Articles tagged with 'CHHS' | Governors State University

Kelsey Jones saw Governors State University (GovState) as the best choice to blend her studies with her lifestyle as a full-time working mom.With aspirations to make changes in the healthcare industry, Kelsey knew she could make strides toward that …

Nearly three decades after attending Governors State University (GovState) for additional coursework, Jennifer Blake returned to GovState for her master's in Addictions Studies.The idea of going back to school amidst her life as a wife, mother, and …

Looking to fill a gap to rehabilitate drivers in the Chicago Southland, Governors State University’s (GovState) Department of Occupational Therapy (OT) is seeking support for the development of a Community-Based Driver Rehabilitation Program.

Being a parent often comes with a whirlwind of emotions, something Governors State University’s (GovState) Catherine Balthazar is especially familiar with as a mother of an adult son diagnosed with autism and ADHD, which left her uncertain how her …

The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) will host a conference at Governors State University (GovState) on March 13 to foster educational and vocational success for young adults with disabilities.This daylong conference is an opportunity for …

Dr. Leslie Guca, a Senior University Lecturer of Communication Disorders (CDIS) at Governors State University (GovState), proves time and again her dedication and passion to the field of communication disorders, and her commitment is being …

A 2023 Governors State University (GovState) Master of Occupational Therapy graduate, Suraj Patnaik, recently received the Illinois Occupational Therapy Association (ILOTA) Outstanding Occupational Therapy Student Award, making him the first …

It’s a mini reunion every time Governors State University’s (GovState) Occupational Therapy (OT) faculty members gather in a room. That’s because all six share one very important distinction: each one graduated with at least one degree from …

Xochitl Regalado, a Governors State University (GovState) graduate student in Communication Disorders, was recently selected to participate in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) Minority Student Leadership Program …

Governors State University’s (GovState) College of Health and Human Services hosted its second daylong EPIC health fair that promoted cancer awareness through stories from cancer survivors and guest panels, including one that featured Alfred …

Jessica MolnarA future bilingual speech-language pathologist was the recipient of the 2023 Lowe Hildebrand Lubinsky (LHL) Scholarship, which will help toward her full-time graduate studies at Governors State University (GovState).Jessica Molinar was …

TaShea’  Moore is passionate about physical therapy and wanted to go to a school with an excellent reputation. That’s what attracted her to Governors State University (GSU) – and a number of other schools.But what convinced her to enroll …

Summer Rainey came to Governors State University (GSU) with a feeling that it was a great place for her to grow and come out of her comfort zone. Rainey, who underwent arteriovenous malformations (AVM) surgery as a child, overcame her …

Governors State University (GSU) doctoral candidate Kiya Raines worked diligently to get into the doctoral physical therapy (PT) program after seeing GSU graduates’ passing scores on the national PT exam. Now as she prepares to get her doctorate, …

April is Occupational Therapy (OT) Month, a time set aside to celebrate the work of unique healthcare workers who help clients return to full lives.  Governors State University Professor Frank Czuba, said he hopes to also educate the public on …

 In celebration of Social Work Awareness Month, Governors State University’s Social Work Department recently honored a colleague whose story has captured national headlines.Social Worker Anjanette Young was at the center of a botched Chicago …

Faculty and students from the Department of Communication Disorders have been honored by their state professional association, the Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ISHA). Dr. Danielle Osmelak, assistant professor, was nominated to …

As the College of Health and Human Services recognizes the 2nd anniversary of the Jaguar Student Health Ambassador Program, it’s expanding on its efforts to keep GSU healthy with a new monthly series.In Spring 2023, the program, which started amid …

World HIV/AIDS Month is observed in December as a time of solidarity for people around the world who are affected by the disease.  In honor of the  awareness month, the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) Jaguar’s Student Health …

On November 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,  community members participated in a survey, gave lab samples and more in front of the D-Building. The data collected will be used to inform more specific approaches to patient healthcare.

Paige Cianciolo (’20), a Speech Language Pathologist and Governors State University (GSU) alumna, was recently featured on WGN news in a story to bring awareness to speech, language and social delays children may experience due to the …

Governors State University’s College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) teamed up with the American Occupation Therapy Association and AARP to host a student-led workshop to educate drivers 55  and older on how to make their personal vehicle …

The College of Health and Human Services recently celebrated the release of its 2022 Make Someone’s Life Better Magazine.It dives into the college’s noteworthy activities and accomplishments in the academic year, when the college saw numerous …

Many healthcare disciplines interact with individuals with various substance use disorders and don’t realize it. “They begin to wonder why the clients do not respond to treatment plans quite the way they should,” said Nancy Burley, University …

The College of Health and Human Services is celebrating Jaguars who were elected to positions on the Illinois Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.Congratulations to all! Latesha Newson, MSW (Governors State University), LCSW: …

The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS), in the first in-person celebration since 2019, celebrated its faculty, staff, students and community partners on Monday night, kicking off a week of Commencement celebrations.Dr. Cheryl Green, …

Brave Fung, a Community Health major, began singing when he was a boy.  Now Fung, who works in the Payroll Department at Governors State University (GSU) is a guest vocalist for one of the May 14 graduation ceremonies. GSU …

Social Work major Peter Brassea spent a long time working on the speech he will deliver at the evening commencement ceremony for GSU's College of Health and Human  Services and College of Education graduates. …

For Occupational Therapy major Dustin Hogan, Governors State University (GSU) has been an epicenter for promoting curiosity. He hopes to specialize in a few areas in the field after graduation and to eventually pursue a doctorate degree.GSU …

Since she was a freshman, Carolina Serrato, who's graduating with her master's degree in Communications Disorder, always valued the way GSU embraced cultural diversity. As she heads toward  a career in speech pathology post-graduation, …