Spring 2013 Community Learning Series
"Health Care in an Inter-Connected World"
DIANE HANSEN, MS
Director of Academic and Disability Support Services
(510) 869-6616
3100 Telegraph Ave., Suite 1000
dhansen@samuelmerritt.edu
STRESS MANAGEMENT, including Test Anxiety!
Anglyn Sasser, Psy.D.,
Staff Psychologist, Health & Counseling Serv
Monday, January 14
Noon – 1:00 PM, PMOB 4004
Join Dr. Anglyn Sasser, from Health & Counseling Services, for a discussion of healthy ways to manage stress and reduce test anxiety. The mind-body connection is very important for overall good health. Specific cognitive and behavioral interventions will be presented!
Lunch for the first 15 who attend!
STANDING IN THE CROSSROADS: Exploring Intersecting Identities
Che Abram
Assistant Director of Admission and Diversity Recruitment
Wednesday, January 23
Noon-1:00 PM, PMOB 4004
According to Audre Lorde, "There is no such thing as a single-issue struggle because we do not live single issue lives." Intersectionally is the point where our multiple identities interact and often contribute to social inequity. During the workshop we will examine our dominant and subordinate identities, recognize how they work together and how we can build alliances where we might normally disengage.
Lunch for the first 15!
EXCERCISE IS MEDICINE: A Guide to Exercise Prescription
Tim Dutra, DPM, MS, MHCA
Assistant Professor/ Clinical Investigator CSPM
Thursday, January 24
Noon – 1:00 PM, PMOB 4004
What health professionals need to know to encourage and promote exercise to their patients to promote a healthy lifestyle. The cost of inactivity is staggering. Exercise and diet play a critical role in our prevention of disease and keeping our bodies and minds healthy. Guidelines will be recommended for prescribing exercise, which can be adapted to any patient.
Lunch for the first 15 who attend!
HERBAL MEDICINES, DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS & FDA REGULATIONS
Richard Rocco, PhD
Associate Professor Basic Sciences
Tuesday, January 29
Noon – 1:00 PM, PMOB 4004
The FDA is responsible for regulating the truth in labeling, safety and efficacy of all prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs. In 1994 the US Congress passed legislation that excluded herbal medicines and dietary supplements from FDA oversight. This workshop will review the implications of this legislative change on patients and will discuss how to identified non-regulated products.
Lunch served!
LIFE IN TOGO - As a Peace Corp Volunteer
Alex Crowder, School of Nursing
Wednesday, January 30
Noon-1:00 PM, PMOB 4004
Please join us for a presentation focusing on a day in Alex's life serving as a Community Health and AIDS Prevention volunteer in the French-speaking country of Togo in West Africa. She will share what she learned from the Togolese people and their culture, the kind of healthcare (and access to healthcare) available, and her experiences teaching in this developing country.
SOCIAL MEDIA FOR STUDENTS & MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Judi Baker, Associate Director of Web Communication and Social Media
Tuesday, February 5
Noon – 1:00 PM, PMOB 4004
Social media has become second nature to most of us, but did you know that the inappropriate use of social media could jeopardize your job, result in disciplinary action by your university or certification board, and/or result in a lawsuit? Come learn more about the dos and don'ts and best practices when it comes to social media. We'll also introduce the new SMU Social Media Policy and watch a short video.
Lunch for the first 15!
BASIC HTML for Complex People
Ted Curran
Instructional Designer
Wednesday, February 6
1:00 – 2:00 PM, PMOB 4004
Most of us don't need to know HTML, but we all write on the web, so we're using HTML whether we understand it or not. Knowing a few simple tricks will save you from some common frustrations and help you organize your online writing more clearly. The workshop should be a painless way to learn a little bit more about what your text editor is doing "under the hood."
Lunch for the first 15!
LEARNING TO PLAY BETTER IN THE HEALTH CARE SANDBOX
Karen Wolf, PhD, APRN-BC, DPNAP
Professor, School of Nursing
Tuesday, February 12
Noon-1:00 PM, PMOB 4004
Triggered by the Institute of Medicine reports on Quality and Safety, there is a worldwide movement to innovate education and practice. Dr. Wolf, a representative to the IOM Global Health Professions Education, will share some of the efforts to build a better health care team globally, as well as the potential resources for students locally.
Lunch for the first 15!
HOW SAFE DO PATIENTS ACTUALLY FEEL?
Susan Gearhart, RN, PhD
School of Nursing
Thursday, February 14
Noon – 1:00 PM, PMOB 4004
Healthcare organizations and their regulating and insuring bodies are said to be data rich, but information poor. The relationship between hospital safety culture and patient care outcomes remains poorly understood; do patients in a "safe" hospital really feel safer? What qualities comprise a safe unit? This presentation will explore how this information is collected and, using a novel form of logistic regression, show the relationship between hospital safety and patient experiences.
Lunch served!
AUTISM: WHAT'S ON THE SPECTRUM? AN OVERVIEW OF THE CURRENT EVIDENCE
Guy L. McCormack, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Professor, Occupational Therapy
Tuesday, February 26
Noon-1:00 PM, PMOB 4004
The incidence of Autism is increasing at an alarming rate. To date, scientists around the world are collaborating to discover the probable cause(s) of Autism. The soon to be released Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is putting the final touches on a more accurate diagnostic and treatment approach for Autism.
This presentation will describe some promising lines of research and interventions that provide hope for parents and health care professionals for managing behaviors and functional outcomes.
Lunch for the first 15 who attend!
DIABETES: What you should know!
Tara Harrington, DPM class of '15
Thursday, February 28
Noon-1:00 PM, PMOB 4004
Diabetes has become an epidemic and affects more than 23 million adults and children in this country. Many of our future patients will present with the disease. This workshop will cover topics about how choices can cause it and how it can be avoided. We will also look at risk factors for complications and current research.
Lunch for the first 15 people!
FREE MASSAGES BEFORE SPRING FINALS
Carl Johns, Massage Therapist
Instructor McKinnon Institute
Massage is a wonderful antidote to stress. Come enjoy 15 min. of rejuvenating massage. Signup appointments will be announced through your SMU Email account later this spring! Massage by appointment only.
