WesternU CGN receives grant for simulation center
WesternU's College of Graduate Nursing (CGN) received a $97,000 grant from the Henry L. Guenther Foundation to purchase procedural training equipment for the CGN Simulation Training Center.
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WesternU Annual Report on Giving now available online
Read about WesternU family members who helped vaccinate the public, memorial scholarships that honor the lives and the legacies of faculty, alumni and friends of our University, and the overwhelming support of WesternU donors on Giving Day.
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From the College of Podiatric Medicine:
CPM Associate Dean of Clinical Education and Graduate Placement Jonathan Labovitz, DPM, was invited to lecture at the 3rd Summit of the Americas of the Diabetic Foot that took place Nov. 11-13, 2021 in the Galapagos Islands. Dr. Labovitz presented his lecture "New Approaches to Improve Charcot Foot Outcomes" virtually from Los Angeles.
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From the College of Veterinary Medicine:
Another paper, “A novel approach for the purification of aggregation prone proteins,” has also been accepted for publication in Plos One.
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7th Meeting of the Association for Community Mental Health Promotion (ACMHP) in collaboration with the Psychiatry Medicine & Primary Care (PMPC) Section of WPA
WesternU Senior Vice President and Provost David Baron, DO, MSEd, served as a moderator for this event, which took place today, Nov. 22. Dr. Baron serves as the Chair of the WPA Section on PMPC.
The guest speaker was Dr. Dévora Kestel, the Director of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Use of the World Health Organization (WHO). The topic is Mental Health at Primary Health Care Level Opportunities & Implications.
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Alone in the Ring
Noon Friday, Dec. 3
In recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3, 2021, The Harris Family Center for Disability and Health Policy, in partnership with CPM and COMP’s DIVERSITY TALKS, would like to welcome you to attend our virtual event, “Alone in the Ring," a research-based theater experience about the lived experiences of health care students and clinicians with disabilities, led by Dr. Tal Jarus and her interdisciplinary research team from the University of British Columbia.
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Virtual Charcuterie Workshop
6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9.
Join the WesternU Alumni Association for an evening making a beautiful charcuterie board from the comfort of your home. Make a date night out of it, join with family and friends or solo. ConVino Board will walk everyone through the board making method, how to cut each type of cheese, placement style for arranging the board and all the tips and tricks! By the end of the workshop, you'll feel confident to use the skills you learned for future charcuterie board creations or to impress guests this upcoming holiday season! Complete your event registration with non-refundable fee of $10. Register by Nov. 22 to receive a special WesternU Charcuterie board. Following registration, a grocery list will be provided.
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From the College of Pharmacy:
COP Professor Daniel Robinson, PharmD, FASHP, was honored by the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP) at the opening ceremony of CSHP 2021 annual meeting on Nov. 3 at the Disneyland Hotel and Convention Center. This well-deserved recognition by CSHP was “for his extraordinary dedication and exceptional contributions to the profession of pharmacy,” according to the inscription on the plaque. Dr. Robinson, a 38-year member of CSHP, has been working closely over the past 2+ years with CSHP leadership and others in California to draft regulatory language that would maximize the ability of pharmacists to fully function as health care providers. This work was recognized by CSHP President Keith Yoshizuka during his presentation of the award.
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The panel discussed important and pertinent questions surrounding the role of women of color in faculty positions, challenges in pursuing advanced roles in their career, the role of goal setting and strategic planning on their personal and professional advancement, and their advice to someone who is struggling and thinking of opting out on pursuing an advanced role.
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RxBound
RxBound, the College of Pharmacy's magazine, is available to view online. On the cover is Dr. Sunil Prabhu, who became COP Dean on July 1, 2021.
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Pharmacy Practice and Administration Department faculty had a strong presence at the California Society of Health-System Pharmacists Seminar 2021, including invited presentations and panels, poster presentations and more.
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Welcome
Please welcome the following recent hires to WesternU:
WesternU Dental Center: Vanessa Payan, Patient Care Scheduler
Cathy Dorado, Patient Care Scheduler
WesternU Pet Health Center: Catherine Cerauli, Clinic Front Desk Reception/Cashier
Jessica Diaz, Registered Veterinary Technician
CVM: Tao Sun, Research Analyst
Kameron Medina, Academic Laboratory Assistant
WesternU Foot and Ankle Center: Fabiola Bobadilla, Medical Front Office Assistant
COMP-Northwest: Yukari Martin, Rotations Coordinator
Gavin Carlisle, Rotations Coordinator
CPM: Heather Mackintosh-Williams, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs
University Medical Center: Anatali Villalobos, Medical Assistant
Office of the Provost: Teresa Tina Loomis, State Authorizations Associate
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