Health News Feed/health/news/Recent posts from Health Newsen-usSun, 08 Mar 2026 20:25:29 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)Doctor of Physical Therapy class of 2028 don first white coats/health/news/2026/sptrs-commitment-to-the-profession-ceremony.aspxThe 49 students representing the Doctor of Physical Therapy class of 2027 received their first white coats during their Commitment to the Profession Ceremony Feb. 27.Story and photos by Freddie ColemanFri, 27 Feb 2026 16:53:15 Doctor of Physical Therapy class of 2028 don first white coatsThe 49 students representing the Doctor of Physical Therapy class of 2027 received their first white coats during their Commitment to the Profession Ceremony Feb. 27.最新天美传媒: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2026/sptrs-commitment-to-the-profession-ceremony.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Physical TherapyUSF Health Morsani College of Medicine claims two national Top 10 rankings in NIH funding/health/news/2026/usf-mcom-top-10-blue-ridge-rankings.aspxTwo USF Health Morsani College of Medicine departments now rank among the Top 10 nationally for NIH funding, with nine programs among the Top 50 in the latest Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:58:06 USF Health Morsani College of Medicine claims two national Top 10 rankings in NIH fundingTwo USF Health Morsani College of Medicine departments now rank among the Top 10 nationally for NIH funding, with nine programs among the Top 50 in the latest Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research rankings.最新天美传媒: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2026/usf-mcom-top-10-blue-ridge-rankings.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Physical Therapy,ResearchJill Chalsty's Journey of Healing and Hopehttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/everything-matters-even-a-smileJill had devoted her life to caring for John when he began experiencing health issues a few years before his death. But when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she sometimes struggled with the physical and emotional demands of being both patient and caregiver. She feared losing her battle 鈥 and leaving him alone. During those difficult years, they learned firsthand how compassion can become a lifeline.External ArticleWed, 04 Feb 2026 08:02:22 Jill Chalsty's Journey of Healing and HopeJill had devoted her life to caring for John when he began experiencing health issues a few years before his death. But when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she sometimes struggled with the physical and emotional demands of being both patient and caregiver. She feared losing her battle 鈥 and leaving him alone. During those difficult years, they learned firsthand how compassion can become a lifeline.最新天美传媒: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/everything-matters-even-a-smileMorsani College of Medicine,Physical TherapyBridging borders and disciplines: USF Health hosts 2025 Interprofessional Education Day/health/news/2025/usf-health-ipe-day-2025.aspxMore than 1,200 participants joined in person and online at the 最新天美传媒 Marshall Student Center on Nov. 12 for USF Health鈥檚 annual celebration of teamwork and collaboration, an event where disciplines collide and real-world health solutions take shape.Story and photos by Freddie ColemanTue, 18 Nov 2025 10:23:10 Bridging borders and disciplines: USF Health hosts 2025 Interprofessional Education DayMore than 1,200 participants joined in person and online at the 最新天美传媒 Marshall Student Center on Nov. 12 for USF Health鈥檚 annual celebration of teamwork and collaboration, an event where disciplines collide and real-world health solutions take shape.最新天美传媒: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/usf-health-ipe-day-2025.aspxCollege of Nursing,College of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,PA Program,Patient Care,Physical Therapy,Taneja College of PharmacyUSF Health Physical Therapy Program moves into a new home, marking its next chapter/health/news/2025/sptrs-move.aspxAfter years of growth and rising demand, the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (SPTRS) is entering a new chapter, moving into a newly renovated facility on the USF campus that will double its space and strengthen its standing among the nation鈥檚 top programs.Allison LongWed, 24 Sep 2025 14:43:30 USF Health Physical Therapy Program moves into a new home, marking its next chapterAfter years of growth and rising demand, the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (SPTRS) is entering a new chapter, moving into a newly renovated facility on the USF campus that will double its space and strengthen its standing among the nation鈥檚 top programs.最新天美传媒: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/sptrs-move.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Physical TherapyTwice as nice: Athletic Training Program repeats as Quiz Bowl national champions/health/news/2025/athletic-training-repeats-as-quiz-bowl-champions.aspxFor the second straight year, the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Athletic Training Program has claimed the top prize at the National Athletic Training Association (NATA) Quiz Bowl, making history as the competition鈥檚 first ever back-to-back national champions.Story by Freddie ColemanWed, 13 Aug 2025 13:39:38 Twice as nice: Athletic Training Program repeats as Quiz Bowl national championsFor the second straight year, the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Athletic Training Program has claimed the top prize at the National Athletic Training Association (NATA) Quiz Bowl, making history as the competition鈥檚 first ever back-to-back national champions.