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Disparities In Covid-19 Rates Among Various Demographics And Lack Of Racial Representation In Medical Texts, Diangelo Gonzalez

Celebration of Learning

The 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, which originated in Wuhan, China in December of 2019, has impacted nations all over the globe. Given the health disparities which existed within the United States prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, this pandemic continued to pose a significant challenge to the health of the public. The aims of this research study were twofold: (1) to analyze the incidence rates of COVID-19 among different racial and ethnic groups within the United States and (2) to describe the occurrence of diversity within medical texts. Overall, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated health disparities within the United States. Understanding …

Forward Together Update [Pfizer-Biontech Vaccine, Masks, & Test Kits], August 25, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Provides an update that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has been fully approved and that the vaccine is available at the Student Health Clinic. Also provides reminders on the use of face coverings, the Panther Health Survey and who should fill it out, and the availability of test kits for COVID-19 at the Student Health Center.

Coronavirus Update 8-24-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Today we want to focus on the procedures and protocols you follow if you have COVID symptoms or if you test positive for COVID. The CampusClear app can also help you with this, so please make sure that you are checking in with the app each morning before you head outside.

Welcome Back, And Let's Get Vaccinated, Panthers! August 23, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Reminder to students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and encourages wearing masks in classes and other indoor public settings. Also reminds students that once vaccinated, they can get a gift card to the UNI Bookstore.

Coronavirus Update 8-20-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

Thanks to all of you who joined our town hall meeting for students and parents last night. We hope your questions were answered. Because of the impending storm (see below), we have moved the faculty and staff town hall to Tuesday at 3:30.

Coronavirus Update 8-17-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We are looking forward to meeting with you in the coming days to answer your questions about protocols for fall.

2021 August 17 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University

Medical Student Education Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Forward Together Update [Bookstore Gift Card, Vaccination Clinics, & Cdc Recommendations For Face Coverings], August 17, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Announces students who have been fully vaccinated are eligible to receive a UNI Bookstore gift card and the availability of on-campus vaccination clinics. Also reminds about the CDC recommendations for face coverings.

Clinical Executive Healthcare Leadership At Ohiohealth, Ladan Barnes

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

OhioHealth’s Riverside Methodist Hospital with the site supervisor, Chief of Medical Affairs, Dr. Thomas Harmon.

The residency focused on executive health care leadership and the principles, skillsets, and experiences needed to perform the duties of the Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief of Medical Affairs positions.

The residency provided opportunities to work on projects regarding goal deployment for Women’s Health Services.

Throughout the experience safety, and quality were guiding pinnacles OhioHealth values to excel in all areas in the clinical enterprise.

The residency allowed for in-depth evaluation of healthcare executive leadership with a large focus on clinical health executive …

The “East Side” Of Las Vegas: A Latinx Historical Framework, Nathalie Martinez

Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal

Spanish heritage speakers in the United States are a reflection of everchanging linguistic and sociolinguistic pressures that result in myriad varieties across generations. This paper provides a preliminary historical framework to fill this gap of linguistic knowledge in the Spanish-speaking community of Las Vegas, Nevada. The goals were two-fold: (1) highlight the largest Spanish-speaking communities in Las Vegas and (2) explore the significance of the East Side in the history of the Latinx population of Las Vegas. Through the analysis of oral histories and historical works, the investigation highlights the Mexican, Salvadoran, and Cuban populations of Las Vegas and their …

Qualitative Review Of Educational Interventions For Improving Physical Activity Behaviors In Older Asian Americans In The United States, Raisa Kabir, Manoj Sharma, Sayeda Tazim Zaidi, Chia-Liang Dai

Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal

Physical activity (PA) provides numerous health benefits and minimizes chronic diseases and mental health issues, especially in older adults. The national survey data indicated that only 27.3% to 44.3% of older adults meet the recommended PA guidelines of 150 to 300 minutes/ week. There is limited data on PA behavior among older Asian American (AA) adults as very few to no local/national surveys have targeted these marginalized subgroups. This comprehensive review aims to identify existing PA intervention strategies and to update current knowledge on the effectiveness of these interventions to improve PA behavior among aging AA in the US. The …

The Future Of The Live Entertainment Tax In Southern Nevada, Katie M. Gilbertson

Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal

The Live Entertainment Tax (LET) in Nevada generated nearly one billion dollars during the 2019-2020 fiscal year. LET revenue all goes to the State General Fund, even though 97 percent of LET revenue is generated in Clark County. Nevada is experiencing an economic crisis, particularly in the tourism industry. Solutions from various fields suggest the best way to boost the local economy is to reinvest revenue in its original county. One policy solution Nevada policymakers should consider is to carve out a percentage of revenue generated by the LET to return directly back to Clark County to revitalize tourism.

