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Cna Driving For Record Blood Level, Mark D. Weinstein

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Each year an estimated 15 million pints of blood are transfused in the United States that help save the lives of millions of people. On February 17 and 18, Cedarville University’s chapter of the Christian Nurses Association (CNA) will hold its semiannual blood drive from noon-4 p.m. in the Stevens Student Center event rooms.

According to information from America’s Blood Centers, just one pint of blood can save up to three lives, and every two seconds, someone in the United States needs a blood transfusion. Last semester, the Cedarville CNA blood drive saw a record turnout, as more than 150 …

Preventative Health Screening Aid Miami Valley Residents, Mark D. Weinstein

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Three Cedarville University School of Pharmacy students will serve employees at Meijer in Tipp City, Ohio, by conducting preventative health screenings on February 17 and 25.

Tiffany Zehel, from Parma, Ohio; Chelsae Heinz, from Redford, Michigan; and Mallory Thompson, from Xenia, Ohio will be conducting the health screenings as a part of their service project requirements for graduation.

Health screenings provide early detection of diseases that might have otherwise gone undiscovered. Screen tests check for multiple types of cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol and osteoporosis.

Political Candidate Forum Comes To Campus, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University’s Republican Club and the Xenia Republican Women’s Club will host a “Candidates Forum” on Thursday, Feb. 4 at Cedarville University. The event is open to the public and will be held in room 104 in the Center for Biblical and Theological studies at 7 pm.

Candidates participating include US Senator Mike Turner, state representative Bob Hackett, and candidates seeking the Ohio Supreme Court.

Alumnotes, Winter 2016, Cedarville University

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Cedars, January 2016, Cedarville University

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Pharmacy’S Partnership Improving Health In Springfield, Mark D. Weinstein

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In the midst of flu season, health care professionals stand on the front lines by taking care of sick patients. But being on the front lines comes with its own set of risks, and a recent partnership between the Cedarville University School of Pharmacy, Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital (OVSH) and several independent pharmacies in Springfield, Ohio, is bringing changes for health care employees.

Through a newly developed wellness initiative, employees at OVSH will have greater assistance in dealing with diabetes or other health issues through their local pharmacy, rather than the traditional office visit.

Compassion Leads Goodwin To Amway Hero Patriotism Award, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University alumnus George Goodwin, M.D., has received the 2015 Amway Hero Patriotism Award for his service as a doctor in the United States Army, where he has faithfully served both stateside and abroad.

George, a 1992 graduate of Cedarville, serves as the chief of medical readiness in the U.S. Army’s Office of the Surgeon General. George, who holds the rank of Colonel, has served in the U.S. Army for more than 20 years.

Academics, Student Life Lifts Cedarville University To National Prominence, Mark D. Weinstein

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Bigger doesn’t always mean better. That is certainly true in higher education in Ohio, where many smaller universities have big reputations for helping students graduate and gain meaningful employment so they can make a difference in the world. Cedarville University, a school of 3,700 undergraduate and graduate students in southwestern Ohio, fits that mold according to Pittsburgh-based research firm Niche.com.

Pharmacy Llc Call Center Aims To Curb Drug-Related Problems, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University will operate its first Limited Liability Company (LLC), Cedar Care, LLC, beginning January 25, 2016. This new venture will allow the school of pharmacy, in collaboration with Ohio Pharmacy Counseling Services LTD, to create a management call center that will aid people as they use prescription drugs.

Freshman Retention Rate Tops National Average, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University continues to outpace the national average in freshman retention rates, according to the latest data provided by the University’s admissions office. A total of 784 freshmen, 95.7 percent, will return to Cedarville for the spring semester.

Cedarville's retention rate is higher than the national average for both private (91.0 percent) and public (90.0 percent) four-year institutions. The percentage also ranks higher than the national average for private colleges with higher selectivity rates (92.0 percent).

This year’s freshman retention rate, which is Cedarville’s best since 2012-13, is also higher than its five-year average of 95.6 percent.

Walgreens Scholarship Helps School Of Pharmacy, Mark D. Weinstein

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The Cedarville University School of Pharmacy has received a generous donation of $10,000 from the Walgreens Corporation as part of the company’ Diversity Donation program.

It is the third-straight year in which Walgreens has donated $10,000 to Cedarville. The program’s goal is to increase the enrollment of underrepresented minority students in schools and colleges of pharmacy around the nation.

David Platt Headlines Missions Conference, Mark D. Weinstein

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David Platt, president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s International Mission Board, will be the featured speaker during Cedarville University’s annual Missions Conference, January 12-14.

Platt, who previously served as the lead pastor at The Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, is the author of several books and the founder of Radical.net, a resource ministry that helps churches around the globe.

He will speak at 7 p.m. on Jan. 12 and again at 10 a.m. on Jan. 13. Platt is one of four speakers who will take the stage during the Missions Conference, which has the theme “God’s Heart for …

Career Services Helps Students Succeed Long Term, Mark D. Weinstein

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Cedarville University is churning out graduates who are highly sought after by companies and organizations around the world. A recent survey of 2015 graduates revealed that 96.8 percent of them had found employment or were enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.

While many employers point to Cedarville graduates as hard workers with a commitment to excellence, much of their success can also be attributed to the work of the Career Services office.

Each semester, Career Services organizes a large career fair that regularly attracts almost 100 employers, including high-profile companies like Boeing, Cummins, Chick-fil-A, Inc., Dayton Power …

Pioneer James D. Parker Sr. Returns To Speak, Mark D. Weinstein

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day has special meaning in our country. At Cedarville University, this year’s celebration will have extra significance as Rev. James D. Parker Sr., the first African-American student to apply — then enroll — at Cedarville, will speak in chapel.

Parker first put his feet on Cedarville’s campus in 1954. He departed his Portsmouth, Ohio, hometown for Cedarville University because he wanted to attend a college that allowed him to study the Bible. He didn’t understand at the time that he was making history.

2016 Miracle Yearbook, Cedarville University

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