Carls Center for Clinical Care and Education

02/27/2026

Looking to build your future in health care? The Health Professions Career Fair is a great opportunity to connect with employers, explore career pathways, and learn about organizations making an impact in health and human services.

Join us on March 25 from 4–7 p.m. in Health Professions 1020. Students can register in advance through Career Central at cmich.12twenty.com.

If you're preparing for your next step—whether it's an internship, clinical experience, or full‑time role—this event is a strong place to start. Come meet professionals, ask questions, and discover opportunities that align with your goals in advancing health and well‑being.

02/27/2026

Next week if our first Aural Rehab Workshops - Don't forget to RSVP

02/26/2026

Do you have a 6th grader who’s curious about health careers or loves learning by doing? This is the perfect opportunity!

✨ Good news — there’s still time to register!
Do you have a 6th grader who’s curious about health careers or loves learning by doing? This is the perfect opportunity!

Thanks to a CMU Go Grant, students in rural communities are invited to join a FREE Physical Therapy STEAM Camp & Research Study in Petoskey!

🏃‍♂️🧪🎨 During this one‑day experience, participants will:
• Discover what physical therapists do
• Try hands‑on clinical-style activities
• Contribute to a research study designed to improve future STEAM programming

📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ 9 AM – 4 PM
📍 Northern Michigan Sports Physical Therapy Clinics
4048 Cedar Bluff Drive, Suite 2, Petoskey, MI

Encourage your student to take part in a fun, meaningful day of learning and exploration.

For questions or registration info:
📧 gross1ke@cmich.edu
📞 (989) 774‑2858
➡️ Don’t miss this chance to help your student imagine their future in healthcare!

02/26/2026

Happy International Cochlear Implant Day!

Happy International Cochlear Implant Day! The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

02/19/2026

Receptive vs. Expressive Language: What’s the Difference?

Understanding how we communicate starts with two key skills:
👂 Receptive Language is how we receive and understand information—spoken words, written text, gestures, and more.
🗣️ Expressive Language is how we share our thoughts—through speech, writing, gestures, or art.

Both are essential for connection, learning, and growth. Whether you're supporting a child’s development or enhancing communication in your team, recognizing these skills helps build stronger relationships.

✨ Tip: If someone struggles to express themselves, they may still understand a lot—patience and creative support go a long way!

02/17/2026

🚫Did you know that we are a fragrance-free zone? 🚫
Products like perfumes, colognes, scented lotions, and more can trigger allergic reactions and sensitivities. For the health and comfort of our patients, faculty, student clinicians, and staff, please avoid these products when visiting our facilities.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and welcoming space for everyone!

02/13/2026

Mobile Heath Central (MHC) has been around a little over ten years, bringing health care services to rural parts of Michigan. Carls Center Director of Clinical Services recently spoke with WCMU Public Media to discuss expansion rural care as MHC goes high tech and more funding. You can listen to the two segments here:

https://radio.wcmu.org/show/central-focus

and

https://radio.wcmu.org/show/central-focus

02/12/2026

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Your ears and your brain are more connected than you think.
📞 Book your hearing evaluation today.

02/12/2026

Carls Center's Director of Clinical Services & Instruction, Audiology, Dr. Ferguson, received a $5,000 Go Grant last year for CMU audiology students and faculty to provide hearing services and education to hard‑of‑hearing children and their families at the Michigan Lions Bear Lake Camp—helping reduce healthcare disparities across the state. Earlier this week, she was able to present her project at the Inaugural Go Grant Symposium. Thank you for your innovation and leadership in Audiology, Dr, Ferguson!

02/11/2026

We are thrilled to congratulate Pam on her recent certification! Pam has earned the AAPC Certified Professional Biller credential - well done! 🥳🎉

02/10/2026

Families, pediatric healthcare providers, and hearing specialists all play a role in getting a child’s hearing assessed in a timely manner and can help ensure prompt enrollment in intervention when necessary.

Parents: If you think your child might be deaf or hard of hearing, talk with your doctor as soon as possible. Don't wait! If your child does not pass a hearing screening, ask their doctor for a full hearing test as soon as possible.
Providers: ensure that children who do not pass their newborn hearing screen are diagnosed and enrolled in early intervention by reporting a child's diagnostic and follow-up data to their state's EHDI program.

02/05/2026

Mobile Health Central is equipped to deliver preventative health education, research, and recruitment services directly to those who need it most.

🔹 What’s Inside?

Soundproof audiology booth for pediatric, vestibular & cochlear implant services
Multipurpose exam room
Handicap-accessible lift & restroom
Secure storage for vaccines, medications & blood

Contact us today to learn more!