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We may bleed blue and gold, but on the 4th of July, we're all about the red, white and blue! 🎆

The University of Pittsburgh will be closed today.

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Congrats to Pitt Physical Therapy alum Mario Bizzini (MS '01)! He is a 2023 recipient of the World Physiotherapy International Service Award for Research. #BoldMovesSHRS

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Kudos! Anna Bailes (DPT '21), was awarded a NIH Predoctoral Fellowship (1F30HD112110-01) for her research project titled “Relationships Between Pain-Related Psychological Factors, Gait Quality, and Attention in Chronic Low Back Pain.” #BoldMovesSHRS

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In a ceremony in front of his many friends and colleagues, @PittPT alum Peter S. Zulia (BS ‘85) was inducted into the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapists Turner A Blackburn Hall of Fame/Lifetime Achievement Award as one of 29 members. Read more: https://t.co/2A4TDsQhpC

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On the paths to successful careers, Pitt alumni do it all. They veer, they pivot, they persist, they overcome. But then there are those, including some of our brave SHRS alumni, who leave the path they know to venture into uncharted territory.
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Ready to advance your career as an occupational therapist? Lead change now by earning your CScD in OT degree online. https://t.co/eoeVOBEem4

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One of Pitt’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) graduates is helping to change women’s health care in Kenya. Molly Bachmann (DPT ‘18) is making sustainable changes in clinical practice by providing intensive training to the local physiotherapists. https://t.co/aVgZ8Hl05h

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Congratulations Senior Member Inductee Dr. Jon Pearlman (L) into the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) by Derrick Brent, Deputy Director USPTO (R) #H2P #BoldMovesSHRS #Pitt

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Meet our current Master of Sports Science students. They come from a variety of backgrounds and all bring a special perspective to the program. Find out what they are doing in their internships and what they love most about their time at Pitt! https://t.co/ETFqHtUA5V

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Doctorates for PAs are becoming a popular terminal degree in the PA profession. In this interview, Vice Dean David Beck, a key figure in the development of our DPAS program, shares valuable insights on the future of education for PAs.

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Congratulations to the Pitt Health and Explainable AI Research Laboratory! Their work on developing a mobile app for knee range of motion analysis received the "Morey Moreland Best Science Poster" award at the University of Pittsburgh Orthopaedic Surgery Research Retreat, May 26.

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Meet Cai the Chameleon! The puppet is part of a new show called Cai & Kate, that uses music and education to spark change in learning about emotions and how to cope with them. It also stars Katlyn Kohne (MS '16), a graduate of our @PittCounseling program!
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Well done! Our grads Allison Bakowicz (DPAS '23) and Megan Gallagher (DPAS '23) are recipients of the Doctor of PA Studies Program’s Best Collaborative Project Award. Their project was a collaborative, multi-site initiative that was deployed in 2 different health care systems.

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“It goes against all of your instincts,” says Julia Lam, a doctoral student in occupational therapy, “but that’s really the nature of street medicine: putting what we as providers find important on the back burner.”
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The University of Pittsburgh will be closed today to encourage the Pitt community to actively engage in the recognition and celebration of Juneteenth.

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If you find yourself in Pittsburgh this summer and are yearning to explore, here are some fun, easily accessible and free places to visit.
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How does hybrid at home work? Listen to two of our hybrid DPT students walk you through hands-on learning at home.

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Self-care isn’t just a buzzword we all started hearing suddenly during the pandemic — it’s needed and it works, two @PittCounseling faculty members told Staff Council’s 29th Spring Assembly in May.
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Finding time for sleep is a complex balancing act for student-athletes. Pitt offers holistic care from experts like Felix Proessl (PhD ’22), Pitt Athletics director of sports science, to ensure they are well-rested and ready to go for game day.
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Kudos to Ben Gross (MOT ‘10), SHRS Alumni Rising Star Award recipient! This honor recognizes an emerging leader in the health and rehabilitation professions.

@OTPitt Director Juleen Rodakowski presented him with the award at the Department’s Alumni Reception in Kansas City.