Allied Health Week

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The first full week in November is National Allied Health Professions Week.

National Allied Health Week is a week dedicated toward our allied health professionals who hold a significant role in our health care system. Allied health professionals make a great influence on our health care by providing diagnostic evaluation, treatment to diseases and disorders, rehabilitation services and the management and operation of our health systems. The focus of this week is to promote the celebration of the 7 million health professionals represent nearly 60% of our health care work force.

So why choose allied health? The demand for allied healthcare workers are growing nearly twice as fast as the national economy, and the professions in the industry are increasing significantly from 15 million to 19 million.

Allied Health Professions Week 2023

November 6th - 10th 2023

Week-Long Activities

Coloring Sheets

Take a mental break this week and use our coloring sheets to tell us what "Allied Health" looks like to you. There will be a banner and tape hanging on the atrium glass. Hang them under the banner so we can celebrate the different versions of allied health.

Time: All week

Location: HSB Atrium

"Battle of the Colleges" Food Drive

Help us serve our campus community by donating to the Bearcat Pantry "Battle of the Colleges" Food Drive. Donation bins can be found in the Health Sciences Building through November 10th. We want to win! Let's show our campus the power of allied health!  

Time: All Week

Location: Throughout the HSB

Monday November 6th

Bagels for Bearcats

Enjoy free bagels courtesy of the College of Allied Health Sciences, then grab a drink from Tom's Coffee to go with it (Tom's Coffee details directly below)!

Time: 9 am - until supplies run out

Location: HSB Atrium 

A Cup of Compassion: Allied Health Week

Tom's Travelin Food Truck will be outside, allowing all CAHS faculty, staff, and students to enjoy a free drink of their choice - just show the Allied Health Week email. 

Time:11 am - 1pm

Location: CARE/Crawley steps 

Peers, Paws, and Pause

Come connect with Peers and share tips for making friends, and learn information about building your community. Shake some Paws and pet Sammy CAPS pet therapy dog. And take a Pause to learn ways to take a breath.

Time: 1 - 2 PM.

Location: HSB Atrium.

What is Allied Health? Booth at TUC

CAHS students will have a booth in TUC set up for the campus community to learn more about what Allied Health is and how important it is to the health care system. Current allied health sciences students can stop by the booth for some treats and swag!

Time: 3 PM - 6PM 

Location: Tangeman University Center 

Tuesday, November 7th

UC Reading Day  - No programming 

Wednesday, November 8th

Board Game Bonanza

Throughout the day snacks and board games will be set out in the Atrium for students to relax and unwind. 

Time: All day

Location: HSB Atrium

Pop-up Bingo

Play a round of bingo in the Atrium for your chance to win prizes like single-use parking passes, CAHS Swag and a finals week HSB pizza party. 

Time: from 11:30 AM - 12 PM or 1:30 PM - 2 PM

Location: HSB Atrium

First-Gen Food Truck

The College of Allied Health Sciences, The Graduate College and the College of Medicine are collaborating to sponsor the "SugarSnap! Sweets LLC" Dessert Truck to celebrate our first-generation college students! The truck will be located in front of the CARE/Crawley steps - grab a sweet treat to celebrate first-generation students!

Time: 12 PM - 2 PM

Location: CARE/Crawley Steps 

Thursday, November 9th

Fuel for Thought

Healthy snacks will be provided for students, faculty, and staff. Fuel up in between classes and events. 

Time: 9 am - until supplies run out 

Location: HSB Atrium 

Allied Health in Motion: Pilates Event with our DPT students

Enjoy a pilates class taught by our very own Doctor of Physical Therapy students. Bring your own mat. 

Location: HSB Lawn (weather permitting) Back-up Location: G50

Time: 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM 

Friday, November 10th 

Veterans Day - UC Closed 

Alumni Spotlights

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CAHS alumni spotlight: Rob Marty

October 31, 2023

To celebrate Allied Health Week, the College of Allied Health Sciences is pleased to recognize Rob Marty, alumni of the Master's of Health Administration program.

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CAHS Alumni Spotlight: Elit Gonzalez

October 31, 2023

To celebrate Allied Health Week, the College of Allied Health Sciences is pleased to recognize Elit Gonzalez, alumni of the Health Information Management program.

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