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Grant
Investigators
Dr. Blanchard is Associate
Professor of Occupational Therapy and the School of Medicine
at Creighton University in Omaha. She received her Ph.D.
from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in Psychological
and Cultural Studies with a specialty in Health Education.
She has thirty years of clinical experience including ten
years teaching physical rehabilitation at Creighton
University, serving as Regional Manager of Occupational
Therapy at RehabVisions in Nebraska, Iowa, and Wyoming and
private practice. Her research interests include rural
occupational therapy service delivery, health disparities,
faith-based interventions for the self-management of
cardiovascular risk factors, and the use of the church as an
alternative health delivery system for the uninsured. She is
the author and facilitator of the Healthy Church Project
which empowers Omaha churches to take control of their
health.
Keli
Mu Ph.D. OTR/L, is an Assistant Professor in the
Department of Occupational Therapy at Creighton University
Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. Keli received his
occupational therapy degree from Creighton University and
his Ph.D. from University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Keli teaches
research methodologies and designs courses and pediatrics
related content in the OT program at Creighton University.
In addition to teaching, Keli has been actively
participating in various research studies and grant projects
and his research interests include evidence based practice,
research methodologies and designs, school based
occupational therapy practice, occupational therapy practice
errors and issues related to persons with severe
disabilities. Currently, he is working with his colleagues
on a two year grant project on OT and PT practice errors
(funded by National Patient Safety Foundation).
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Michelle Walding is a third-year Doctor of Occupational Therapy
student at Creighton University. Michelle is currently the
grant assistant for the Occupational Therapy in Rural
Nebraska grant. Michelle is also the president of the
Creighton University Students Occupational Therapy
Association. Michelle's interests include research on the
connection between spirituality and occupational therapy and
working with the homeless populations in Omaha.
Rural
occupational therapy practitioners
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Justin Johnson, OTR/L graduated
in 2000 from the Creighton University Occupational Therapy
program. Since graduation he has been working in Hebron,
Nebraska. Working in rural health has provided him with
several opportunities to work both inpatient and outpatient
at Thayer County Hospital, as well as working in the nearby
nursing facilities and in the school systems. He is a
member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and
the Nebraska Occupational Therapy Association. Justin tries
to attend five to ten continuing education events each year
to remain competent in his professional abilities. Justin
is the only OT working in his rural community.
Tish Treinen, OTR/L is a
graduate of Colorado State University. Tish has been working for 33 years in the
Sidney, Nebraska area. She serves as a school based OT
from preschool to high school and
as an Early Intervention Team member for occupational
therapy services. Tish also provides PRN support to the
local hospital. She states she, “always tries to be a step
ahead of the NBCOTA requirements” by taking 8-15 CEU’s, as
well as a 3 credit graduate course each year. Tish is a
member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
She is one of two occupational therapists in the community,
there is also one COTA.
Meena Shelton, OTR/L is a
graduate of Elizabeth Town College. Meena has been
working in rural health, specifically the Gothenburg,
Nebraska area, for two years now. She practices
occupational therapy in acute care, skilled care, long term
care, and outpatient. Meena spends about 3-4 weekends
a year participating in continuing education credits.
She is one of two occupational therapists in the area that
serves the local rural community.
To see pictures from the
students site visits with these practitioners
click here.
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