School of Health Sciences and Education

Hands-On: Applied Anatomy

Mitchell Jubas | 10/30/2024
Saint Francis University’s largest Interprofessional Gross Dissection Lab welcomed over 30 healthcare professionals and 50 students for an intensive cadaver workshop led by expert surgeons.

Doctor of Physical Therapy Students help at Third Annual Wheelchair Wash and Tune

Department of Physical Therapy | 10/23/2024
The South Central Pennsylvania Chapter of the United Spinal Association and Laurel Medical Solutions hosted their third annual Wheelchair Wash and Tune on October 4th, 2024. Saint Francis University’s DPT Class of 2027 students assisted during the event, transferring patients and cleaning wheelchairs.

Poverty Simulation Event Highlights the Struggles of Those in Need

Mitchell Jubas | 10/21/2024
On October 18th, the Poverty Simulation Event gathered students and faculty from nursing, PT, social work, and public health to experience the challenges of poverty firsthand. Participants faced scenarios involving housing, healthcare, and limited resources, fostering empathy and raising awareness. The event highlighted the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and inspired attendees to take action in addressing poverty within their communities.

Saint Francis University Welcomes Inaugural Group of Students to Patient Care Technician (PCT) Program at Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic Academy

Erin McCloskey | 10/15/2024
Left to Right: Michael Cacciotti, BG Principal, Students: Addison Berardi - Adaya Craig – Dominic Danastasio – Riley Gofus, Tori Wilsoncroft, BG School Counselor Saint Francis University Welcomes Inaugural Group of Students to Patient Care Technician (PCT) Program at Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic Academy Saint Francis University is excited to announce the acceptance of the inaugural group of students into the new Patient Care Technician (PCT) Program, offered exclusively to Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic Academy students. This program, a unique collaboration between Saint Francis University and Bishop

Nursing alumnae volunteers with Mercy Ships in Africa

Marie Young, University Communications & Marketing | 10/15/2024
Michaela Smith, a 2016 Saint Francis University BSN graduate, recently served as a volunteer nurse for a two-week rotation in September with Mercy Ships, bringing healing and hope to communities in Sierra Leone, Africa.

Saint Francis University DPT Class of 2025 Earn White Coats

Department of Physical Therapy | 08/02/2024
Saint Francis University's DPT program held a traditional White Coat Ceremony for third-year students in July as the class transitioned from didactic work into their final clinical educational experiences.

Go Baby Go! offers cool wheels and big smiles

Rachel (Vasilko) Heckman ‘13 | 05/09/2024
Interdisciplinary, community-engaged program, Go Baby Go! benefits children with disabilities and offers hands-on experience for OT, PA, and engineering students at Saint Francis University.