Marshall L. Chasin, AuD, ’03, is banging the drum on hearing loss prevention among musicians. A mathematics and linguistics major turned audiologist, Dr. Chasin has spent nearly 30 years in the profession. With self-proclaimed tenacity, he holds numerous faculty appointments, is a weekly blogger, and is the author of six books. His 1996 book, “Musicians […]
It’s comforting to know your doctor understands exactly what you’re going through. That’s why Wilbur Freeman III, OMS II, decided to go back to school even though he loved his career as a biomedical engineer.
When it comes to women’s wellness, Amber French, DO, FACOOG, ’00, is one smart cookie. A self-proclaimed “foody,” she’s changing the rules of healthy eating and weight loss, becoming the apple of her patients’ eyes.
When tragedy strikes, it changes who we are. That’s what happened to Michele Doughty, DHEd, ’11, when her dear friend lost her life to breast cancer. What started as a personal experience grew into a research project and became a lifelong passion. “When she died, I couldn’t believe that in our modern day society of […]
Healthcare is spurred by the latest and greatest advances in technology. Instead of a manila folder and pen in hand, doctors use iPads to update patients’ electronic medical records. Dentists help perform a root canal on a special needs patient from a thousand miles away via video telecommunications systems. Physical therapists use social media to […]
In May 2012, the USNS Mercy (T-AH-19) departed from San Diego, Calif., for a unique mission of training and service. Each year, the mission—known as Pacific Partnership—brings together knowledge and skills of the U.S. military, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and international partner nations to “prepare in calm to respond in crisis.”
Kids and sports go together like a ball and glove. Kids are competitive, energetic, active. Sports are fun, fast, lively. If only sports and safety were as synonymous. Consider the nearly four million sport-related concussions that occur annually in the United States. The large number of athletes sustaining this injury, their young age, and the […]
The senseless attack at the Boston Marathon turned a day of triumph into a day of horror. Two bombs, which left three dead and more than 144 injured, rocked the city of Boston and impacted communities across the country. For the ATSU community, an alumnus and a faculty member, both of whom participated in the […]
Two ASHS alumni received inaugural awards in recognition of their contributions to their professions, communities, and alma mater.
1930s Doran A. Farnum, DO, ’36, San Juan Capistrano, Calif., celebrated his 100th birthday Nov. 6, 2012. He also was featured in The Orange County Register in the article “Nearing 100, doctor is still in,” which highlighted his long, successful career.