Articles by Steven Slivka

Namesakes: The Fellowship Helping 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Students Find a Cure for Alzheimer’s
Amanda Osse is the first recipient of the award named in honor of Nathan Lindsay, who passed away after a 15-year battle with Alzheimer's disease.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Ultrasound Program Director Finds Her Ultimate Career
With her clinical contacts and student focus, Melinda Bechtel built the ultrasound degree program into a career launching pad.
The Interview: Donnamarie Krause
The director of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Occupational Therapy program likens her field to the nest-building skills of birds.

Food as Medicine: How Strawberries Can Reduce Diabetes Risk
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ research shows that a simple serving of strawberries each day can boost cardiometabolic health without the need for medication.

A Physical Therapist’s Top Tips to Keep Older Adults Safe from Falls
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ professor Jennifer Nash shares insights on why fall prevention is so important to maintaining health as we age.

Free Clinics Throughout September Help Older Adults Avoid Falls
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty and students screen community members in Las Vegas, Henderson, and Pahrump.

Physical Therapy Students to Broaden Their Skills Through Rural Clinic Experiences
Clinical rotations bring much-needed services to small communities while enhancing the skills of future 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ graduates.

Three 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Physical Therapy Graduates Achieve Perfect Board Exam Scores
The rare feat speaks to former students’ determination and the quality of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's degree program.