Horne, 27, is a frequent participant. (Florida Times-Union)
