Looking in the mirror one day at Adrian College, a small liberal arts school in southeastern Michigan, a young man with big shoes to fill decided to pursue a career in healthcare. The young man was Geoffrey Hoffa, and he believed nothing was more noble than helping people with his bare hands. He soon transferred […]
Motherhood is universally regarded as a sacred bond between mother and child. Imagine a scenario where that bond is broken. That is what Carl R. Backes, DO, ’72, desperately tries to prevent. Dr. Backes has a wealth of experience in neonatal care and has seen many cases in which mothers had to be separated from […]
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has been linked to the nation’s obesity and diabetes health crisis in recent years. While working for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Renee Dufault, DHEd, MAT, ’16, uncovered another reason to be concerned about HFCS: mercury. Dr. Dufault learned some manufacturers use lye to separate corn starch from […]
It was a long but inspired road that led Cassandra Villatoro-Bank, DO, ’11, to the field of osteopathic medicine. She grew up in Guatemala in a bilingual home with an American mother and Guatemalan father. Born and raised in a poverty-stricken community, her father pursued his undergraduate degree and encouraged her to do the same. […]
Mentorship is one of the most professionally rewarding relationships for healthcare professionals. Mentors come in all forms with different experiences and skill sets. They are teachers, parents, colleagues, peers, and the like. They demonstrate excellence in their field and elevate their mentees’ professional capabilities. Whether mentees are new students or seasoned professionals, mentors are essential […]
There she was – lying flat on the floor and unable to move. Her phone was too far away to call for help. She knew something was wrong, but did not have the strength to move or even scream for help. This scenario is everyone’s nightmare, but for Sydney Priest, it was reality. As a […]
In April 2013, 76-year-old Elizabeth Welsh was making her way to her local bookstore when she fell. While she was able to get up, first responders insisted she go to the hospital. The physician discovered what Welsh thought was a superficial injury was actually very serious. After several surgeries, Welsh was not interested in leaving […]
At ATSU, the White Coat Ceremony is a symbol of a student’s dedication to becoming a compassionate, competent healthcare professional. On July 15, more than 300 ATSU students filled the Mesa Arts Center as they eagerly awaited their respective White Coat Ceremony. Students from ATSU-ASDOH, ATSU-SOMA, and ATSU-ASHS’ Physician Assistant Studies (PA) and Doctor of […]
1950s Robert B. Vance, DO, ’58, Las Vegas, Nevada, recalls many changes at ATSU in the past 60 years. “In our junior year, we (Atlas Quartet) sang ‘The Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ I’m the only one left of our four (Joseph Buder, DO, ’58; Thomas Swope, DO, ’58; and Richard Chaplin, DO, ’58),” he […]
Jamie Kuettel, PT, DPT, NCS, GCS ’10, is currently a physical therapist at outpatient HonorHealth Osborn in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in neurologic, geriatric and vestibular rehabilitation. Dr. Kuettel has worked for Honorhealth since graduating in 2010 immediately recognizing her passion for treating patients with neurologic diagnosis. In 2012, Dr. Kuettel participated in the Honorhealth/Northern Arizona […]