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The Importance of Support
This quarter I had the unique experience of learning about health coaching and motivational interviewing in this elective as well as two...
Rachel Klas (PT2)
Dec 12, 20172 min read
Bridging the Gap Between Professions
Having the privilege of participating in Word on the Wards was an immensely enlightening experience. The interdisciplinary approach was...
Raziel Rizzo (PT1)
Dec 9, 20172 min read
A Moment of Human Connection
This year was my first time becoming involved in health coaching and it has opened my eyes to the human condition. As health professional...
Raisa Herra (P2)
Jun 21, 20173 min read
My Biggest Accomplishment
During my two-day experience, I had the opportunity to work with a first-year pharmacy student and first year medical student, as well as...
Roberto Concha-Foley (PT1)
Jun 12, 20172 min read
My Greatest Moment
I am fortunate in the sense that I enjoy the human/conversational aspect of healthcare the most, and that really drives me on a regular...
Wesley Briones (PT2)
May 12, 20172 min read
Moments of Connection
One patient that is memorable is a patient who had been in a car accident resulting from falling asleep at the wheel. He was an older...
Grace Wang (PT2)
May 5, 20172 min read
A Moment of Human Connection
“Let me clear my gowns off these chairs and sit down by the flowers near the window.” Not many people in the hospital facing mental...
Stephanie Pang (P1)
Apr 14, 20171 min read
Words of Wisdom
“Hi, my name is Sonya Kedzior and I am…” was all I needed to say before I saw the grin develop on the patient’s face who I was visiting...
Sonya Kedzior (P2)
Apr 11, 20173 min read
A Moment of Compassion
There were several moments that have struck me during my time as a health coach with Word on the Wards. One experience that particularly...
Nicole Christopher (P2)
Apr 11, 20173 min read
Moments of Understanding
From my time at Word on the Wards, I have experienced firsthand the consequences of many individuals who were not adherent to their...
Francesco Nguyen (P1)
Apr 11, 20172 min read
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