Jimena Alvarado, Ph.D. teaches several sections in VOICES (Visioning Organizations: Inclusive Communities & Equitable Spaces). She teaches Historical Framework, Identiy: Constructions, Assignments, and Intersections, and Gender and Sexuality.

Topics: Healthcare, Meet the IHP Team, Equity & Inclusion

Dr. Carmen Thompson teaches in VOICES (Visioning Organizations: Inclusive Communities & Equitable Spaces) in the module on Race and Ethnicity. 

Topics: Healthcare, Meet the IHP Team, Equity & Inclusion

Dana M. Emerson, PhD teaches several sections in VOICES (Visioning Organizations: Inclusive Communities & Equitable Spaces). She teaches Inclusive Recruiting, Hiring, and Retention and Communicating Interculturally and Resolving Conflict.

Topics: Healthcare, Meet the IHP Team, Equity & Inclusion

With demand on healthcare systems constantly increasing, patient access specialists are needed more than ever. This entry-level position is one of the first roles patients face upon visiting a hospital or clinic, and it offers opportunities for a long career with just one type of training needed.

Patient access specialist training can help you begin a career with many future opportunities and bring you the satisfaction of knowing you are helping others receive the care they need.

Topics: Healthcare, Entry Level Healthcare Careers, Patient Access

Christa King is on a mission to end dieting.

Topics: Healthcare, Functional Nutrition, Integrative Healthcare, Student Profiles

Tatiana Elejalde teaches in VOICES (Visioning Organizations: Inclusive Communities & Equitable Spaces) in the module on Nationality: Origins, First Languages, and Citizenship.

Topics: Healthcare, Meet the IHP Team, Equity & Inclusion

As the population of the United States grows older, our country is facing an increase in the number of patients with dementia. As of 2017, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. By 2050, this number could reach 16 million.

Topics: Healthcare, Mental & Behavioral Health

It takes a special person to be a social worker. One who truly wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives. However, a social worker often faces challenging situations and personalities. Luckily, there are several ways to enhance your skills and make you a better social worker. Here are three behavioral and mental health courses offered through PCC and the Institute for Health Professionals that provide essential information and education for social workers:

Topics: Healthcare, Mental & Behavioral Health

Rachel Sautter, BS, MPH, CCRP is an instructor in Foundations of Clinical Research. She teaches understanding protocols, defining and collecting data, monitoring, auditing & close-out, subject interactions, and study procedures.

Topics: Healthcare, Meet the IHP Team, Clinical Research

Ryan Brown, BSc (Hons), MPH, PCP, FRSPH is an instructor in Foundations of Clinical Research. He teaches study team roles & responsibilities, quality control and assurance, project management, study operations, and data management & analysis.

Topics: Healthcare, Meet the IHP Team, Clinical Research