ASHT Blog

Posted by Gayle Severance MS, OT/L, CHT on August 16, 2015

“In the moment of need, the wise build bridges.” – African Proverb, Accra Airport It is with great enthusiasm and gratitude that I announce Health Volunteer Overseas’ newly established project for hand therapy at Komfe Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi Ghana. The project was cultivated by Dr. Don…

Posted by Marsha Lawrence, PT, CHT on August 03, 2015

According to Kaiser Health News, 30% of Medicare participants could see their Part B monthly premiums increase in January 2016 by 52% ($104.90 to $159.30). New enrollees, current participants with incomes greater than $85,000, beneficiaries who pay their premiums directly (instead of an automatic…

Posted by Stacy Hite, PT, DPT, MS, CHT on July 09, 2015

“Ascending to new heights” is the theme of this year’s ASHT Annual Meeting. How appropriate! Each time I go to ASHT’s Annual Meeting, I come away with a professional high. Where else can I go and talk all my hand-nerd talk comfortably? I just don’t get the same response at my neighborhood block…

Posted by Maureen Hardy, PT, MS, CHT on July 05, 2015

ASHT annual board elections were held last month, and we congratulate all who ran and all who were elected. The new 2016 elected officers join a formidable team of volunteers who have committed their time and talents to the benefit of our cherished specialty and society. Our new officers include…

Posted by 2015 Annual Meeting Committee on June 16, 2015

The ASHT Annual Meeting Committee is honored to invite you to the 38th Annual Meeting, held Oct. 8 – 11, 2015 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver, Colorado. The theme of this year’s meeting is “Ascending New Heights: Innovation is the Path to Relevance.” View the Annual Meeting program…