Allied Health Week

National Allied Health Professions Week is observed during the first full week of November each year. It celebrates allied health professionals who greatly impact health care and patients' lives by providing diagnostic evaluations, treatment for diseases and disorders, rehabilitation services, and the management and operation of our health systems.

The focus of this week is to celebrate the 12 million allied health professionals who represent nearly 60% of our health care workforce. Demand for allied health care workers is increasing at nearly twice the rate of the national economy, demonstrating the impact these professionals have on patients' lives.

In response, the University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) is proud to prepare students to meet this growing need. CAHS offers majors, minors, and certificates in more than 23 areas of the field, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, social work, speech-language pathology, audiology, health administration, and more. With nearly 4,500 students, that's a lot to celebrate!

Each year, CAHS celebrates allied health professions and our students by hosting free programs, activities, and snacks throughout the week.

This year National Allied Health Professions Week will be celebrated from Novermebr 1-7. CAHS will have events and activities on November 2,4,5,&6 (The 3rd is a reading day. The university is closed).

Coloring Sheets & Board Games

Take a mental break this week and use our coloring sheets to relax, recharge and celebrate.  

Time: All week 
Location: HSB Atrium

Bagel Bash: Kick Off Allied Health Week! 

We’re kicking off Allied Health Week with a college-wide favorite: Free Panera bagels! Start your Monday with a bagel, catch up with fellow Bearcats and fuel up for a full week of celebrating our CAHS community. Stop by beginning at 9:00 AM and grab your favorite while supplies last. Once they’re gone, they’re gone

Time: 9:00 AM until supplies run out
Location: HSB Atrium

Draw out your stress

Explore therapeutic art activities that promote stress relief and healthy coping while spending time with Sammy, the CAPS pet therapy dog. No artistic experience is needed. Come create, connect, and de-stress!

Time: 12:30 - 2:30 
Location: HSB Lobby

Connect, Explore & Discover: Community Partner Day

Wondering where your CAHS degree could take you? Stop by Community Partner Day to meet professionals from organizations across the Greater Cincinnati community and explore career opportunities, internships, volunteer experiences and more. This casual, drop-in event is your chance to ask questions, make connections and discover new ways to put your skills and interests into action — whether you’re just beginning to think about your future or already planning your next step. Popcorn and pretzels will be available, so grab a snack and start a conversation!

Time: 12:00 to 3:00 PM
Location: Health Sciences Building Atrium 

Allied Health Week Celebration on Main Campus: Games & Swag at TUC

Join us in celebrating Allied Health Week on campus! Stop by our table at Tangeman University Center (TUC) from 11:00 am to 1:00 PM for some fun, Allied Health Week-inspired demonstrations. Participants can even earn some cool allied health swag while you're there! Come celebrate with us and learn more about the incredible field of allied health! 

Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 PM 
Location: TUC 3rd floor - near printers

Celebrating Excellence: Honoring Our CAHS Community

Allied Health Week is about celebrating the people who make CAHS extraordinary, and the CAHS Celebration of Excellence does just that! This annual reception brings together scholarship recipients, donors, alumni and members of the CAHS community for an evening of connection and celebration. Scholarship recipients have the opportunity to meet and thank the donors whose generosity supports their education, build meaningful connections and celebrate their accomplishments. The evening also recognizes our Distinguished Alumni and the lasting impact they have made on CAHS and their communities.

*This is an invitation/registration-based event.
Learn more: CAHS Celebration of Excellence

Sweet Celebrations: Treat Yourself at Beverly Ann’s Cookie Truck

Celebrate Allied Health Week with a sweet treat from Beverly Ann’s Cookie Truck! Stop by between 11:00am and 2:00 PM to enjoy a free delicious cookie on us. Simply show your Allied Health Week email or this website to receive your treat and take a moment to savor the celebration. It’s a small token of appreciation for all your hard work and dedication. Don’t miss this chance to indulge in a sweet break with fellow students, faculty, and staff!  

Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM 
Location: Food truck will be parked in the loading doc area in the HSB.