Duquesne University Health Sciences Program

Future Occupational Therapist loading!

Congratulations to new Health Sciences alumni Leah Smith (26’) on her acceptance to graduate school. She will be heading to in August to pursue graduate study in Occupational Therapy! 🎓👏🏼🎉

We cant wait to see the impact you will have in OT!



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Congratulations to the Health Sciences Class of 2026! Your dedication, resilience, and passion have led you here. The future of health is stronger because of you. 💙✨



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Congratulations to senior Health Sciences student Allie Gass, on her acceptance to Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine!

We’re incredibly proud of her hard work and dedication and can’t wait to cheer her on as she takes the next step toward a career in healthcare. 🩺🎓



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Capstone Night ✨

A celebration of growth, curiosity, and impact as our Health Sciences students presented their capstone projects—the culminating work of their academic journeys before graduation.

We are so proud of the scholarship, passion, and purpose on display. 🎓💙



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Learning goes beyond the textbook 🐾

Every semester our class on animal‑assisted therapies in sports medicine gets a special visit from Professor Houdek and his therapy dog, Jethro—demonstrating firsthand how animals can support healing, recovery, and patient well‑being.



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This month the Rangos Community Building and Engagement Committee collaborated with to host a powerful panel with members of the Freedom House Ambulance Service; John Moon, Larry Underwood, Darnella Wilson, and George McCary III.

Founded in 1967 in the Hill District, The Freedom House pioneered modern emergency medical services by training and deploying some of the nations first paramedics, setting life-saving standards that transformed pre-hospital care nationwide.

Freedom House’s legacy is rooted in innovation, community service, and breaking barriers.

Moderated by our adjunct faculty member and EMS specialist Linda Reiger, we are grateful for the opportunity to learn first hand from history-makers and frontline professionals whose work continues to save lives and shape the future of emergency care.

Tiny visitors, big smiles! 💙❤️

We love celebrating Bring Your Child to Work Day in the health sciences program—where curiosity, care, and community are passed on to the next generation.

The isn’t the only one drafting in Pittsburgh today!

The Health Sciences Program picks are in - “drafting” and matching our graduating seniors with their capstone advisors! This marks the start of a mentored, research‑driven culmination of their undergraduate experience.

Big ideas, real-world impact, and the final chapter of the health sciences journey starts now. 🏈📚💡



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The are in the playoffs! 🐧🏒

Health, Exercise & Applied Science Department faculty and staff cheered on the Pens earlier this semester at PPG Paints Arena—one of the many perks of having world‑class sports and entertainment just steps from campus.

From lecture halls to playoff hockey in minutes…full of Pittsburgh pride! 🖤💛



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