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Today - December 20, 2013, Loma Linda University Health Dec 2013

Today - December 20, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- Colon cancer survivor appreciates LLU Cancer Center and San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
-- Live It: Dr. Joan Sabaté
-- More than 300 motorcyclists bring toys and cheer to patients at Children's Hospital
-- LLUH institution-wide mission statement usage
-- Deck the halls with fine art photographs
-- Coachella Valley residents attend School of Dentistry Palm Desert open house
-- Dentistry professor elected president of California Association of Orthodontics
-- New procedure at LLUMC allows Moreno Valley man to regain his sight
-- LLUH disaster response team joins forces with ADRA to help in super …


Alumni Journal - Volume 84, Number 3, Loma Linda University School Of Medicine Dec 2013

Alumni Journal - Volume 84, Number 3, Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Alumni Journal, School of Medicine

Features:
12 | Graduation 2013: Keeping the Ball Rolling
26 | Science and Compassion: Two Alums Offer Families Fertility Solutions
32 | Restoring Sight in Zambia: Janie Yoo ‘06 Pioneers Eye Health
38 | AIMS Special Report

News:
4 | School of Medicine News
42 | Alumni in the News
43 | In Memoriam

Editorial:
2 | An Institution Unlike Any Other

From the Dean:
6 | The Cost of Innovation in Medical Education

Interview:
8 | The Physician’s Physician: An Interview with Dr. Ted Hamilton ’73-A

Historic Snapshot:
48 | Class of 1944-B’s Balancing Act

What's Up Doc?
49 …


Today - November 15, 2013, Loma Linda University Health Nov 2013

Today - November 15, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

TODAY

Inside this issue:

-- Children's Hospital celebrates 20th birthday in style
-- 'Live It' campaign: Walking the talk and encouraging other to do the same
-- Auction of antique car raises $700,000 for Children's Hospital
-- Weekly mindfulness sessions help employees lessen stress
-- Dr. Rashid Mosavin named executive associate dean for School of Pharmacy
-- Pharmacists from four countries attend Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy seminar
-- Two Loma Linda University Health studies evaluate dietary health
-- Malamulo Hospital provides opportunity for international service for School of Pharmacy faculty member
-- Market share for LLUH hospitals reaches 10.04 …


Today - October 21, 2013, Loma Linda University Health Oct 2013

Today - October 21, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- Latest installment of $3 million gift from San Manuel enables Cancer Center to build biospecimen lab
-- Concrete pour moves Centennial overpass closer to completion
-- School of Dentistry alumnus appointed director of educational assessment
-- Free party for community planned for Children's Hospital 20th anniversary
-- Nine-year-old patient appeals to radiothon listeners during first public outing in 10 months
-- LLU researchers publish potential new remedy for neuropathic pain
-- Wholeness and holiness in health: School of Religion hosts Ontario clergy at convocation
-- Family health fair to include 5K, health screenings, and fun
-- …


How Do You Live It?, Loma Linda University Health Oct 2013

How Do You Live It?, Loma Linda University Health

Scope

Table of Contents

Wellness

2 | Live It campaign
4 | Healthy weight in Hispanics

Outreach

6 | Nursing degree offered internationally
8 | Safer community through K-9 unit 8

Clinical

10 | LLU Medical Center ranked nationally
11 | New Women’s Cancer Center
12 | $2.5 million for Pediatric MS Center
13 | Milestones in heart care
14 | Biospecimen lab advances cancer care
16 | Accreditation for bariatric programs
17 | New pediatric pharmacy residency

Research

18 | Vegetarians have longevity advantage
19 | Research in space
20 | $1.9 million for stroke research
21 | Proton research …


Today - September 20, 2013, Loma Linda University Health Sep 2013

Today - September 20, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- LLU Health to receive nearly $1 million to help people access affordable health care
-- Children's Hospital patient lobbies U.S. Congress
-- Disaster drill prepares campuses for hazardous chemical release
-- Interweave: The Wholeness Story
-- Regional clergy invited to join Faith Community Health Network
-- Dentistry professor named Pierre Fauchard Teacher of the Year
-- LLUMC orthopedic surgeon repairs legs for Nigerian girl
-- New task force forms to promote NIH Center of Excellence
-- LLU Health representatives at ASI Convention in Orlando
-- Monthly lunch seminars keep researchers apprised of trends
-- LLUH to …


