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Join us this spring for the Maguire Meservey College of Health and Human Services Interprofessional Event Series!
All students from the MMCHHS and other departments outside of the college have the unique opportunity of participating in IPE learning events throughout their time at Salem State. These events include in-person case-base experiences and case simulations, interprofessional clinical experiences and virtual expert community panels which focus on health disparities, public health programming and policy.
All events will take place via Zoom.
Register here to receive the Zoom information.
Spring 2025 Interprofessional Events
Monday, February 24, 5:30-7:30 pm
The Role of Interprofessional Teams in Postsecondary Transition
Nora Bent, Director of Government Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, ARC
Jan Hollenbeck, OT, OTD, OTR, FAOTA Partnership for Advancement of School Service-Providers – PASS
Rachel Connary, MEd, Program Manager, Community of Inclusive Scholars, MAICEI
Christine A. Lenahan BS, MA, Community of Inclusive Scholars, MAICEI
Danielle Langelier, MSOT, Community Engagement and Resource Coordinator, Integrated Sound Therapy Assistant
An informative session exploring the critical intersection of healthcare, education, and social services in supporting successful postsecondary transitions.
Key topics will include:
- Current best practices in postsecondary programming
- Massachusetts-specific policies and funding mechanisms supporting transition services
- Integration of healthcare, educational, and community-based services
Monday, March 24, 6:30-8:30 pm
Strategies for Compassionate Care for Patients with Disabilities
Dr. Amy Moy, Senior Director of Community Health Initiatives and Associate Professor of Clinical Optometry
Dr. Jem Martin, Assistant Professor of Specialty and Advanced Care, Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist New England College of Optometry
Discover practical, compassionate strategies for providing exceptional care to patients with disabilities. From disability etiquette and sensory needs, to building rapport with families and optimizing appointments, this session offers essential tools to create more inclusive and effective patient experiences.
Monday, April 7, 4:30 pm
Human Trafficking and Trauma Informed Care
Andrea Reilly MD, Medical Director, MGH Freedom Clinic
Zoë Kessler, PhD, Professor at the School of Social Work at Salem State University
Discuss comprehensive, holistic, trauma-informed care to trafficking victims and to partner with local and regional social service providers to assist survivors in rebuilding their lives.
Wednesday, April 16, 5-7 pm
Operation House Call
Maura Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, The Arc of Massachusetts, Director of Operation House Call
Teaches students in medical, nursing, and allied health professional schools the essential skills and mindsets to enhance the health care of persons with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). OHC turns to families, parents and individual self-advocates as educators in a health care field that seldom focuses on more than making a diagnosis.
Monday, April 21, 5-6:30 pm
Transforming Functional Performance through Myofascial Release
Jessica Eddy-Storey OT, LMT, Reiki Master, Transform Myofascial Release
Discussion of fascia, our body's largest organ and what an important role it plays in our health and mobility.
Wednesday, April 30, 5-7 pm
Drivers Rehabilitation
Renee D'Antuono, MSOT, CRDS, PDI; Owner, DriveRx, LLC
Maria Parker, OTD, MSOT; Carfit
Twyla Fink, OTD, MSOT; Carfit
Learn about Clinical Driving Evaluations, Adaptive Driving Training, and Readiness to Drive Assessments and the CarFit program established by AARP and AOTA.