Author: Jamie Stoskopf

The Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic provides speech-language and hearing services to people of all ages. The clinic faculty specialize in speaking, hearing, swallowing, and spoken and written language impairments. The clinic offers specialized programs and support groups for aphasia, autism, fluency, literacy and more, along with fluency and literacy summer camps for children.

The clinic also provides comprehensive audiology services, including hearing aid fittings and hearing aid repairs for all makes and models.

To schedule an appointment, call 316-978-3289. Visit wichita.edu/SLHclinic to learn more.

The Dental Hygiene Clinic at Wichita State is open to the public and accepting new patients. The clinic offers a wide range of low-cost preventative, therapeutic and educational services, including cleanings, dental sealants, X-rays, individualized oral health instruction and more.

Call 316-978-3603 to schedule an appointment. For more information, visit wichita.edu/DHclinic.

The Advanced Education in General Dentistry program at Wichita State will undergo national accreditation renewal by the Commission on Dental Accreditation May 20.

Part of the accreditation renewal requires the program to solicit third-party comments to communities of interest and the public including faculty, students, program administrators, dental-related organizations, patients and consumers. There is a deadline of 60 days prior to the site visit for receipt of third-party comments to the commission’s office.

Both signed and unsigned comments will be accepted, and names and signatures will be removed from comments before forwarding to the program. Comments must pertain only to the standards for the particular program or policies and procedures used in the commission’s accreditation process. A copy of the appropriate accreditation standard and the commission’s policy on third-party comments may be obtained by contacting the Commission by calling 312-440-4653 or by email. Individuals who are interested in submitting third party comments may contact the Commission office for submission guidance.

The deadline for receipt of comments is Friday, March 21.

Wichita State faculty, researchers and students are invited to Human Factors Tea Time by Dr. Yuanyuan Gao, assistant professor in biomedical engineering. Dr. Gao will present on functional neuroimaging methods and their applications in research from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 in 102 McKinley Hall. The event is free and open to all.  

Neuroimaging is a powerful tool for understanding brain function, neuroergonomics and clinical disorders. Dr. Gao’s presentation will introduce functional neuroimaging technologies, discuss best practices for designing a functional neuroimaging study and highlight available campus resources to support collaborative neuroimaging studies. 

Are you considering a career in nursing? Join the School of Nursing for an information session at 10 a.m. Friday, March 7 in 110 Ahlberg Hall. The session will provide valuable insights into the various BSN programs at Wichita State, including admission options, application requirements and more.

Participants will also have the chance to take part in a Q&A panel with current students and faculty.

The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) is hosting an information session from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 via Zoom. The session will review career opportunities in the MLS profession, an overview of the MLS program at Wichita State and the application process.

Medical laboratory scientists play an important role in the healthcare system, performing scientific testing on samples to determine appropriate treatment options for patients. The MLS program prepares graduates for a high-demand career as medical laboratory scientists.

The College of Health Professions has three patient-serving clinics that are open to the public. All clinics are accepting new patients and provide high-quality, affordable health care to the community.

• The Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic provides speech-language and hearing services to people across the lifespan. The clinic faculty specialize in speaking, hearing, swallowing and spoken and written language impairments. The clinic offers a wide variety of audiology services, including hearing aid fitting and hearing aid repairs of all makes and models.
• The Delta Dental of Kansas Foundation Dental Hygiene Clinic offers a wide range of low-cost preventative, therapeutic and educational dental hygiene services.
• WSU’s General Dentistry’s services include cleanings, fillings, teeth whitening and dental implants. The dental clinic provides services in periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery and prosthodontics. The WSU General Dentistry Practice offers a discount for dental care to WSU students and their spouses and children.

Wichita State’s College of Health Professions has launched a new certificate of human anatomy. The certificate provides a comprehensive education in human anatomy, progressing from foundational knowledge to clinical-level expertise.

Students will engage with high-tech simulation technology, anatomical models and real human cadavers, which are vital tools for deepening their understanding of human anatomy. Courses will be taught in the College of Health Professions’ state-of-the-art Gross Anatomy and Human Simulation laboratories. The Gross Anatomy Lab contains 12 human cadavers, giving students critical hands-on experience working with actual human organs and structures. The Human Simulation lab features two ultra-high-fidelity anatomical manikins that are made entirely out of silicone and a cardiopulmonary patient simulation manikin that presents symptoms of over 50 cardiopulmonary conditions. These unique hands-on educational opportunities ensure that students gain the practical knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to succeed in health care.

The certificate is particularly beneficial for individuals interested in learning in depth about human anatomy or those planning to apply to a health care-specific graduate program. It also serves as a valuable credential for anyone seeking to enhance their qualifications in the field of health care.

Classes begin in spring 2025, and enrollment is currently open.

For more information or to enroll, visit wichita.edu/HumanAnatomyCertificate.

The College of Health Professions is celebrating CHP Week from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1. This annual celebration is dedicated to recognizing the students, faculty and staff who play a vital role in the success of the college.

Brian Ray, clinical professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, has been named the Speech-Language Pathologist of the Year by the Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association. An alumnus of Wichita State, Brian graduated in 1988 with a Master of Arts in speech-language pathology.

Brian is a Board Certified Specialist in Stuttering, Cluttering and Fluency (BCS-SCF) and the only BCS-SCF specialist in Kansas. His research focuses on disorders of speech fluency. Brian’s dedication and contributions have had a profound impact on students, clients, the community and the field of speech-language pathology.