Today - August 23, 2013, Loma Linda University Health Aug 2013

Today - August 23, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- Alumnus Dr. Frank Jobe honored at Cooperstown's Baseball Hall of Fame
-- LLU Medical Center-Murrieta receives full accreditation for weight loss surgery
-- Live video stream of weekly chapel available campus-wide
-- LLU alumna influences legislation and drug prevention education in Chile
-- New hiring process finds the right employees to nurture LLU Health's mission
-- Loma Linda University researchers find link between vegetarianism and longevity
-- Alumnus and assistant professor elected president of implant dentistry society
-- Alumnus Dr. Frank Jobe honored by Cooperstown's Baseball Hall of Fame (pictorial)
-- LLUH representative briefs U.S. House …


Alumni Journal - Volume 84, Number 2, Loma Linda University School Of Medicine Aug 2013

Alumni Journal - Volume 84, Number 2, Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Alumni Journal, School of Medicine

Features:
10 | ER: The First Day Back
14 | 2013 Annual Postgraduate Convention Photos
17 | Class Reunion Photos
22 | 2013 Honored Alumni
26 | 2013 Alumnus of the Year
30 | A Legacy of Discovery: Dr. Lawrence D. Longo ’54

News:
5 | Perpetual Life Membership Update
6 | School of Medicine News
12 | 2012 Class Giving Report

Regulars:
4 | Editorial
8 | From the Dean
36 | Alumni in the News
38 | In Memoriam
42 | Classified Ads
46 | Historical Snapshots


Today - July 19, 2013, Loma Linda University Health Jul 2013

Today - July 19, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- Legislators visit Loma Linda University Health
-- LLU neuroscientist awarded $1.9 million NIH grant to reduce stroke damage
-- Six-year-old philanthropist gathers 33,000 stickers for kids at LLU Children's Hospital
-- Healthy competition allows employees to step up their wellness
-- Lauren Abadie's unexpected response to Type 1 diabetes
-- Care received at La Loma Luz Adventist Hospital leads dental hygiene student to choose LLU
-- Housekeeping staff gets top training at Medical Simulation Center
-- 'Loma Linda 360' garners five Emmy Awards
-- Pharmacy student selected for residency at VA
-- LLU fosters higher education …


Today - June 25, 2013, Loma Linda University Health Jun 2013

Today - June 25, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- Commencement season for 2013 results in close to 1,400 new Loma Linda University alumni
-- Grand opening held for new Loma Linda Farmer's Market
-- New dentistry professor brings years of clinical experience to students
-- Professor awarded Fulbright scholarship to do research in United Kingdom
-- Dr. and Mrs. Avery Pratt on cancer treatment that makes you feel like a person, not a patient
-- An employee says yes to 'Say N.O.W.' program
-- Healing Hands program provides patients with the opportunity to give back
-- Alumni reconnect during nursing alumni weekend
-- Scenes from …


Commencement Program 2013, Loma Linda University Jun 2013

Commencement Program 2013, Loma Linda University

Commencement Programs

CONTENTS

1 | Message from the President

3 | 2013 Events of Commencement

5 | The Academic Procession

7 | Significance of Academic Regalia

9 | The Good Samaritan

10 | University History Highlights

12 | Loma Linda University Song - "Healing Love"

13 | The Speakers

23 | The University Honorees

45 | The School Honorees

64 | The Programs

  • School of Medicine, 65
  • School of Pharmacy, 83
  • School of Dentistry, 90
  • School of Behavioral Health and School of Religion, 107
  • School of Nursing, 120
  • School of Pubic Health, 129
  • School of Allied Health Professions - Physical Therapy, 145 …


Today - May 24, 2013, Loma Linda University Health May 2013

Today - May 24, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

TODAY

Inside this issue:

-- Commencement 2013 speakers announced
-- First 5 Riverside grants $7.5 million to School of Dentistry
-- Leading scholars present symposium at LLU: Entrusted - Christians and Environmental Care
-- Second annual The Old Spaghetti Factory Tip-a-Firefighter event raises funds for LLU Children's Hospital
-- Researchers from LLU and UCLA study ethnicity and mental health treatment
-- MBA team reveals health care knowledge curing competition at Cal State
-- First pediatric surgery fellow complete program at LLU Children's Hospital
-- Apprenticeship Bridge to College event draws future students to LLU
-- Campus-wide disaster drill simulates Code Silver …


