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Health And Healthcare: Designing For The Social Determinants Of Health And Blue Zones In North Nashville, Rebecca Tonguis, Honor Thomas, Olivia Hobbs

Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS)

Owned by North Nashville’s First Community Church, a now empty site in the Osage-North Fisk neighborhood of North Nashville has been identified as a potential site for a new location of The Store, in addition to a community-centric architectural development based on the social determinants of health and informed by the principles behind Blue Zones, the locations with the highest lifespans in the world. Opened by Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, The Store is a free grocery store that “allow[s] people to shop for their basic needs in a way that protects dignity and fosters hope”, for which North Nashville …

A School Nurse Perspective On A Positive School Culture: Collaborative Effort, Rosemary Millar

SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days

A School Nurse Perspective on a Positive School Culture: Collaborative Team Effort

Abstract

Promoting a positive school culture is imperative for fostering a conducive learning environment and ensuring the well-being of faculty members. Rusticus, et al.,2023, state that high-quality learning environments are associated with positive outcomes for students at all levels. This paper explores the implementation of wellness areas or rooms within educational institutions to facilitate stress reduction and promote overall faculty wellness. By providing dedicated spaces for relaxation and rejuvenation, schools can enhance faculty satisfaction, productivity, and retention (Jones, et al, 2019). This study investigates the methodology and model …

Implementation Of Mindfulness & Stress Reduction Training For Medical Students, Jill Berenato

SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days

Abstract

This proposal advocates for implementing mandatory mindfulness and stress reduction training sessions for surgical students at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). It is well-documented that medical students, particularly those in surgical disciplines, experience high levels of stress, which can negatively impact their mental health, academic performance and overall well-being. Mindfulness-based interventions have shown promise in reducing stress and enhancing resilience among medical students. By integrating mindfulness training into the surgical curriculum, PCOM aims to equip students with essential coping skills to effectively manage stress, thereby promoting their mental health and academic success. This handout serves to accompany the …

Mindfulness: The Missing Link In Education, Ashley L. Baer

National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Conference

Were you asked to pay attention or behave in school? As educators, we must stop expecting focus and self-regulation, and instead we must teach it. Learn how in this experiential session to connect and regulate students using the breathing ball, games, breath, and movement. Let’s practice!

Review: Unwell Writing Centers: Searching For Wellness In Neoliberal Educational Institutions And Beyond, Aurora Matzke

Writing Center Journal

“Unwell Writing Centers: Searching for Wellness in Neoliberal Educational Institutions and Beyond” blends narrative, mixed methods research, and rhetorical analysis to make a case for the possibilities inherent in homegrown wellness practices that are “communal, political, and rooted in defiance of white supremacy.”

Cultivating Individual And Collective Wellness In Teaching And Learning Spaces Research Project, S Victoria Herrera, Nicole Johnson, Lianne Kendall Perfect, Elaine Kwee, Lucia Del Pilar Duenas Barreto, Taofikat Lawal, Lucia Vitaro

Cultivating Individual and Collective Wellness in Teaching and Learning Spaces

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From The Arab World To The United States Of America: The Wellness Of Arab Graduate Women Studying In The U.S., Mariam Mostafa

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The pursuit of higher education symbolizes a profound and transformative journey, particularly for international students who embark on the path of studying abroad. This dissertation undertakes an in-depth exploration of the well-being of Arab women pursuing their graduate studies in the United States (US), emphasizing four crucial dimensions of wellness: social, mental/emotional, physical, and financial well-being. Employing a qualitative research methodology, this study delves into the multifaceted experiences of this specific student population and investigates how these experiences impact them. Through a series of interviews and rigorous qualitative analysis, we illuminate the distinct challenges and opportunities that Arab graduate students …

Impact Of Academic Golden Weekend Initiative On Academic Success For An Internal Medicine Clerkship, Elif S. Duran, Maria A. Alvarenga, Stephanie Onyechi, Jose E. Campo Maldonado

Research Colloquium

Background: COVID-19 precautions led to a change in the number of protected weekends for the UTRGV Internal Medicine Clerkship, going from 2 protected weekends to none. The aim of Academic Golden Weekends during a fully inpatient clerkship has been to maximize the student experience by providing enough time to balance all the necessary components of the student experience. Starting April 26, 2021, all cohorts completing their Internal Medicine Clerkship as third-year medical students had 3 protected weekends.

