College of Allied Health and Nursing News
RPLS faculty weighs in on health impact of PFAS
Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services professor Dr. Jonathan Hicks shared his thoughts about the health impacts of PFAS in this Mankato Free Press article.
Minnesota State Mankato to Offer Free Dental Care for Kids on Feb. 2
Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Dental Education Program is offering free dental care to area children 18 years and younger.
Fall 2022 Dean's List!
Congratulations to our students who made the Dean's List during the last semester!
Physical Education faculty host workshop for current and future educators
Physical Education faculty at Minnesota State Mankato hosted a regional workshop for current and future health and physical educators.Nursing interns support area school nurses
Meet five Minnesota State Mankato nursing students who are serving as Community Health Interns, supporting school nurses across Southern Minnesota.Processing Grief Through Art
Experiential Education Master of Science alumni Haylee Blauert and Jason Jaspersen authored and illustrated a children's book about grief and loss called "The Stars in the Sky".MSU students teach physical education to homeschoolers
Through Minnesota State Mankato's Health and Physical Education program, students have the opportunity to teach PE to area homeschool students. Learn more in this Mankato Free Press article.Social Work newsletter available
Check out the latest news and updates from Social Work.Equity Engagement Space opens
To serve as a place for people of color, LGBTQIA+, and historically excluded groups, the College of Allied Health and Nursing has opened the Equity Engagement Space. The Space was intentionally designed to create a place where unapologetic, healing, and transformative conversations can take place.College to provide free dental, health services during Health for Heroes
The College of Allied Health and Nursing is honoring active, reserve and retired military members by offering a variety of dental, hearing and health services for free on Thursday, Nov. 10 in the University’s Clinical Sciences Building.Lacrosse Lesson: Sport Management students welcome Native Lacrosse, HAN University
Students from the Minnesota State Mankato Sport Management program and HAN University in the Netherlands welcomed Twin Cities Native Lacrosse as part of a 10 day sport sciences exchange. (Mankato Free Press article)Students coordinate team building event for international Sport Management exchange
Students in an "Event Management in Sport" class designed a team-building event to help set a positive and welcoming tone for a 10-day Sport Management exchange between Minnesota State Mankato and HAN University, Netherlands.
Inspired to help heal: How alumni Kelsey Joines is helping "revive the spirit"
A required drug education class introduced Kelsey Joines to her calling -- helping people leave their addictions behind.Health Science faculty receives grant to increase tobacco-free signage
Thanks to a grant written by Health Science faculty, updated signs are being installed at Minnesota State University, Mankato to help remind students, staff and visitors that the campus is 100% tobacco free.2022-2023 College of Allied Health and Nursing scholarship recipients
Congrats to this year's College of Allied Health and Nursing students who received scholarships!Dental Hygiene hosts 5K fundraiser for service learning in Belize
Minnesota State University, Mankato Dental Hygiene students for "Miles for Smiles", a 5K Walk/Fun Run to help raise funds for their upcoming service learning trip to Belize on October 8, 2022.University collaborates to improve care for sexual assault survivors
Minnesota State Mankato School of Nursing and the University of Minnesota, through a $1.5 million grant, are increasing the number of nurses trained as Adult/Adolescent Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs).Dietetics majors Chance and Payton dish about their summer internship and career goals
Chance Washburn and Payton Dosan, both Dietetics majors with minors in Sports Medicine, took a few minutes to give us the scoop about their major, their internship, and career goals.Community invited to get behind-the-scenes look during Scholar Walk
Seven stops within the College of Allied Health and Nursing to be featured.Minnesota State Mankato offers nursing assistant course to help alleviate shortage
KEYC News Now spent time with Minnesota State University, Mankato's nursing faculty and students to learn more about free CNA trainings, designed to help alleviate the shortage of health care workers while giving participants real-world experience.Retiring dean reflects on a decade of service
Kristine Retherford leaves a lasting impact on the health of campus and the community.Spring 2022 Dean's List!
