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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Faculty and Staff,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">October is National Physical Therapy Month, a wonderful opportunity to recognize the vital contributions of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, educators, and students to the health, well-being, and quality of life of people
in our communities.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">At the College of Health Professions, we are especially proud of our Physical Therapy Education Program and the dedicated faculty, staff, clinical partners, alumni, and students who strengthen and advance the profession every day. Through
exceptional patient care, education, scholarship, leadership, and service, they make a meaningful difference for patients and help prepare the next generation of physical therapists.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for your commitment to educating future professionals and for the compassion, expertise, and energy you bring to this important work. Their dedication reflects the very best of our college and the physical therapy profession,
and its impact can be seen in the lives of patients, families, learners, and communities.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please join me in celebrating National Physical Therapy Month and recognizing the accomplishments and essential contributions of our physical therapy community.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Doug<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Douglas Haladay, PT, DPT, PhD, MHS<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Board Certified in Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist Emeritus<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Graduate, Higher Education Leadership Fellowship, APTA<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Professor<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">College of Health Professions<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">SUNY Upstate Medical University<o:p></o:p></p>
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