Today - April 18, 2013, Loma Linda University Health Apr 2013

Today - April 18, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- Center for Perinatal Biology anniversary draws internationally acclaimed scientists to LLU
-- LLUMC CEO recognized for leadership, vision, commitment
-- Chan Shun fund helps LLUSD graduates serve internationally
-- How Adventist health care saved Hai Le twice
-- Research coordinators retreat focuses on their contributions to research
-- My campus event brings minority high school students to Loma Linda University
-- Apprenticeship Bridge to College event draws future scientists to LLU
-- Information systems team bleeds to help others
-- New Women's Cancer and Surgical Oncology Center opens at LLUMC
-- New scholarship honors legacy of …


Alumni Journal - Volume 84, Number 1, Loma Linda University School Of Medicine Apr 2013

Alumni Journal - Volume 84, Number 1, Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

Alumni Journal, School of Medicine

Features:
10 | Interview with Dr. Neil Barnard
14 | World Class Program Planned for APC
20 | Changing Medicine in Peru
28 | The Far Reach of Education
32 | Connecting Spirituality and Excellence

News:
6 | School of Medicine News
13 | Ultrasound Training Added to Curriculum

Regulars:
4 | Guest Editorial
5 | Letters to the Editor
8 | From the Dean
30 | Alumni in the News
35 | In Memoriam
40 | Classified Ads
42 | Historical Snapshots


Today - March 15, 2013, Loma Linda University Health Mar 2013

Today - March 15, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

TODAY

Inside this issue:

-- 'Cirque du Jubilee' gala raises more than $846,000 for LLU Children's Hospital
-- For cancer survivor Dawn Scott and her Loma Linda University Cancer Center surgeon, 'Failure is not an option'
-- Board of Trustees appoints new School of Dentistry dean
-- LLUMC senior vice president and LLU Printing Services honored by Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce
-- Chance encounter leads to creation of Serenity Square, tranquil place for employees
-- Free weight loss help available for LLUH employees
-- 'The power of inclusion' highlights challenges and synergies opportunities of diversity
-- Integrated Wayfinding Project starts …


Today - February 22, 2013, Loma Linda University Health Feb 2013

Today - February 22, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

TODAY

Inside this issue:

-- LLEAP Go-Live brings new era of patient care
-- Web Center organized to bring Loma Linda University Health campuses together
-- Helicopter landing highlights LLU student open house
-- Clinic With a Heart restores record number of smiles
-- Dementia outreach grows at Loma Linda University
-- Recent events remind how to properly respond to news media
-- Guild president outlines plans and priorities for 2013
-- Recent updated bioethics graduate program thrives
-- HRIS department recognized for excellence by LLUH
-- Stipends empower social work students to begin careers in health care
-- Speaking of …


Today - January 25, 2013, Loma Linda University Health Jan 2013

Today - January 25, 2013, Loma Linda University Health

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Inside this issue:

-- Parking structure scheduled to open in December with 1,180 new spots
-- American Heart Association representatives present Fit-Friendly Workplace awards to LLUH executive leadership
-- Sixth international vegetarian congress planned for February
-- Guenther Foundation awards major grant to University
-- Donor to School of Dentistry listed on new wall of honor
-- SAHP dean named fellow of professional association
-- Anesthesiology professor to chair Joint Commission board
-- LLUSP program assists local undeserved senior citizens
-- Orthotics and prosthetics program initiates students
-- NIH awards grants to School of Medicine faculty
-- Wellness Way dedicated …


Church-Based Health Care Initiatives In East Baltimore, Maryland, Valerie Warner-Collins Jan 2013

Church-Based Health Care Initiatives In East Baltimore, Maryland, Valerie Warner-Collins

2010-2016 Archived Posters

A qualitative case study that investigated the perceptions of clergy regarding their roles, and those of the church, in health care advocacy. Questions emanating from the research literature were piloted to 4 expert jurors before distribution to 17 main participants. The results indicated that barriers to health care access was predicated on clerical perceptions of the role of the church, severed relationships between collaborators, and several faulty and systemic factors of prior partnerships.


Men Who Have Sex With Men And Use Of An In Home Hiv Test, Richard Jimenez Jan 2013

Men Who Have Sex With Men And Use Of An In Home Hiv Test, Richard Jimenez

2010-2016 Archived Posters

The authors will examine Men Who Have Sex with Men’s (MSM ) knowledge, attitudes, and utilization patterns of a new rapid in home HIV test. Data will be collected via a focus group interview session of MSM ages 18-21 recruited from the Houston, Texas metropolitan area with the assistance of a community research collaborator partner, the Montrose Center.