HealthMatters

In this episode, we welcomed Kristina Lentz Capano( klcapano@bu.edu ) , the Assistant Dean for Development & Alumni Relations at Sargent College. As a fundraising professional, Kristina shared her love and passion for raising money for those in need. She also introduced the Sargent Cares Emergency Fund, a special fund to support students and the college during the COVID-19 crisis. Check out mo...

In this episode, we welcomed Sherry Kolodziejczak , a Sargent alumni and an occupational therapist based in Huntsville, Alabama. As the leader of multiple interdisciplinary teams, Sherry shared tips on how to understand and embrace team dynamics. As the recipient of the Women Honoring Women Award, she also talked about some of her projects in the local community. Congratulations to Sherry for rece...

In this episode, we welcomed Natalia Lopez ( natalial@bu.edu ), a Sargent alumni board member and a clinical trial specialist. She shares the role clinical trial plays in the FDA approval process and her perspectives on the COVID vaccine. As an alumni board member, Natalia also provided professional advice on networking and job hunting. The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs ( kjacobs@bu...

In this episode, we welcomed Kirsten Peterson Beshay ( kirstenbeshay@gmail.com ), an occupational therapist in the Sargent post-professional occupational therapy doctoral program. As an ergonomic consultant, Kirsten shared her advice on how to adjust the equipment and settings in an irregular workplace to prioritize personal health during the pandemic. She also talked about her doctoral proje...

In this episode, we welcomed Hannah Gay, a third-year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy(DPT) program at Sargent College. She is also a social media work-study student and has been managing Sargent College's social media accounts for the past couple of years. Hannah shared her experience with social media and how it has aided Sargent College’s operations. Check out Sargent College DPT...

Happy holidays! In this episode, we welcomed Dara L’Italien , a lecturer at Sargent College. With clinical experience at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, she specializes in prosthetics after the Boston Marathon Bombing. As a physical therapist, she shares how she has helped patients to deal with internal and external stressors after amputation and recommendations on how to get in the field o...

In this episode, we welcomed Emma Burke , a Health Science student at Sargent College. As a senior at Kilachand Honors College, Emma introduced her ongoing Keystone Project: I’m Just Like You, a children’s book on epilepsy featuring Kelly, a koala bear from Australia. The moderator of the podcast is Dr. Karen Jacobs ( kjacobs@bu.edu ), who is the Associate Dean, Digital Learning and Innovation, a...

In this episode, we welcomed Erin Riley ( erileypt@bu.edu ), a Physical Therapy Professor at Sargent College. With years of teaching and clinical experience, Professor Riley became interested in the concept of conflict and conflict resolution in real life. As a critical health worker during the pandemic, she introduced the concept of positive conflicts, the power of role models and conflict resolu...

In this episode, we welcomed Gael Orsmond , a Sargent Professor and the Director of Families and Autism Research Lab at Sargent . Professor Orsmond shared two of her ongoing studies on understanding how the family and the school system could influence the well-being of young adults and adolescents on the autism spectrum. About Families and Autism Research Lab at Sargent : Research in the Fami...

In this episode, we welcomed Assistant Professor at BU Sargent College Deepak Kumar. As the Director of Movement & Applied Imaging Lab, Professor Kumar explained the condition of osteoarthritis, and the lab’s research on the disorder, during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also provided constructive advice to students who are interested in such research. About the  Movement & Applied Imagin...

In this episode, we welcomed Sargent Professor Susan McGurk. She introduced her work at the BU Sargent’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation, where she focuses on using cognitive enhancement to aid people with mental illness in the workplace. About Professor McGurk : Susan R. McGurk, Ph. D. ( mcgurk@bu.edu ), a neuropsychologist, is Professor of Occupational Therapy and a member of the Center of...

In this episode, we welcomed Sargent Clinical Assistant Professor Leanne Yinusa Nyahkoon and members of the Gabby team, Juliette Pluviose-Philip , Abby Williams , and Kylie Woodall . They introduced Gabby , a Virtual Assistant that helps African American women with prenatal care. As Gabby celebrates her tenth birthday, our speaker shared how Gabby takes social media and her next steps. About Gabby...