Methods: Two surveys were created to compare the pre-intervention and post-intervention cohorts. The surveys focused on student satisfaction regarding the time they had …

The Grizzly, September 28, 2023, Marie Sykes, Amelia Kunko, Theodora Zeibekis, Renie Christensen, Kate Horan, Andrew J. Perez, Kathy Logan

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Recovery Friendly Workplace • Fall-ing for Ursinus Crossword • Study Tips With Coffeestudi • Correction to "Student Responses to Changes in Good Samaritan Policy" • Two Gentlemen of Lenfest • Two Gentlemen of Verona Rehearsal Photos • Renie and Kate's Meme Corner • A Tasty Trip to the Trappe Tavern • Volleyball Veterans • A Healthy Lifestyle: The Importance of Food and Nutrition

Adverse Childhood Experiences And Resilience In Medical School Students: A Scope Of Medical Literature, Andrea Soto Abarca, Yvette Cortino, Juan Carlos Lopez Alvarenga, Maya Guevara

Research Symposium

Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) represent types of childhood trauma that are associated with long-term negative effects on health and wellbeing. An elevated number of ACEs can lead to depression, suicidality, alcoholism, and substance use. Factors that can protect a person from increased health risks include resilience, which is broadly defined as the ability to bounce back from adversity. Few studies have analyzed the exposure of ACEs in medical students, however, there is extensive literature on how low levels of resilience are linked to higher rates of depression, fatigue, and burnout among medical students. Little is known about the …

Wellness Review 2022, Part 2, Martin Huecker, Brian A. Ferguson, Jacob Shreffler

Journal of Wellness

Introduction: Similar to prior reviews, the Journal of Wellness editors searched the literature from the second half of 2022 for an interesting and impactful selection of publications on wellness in healthcare professionals.

Methods: Editors conducted a standard keyword search in Pubmed, focusing chiefly on large journals, interventional trials, and other prospective research. We included papers published between July 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022.

Literature in Review: Finding several hundred publications, we excluded editorials, reviews, and some smaller, less generalizable papers. A final 25 significant studies focusing on wellness in medical professionals were sorted into the following categories: logistics, creativity …

Improving Student-Athlete Mental Health Through Wellness Check-Ins, Emma Erin Strasberger

Culminating Experience Projects

Mental health is an urgent topic in higher education as many college students are feeling an overwhelming sense of stress, anxiety, and depression. A population of students that significantly struggles with their mental health but does not utilize campus mental health services are student-athletes. Many student-athletes have reported wanting to reach out for help with their mental health, but they do now want to due to the stigma that seeking help makes an individual appear weak. This project explores the recent research regarding access to mental health services among collegiate student-athletes and how removing those barriers can encourage this population …

The Grizzly, April 20, 2023, Layla Halterman, Georgia Gardner, Kate Horan, Marie Sykes, Erin Corcoran, Jenna Smith, Quadai Brown, Ava Compagnoni, Gavin Range, Samantha Kiessling

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Images of Spring Fever • New Photo Editor for Next Year! • Bears Helping Bears: UCREW's "No-Shame Pledge" • One Last Letter From Our Editor • Meet Layla M. Halterman, EIC • Farewell for the Summer • Good Luck to Our Graduating Senior Editors • Opinions: That's All, Folks!; No Crew Team? Why? • That's the Game! • Let Them Place Bets • Ursinus Baseball: Stealing the Odds

Debunking Medical Myths: Ginkgo Biloba + Alzheimer's Disease, Nitya Deshpande, Emily Smith, Mura Abdul-Nabi, Lukas Biel, Melissa Elmali, Joseph Mccormick

