
College of Health News

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In Our Prayers: Dr. Kari Fletcher
Dr. Kari Fletcher, beloved professor of social work in the Morrison Family College of Health, peacefully passed away on Feb. 13, 2023. A longtime clinical social worker in practice working with service members, military families and their children, and veterans in the Twin Cities, Fletcher joined the faculty at University of St. Thomas in 2010.… The post In Our Prayers: Dr. Kari Fletcher appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Rob Aspholm on Integrating Social Workers With Police Departments
University of St. Thomas Professor of Social Work at the Morrison Family College of Health, Rob Aspholm, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about the beneficial impacts of social workers assisting police departments, particularly with responding to those experiencing a mental health crisis. From the story: “I think we need to be able to create a… The post In the News: Rob Aspholm on Integrating Social Workers With Police Departments appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Simulation Haven: Creating a Tech Center for Nursing
Pediatrics patient Hal is feeling dizzy. Even more concerning, Hal is having trouble feeling one of his legs. Today, he’s being treated at the Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing, and like some pediatric patients in a typical medical setting, Hal is showing signs that he’s uncomfortable with his surroundings. “Don’t touch me,” Hal tells… The post Simulation Haven: Creating a Tech Center for Nursing appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Sports Science Institute at St. Thomas Improves Athletic Performance and Provides Hands-on Educational Experiences
University of St. Thomas men's hockey coach Rico Blasi and health and exercise science professor Paul Mellick recently spoke with Dean Spiros at the Pioneer Press about how the new Sports Science Institute is improving athletic performance while also creating unique educational experiences for undergraduate students. From the story: The collaboration between the athletic department… The post In the News: Sports Science Institute at St. Thomas Improves Athletic Performance and Provides Hands-on Educational Experiences appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.