Congratulations to our students who made the Dean's List during the last semester!Nursing partnership with Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College announced
Minnesota State Mankato and Lac Courte Oreilles College have announced a partnership that will allow students to complete their BSN in a 100% online program.FCS hosts Play Day, Adventure Playground
Family Consumer Science students and faculty are hosting Play Day, an opportunity for children of all ages and abilities to engage in risk, nature and free play.University names Patricia Marincic dean of the College of Allied Health and Nursing
Minnesota State University, Mankato announced that Patricia Marincic has been named dean of the University’s College of Allied Health and Nursing, effective July 1, after a national search.Recap: May 2022 Commencement
Congratulations to the recent graduates of the College of Allied Health and Nursing! Here are few helpful links for our spring 2022 graduates.Center awarded Parkinson Voice Project grant for third year
The grant will provide training for graduate students and speech-language pathologists who will learn the latest approaches for helping people with Parkinson’s to improve their speech and voice.Recap: Senior Smiles event
The inaugural "Senior Smiles" event provided free dental care to 72 area senior citizens.
Rec N’ Read open house April 9
Rec N’ Read is hosting an open house for children in grades K-5 who want to boost their reading and writing skills on Saturday, April 9 from 10a.m. - Noon in the Clinical Sciences Building on the campus of Minnesota State Mankato.
Inaugural "RPLS Day" to be April 8
The Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services (RPLS) program will present the Inaugural RPLS Day on April 8, 2022, in the Centennial Student Union. The Day will feature networking, professional development and an awards ceremony.Social Work alum Jamie Rigling helps released prisoners launch new lives
When Jamie Rigling, a 2006 graduate of Social Work helps formerly incarcerated people, she does so from a unique place of empathy."Mental Health is Health" topic of March 30 Summit
Best-selling author and speaker Johann Hari to deliver keynote address.Minnesota State Mankato to Establish Center for Rural Behavioral Health
The Center for Rural Behavioral Health will achieve its mission through research, workforce development and continuing education, such as providing licensure board required trainings in outstate Minnesota.Advanced Dental Therapy accepting applications
The Department of Dental Education at Minnesota State University, Mankato is accepting applications for the Master of Science in Advanced Dental Therapy (ADT MS).
Registration open: FACS to the Max, April 22
FACS to the Max is designed for FCS educators (grades 5-12), interested high school students, and FCS college students focusing on skills to maximize FCS classrooms. We can't wait to see you in person in our recently-remodeled department!Training explores historical trauma's role in health outcomes
More than 700 people registered for this training, exploring the link between historical trauma and health disparities in communities of color. Learn more in this Mankato Free Press article.School of Nursing receives grant
Minnesota State University, Mankato School of Nursing faculty are partnering with University of Minnesota through a ~$1.5 million grant to increase the number of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) in rural Minnesota, sovereign nations, and underserved areas in the United States.
Recap: 2022 Give Kids A Smile event
The 2022 event provided free dental care to 70 area children.
'22-'23 Scholarship applications open
Scholarship applications for the upcoming academic year are now open!
Minnesota State Mankato to Offer Free Dental Care for Kids on Feb. 3
Minnesota State University, Mankato's Dental Education program is offering free dental care to area children 18 years and younger Thursday, February 3 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Appointments are required - please call 507-389-2147.
PE-DAPE students support inclusive hockey match
Students and faculty with the Physical Education-Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) major volunteered, cheered, and learned about creating inclusive environments during an adapted floor hockey match. Learn more in this Mankato Free Press article.
Nursing students participate in mock disaster drill
School of Nursing students at Minnesota State University, Mankato participated in a mock disaster drill that had first-semester nursing students role playing as tornado victims and third-semester nursing students responding at the scene.Opening eyes—and ears—to allied health careers
The Health Care Career Exploration Program gave these high school students the opportunity to learn more about allied health careers through clinic rotations, shadowing, observations and networking.College to provide free health, hearing and dental services to military members
The College of Allied Health and Nursing is honoring active, reserve and retired military members by offering a variety of dental, hearing and health services at no charge during the "Health for Heroes" event, November 11.Nursing faculty support research behind compassion
School of nursing faculty contributed to research behind Mankato and North Mankato being named Compassionate Communities. Learn more in this Mankato Free Press article.
Mankato Opens Nation's Fourth School to Train Dental Therapists
Minnesota State Mankato's Dental Therapy programs is highlighted in this article from the Pew Charitable Trusts as one way to help meet the demand for access to affordable, oral health care.
