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Midwestern University Earns “AA Stable” Rating from Independent Credit Agency

Midwestern University recently received an upgraded financial rating from Fitch Ratings, one of the top independent credit agencies in the United States. Fitch elevated the University’s rating from “AA- Positive” to “AA Stable” and rated the University’s financial outlook as Stable.

Interprofessional Healthcare/One Health

Interprofessional Healthcare

Alumni Stories

Midwestern University’s amazing alumni, over 25,000 strong, are exemplary healthcare leaders and many of them are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic serving their communities. Now more than ever, our alumni are inspiring students, faculty, and staff. We are pleased to share their personal experiences, best practices, and stories about how this pandemic is impacting their work and their communities.

OIREA Accreditation-Related Assessment

OIREA works closely with the Office of Accreditation & Support Services. For specific questions related to accreditation, please contact Marian O'Brien at 630-515-7312.

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Midwestern University Offers New Online Master's Degree in Public Health

The new Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Program is a 56 quarter-credit hour online program that offers interprofessional opportunities to join healthcare teams that link human, animal, and ecosystems health management and employ One Health principles.

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Parkinson’s Health Fair at Midwestern’s Multispecialty Clinic Benefits Community

The Midwestern University Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Institutes co-hosted a Parkinson’s World Health Fair on April 20th at the University’s Multispecialty Clinic in Downers Grove, Illinois for community members living with Parkinson’s Disease and their caregivers. Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement with symptoms that generally develop slowly over years. Nearly one million people in the U.S. are living with PD, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

History of the Chanen Interfaith Chapel

History of the Chanen Chapel

Faculty

Mariah Kateland Zeigler, D.V.M., M.P.H., DACVPM

Dr. Mariah K. Zeigler is an Assistant Professor in the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Program. She is the course director for the Climate Change, Ecosystem Stability, and Public Health course, the Introduction to Public Health course, the U.S. and Global Health Systems course, and she Co-Directs the Environmental and Occupational Health course.  Dr. Zeigler aids in delivery of the M.P.H. degree program in Global One Health at Midwestern University’s Glendale, AZ and Downers Grove, IL campuses and provides guest lectures in numerous other courses offered at Midwestern. Dr. Zeigler earned

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Felicia Trembath, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Dr. Felicia E. Trembath is an Assistant Professor in the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Program at Midwestern University. She earned both an M.P.H. and a Ph.D. in Epidemiology from Purdue University. She leads the creation of the epidemiology courses and aids in the delivery of the M.P.H. degree program in Global One Health at Midwestern University’s Glendale, AZ and Downers Grove, IL campuses. Dr. Trembath has worked with health departments in six states, including as a Senior Epidemiologist with the Maricopa County Department of Public Health and as an H.S.I.P. Fellow for the C.D.C. Dr

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Midwestern University’s Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology Students Come Together to Create Interprofessional Club

At Midwestern University, students learn about the importance of interprofessional collaboration through exposure to the One Health Initiative.