Patient Education Projects

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Debunking Medical Myths: Ginkgo Biloba Medical Myth, Kyriacos Vlachos, Hazem Alata, Nicole Oska, Kyle O'Hollaren, Rebecca Cameron, Desiree Duncan

Patient Education Projects

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Debunking Medical Myths: Thc And Anxiety: An Unexpected Relationship, Ajay Pradhan, Aminah Fayyaz, Adam Chaban, Cyrus Amirfazli, Karina Haleblian

Patient Education Projects

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Debunking Medical Myths: Debunking Colon Cleanses, Susan Hartzell, Jose Lopez, Elli Johnson, Alexa Bernard, Theodore Schiff, Jackson Ferris

Patient Education Projects

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Debunking Medical Myths: Essential Oils And Covid-19: What's The Deal?, Ranganath Kathawate, Hussein Bazzi, Noor Sulaiman, Emma Breukink, Vikram Rajan, Ron Lukose

Patient Education Projects

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Debunking Medical Myths: Vitamin C & Covid-19, Tannia M. Rodriguez, Leane Kuo, Anah Salgat, Mitchell Wu, Gabriella Gonzales, Jacob Dougherty

Patient Education Projects

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Debunking Medical Myths: Ear Candling, Sidney Caudell, Alyssa Fabrizio, Elnaz Guivatchian, Nikolas Minanov, Nico-Luis Ayala, Joshua Rayham

Patient Education Projects

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Debunking Medical Myths: The Truth About Charcoal Toothpaste, Julian Johnson, Angie Achkar, Diana Mcmahon, Abigail Jaczkowski, Brandon Doan, Kevin Tran

Patient Education Projects

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Debunking Medical Myths: Is Vitamin C Really Your Best Friend When Trying To Avoid A Cold?, Nora Sharba, Neeti Gandra, Josiah Stryd, Uzair Khan, Christopher Rittle, Gretchen Swift

Patient Education Projects

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Debunking Medical Myths: Turmeric: The Wonder Spice?, Markiesha Baines, Arifbillah Sarowar, Saachi Mittal, Meaghan Osborne, Karthik Babu Kolisetty, Connor Sakis

Patient Education Projects

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Debunking Medical Myths: The Truth About Ginkgo Biloba, Shrila Rajendran, Timothy Li, Daniel Saxon, Andrew Lemmen, Jourdyn Lao, Devun Birk

Patient Education Projects

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Debunking Medical Myths: Shark Cartilage Treats Cancer: Fact Or Fiction?, Tiffany Mckenney, Nathan Li, Eve Sherbin, Jeremy Taigman, Pranally Desai, Brock Bradley

Patient Education Projects

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Debunking Medical Myths: We Can (Vitamin) C The Truth: Now You Can Too, Akarsh Lal, Shawn O'Malley, Elizabeth Choi, Emily Falkowski, Ramneet Chauhan, Damian Daryl Nucum

Patient Education Projects

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Debunking Medical Myths: Herbal Medicine And Pregnanacy, Basel Mhaimeed, Parshva Salvi, Demetrius Moncrease, Fadumo Yusuf, Sneha Bhargava, Marissa Esshaki

Patient Education Projects

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Debunking Medical Myths: Do Newborns Need The Vitamin K Shot?, Michael Salloum, Dylan Kato, Jack Visser, Paige Awtrey, Hajirah Farah, Jessica Elderkin

Patient Education Projects

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Debunking Medical Myths: Detox Cleanses, Cyra Kharas, Robert Leone, Mihika Sridhar, Sophia Gandarillas, Paul Villa

Patient Education Projects

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Debunking Medical Myths: Ginkgo Biloba Prevents Alzheimer's Disease, Curtis Mack, Angelica Cabatu, Era Cobani, Carly Abrahams, Michal Ruprecht, Nicholas Apostolakis

Patient Education Projects

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