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Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy: What’s the Difference?

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Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy: What’s the Difference?

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October 1, 2025
If you’re drawn to helping others regain independence and improve their quality of life, occupational or physical therapy may be right for you. While both fields aim to enhance patient well-being, they approach it differently. Understanding the difference

What Can You Do With a Health Sciences Degree?

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What Can You Do With a Health Sciences Degree?

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September 23, 2025
Are you passionate about health and wellness? Do you envision a career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? A Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health Sciences offers a versatile foundation for a range of health science jobs. It's designed for

What Is Biomedical Science?

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What Is Biomedical Science?

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September 6, 2024
Few professional fields are as vast and offer as many career paths as healthcare. We know how overwhelming it can be to navigate all of these unique paths and decide what to study to prepare for a career helping others live safe and healthy lives

Why Whole-Person Care Makes a Better Nurse

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Why Whole-Person Care Makes a Better Nurse

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August 5, 2024
Champions for patients and trusted colleagues for physicians, nurses are nurturing and fiercely resourceful. They are often the ones with whom patients connect the most because of their attentiveness and compassion. Serving as a source of knowledge about

What is Occupational Therapy?

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What is Occupational Therapy?

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November 10, 2023
In a world where independence and autonomy are highly valued, the role of occupational therapy often remains in the shadows, quietly changing lives one small step at a time. Occupational therapists are resourceful and compassionate health professionals who

Types of Occupational Therapy

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Types of Occupational Therapy

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August 25, 2023
Occupational therapists (also known as OTs) combine expertise in mental health care and physical rehabilitation to treat the whole person and help patients continue necessary and enjoyable daily activities safely. There are many career paths within

Types of Physical Therapy

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Types of Physical Therapy

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August 25, 2023
Physical therapy professionals (also known as PTs) are integral to the health care field — helping patients recover and return to their daily lives sooner. With so many types of physical therapy careers available, it’s important to know where they differ

During Mission Trip, Physical Therapy Students Assist Honduran Patients

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During Mission Trip, Physical Therapy Students Assist Honduran Patients

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August 24, 2022
As Doctor of Physical Therapy students from AdventHealth University, we are grateful for the opportunity to pair with AdventHealth CentraCare nurse practitioners in extending the healing ministry of Christ to Hondurans this summer. Visiting the Central

How to Become a Medical Office Manager

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How to Become a Medical Office Manager

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April 30, 2021
Medical office managers are the gears of a practice: Their work keeps everything running smoothly. They manage entire facilities or healthcare departments, including planning, directing, and coordinating services. Becoming a medical office manager requires

COVID-19 Pushes AdventHealth University Students To Online Mission Trip

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COVID-19 Pushes AdventHealth University Students To Online Mission Trip

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March 12, 2021
Physical therapy students at AdventHealth University transitioned to an entirely online format for their virtual mission trip with Haiti Adventist Hospital. Irma Henry, director of physical therapy at Haiti Adventist Hospital (HAH), looked at the
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