最新天美传媒: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/athletic-training-repeats-as-quiz-bowl-champions.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Physical TherapyPhysical therapy scholarship celebrates beloved Bucs trainerhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/physical-therapy-scholarship-celebrates-beloved-bucs-trainerTom 鈥淥x鈥 Oxley鈥攌ind, humble, and beloved as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers鈥 head trainer (1977鈥1984)鈥攃ontinues to inspire future physical therapists. After his passing on May 12, his daughter Elizabeth Oxley, established the Thomas Oxley Memorial Scholarship in Physical Therapy at 最新天美传媒 in his honor. In just three weeks, the fund reached its $25,000 endowment goal, ensuring that Oxley鈥檚 values鈥攃ompassion, empathy, and patient-centered care鈥攁re passed on to the next generation.External ArticleMon, 11 Aug 2025 00:50:02 Physical therapy scholarship celebrates beloved Bucs trainerTom 鈥淥x鈥 Oxley鈥攌ind, humble, and beloved as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers鈥 head trainer (1977鈥1984)鈥攃ontinues to inspire future physical therapists. After his passing on May 12, his daughter Elizabeth Oxley, established the Thomas Oxley Memorial Scholarship in Physical Therapy at 最新天美传媒 in his honor. In just three weeks, the fund reached its $25,000 endowment goal, ensuring that Oxley鈥檚 values鈥攃ompassion, empathy, and patient-centered care鈥攁re passed on to the next generation.最新天美传媒: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/physical-therapy-scholarship-celebrates-beloved-bucs-trainerMorsani College of Medicine,Physical TherapyRising Bull in Medicine: Whitney Herd/health/news/2025/rising-bull-in-medicine-whitney-herd.aspxWhitney Herd, doctor of physical therapy student, turned her passion for dance and science into a career in physical therapy.Story and video by Freddie ColemanTue, 06 May 2025 23:17:04 Rising Bull in Medicine: Whitney HerdWhitney Herd, doctor of physical therapy student, turned her passion for dance and science into a career in physical therapy.最新天美传媒: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/rising-bull-in-medicine-whitney-herd.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Physical TherapyUSF Health & St. Pete College PT/PTA Students Team Up for IPE Day to Enhance Patient Care & Teamworkhttps://youtu.be/C2divli282Q?si=B2WH5tAdFOXwHN1tUSF Health and St. Petersburg College students from Physical Therapy (PT) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) programs came together for an exciting Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day, focused on improving collaboration, communication, and patient outcomes.External ArticleMon, 31 Mar 2025 11:07:48 USF Health & St. Pete College PT/PTA Students Team Up for IPE Day to Enhance Patient Care & TeamworkUSF Health and St. Petersburg College students from Physical Therapy (PT) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) programs came together for an exciting Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day, focused on improving collaboration, communication, and patient outcomes.最新天美传媒: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://youtu.be/C2divli282Q?si=B2WH5tAdFOXwHN1tMorsani College of Medicine,Physical TherapyDoctor of Physical Therapy class of 2027 don first white coats/health/news/2025/dpt-commitment-to-the-profession.aspxThe Doctor of Physical Therapy class of 2025 receives new white coats during their Commitment to the Profession Ceremony.Story and photos by Freddie ColemanFri, 14 Mar 2025 14:45:37 Doctor of Physical Therapy class of 2027 don first white coatsThe Doctor of Physical Therapy class of 2025 receives new white coats during their Commitment to the Profession Ceremony.最新天美传媒: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2025/dpt-commitment-to-the-profession.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Physical TherapyIPE Day 2024 addresses nutrition, food insecurity, community health/health/news/2024/ipe-day-2024.aspxIPE Day 2024 meets Iron Chef. This year's event focuses on how food scarcity and food deserts play a role in community health and long-term patient outcomes.Story and photos by Freddie Coleman; Video by Ryan RossyFri, 15 Nov 2024 16:46:49 IPE Day 2024 addresses nutrition, food insecurity, community healthIPE Day 2024 meets Iron Chef. This year's event focuses on how food scarcity and food deserts play a role in community health and long-term patient outcomes.最新天美传媒: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/ipe-day-2024.aspxCollege of Public Health,Morsani College of Medicine,PA Program,Physical TherapyUSF Health officially welcomes newest DPT students/health/news/2024/sptrs-white-coat-ceremony.aspxUSF Health's newest physical therapy students are officially welcomed to their journey to a career in health care.Story and photos by Freddie ColemanMon, 08 Apr 2024 15:05:28 USF Health officially welcomes newest DPT studentsUSF Health's newest physical therapy students are officially welcomed to their journey to a career in health care.最新天美传媒: A Preeminent Research University/health/news/2024/sptrs-white-coat-ceremony.aspxMorsani College of Medicine,Physical Therapy