ATSU’s Department of Physical Therapy honored with distinguished award
Posted: October 17, 2014
A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences’ Department of Physical Therapy (DPT) was selected as the recipient of the “Chief’s Community Partnership Award” on Thursday, October 16 during the annual Mesa Public Safety Awards ceremony.
Since 2013, ATSU’s DPT has collaborated with the Mesa Fire and Medical Department to decrease injuries among the Mesa fire force. Faculty and students work directly with firefighter recruits by providing functional movement screenings, joint mobility assessment, and occasional opportunities for private consultations regarding aches, pains, and muscle or body functions.
The Chief’s Community Partnership Award exemplifies an organization that has demonstrated a high level of commitment to the community through acts and accomplishments that promote a positive interaction between the citizens of Mesa in the Mesa fire and medical department.
“We are so proud of Drs. Cory Manton, Jim Farris and Dana Kernan, and the entire Department of Physical Therapy, for their consistent commitment to serving our communities and strengthening partnerships, particularly with the Mesa Fire Department,” said ATSU-ASHS Dean Randy Danielsen, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA.
Congratulations to the Department of Physical Therapy faculty, staff and students on this milestone accomplishment, and to all of the outstanding awardees for the great work they do in our Mesa community and beyond.