Danielle Williams is always looking for her next adventure. For the final piece of her occupational therapy degree, she wanted to blend school with culture. “I really enjoy Eastern cultures. I had been to Europe, Jordan and India in the past, through mission trips and traveling,” she said. “Every time I’ve gone and interacted with people, I’ve loved it.” Williams asked … [Read more...] about Therapy across the world
After high school, Purdy went back and forth between work and college. One job led to another. By his early 20s, boredom set in. “It hit me that the jobs I was working were decent, but they weren’t really meaningful. I wasn’t impacting other people’s lives,” Purdy said. “I went back and thought, ‘What is it that I want to do and how can I make a difference?’” The … [Read more...] about From trauma comes triumph
Power Wheels and other ride-on toys are a big hit at the holidays and can bring joy all year round. For children with limited mobility, though, these toys present major challenges. Missouri State University’s occupational therapy department has again partnered with Go Baby Go to provide modified, ride-on cars to seven local families. The children will have final fittings … [Read more...] about Adapting dreams into reality
Interning in Australia means you also get to experience Australia. The wildlife, the sights and the culture. Kenna Sheppard, an exercise and movement science major, did that in the summer of 2017. Sheppard wanted a unique experience for her required internship. “I love to travel but had never flown before and had only traveled (internationally) to Mexico, so I was … [Read more...] about An internship down under
The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Mercy Hospital is a hard place to be for anyone. For members of the Old Order Amish community, who prefer to live simpler lives separate from the trappings and technology of today’s world, the experience can be overwhelming. … [Read more...] about When worlds collide: How health professionals cross cultural divides