Hallie Ward

Student Physical Therapist - TWU Houston DPT Class of 2020

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

Increasing awareness of implicit bias in how we interact with our patients is important. Just because it’s going to happen on some level doesn’t mean we can’t talk about it honestly. @rupalPT @HealthPolicyTMC #TWUDPTHouston

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

“Why treat someone and send them home to the conditions that made them sick?” Such a great point and something we can transfer to why patient education is so important in physical therapy. @rupalPT @HealthPolicyTMC #TWUDPTHouston

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

A great point about the need for strong communication of true, scientific information from our public health leaders. The public gets confused with changing, opposing ideas. How can we line up our ideas to send them out better? @rupalPT @HealthPolicyTMC #TWUDPTHouston

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

Health happens in the community - where you live, work, worship, play. Physical therapists are so ready to be a part of this. Developing this on a small scale is so doable. @rupalPT @HealthPolicyTMC #TWUDPTHouston

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

PUBLIC HEALTH IS INVISIBLE WHEN IT’S WORKING. So, so, so important to remember as we look at healthcare. @rupalPT @HealthPolicyTMC #TWUDPTHouston

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

@loiskolkhorst thank you to you and your staff for meeting with us for PT Legislative Day to discuss SB 732. We look forward to where we’re headed for Direct Access! #SB732 @TPTA

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

I love this — why provide preventative care? For financial reasons? What about just because it’s the right thing to do? It’s just an added bonus that physical therapy in many forms is affordable. @HealthPolicyTMC @rupalPT #TWUDPTHouston

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

Streamlining and making our healthcare system less complex —> decreased administrative costs —> improved cost efficiency —> improved access to health care. Getting a flow chart going! @HealthPolicyTMC @rupalPT #TWUDPTHouston

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

If PT’s could access young adults, deliver preventative services while they’re young, moving more, and shaping their lives and good habits for the future, wouldn’t it be great? How could that change their overall healthcare needs?@HealthPolicyTMC @rupalPT #TWUDPTHouston

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

Health insurance coverage is shockingly low despite us being one of the most developed countries in the world. And also in Texas. Hits close to home. Something to think about as I listen more to @HealthPolicyTMC tonight. @rupalPT #TWUDPTHouston

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

#HB29 @JohnCornyn @DanCrenshawTX

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

@RealCedricDark making the twitter boss, @rupalPT proud, discussing the power of media moments to put pressure on an issue, establish a stronger voice, and make it heard! Direct Access in Texas, anyone? #GetPT1st @rupalPT #TWUDPTHouston @HealthPolicyTMC

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

@RealCedricDark making the twitter boss, @rupalPT proud, discussing the power of media moments to put pressure on an issue, establish a stronger voice, and make it heard! Direct Access in Texas, anyone? #GetPT1st @rupalPT #TWUDPTHouston @HealthPolicyTMC

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

Who’s making the decisions about healthcare? The professionals who actually know? Those with the deepest pockets? I think this is where interest groups come in to create a stronger, more intelligent voice. @rupalPT @HealthPolicyTMC #TWUDPTHouston

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

“No matter what side of the two party system you land on, bills need to get paid.” Coming together as one voice across party lines can help us reach some real healthcare solutions. How can we do this? @rupalPT @HealthPolicyTMC #TWUDPTHouston

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

“We need to have a conversation about mental health and trauma” — important words that make their way into healthcare policy and our roles in physical therapy. It’s good to see the language and forces mobilizing around this. @rupalPT #TWUDPTHouston @HealthPolicyTMC

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

If we’re not out there getting involved, we won’t see our values in healthcare and physical therapy reflected in policy. TMC Health Policy Institute is hammering home why we need to make our voices heard for direct access. @rupalPT #TWUDPTHouston @HealthPolicyTMC

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

Seek out an intelligent voice and movement expert who knows how to conservatively treat your pain. What if we were the first ones you sought out to help manage your pain? #TWUPTHouston #ChoosePT

[Choose Physical Therapy (ChoosePT) @Choose_PT]

Most Americans will experience back pain. The good news is that most cases of low back pain are not serious and will respond well to conservative treatments such as treatment by a physical therapist. https://t.co/8Bcd7WFu3e #ChoosePT

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

Living and breathing this #TWUPTHouston #choosePT

[Choose Physical Therapy (ChoosePT) @Choose_PT]

We can't stop time. Or can we? The right type and amount of physical activity can help stave off many age-related health problems. https://t.co/w7AksXFAUs #ChoosePT

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

It makes a lot of sense. We just have to keep getting the message out there! #GetPT1st #TWUPTHouston #motionislotion

[Advantage PT @AdvPTworks]

Physical activity saves lives!

#health #exercise

[Hallie Ward @halsward]

PT is just as relevant in prevention as it is in rehab, through the entire span of life and abilities. #TWUPTHouston

[Choose Physical Therapy (ChoosePT) @Choose_PT]

It’s National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Falls and fear of falling can diminish ability to lead a full and independent life. While 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, falling is not a part of normal aging. A PT can help you reduce your risk of falls. https://t.co/0JTGwu5eLf