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The Benefits of Journal Clubs
by Veronica Haywood

In one of our classes we frequently discuss the benefits of having journal clubs. Often times while in practice, people can fall behind in staying up to date with evidence-based practice (EBP). With such a progressive profession like physical therapy, Read More...

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Student Loan Debt
by Veronica Haywood

So over the last five years I have accumulated a lot of debt... also known as student LOANS. It honestly makes me want to scream. I have had a few scholarships and grants, but nothing has compared to the federal and private loans I have. I know a lot Read More...

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Don’t Uphold Poor Standards
by Veronica Haywood

I think a really good article to check out is the "Addressing Unequal Treatment: Disparities in Healthcare" by Gillian K. Steelfisher of The Common Wealth Fund. It hits a lot of the same points as the National Healthcare Disparities Report, but it also Read More...

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Disparities in Health Care
by Veronica Haywood

Disparities in health care can be viewed from different perspectives. It can be viewed looking at the disparities when it comes to service and the disparities examined within each field. Now when I say disparities in service, this is more or less in reference Read More...

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WPTA Fall Conference
by Veronica Haywood

This past week I attended the WPTA fall conference in Wisconsin Dells, WI. The conference was great--and not even because it held at an awesome hotel/water park! I had the opportunity to not only get to know my classmates better, but also other PTs, PTAs Read More...

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A Turf War
by Veronica Haywood

This year has definitely been different than I expected in many ways. But one main thing that stuck out for me is what appears to be almost an ongoing battle between health care professionals--PTs, ATCs, chiropractors, and MDs--in what appears to be a Read More...

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Motivation Makes a Difference
by Veronica Haywood

So I am officially a rehabilitation aide! After hours of orientation and shadowing, I will pick up my first real shift by myself in a few days! In the one week that I have been at the hospital, I have been able to gain a whole new appreciation for PTs, Read More...

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