In this episode, we welcomed a record-breaking group of 6 guests, the Peer Mentoring Research Team at Boston University — Alix Herer, Tara Loeper, Marianne, Jesse Corey, Timur Gizatullin and Ariel Schwartz ( aeschwar@bu.edu ). About the Peer Mentoring Research Team : We are the Peer Mentoring Research Team at Boston University. We are researchers who help individuals with intellectu...

In this episode, we welcomed Joan Salge Blake , a Sargent College Professor and host of the podcast Spot On!. As a registered nutritionist and dietitian, professor Blake shared pro tips on grocery shopping and her career as a food and wellness specialist. About Joan Salge Blake : Joan Salge Blake is a Clinical Professor of Nutrition, Registered Dietitian, and past Media Spokesperson for the Academ...

Amy Wagenfeld ( awagenfe@bu.edu ) , Ph. D., OTR/L, SCEM, EDAC, FAOTA, Affil. ASLA is the Principal of Amy Wagenfeld | Design and Lecturer in the Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program at Boston University. Her work focuses on collaborative design, programming, and research of outdoor environments for people of all ages and abilities. A Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy A...

In this episode, we welcomed Deborah Claar( dsclaar@bu.edu ), Michele Zaccaria( mzaccaria7@gmail.com ) and Kellie Cannone( kcannone@bu.edu ) to share their experience with the BU Sargent student-alumni mentorship program. BU Sargent College Alumni Association regularly holds virtual professional development workshops, student-alumni networking events and mentorship opportunities for students and a...

In this episode, we welcomed Cara Lewis( lewisc@bu.edu ) , the Director of Human Adaptation Laboratory, and the Program Director of Rehabilitation Sciences at Sargent College, Boston University. She shared her story of how she stumbled upon the path of rehabilitation sciences and became “a mechanic of the human body”. About Cara Lewis: Cara L. Lewis, PT, PhD is an Associate Professor and director...

In this episode, we welcomed Carolyn Cohen (’65), a Boston University Sargent College Alumni and a member of the Sargent Alumni Association Board . Over the years, Cohen has witnessed the development of Sargent College, and how the Sargent spirit has influenced people all around the world. She talked about some of the key figures in Sargent history, and what’s next for Sargent Alumni Association....

In this episode, we welcomed Kaytlin Eldred( keldred@bu.edu ), a lecturer at Sargent College, Boston University. As she started a new class on cultural competency, she introduced the concept and why being culturally humble is vital. What is cultural competence? Being aware of and comfortable with the intersection of your culture and others by actively and genuinely asking, observing, and listening...

In this episode, we welcomed Katie Riley, the Assistant Director of Communications & Media at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) , to interview our very own moderator, professor Karen Jacobs . As a past AOTA president, professor Jacobs shared her story with the initiative of AOTA’s National School Backpack Awareness Day . She also introduced how students and parents can...

This episode provides a conversation with Brynne Terry ( brynneterry@gmail.com ), a recent graduate of Sargent College post-professional occupational therapy doctoral program . As an Occupational Therapy pro, she shared some tips on leading a healthy lifestyle during remote work. She also introduced the stress management mobile application she has been developing. Visit Brynne’s website to learn m...

This episode provides a conversation with Alyssa Boucher , a Clinical Assistant Professor at Sargent College . Specializing in speech-language pathology, she introduced how parents can help with young children’s early literacy, especially during homeschooling. About Professor Boucher ( bouchera@bu.edu ): Her primary clinical and research interests are in the areas of speech sound disorders and ear...

This episode provides a conversation with Sargent student Brandy Moser , a rising senior with dual degrees in Biochemistry and Nutrition. As a motivated student, she introduced BU’s girls’ fitness organization CHAARG, her study abroad experience, and her passion for gardening. Learn more about CHAARG : CHAARG, which stands for Changing Health, Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls, aims to ignit...

This episode provides a conversation with Sargent Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Stuttering Therapy at Boston University, Diane Parris Constantino  ( dparris@bu.edu ). She introduced the causes and symptoms of stuttering and related research the Center has conducted. About the Center for Stuttering Therapy at Boston University : The Center for Stuttering Therapy a...

This episode provides a conversation with Sargent alumni Jessica Treadwell , an occupational therapist, a certified personal trainer and a health coach. From a professional perspective, she shared tips on how to live a healthier, happier life. Check out this article Jessica wrote on self-care . Visit Jessica’s website  for more information on staying healthy! The moderator of the podcast is D...