Celebrate National Allied Health Week with CHS!
Celebrate National Allied Health Week with CHS!
National Allied Health Week, also known as National Allied Health Professions Week, is a week-long celebration of allied health professionals, who play a significant role in the healthcare system:
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When
The week is celebrated annually during the first full week of November.
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Who
Allied health professionals include imaging technologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, physician assistants, athletic trainers, physician assistant professionals, medical laboratory technologists, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and emergency medical personnel (EMTs, paramedics), among others.
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What they do
Allied health professionals provide diagnostic evaluation, treatment for diseases and disorders, rehabilitation services, and manage and operate health systems.
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Why
The week is a time to recognize the contributions of allied health professionals and the importance of allied health science.
