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COVER STORY – Mobile Health Central
A new motor coach provides care to citizens
throughout Michigan, narrowing gaps in
access to heath care services.
COVER PHOTO BY STEVE JESSMORE
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40+ Years of Athletic Training
The fi rst accredited program in the United
States celebrates more than 40 years.
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On the Map
CMU partners with Michigan Technological
University to address a shortage of physical
therapists in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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Hot Tips
Faculty member Kevin Miller is working to
improve treatment of heat stroke in athletes.
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An Exercise in Prevention
CMU researchers investigate why
exercise protects against epidemic
diseases.
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Roaring with the Detroit Lions
Alumna Alexa Hinds is fi red up about
working for the Detroit Lions.
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Bringing the Emerald Isle Home
Graduate student Gabriella Bellissimo
uses lessons learned in Ireland to
investigate how one cardio workout
can aff ect obesity.
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