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Former Faculty Member Ivor Echols Recognized as NASW Pioneer

University of Connecticut

Retired faculty member and founding director of the Center for International Social Work Studies at UConn School of Social Work, Lynne Healy, Ph.D., Throughout her life, she worked tirelessly to combat racism and injustice, especially toward the African-American community and those living in poverty. The Nomination of Ivor J.

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MSW Student Brandon Bond Named to U-M Presidential Search Committee

Michigan Social Work

MSW/MPH student Brandon Bond is one of just two students named to the U-M Presidential search committee. He is dedicated to ensuring that the diversity of student needs is reflected in the selection of the next U-M President. In a 2020 interview in Ongoing , Bond said

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the School of Social Work is able to offer a number of scholarship opportunities to our BSW and MSW students each academic year. These scholarships not only help students meet their financial obligations but also recognize their academic achievements and contributions to the social work profession.

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The Nursing Shortage and Patient Safety

Relias

Increased demand for health care With the constant improvement and innovation in medicine, average life expectancy for individuals has also increased, creating a greater need for nurses to care for older patient populations and their more complex medical needs. Promote a culture of safety throughout your internal messaging and initiatives.

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News Items – September 8, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Suicide affects people from all walks of life, cultures and socioeconomic statuses. She has student loans from years ago, and he owes his parents, his friends, his dentist, his doctor, and the plumber. When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, it can be one of the most frightening times in her life. Mayo Clinic.

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Addressing Access in Ethnoracially Diverse Populations: Lessons from a University-Based Community Mental Health Center

Society of Clinical Psychology

The FSU Psychology Clinic is a training clinic staffed by doctoral students and housed within the university’s clinical psychology PhD program. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Lee Robertson (they/them) is a 2 nd year clinical psychology PhD student at Florida State University (FSU). What role do clinical psychologists have in social justice work?

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Social Work To-Do List: What You Must Include

Social Work Haven

I learnt early in my social work career that social work can easily take over your life. Attending internal meetings Carrying out direct work with clients, either in the office or out in the community. Enhance well-being and quality of life for all people, with a focus on vulnerable populations.