School of Health Sciences of Touro University

09/01/2026

We said goodbye to Long Island Occupational Therapy students who were ending their summer session as well as those leaving us for their next career steps! We also said hello to PT students beginning their fall semester. 👋

08/28/2026

We said a final farewell to the Long Island Occupational Therapy Class of 2026! Faculty and graduates came together to celebrate their accomplishments and share one last send-off before the next chapter begins. 💙

Congratulations, Class of 2026! We wish you the very best of luck as you begin your professional careers. Your future is bright, and we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish! ✨

08/19/2026

There’s more to caring for patients than what happens in the clinic. 💙

Second-year Doctor of Physical Therapy student Rebecca Donnelly is helping make care more accessible, one ride at a time. Through Transportation Resources Access (TRA), Rebecca provides free transportation to older adults and people with visual impairments, helping them get to medical appointments and other essential destinations.

Her volunteer work is also giving her valuable opportunities to connect with people living with conditions and mobility challenges she is learning about in the classroom.

Read “The Road to Care” to learn more about Rebecca’s commitment to service and how she’s making a difference in her community.

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Second-Year Touro Physical Therapy Student Rebecca Donnelly Provides Free Transportation to Older Adults and People with Visual Impairments

08/05/2026

⛳ Get ready to tee off for a great cause at the SHS Fall Classic Golf Tournament on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Engineers Country Club in Roslyn, NY! 🏌️

Come enjoy a day of golf, connection, great food, premium gifts, and an evening cocktail reception—all while supporting students pursuing careers in behavioral health and addiction treatment. 💙

Proceeds benefit the Tommasino Family Scholarship Fund, helping provide scholarships to students committed to making a difference.

📅 October 13, 2026
📍 Engineers Country Club | Roslyn, NY

Changing lives, one swing at a time. ⛳💙

👉 Learn more and register: shs.touro.edu/golf

08/04/2026

Central Islip OT students have been busy both in and out of the classroom this summer. This week, they will have the opportunity to attend a special Pelvic Floor workshop planned by students with the help of Debra Cullinane and next week they'll wind down with a movie meeting. 🎬

07/29/2026

🌻Sunflower Celebrations!

Last week, Brooklyn students planted their own pots of sunshine. Thanks Schneider Jason!

EDIT - the Central Islip Sunflower Fest will now be in October. Stay tuned

Happy

07/22/2026

Celebrating the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) for collecting 198 bags of clothing for Go Green Clothing Drives! 👕♻️ Through this fundraiser, students support SOTA initiatives, including attending state and national OT conferences, while clothing is donated or recycled based on condition. 🎉

07/21/2026

Last week, the Manhattan OT Class of 2027 participated in Simulation Day PreFresher! Students practiced clinical skills through three high-fidelity case studies with actors serving as standardized patients, helping prepare them for their upcoming fieldwork experiences. 💙👏

07/15/2026

A little sunshine can go a long way—just ask a sunflower. 🌻 As our summer gets hotter and hotter, we're getting ready in Central Islip to cool off and have some fun for National Sunflower Day. The Department of Student life is inviting you to snack, craft and win your way through sunflowers.

07/14/2026

A little knowledge can go a long way. As Cyclospora cases increase, understanding safe food handling practices is more important than ever. In this timely article, Professor Emeritus Michael Kossove shares practical advice on protecting yourself and your loved ones from this foodborne parasite. Read the full article:

If you've been watching the news lately, you've probably seen reports about an increase in stomach illnesses in our area. While many people immediately assume it's a case of "food poisoning" or a …