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E&H Master of Physician Assistant Studies Students Honored in White Coat Ceremony

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400

On Monday, August 21, Emory & Henry honored the School of Health Sciences Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) class of 2025 who are completing the classroom portion of their education by taking the oath to provide compassionate and ethical care and donning their white coats at the historic Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Va.

Emory & Henry College’s School of Health Sciences Graduates Record-Breaking Class and Two Inaugural Cohorts

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 04:00:00 -0400

On Saturday, August 12, at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, Va., 103 students graduated from Emory & Henry College's School of Health Sciences, marking a milestone of the largest graduating class to date. Additionally, the College celebrated the inaugural cohorts of the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and the Doctor of Occupational Therapy. Many other students graduated with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies or a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

The DPT Class of 2024 Earn Their White Coats

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400

The Emory & Henry Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program housed in the School of Health Sciences on the Marion campus held a traditional White Coat Ceremony on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the Lincoln Theatre in Marion.

The White Coat Ceremony signifies the beginning of the year-long clinical rotation component of the program as a physical therapy student and comes following two years focused on the didactic portion of students' training.

Enhancing the Future of Regional Healthcare

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Emory & Henry College was among nine partners recently awarded the College Partnership Laboratory School Planning Grant for $200,000 from the Virginia Department of Education in February. It is expected to launch during the 2023-2024 academic year.

E&H Physician Assistant Studies Faculty Members recognized by Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0500

Amanda Fleenor, Director of Didactic Education, and Harry Howe, Adjunct Professor, were both recipients of awards from the Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants (VAPA) at the 2020 VAPA Fall Conference on November 7.

Emory & Henry College launches new Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:00:00 -0400

Emory & Henry College School of Health Sciences is launching a new Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program in the fall of 2021 pending approval by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

School of Health Sciences Holds White Coat Ceremony to Welcome New Physician Assistant Students

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0400

The School of Health Sciences at Emory & Henry College held a White Coat Ceremony on Monday, August 24 welcoming the Physician Assistant Studies program class of 2022 at the Higher Education Center in Abingdon, Va.

Dr. Lou Fincher is the 2020 James A. Davis Faculty Awardee

Tue, 26 May 2020 04:00:00 -0400

Dr. Fincher is the Vice-President of Emory & Henry's School of Health Sciences

Second Class of Occupational Therapists Graduate from School of Health Sciences

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 05:00:00 -0500

Emory & Henry College School of Health Sciences graduated its second class of students with a master's degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT) at the Lincoln Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 14 in downtown Marion. The 33 students hail from six states and plan to practice in various areas of the country.

Go Baby Go Gives Another Set of Wheels

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0400

The School of Health Sciences and Go Baby Go teamed up again to give a car to toddler Elise Mullins of Marion, Va.

E&H Helps Another Child Hit the Road!

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0400

Emory & Henry School of Health Sciences Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) students partnered with Children's Assistive Technology Service (CATS) to provide another Go Baby Go modified off-the-shelf ride on car for a local little boy, Zavier House.

School of Health Sciences Graduates 61 Students

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -0400

On Saturday, Aug. 17 in the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Va., 61 SHS students graduated with a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies or a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

Sensory Hallway Provides Chilhowie Students with Focus

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 04:00:00 -0400

In a recent civic engagement project, students from the E&H School of Health Sciences volunteered at Chilhowie Elementary to help create their brand new sensory hallway.

Physical Therapy Students Earn White Coats

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 04:00:00 -0400

On Saturday, June 22, over thirty students were honored in the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Va. for the 3rd White Coat Ceremony. The ceremony is a rite of passage signifying the beginning of the year-long clinical rotation component of the program.

Strategic Research Partnership Announced

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 04:00:00 -0400

The Emory & Henry School of Health Sciences has been selected as a strategic partner by the Federation Internationale de Powerchair Football Association (FIPFA) to lead research into evidence-based athlete classification.