College of Health Professions
GVSU Accountability Report shows continued strong performance
Grand Valley's annual Accountability Report shows the university is delivering on its promise of a quality public education for students, and is a public good for the people of Michigan.
Nov 3, 2017
Health Forum focus: human genetics
The Health Forum of West Michigan November discussion will center on human genetics, featuring panelists with backgrounds in research, medicine and government policy.
Oct 25, 2017
Students showcase research on global health issues
Carbon dioxide exposure in the craft brewing process, breast cancer treatment patterns in Tanzania, and the use of hippotherapy across six continents are just a few of the topics that were presented at the 2017 Global Health Showcase.
Oct 23, 2017
Physical therapy students participate in Global Day of Service
More than 40 physical therapy students, along with faculty and staff members, volunteered at organizations throughout West Michigan as part of Global PT Day of Service, established by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Oct 16, 2017
GVSU has strong connection to national health care organization
Three people with connections to Grand Valley serve on the council of the National Academies of Practice, a health care advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C., reflecting the university's commitment to interprofessional health care.
Aug 8, 2017
sHaPe Camp introduces local teens to health professions
Teenagers in West Michigan worked with radiation beams, and 3-D imaging and medical laboratory equipment as they explored careers in the health professions field during Grand Valley's Summer Health Activities and Professions Exploration (sHaPe) Camp. The camp, designed for students entering eighth or ninth grade, took place July 17-20 at the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences, located on the Medical Mile on Michigan Street in downtown Grand Rapids.
Jul 24, 2017
Grand Valley State announces expansion to Grand Rapids health campus, sets tuition
Grand Valley is expanding its health campus in downtown Grand Rapids to accommodate the ever-increasing demand from students and health care providers.
Jul 14, 2017
Alumnus develops treatment plans as medical dosimetrist
Patrick Farris received his master's degree in medical dosimetry in 2016 and accepted a position at Mayo Clinic before he graduated. In his role as a dosimetrist, he develops treatment plans for patients who are receiving radiation.
Feb 27, 2017
High school students take college courses at their school
About 25 Rockford High School seniors are taking college courses within Grand Valley's health professions program without leaving their school.
Feb 6, 2017
GVSU partners with telemedicine provider
Grand Valley State University has partnered with Answers Health on Demand (AHOD) of Grand Rapids to give physician assistant students opportunities to learn about online health care.
Feb 6, 2017
