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🌟Today’s CHP Student Spotlight is on Jiwon Yoon, a 2nd-year Clinical Psychology (PhD) Student.🌟
08/26/2026

🌟Today’s CHP Student Spotlight is on Jiwon Yoon, a 2nd-year Clinical Psychology (PhD) Student.🌟

Congratulations to Margaret "Maggie" Lukas, a first-year Physician Assistant, who was recently awarded the PAEA Future E...
08/24/2026

Congratulations to Margaret "Maggie" Lukas, a first-year Physician Assistant, who was recently awarded the PAEA Future Educator Fellowship!

Selected through a national application process, Maggie will participate in a year-long program hosted by the PAEA, gaining hands-on training in teaching methodologies, scholarship development, and educational leadership. She will also attend the PAEA Forum in Austin, Texas, in October as part of the fellowship program.

Please join us in congratulating Maggie on this outstanding achievement!

Stacey Kim, a recent graduate of the MS in Population Health program, had her research published in The Journal of Healt...
08/19/2026

Stacey Kim, a recent graduate of the MS in Population Health program, had her research published in The Journal of Healthcare Ethics & Administration.

She is the lead author of “No One Wants That 1 Out of a Million Death to Be Their Kid”: A Qualitative Analysis of Protective Individualism, Institutional Distrust, and the Shifting Epistemology of Vaccination in Today’s Digital Discourse.

The study examined contemporary vaccine discussions on social media and identified four key themes: declining trust in public health and scientific authorities, tensions between individual autonomy and collective responsibility, reliance on personal experience over epidemiological evidence, and the growing influence of algorithms on perceptions of authority.

Stacey’s work highlights how Population Health graduates can contribute to understanding emerging challenges in health communication, health literacy, and public trust.

Linked to the article:https://www.jheaonline.org/pdf/Kim_jhea.6.7170.pdf

On August 3, 2026, the Pre-Matriculation Program (PMP) celebrated its second annual Pinning Ceremony.The event recognize...
08/17/2026

On August 3, 2026, the Pre-Matriculation Program (PMP) celebrated its second annual Pinning Ceremony.

The event recognized the dedication and achievements of alumni and peer mentors, who were presented with pins symbolizing their commitment to excellence, service, and teamwork.

As they continue their journey toward becoming healthcare leaders, these individuals exemplify the values and spirit of the PMP community.


📚 Need a Change of Scenery or a Little Extra Motivation to Get Through Your Study List?Join imPACt Collective × The Frun...
08/14/2026

📚 Need a Change of Scenery or a Little Extra Motivation to Get Through Your Study List?

Join imPACt Collective × The Frunchroom Collective for a community Group Study
Session!

Whether you're studying for an exam, working on assignments, reviewing for boards, catching up on lectures, or just trying to finally tackle the thing you've been avoiding (we've all been there 😅), bring your laptop, notes, books, and whatever you need to be productive.

✨ What to expect ✨
• 3 raffle prizes provided by The Frunchroom Collective 🎉
• Buy One, Get One FREE with your RFU ID
• A dedicated group study space
• Accountability and goal-setting
• Optional Pomodoro focus blocks: join in or study at your own pace
• Breaks to recharge, grab something from the café, and connect with other
students

📅 Tuesday, August 19
⏰ 3:00–7:00 PM

📍The Frunchroom Collective: 1193 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048

Come for all four hours or drop in whenever your schedule allows! There’s no expectation to stay for the entire session.

This is our first study session, so we're keeping things simple, seeing what everyone enjoys, and hopefully creating a recurring opportunity for students to study together,
find some accountability, build community, and support a local café.

Bring a study buddy or come by yourself and find some accountability when you get here.

Co-hosted by imPACt Collective × The Frunchroom Collective

Jared Jacobson-Cherry, a fourth-year Clinical Psychology Student, recently published his manuscript, "Latent Profile Ana...
08/12/2026

Jared Jacobson-Cherry, a fourth-year Clinical Psychology Student, recently published his manuscript, "Latent Profile Analysis of the MMPI-2-RF in ADHD Evaluations," in "Applied Neuropsychology: Adult."

In this study, he used three-step latent profile analysis to identify distinct psychological profiles among adults seeking ADHD evaluations and examined how these profiles were associated with subsequent diagnostic decisions.

Well done, Jared!

Last week, the College of Health Professions proudly welcomed new students from the Biomedical Sciences, Psychology, and...
08/11/2026

Last week, the College of Health Professions proudly welcomed new students from the Biomedical Sciences, Psychology, and Pre-Matriculation programs.

We are excited to have these future healthcare professionals join the RFU community and wish them success as they begin their journey at RFU.

Welcome to the CHP family!

One of the Physician Assistant Pediatric Medicine Clinical Preceptors, Dr. Steven Bachta, recently took on the course on...
08/07/2026

One of the Physician Assistant Pediatric Medicine Clinical Preceptors, Dr. Steven Bachta, recently took on the course on American Ninja Warrior!

What an exciting accomplishment—way to go, Dr. Bachta!

Dr. Sarah Haag, Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Department, and Dr. Jeffrey Damaschke, Associate Professor i...
07/31/2026

Dr. Sarah Haag, Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Department, and Dr. Jeffrey Damaschke, Associate Professor in the Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine and Physical Therapy Departments, participated in the 2026 APTA House of Delegates on July 12th and 13th in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Haag is serving as a delegate at-large, and Dr. Damaschke served as the Chief Delegate of Illinois. The Illinois delegation has 16 delegates and is one of the largest in the nation.

The APTA House of Delegates serves as the primary policy-making body of the American Physical Therapy Association. It acts essentially as the "legislature" for the physical therapy profession, creating the policies and positions that dictate how the organization lobbies, defends, and advances the industry.

The House meets annually to debate, amend, and vote on a variety of member-submitted resolutions and motions.

Dr. Melissa Bernstein, Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Department Chair, was invited to speak at the BARD (Binational A...
07/29/2026

Dr. Melissa Bernstein, Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Department Chair, was invited to speak at the BARD (Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund) Workshop on Food Innovation, Nutrition and Health on July 22 in conjunction with the American Society of Nutrition National Conference in Washington, DC.

Her presentation titled 'Utilizing Food as Medicine to Promote Healthspan' will highlight dietary and lifestyle recommendations for optimal aging and identify areas for further research and international collaboration.

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