ASHT Blog
Posted by Paige Kurtz, MS, OTR/L, CHT on July 10, 2017
Once upon a time, while I was in OT school, I got a job as an aide at the (then) Indiana Hand Center. I was hired by (then) ASHT President Nancy Cannon. Working near her and many other knowledgeable and talented hand therapists cemented the idea that I wanted to become a hand therapist.
After…
Posted by Staff on July 05, 2017
Congratulations to our new 2017-2018 board members!
Vice President
Mojca "Mo" Herman, MA, OTR/L, CHT
Secretary/Treasurer-Elect
Diane Coker, PT, DPT, CHT
Board-Member-at-Large
Marsha Lawrence, PT, CHT
The proposed changes to the ASHT bylaws were approved by member vote, and the updated document is…
Posted by Rachel Pigott, MPH, OTR/L, CHT on June 22, 2017
ASHT recently launched the new Legislative Action Center (LAC) in response to our members seeking ways to be more active on the legislative and regulatory changes that impact our profession. We heard your needs, and are proud to share this easy-to-use tool that will help our members become more…
Posted by Karol Spraggs-Young, OTD, OTR/L, CHT on June 12, 2017
How did you get to where you are today? An interesting question, right? If you are reading this, you are most likely an ASHT member, therapist, friend, spouse, sibling, family member and individual who has experienced a variety of meaningful relationships throughout your own personal journey. Now…
Posted by Gary S Solomon, MBA, MS, OTR/L, CHT on June 05, 2017
Hand Therapy Week 2017 is officially underway! This year, along with our annual photo contest and other resources, ASHT is releasing a series of three hand therapy awareness videos. Each is a story that reflects the hard work therapists do every day, and the true impact we have on the lives of…