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Connect to End COVID-19 | Long COVID and Educational Accommodations: Solutions Require Social Workers
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Long COVID (also known as Post-COVID) was added as a disability under the American Disabilities Act (ADA) in July, 2021. A student who is experiencing difficulties in school related to COVID-19 may need to receive accommodations and/or special education and supplementary aids and services to boost academic...
Connect to End COVID-19 | Long COVID in Children and Adolescents: Solutions Require Social Workers
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Long COVID conditions do occur in children and adolescents although less frequently than in adults. Young children may struggle to describe the difficulties they are experiencing. For children and adolescents with Long COVID who have conditions affecting physical performance...
Connect to End COVID-19 | Long COVID Prevention: Solutions Require Social Workers
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following for preventing Long COVID...
Connect to End COVID-19 | Increased Risk for Long COVID: Solutions Require Social Workers
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Some people may be more at risk of developing Long COVID. Higher-risk groups include the following...
Connect to End COVID-19 | Long COVID Symptoms: Solutions Require Social Workers
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Most people who have COVID-19 get better within a few days or a few weeks after infection. However, up to 30% of people who have been infected with COVID-19 develop Long COVID (also known as Post-COVID) symptoms...
'The New Social Worker' announces poetry contest winners
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
'The New Social Worker' magazine has announced the winners of the 22nd Annual National Poetry Contest for Social Workers.
MSW student Becky Mamboleo shares experience as part of Sioux City cohort
Friday, February 17, 2023
Becky Mamboleo is a student of the University of Iowa Sioux City MSW program. She will graduate from the program in May 2023. Currently, she lives in Harrisburg, South Dakota, and has lived there throughout her time within the program.
Entrena releases final report of the UI January 2023 Women Empowerment Dominican Republic Study Abroad Program
Friday, January 27, 2023
A full report from Entrena of the University of Iowa January 2023 Women Empowerment Study Abroad Program in the Dominican Republic.
MSW alum Craig Malloy uses social work skills with veterans
Friday, November 11, 2022
Craig Malloy is an MSW alum from the School of Social Work, and is currently retired at 71 years old. He is on several boards, including the Brushy Creek Honor Flight Board as the Vice President. He works with veterans frequently, and often uses the skills he learned as a social worker through his work with Honor Flights.