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Charlotte E. Exner, PhD., OT/L, FAOTA, Dean College of Health Professions Towson University, Towson, Maryland

Preparing Health Professions Graduates for the Dynamic Environment in Health Care: The Role of Towson University’s Institute for Well-Being. ASAHP Spring Meeting, March 22, 2013. Charlotte E. Exner, PhD., OT/L, FAOTA, Dean College of Health Professions Towson University, Towson, Maryland.

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Charlotte E. Exner, PhD., OT/L, FAOTA, Dean College of Health Professions Towson University, Towson, Maryland

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  1. Preparing Health Professions Graduates for the Dynamic Environment in Health Care:The Role of Towson University’s Institute for Well-Being ASAHP Spring Meeting, March 22, 2013 Charlotte E. Exner, PhD., OT/L, FAOTA, Dean College of Health Professions Towson University, Towson, Maryland

  2. Towson University’s model prior to Fall 2012 • Separate Clinics/Centers: • Speech-Language Hearing Clinic • Wellness Center • Center for Adults with Autism • Separate locations on the campus • Some integration of activities/initiatives • Different populations served/little “cross-over”

  3. Vision for the Institute for Well-Being • Location IN the community • Our centers located in close proximity to one another— • proximity fosters discussion, discussion fosters collaboration and sharing of approaches, models, practices • Emphasis on “Well-Being”—with life span focus

  4. Vision for the Institute for Well-Being (cont.) • Opportunities that would prepare students more effectively for: • Off-campus internships/clinicals/fieldwork—professional behaviors, skills, reflection • Inter-professional practice • Health Promotion roles across many disciplines

  5. The Institute for Well-Being A collaborative organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing health and wellness in the community while providing outstanding student education

  6. The Institute for Well-Being is an over-arching structure that brings together key outreach centers in the College of Health Professions: • The Speech, Language & Hearing Center • The Wellness Center • The Center for Adults with Autism • The Occupational Therapy Center

  7. The Institute for Well-Being creates opportunities for new outreach and community participation: • Inter-professional programs • Continuing education for professionals • Educational experiences for the public

  8. The Institute for Well-Being: • Supports an interface between health-related needs and student education • Prepares our students to be outstanding contributors to and leaders of services and programs that support health and well-being.

  9. Current and Planned Health Promotion Initiatives: • “Living with…” chronic conditions programs • Screening activities • Falls Prevention and Intervention program • Support groups--stroke survivor group • Senior Healthy Hearing program • Voice Clinic for Professionals • Student Weight Management program • Healthy Bellies program • ARC Living Skills program • After School Language and Literacy program • Wellness Wednesdays presentations • Saturdays on the Spectrum presentations

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