Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Simone Gill was honored with the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) Leadership Service Commendation. This honor recognizes the outstanding service of those contributing their time, energies, and support to the fulfillment of the Foundation’s mission, goals, and objectives. Gill directs the Motor Development Laboratory at Sargent College where she investigates how people’s […]
(3/28/2024, Boston 25 News) Expert Quote: “If you’re having healthy meals throughout the day and starting to eat a lighter snack meal it can be quite healthy because the portions could be smaller.” – Joan Salge Blake Watch the full report.
Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy Karen Jacobs was honored with the AOTA/AOTF Presidents’ Commendation in Honor of Wilma L. West. Established in 1990 as a memorial to Wilma L. West, this award honors a respected leader of the profession who has made sustained contributions to occupational therapy over a lifetime of service. Sargent’s Associate Dean […]
(3/17/2024, Boston 25 News) Expert Quote: “They actually make this beer exactly the way they make beer but at the end they extract the alcohol and that’s why it tastes just like beer. . . students tell me that they really really enjoy it!” – Joan Salge Blake Read the full article.
(3/17/2024, Yahoo Finance) Expert Quote: “Consider adjusting your plate and recipes to downsize the more expensive meat and poultry items,” said Blake. “For example, when making chili, use 50% less ground turkey or beef but load up the crock pot with more beans along with extra canned corn. The result: a produce-forward chili that will […]
(3/26/2024, Well and Good) Expert Quote: “Laughter truly is the best medicine, as research suggests that it can improve your psychological and physiological health. Laughing produces benefits such as reducing depression, anxiety, and stress,” – Joan Salge Blake, EdD, RDN, LDN, FAND, Read the full article.
(1/25/24, Forbes) Expert Quote: “Opt for a bowl of veggie soup when you need a snack and shave potentially hundreds of calories from your daily intake. Plus, research suggests that eating a veggie soup before a meal can help you reduce the calories at that meal by about 20%.” — Joan Salge Blake, nutrition professor […]
(1/10/24, Forbes) Expert Quote: “[the DASH Diet and Mediterranean diet] are backed by research and have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death among Americans, especially men.” — Joan Salge Blake, a registered dietitian and nutrition professor at Boston University Read the full article.
(Express Digest) Expert Quote: “‘Eating is very visual, when you put petite portions on a big plate, it looks skimpy and you’re not feeling that you’re satisfied. But if you put the same portion on a smaller plate it makes the plate look more robust, and you don’t feel like you’re depriving yourself.”— Joan Salge […]
by Minal Shah I’m excited to share with you the incredible journey I’ve embarked on with my Mind-Body Integration (MBI) project. As a school-based occupational therapy practitioner, my passion lies in finding innovative ways to support children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in their educational journey. Today, I’d love to take you along this transformative path […]
My name is Marcel Awori, and I am a rising senior in Sargent College studying Behavior and Health with a Minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. I currently work in the Sargent MSC as a media technician. Originally from Kenya, I moved away from my family in 2018 to attend Northfield Mount Hermon boarding school in […]
Working with Gender Diverse Individuals Bri Guillory is a 2023 graduate of the BU OTD program with a special interest in care for transgender and gender diverse individuals. As their capstone project for the OTD program, Bri collaborated with AOTA on a multimodal toolkit for occupational therapy practitioners working with transgender and gender diverse individuals. […]
Brooke Howard is a graduate of the Master’s of Occupational Therapy program at Sargent College. She is the Executive Director of the Ivy Street School, a school for neurodivergent youth, where she co-developed and oversees their “Skills for Life” program. Skills for Life provides OT services for individuals 16 and over with a focus on […]
Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College and the Travis Roy Foundation are pleased to announce the creation of the Travis M. Roy Endowed Scholarship Fund, established through a $1 million gift from the Foundation. Honoring the life and legacy of the late Travis Roy, the Fund will provide annual scholarship awards […]
Boston University Trustee, community volunteer, and philanthropist Sharon Ryan (Sargent ’70) will deliver the Sargent College commencement address on May 21. Ryan will address undergraduate and graduate students from the Sargent Class of 2023 earning degrees in health disciplines including health science, human physiology, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech, language & hearing sciences. […]