WesternU students learn to administer COVID-19 vaccines
Western University of Health Sciences is providing interprofessional training across its colleges to prepare more students across disciplines to help in vaccination efforts.
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Commencement 2021
WesternU will hold virtual Commencement ceremonies celebrating the Class of 2021 May 17-21. We encourage our graduates to invite as many guests as they wish to view the ceremony and celebrate their accomplishments. #WesternUGrad2021
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Payroll ADP Information Town Hall
2-3 p.m. Thursday, May 6
The Payroll Department will provide an overview of the transition to ADP Workforce Now for timekeeping and payroll. We will also answer your questions about the new system. All WesternU faculty and staff are invited to attend. Please register here (requires WesternU login) by searching for “ADP” under Course Name. |
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COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall
Noon Friday, May 7
The CRT is developing informational town halls for prospective students, current students, faculty, and staff to discuss any concerns regarding COVID-19 vaccines.
(Must be logged into the network to access the Qualtrics form).
Please submit your questions by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4.
The CRT will follow up with links to the town halls.
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From the College of Pharmacy:
Dr. Emmanuelle Schwartzman, currently the national President of Rho Chi, organized and led the first-ever Rho Chi Townhall on April 21, 2021.
Dr. Schwartzman, Dr. Daniel Robinson, and Dr. Patrick Chan led individual workshops on “Strategies for Effective Virtual and In-Person Networking” and “Creating Engagement within Chapters and with Alumni.” The event was well-attended virtually by faculty and students across the nation. Two P3 student pharmacists, Stephanie Lee and Tracy Ly, also served as scribes for the sessions.
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The American Heart Association hosts a live weekly online program known as “House Calls,” where the general public has an opportunity to hear from leading medical experts about timely cardiovascular topics. Dr. Sheryl Chow was recently invited by AHA to provide a 40-minute Q&A on the topic of opioids overdose and cardiac arrest. She currently serves on numerous AHA committees and is Immediate Past-Chair of the AHA Clinical Pharmacology Committee and Writing Group Chair of the AHA Presidential Advisory Paper on Opioids in the Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Brain Health.
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Dr. Joelle Ayoub and her co-authors published a manuscript titled “Opportunities for Successful De-escalation of Proton Pump Inhibitors at a Federally Qualified Health Center” in the journal BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology. Inappropriate use of proton pump inhibitors has been well documented in literature, carrying risks for fractures, Clostridiodes difficile-associated diarrhea, acute kidney injury, and chronic kidney disease. The authors described the process and success of de-prescribing proton pump inhibitors through a pharmacist-led initiative in collaboration with primary care providers.
Ayoub J, McGregor JC, Castner RM, Singh H. Opportunities for successful de-escalation of proton pump inhibitors at a federally qualified health center. BMC Pharmacol Toxicol 22, 20 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40360-021-00486-x
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Dr. Cato Laurencin has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences, to add to his long list of honors and accomplishments.
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Experience a Virtual Escape Room
Get ready to team up to follow clues, solve puzzles, and complete your mission in under 60 minutes! Open to all.
6 p.m. Thursday, May 20. Hosted by Reality Break Escapes. Deadline to register is May 13.
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Message from Dr. Wilson
Congratulations to the following dedicated employees for their milestone years of service here at Western University of Health Sciences:
25 years
Julie Avila, College of Pharmacy
20 years
Donald Walters, Office of Research and Biotechnology
10 years
Adela Bejarano, COMP
5 years
Anita Nelson, COMP
Paul Charland, WesternU Pet Health Center
Zulma Medina, WesternU Eye Care Institute
Courtney Schultz, University Advancement
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Welcome
Please welcome the following recent hires to WesternU:
CDM: Arlene Bisquera, Registered Dental Assistant Dispensary/Sterlization
University Financial Services & Treasury: Brian Hwang, Budget Analyst I
CO: Angel Barajas, Clinical Assistant Professor
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From the College of Podiatric Medicine:
The College of Podiatric Medicine (CPM) hosted its annual Honors Day Award Ceremony April 14, 2021. This highly-anticipated event celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of all WesternU CPM faculty, staff and students. Due to the pandemic, CDC regulations, and the University’s continued commitment to protecting the well-being of its community, the CPM Honors Day Award Ceremony was hosted virtually. Dedicated WesternU CPM staff provided its donors, award recipients, and guests with a high-end virtual experience with the assistance of At Media Productions agency. Highlights included beautiful aerial videography of the WesternU campus, and Dean Kathleen Satterfield who served as presenter. Guests enjoyed the ceremony and celebrated the winners in a unique way.
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Finding Unique Ways to Motivate Students During a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has added an extra layer of stress to an already challenging academic journey. With limited to no in-person school activities to help keep students motivated, the CPM Office of Student Affairs is continuously looking for new ways to re-spark students' intrinsic motivation. With the College’s Core Values in mind, such as quality and service, CPM searched for resources to help remind their Student Doctors to “keep their eyes on the prize.” One of these efforts included recruiting American comedian and star of the hit sitcom "black-ish," Anthony Anderson, to deliver a heartfelt yet funny message during finals. Students received this special message in a personalized email which was also posted on the College’s social media accounts. The response was immediate, with several students expressing their gratitude for the encouragement and support.
This experience shows even small gestures can have a positive impact on our student’s mental health. To watch actor Anthony Anderson’s message, check out the WesternU CPM Instagram page.
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From COMP:
COMP Assistant Professor Thierra K. Nalley, PhD, co-hosted an international virtual workshop titled “Building a Better Fieldwork Future: Preventing Sexual Harassment & Assault in the Field Sciences” during the annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists. The workshop identifies the unique risks posed by fieldwork and offers a suite of evidence-based tools for field researchers, instructors, and students to prevent, intervene in, and respond to sexual harassment and assault.
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From the College of Dental Medicine:
CDM Assistant Professor Dalia Seleem, DDS, PhD, in collaboration with WesternU faculty, Drs. David Lazarchik, Sahar Mirfarsi, and Karen Matsumura-Lem, along with WesternU alumnus Dr. Shaahin Dadjoo, current WesternU dental student Ambrose Ha, and MSBS student Caitlyn Santos, recently published a research article: Seleem D, Dadjoo S, Ha A, Santos C, Mirfarsi S, Matsumura-Lem K, Lazarchik D. Effect of 10% Carbamide Peroxide on Tooth Shade, Plaque Index and Gingival Index during Invisalign Treatment. Dentistry Journal. 2021; 9(5):48. https://doi.org/10.3390/dj9050048.’
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From the Pumerantz Library:
Things have been different lately. Maybe you have been missing certain foods. The University Archives encourages you to learn and share your Favorite Family Recipes. The slide show accessed from the Library website suggests some light-hearted ideas on how to collect and once again enjoy the “Best Food on Earth” – your childhood food.
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