Minnesota State Mankato Dental Clinic to Provide Free Dental Care for Kids on Oct. 21
Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Dental Hygiene Program is offering free dental care to area children 18 years and younger Thursday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Event highlights diversity gap in mental health care
This article in the Mankato Free Press talks about the gap between providers and providers of color - especially in rural Minnesota - and one of the ways the University is working to support a more diverse workforce.
Grant received to introduce health careers to diverse students
KEYC News Now shared this story about a series of events hosted by Minnesota State University, Mankato designed to recruit a more diverse student body to the field of behavioral health careersHealth Science professor provides data for community about flavored tobacco
During a Mankato City Council meeting, Health Science faculty were asked to provide data on flavored tobacco use in youth. Get the research, meeting recap and details in this Mankato Free Press article.
2021-2022 College of Allied Health and Nursing scholarship recipients
Congrats to this year's College of Allied Health and Nursing students who received scholarships!
Communication Sciences and Disorders welcomes first diversity and inclusion cohort
With studies citing the professional Speech Language Pathology (SLP) field being more than 92 percent white, the Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate program is purposefully recruiting students as Diversity and Inclusion Fellows.Alcohol and drug studies students help fill need for more mental health leaders
As part of an occasional series focused on mental health, this Mankato Free Press article features the alcohol and drug studies program students and faculty and how they are responding to the need for mental health care leaders, especially in rural Minnesota.
New PE-DAPE major helps fill need for future educators
Responding to the demand for more Physical Education-Developmental Adapted Physical Education (PE-DAPE) educators, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the first University in the Upper Midwest to offer a PE-DAPE undergraduate major.
Social Work moves forward with a legacy of best practices
Program builds on solid foundation during first year in new College home.
Mankato garden provides peaceful retreat for seniors with memory loss
College of Allied Health and Nursing faculty were interviewed by KEYC News Now about their work creating meaningful experiences for those with dementia.
When worlds collide: FCS and nonprofit leadership alum taps commitment to inclusion
Lydia Jagodzinski, '20 turned her passions for community, diversity, and working with youth into her dream job.
Back in the Bullpen
Three decades after he was a student worker, Jeff Maurer '87, returns as an instructor.
RPLS alumna makes most of time outdoors
An increase in outdoor recreation means an increase in engagement opportunities for Conservation Officer Chelsey Bechel '17.
Summer services at Health Commons at Pond
The summer program helps fill a gap for families while providing real-world experiences for students.
Volunteers, patients with memory loss share experiences through gardening
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) joined our student volunteers, faculty, and those with memory challenges in a place that makes a lasting impression - a community garden.
Clinical Sciences Building receives architecture award
Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Clinical Sciences Building was one of six buildings recognized with a Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects Minneapolis.Dental student receives Gilman scholarship for study abroad
Morgan Rud, a pre-dental major from Mondovi, Wisconsin, received the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.Minnesota State Mankato, South Central College Announce MAP Plan for Nursing Students
Minnesota State University, Mankato and South Central College (SCC) announced a partnership known as the Maverick (Nursing) Advance (Transfer) Plan.
Athletic Training students recognized
Congratulations to these first- and second-year Minnesota State Mankato MS Athletic Training students who were recognized at the 2021 Minnesota Athletic Trainer’s Association (MATA) 2021 Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium!