Diabetes Mellitus Affects Working Memory, Dylone C. Braganza, Emmanuel Flores, Lauren A. Crew, Ryan A. Wirt, Andrew A. Ortiz, Adam M. Mcneela, Jefferson W. Kinney, James M. Hyman

Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) degrades the brain’s ability to remember, think, and carry out tasks. The exact cause is not known, but several risk factors have been identified, including diabetes mellitus (DM). DM causes elevated blood sugar levels due to reduced insulin production in the pancreas. The linkage between elevated glucose levels and the behavioral impairments are not fully understood, which was the focus of this study. Rats were trained to alternate directions in a maze to receive a reward on consecutive trials. After training, five rats were injected with streptozotocin (STZ), which induces hyperglycemia by injuring pancreatic beta cells. Three …

A Timeline Of Discovery And Current Research On Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma And Emergence Of Potentially Permanent Treatment Solutions, Yonosuke Dejesus, Guadalupe Moreno Ceballos

Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal

This research examines the timeline of the discovery and research of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG). By reviewing the literature on genetic and molecular mechanisms, we aim to emphasize a long-term treatment solution (iSTENT) to mitigate intraocular pressure (IOP) related to POAG etiology and disease progression. POAG is a multifactorial, autosomal dominant, adult-onset eye disease wherein the optic nerve cells become damaged due to a buildup of excess aqueous humor, resulting in increased IOP. Consequently, POAG leads to progressive loss of peripheral vision and is the leading cause of blindness in the US. Due to the multifactorial nature of glaucoma’s inheritance …

Racial Profiling: Understanding The Practice Of Stop-And-Frisk In New York City, Lisa Ly

Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal

Racial profiling has become a prominent issue in modern policing today. Instead of being based on individual suspicion, racial profiling embodies a belief that people of color are continuously singled out by the police for scrutiny and harassment. Policies and procedures make the Black community vulnerable to police discrimination and racial profiling. Floyd et al. v. City of New York et al. (2013) declared that the New York Police Department’s (NYPD) practice of stop-and-frisk was racially profiling Black civilians. This study sought (1) to determine if the NYPD post-Floyd is still engaging in racial profiling towards Black civilians; and (2) …

Coronavirus Update 8-13-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We continue to prepare for your arrival with great excitement for the year ahead. Today is the deadline for uploading proof of your first vaccine (or single vaccine if you received Johnson & Johnson) or your request for a medical or religious exemption.

Behavioral Health At Nationwide Nationwide Children's Hospital Practicum Experience, Muna Sharif

Masters Theses/Capstone Projects

The mission of this practicum experience is to provide the highest quality of care to all children and their families regardless of their ability to pay.

From this experience I was able to develop a comprehensive understanding of the Behavioral Health programs and services at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Additionally, I facilitated the Eating Disorder Intake Process Team Discussion. I attended daily huddles and engaged in discussion while learning from professional leaders. This also included regularly being hands-on in activities and attending all meetings, providing feedback, and debriefing with the site-supervisor.

Eservice-Learning During Covid-19: How Community-Engaged Learning Courses At The University Of San Francisco Responded To The Pandemic, Erin I. Hassett

Master's Projects and Capstones

During the COVID-19 pandemic, universities and colleges had to quickly transition their courses from in-person to online. This switch to online learning heavily impacted community-engaged learning (CEL) courses because it meant that internships with community partners had to become remote as well as the coursework. The University of San Francisco (USF) requires their undergraduate students to take at least one CEL course during their four years there as a way to connect them to the school’s Jesuit Catholic values, so pivoting these courses to a remote setting and keeping them available to students throughout the pandemic was imperative. This paper …

