CHPS News
Communication Sciences and Disorders
ASHA Voices: How a Student’s Cancer Diagnosis Spurred Her Work on Cochlear Implant Patient Education
When Jennifer La Scala was diagnosed with breast cancer, she came face to face with just how overwhelming and inaccessible patient education materials can be,...
Research
Research Roundup: Publications by CHPS Faculty, Spring and Summer 2024
Students at the College of Health Professions and Sciences benefit from faculty who conduct research into a broad number of health and wellness topics, discovering...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
The Sweet Sound of Progress
A research team led by Shaheen Awan and bolstered with a $3.12 million dollar grant is on the verge of filling a long-existing void in...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Ditch the Medical Jargon for This: Health Literacy Insights with Dr. Richard Zraick
“Research shows that one out of two patients forgets half the information given to them within 24 hours, and the other half remembers it incorrectly.”...
Physical Therapy
New Residency Grads Artrip and Brown Present on NPH at FPTA
Recent UCF & Orlando Health neurologic residency graduates DPT Chloe Artrip and DPT Logan Brown presented on the physical therapy management of normal pressure hydrocephalus...
Communication Sciences and Disorders
UCF’s NSSLHA Chapter Named 2024 Chapter of the Year
Each year, NSSLHA chapters participate in the National NSSLHA Chapter Honors program—hoping to achieve gold, silver, and bronze status. Their dedication is evident through impactful...
Physical Therapy
Residency Faculty and SCI Expert Lauren Jeffries Recognized by the FPTA
UCF and Orlando Health Neurologic Residency faculty and mentor DPT Lauren Jeffries was recognized by the Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA) with the Outstanding PT/PTA...
Physical Therapy
Neely Receives FPTA Outstanding Educator Award
Residency faculty DPT Laurie Neely was recognized by the Florida Physical Therapy Association with the Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching. The award was presented...
Kinesiology
Knight Life @UCFCHPS Spotlights Strength and Conditioning Internship
Kinesiology senior Dennys Hernandez-Mercado is ready to step into the strength and conditioning ring, with a focus on a career helping boxers excel in their...
Physical Therapy
Resident Scammon Presents at PT State Conference
UCF & Orlando Health’s new neurologic residents presented their case studies during the residencies’ case presentations on Sept.20 at the Florida Physical Therapy Association Annual...