FCS students host "Living Mindfully" event
Phi Upsilon Omicron (Phi U), the oldest national honor society in Family and Consumer Sciences, created and hosted a mindfulness exhibit for students, staff and faculty.Clinical Sciences Building Receives ‘Best of B3’ Award for Indoor Environmental Quality
Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Clinical Sciences Building has won a “Best of B3 Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) – Classroom/Lab” award from the State of Minnesota Buildings, Benchmarks & Beyond (B3) energy and sustainability program in which all state-funded buildings participate.Eyes on research: Dental students present at national conference
Dental hygiene majors Lissette Garza and Kaitlyn Knutson first met as Honors students at Minnesota State University, Mankato and quickly realized they had “weirdly similar paths”.Health Science Professor receives national award
Dr. Mary Kramer has received a national award for her leadership in promoting the health of her community, her students and her colleagues."Central Park Five" speaker to keynote Health Summit
Yusef Salaam, the keynote speaker for the 2021 Health and Biomedical Sciences Summit, talks about health equity, the connection of race to the social determinants of health and his conversations with young people about social justice.Faculty reflect on documentary leading up to March 24 Health Summit
In anticipation of this year’s Health and Biomedical Science Summit, the College of Allied Health and Nursing and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences hosted a viewing and discussion of the documentary "The Central Park Five".Social Work alum specializes in transplant patients
With a family history and an influential professor behind her, Social Work alum Stephanie Schramm Little is now one of two advocates for organ transplant patients in North Dakota.Family Consumer Science major represents state as Miss Minnesota; advocates for systemic change
Kathryn Kueppers, an FCS major and Miss Minnesota 2020, speaks openly about systemic change.Applications open for new MS in Advanced Dental Therapy
The Department of Dental Education at Minnesota State University, Mankato will welcome its first cohort of the new Master of Science in Advanced Dental Therapy (ADT MS) program in Fall of 2021.Innovative medical-dental integration featured in new documentary
Uncovered: Minnesota’s Dental Crisis, a new TPT documentary, features three successful efforts —including our very own medical-dental integration pilot with Mayo Clinic Health System— to help overcome barriers and eliminate health disparities.2021 Give Kids A Smile Recap
Mankato provided free oral health services to 64 area children totaling $9,860 in free dental care.During the one-day event, Dental Education students and faculty performed 64 dental exams, 18 panoramic x-rays, 48 bitewing x-rays, 61 cleanings, 61 fluoride varnishes, and 74 sealants.In response: When it comes to mental health and the pandemic, the kids are not alright
While the virus's physical impact on kids may not be as bad as we once feared, the negative psychological impact is a public health crisis that we will battle long after we finish vaccinating for the virus.Cutting Edge: New medical simulation gets first use
Minnesota State Mankato partnered with Mayo Clinic Health System on a new surgical simulation room that will train health care workers and give students new opportunities.Teeth exhibit connects play to the real world
The public dental clinic at Minnesota State Mankato has welcomed an educational “permanent tooth” display to the clinic lobby.Social Work joins College of Allied Health and Nursing
The move to Allied Health and Nursing means an increase in real-world experiences for social work students and a boost in collaboration opportunities for all.Alcohol and drug studies professor makes a difference on self-care
Knowing frontline workers can’t take care of others if they aren’t taking care of themselves, Jenna Londgren, a professor of alcohol and drug studies, is sharing self-care strategies and resources with current and future health care leaders.Top 10 Social Media Posts
Here’s a look back at the most popular posts shared on the College of Allied Health and Nursing’s Facebook page from 2020.Human Performance Faculty Receive Recognition and Awards
Athletic Training, Health, and Physical Education faculty recognized.Urgent care: A New Internship for Nursing and COVID
Ordinarily in Minnesota, internships at hospitals and clinics take place during the summer. But in a year far from ordinary, hospitals across the country are struggling to keep up as more patients come in.MSW Students Submit Letters to the Editor
Congrats to these Master of Social Work students who had letters to editor printed!Nursing alumni, retired faculty and supporters donate to PPE fund for nursing students
Thanks to donors, nursing students received PPE, allowing them to continue working in clinical settings and giving them the real-world experience needed to pursue their nursing career.Health for Heroes honors Veterans and military personnel
Free dental care on Nov. 10 and 12Kid's Day at the Public Dental Clinic
Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Dental Hygiene Program provided free dental care to area children during the annual Kid's Day event.Mavericks on the Frontlines
Public Health Education, Community Health Education, Dietetics and Nursing students featured in TODAY MagazineDr. Jehad Adwan named Nurse Educator of the Year
Dr. Adwan thought he was meeting with a colleague and was anticipating a socially distanced conversation about curriculum changes. Instead, the meeting was an awards presentation on his porch.Making final arrangements
Since mid-March, when COVID-19 upended health-care protocols, registered nurse and Minnesota State Mankato student Cy Schweiss has shifted to incorporating outside-the-box care for her patients and their family members.Quitting time
Health experts say there’s no time like the present to quit vaping or using other tobacco products.Recreation through a computer screen?
“One of the themes for later in the summer was going to be around the Olympics,” Carlson said. “I even had a Minnesota State University, Mankato alumni rugby player lined up to work with the kids. But none of that is happening now.”Upcoming Events
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