Exploring Community Perceptions, Attitudes And Practices Regarding The Covid-19 Pandemic In Karachi, Pakistan, Anam Shahil Feroz, Naureen Akber Ali, Ridah Feroz, Noshaba Akber, Salima Nazim Meghani

Community Health Sciences

Background: The Government of Pakistan is facing difficulty to contain the surge of COVID-19 due to the country's social, political, economical and cultural context. Experiences from the previous epidemic suggest that community perceptions, social norms and cultural practices can impede COVID-19 containment. To understand social responses towards COVID-19, the study aims to explore the understanding of COVID-19 and the acceptance of control measures among community members.
Methods: We conducted an exploratory qualitative study using a purposive sampling approach, at two communities of Karachi, Pakistan. In-depth interviews were conducted with community members including, young, middle-aged and older adults of both genders. …

1. Agenda, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

SWOSU/OU 2021 Joint Preceptor Conference Handouts

This is a document from the SWOSU/OU 2021 Joint Preceptor Conference

*Continuing Education associated with this activity expired on 12/31/21

2. Swosu College Of Pharmacy Update, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

SWOSU/OU 2021 Joint Preceptor Conference Handouts

This is a document from the SWOSU/OU 2021 Joint Preceptor Conference

3. Ou College Of Pharmacy Update, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

SWOSU/OU 2021 Joint Preceptor Conference Handouts

This is a document from the SWOSU/OU 2021 Joint Preceptor Conference

Ronald E. Mcnair Scholars Program Profiles And Abstracts 2021, Mcnair Scholars Program

McNair Symposium

This is the complete event program and provides presentation abstracts and biographies of McNair scholars and their mentors.

Forward Together Update [Welcome Back, Cdc Face Coverings, & Bor Prohibits Face Covering And Vaccination Requirements], August 10, 2021, University Of Northern Iowa

UNI Response to COVID-19

Shares a welcome back message with encouragement for vaccination against COVID-19 and gives an update for the CDC's recommendations on face coverings. Also reminds that The Board of Regents, State of Iowa guidelines prohibit all public universities from requiring masks or vaccinations on campus.

Coronavirus Update 8-10-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

We are sharing this year’s version of the Pioneer Promise. While it remains a commitment to one another to follow protocols that will keep the community safe, it has been adapted to reflect fewer restrictions and procedures as we move toward more normalcy on campus. Just like last year, students, faculty and staff will be asked to sign the Pioneer Promise before the semester begins.

Coronavirus Update 8-6-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

As you know, the rise of the delta variant has put a little bit of a damper on things by necessitating, for now, that everyone wears masks indoors whether vaccinated or not. We know you are disappointed—we all are. But it is a small price to pay for the health and safety of our community. Here are some things we know about COVID-19 and the delta variant.

*Correction* Coronavirus Update 8-6-21, The Coronavirus Planning Team

University Briefings & Virtual Events

CORRECTION: The following statement from this morning’s coronavirus message was incorrect. Upperclassmen will move in on Sunday, August 29, not August 28. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Recruitment And Retention Of Minority High School Students To Increase Diversity In The Nursing Profession, Denise Dawkins

Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity

No abstract provided.

Gender, Age And Staff Preparedness To Adopt Internet Tools For Research Sharing During Covid-19 In African Varsities, Valentine Joseph Owan, Michael Ekpenyong Asuquo Phd., Samuel Okpon Ekaette Ph.D., Sana Aslam, Moses Eteng Obla, Daniel Clement Agurokpon, Mercy Valentine Owan

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study assessed the partial as well as the collaborative impact of age and gender on academic staff preparedness to adopt Internet tools for research sharing in African universities during Covid-19. Although evidence abounds in the literature on gender and age as they affect relatively, scholars’ utilisation of digital tools for research communication, such studies did not examine scholars’ preparedness to adopt from a broad perspective of Africa. This study was conducted based on the argument that the preparedness of scholars may affect their future interest to utilize digital tools for research sharing. A quantitative method, based on the descriptive …

Teaching Wilderness Medicine Virtually During Covid-19, Nicole Elliott Do, Derek J. Fikse Do, Eric Schneider Do, Kevin R. Roth Do, Facoep, Bryan G. Kane Md, Hillary Irons Md, Michael C. Nguyen Md

Department of Emergency Medicine

No abstract provided.