Fall 2009 Community Learning Series
"Advancing Inclusion in Healthcare"
DIANE HANSEN, MS
Director of Academic and Disability
Support Services
(510) 869-6616
Room 101 - Bechtel Hall
dhansen@samuelmerritt.edu
KIRA ALLEN, MA
Student Services Coordinator
(510) 869-1572
Room 103 - Bechtel Hall
kallen@samuelmerritt.edu
DPM STUDENTS PROVIDE FREE SCREENING AT BORDER TOWN
Peter Barbosa, PhD
Professor
Thursday, September 10
Noon - 1:00 PM
TC 6
In April 2009 Dr. Barbosa and eight DPM students flew to San Ysidro, California. They provided free foot care to the residents and particularly to the large immigrant population where access to health care is difficult. Come hear about their experiences in this vital medical mission. Free lunch for the first 15 who attend!
NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE
Craig Elliott, PhD
John Garten-Shuman, MA
Friday, September 11
Noon - 1:00 PM
HEC 204
It has been nine years since tragedy visited the United States of America in New York City, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania.
This is an opportunity for the University community to come together and remember, in an informal way, those who lost their lives and those who were affected by the losses. This will also be a time to learn more about the United States Constitution and discuss opportunities for community service.
TRANSGENDER 101: TEN TIPS TO IMPROVE CARE
Cecily Cosby, PhD, FNP, PA-C
Professor
Tuesday, September 15
Noon - 1:00 PM
HEC 203
Like everyone else, transgender people have health care needs that include health promotion, disease prevention, health screening and disease management. Unlike others, however, transgender people also have health care needs unique to their transgender status. Due to pervasive social stigmatization of gender variance, transgender people encounter multiple barriers to medical care access. Cecily will share some insights, wisdom, and tips on working with gender variations in the health care setting. Free lunch for the first 15 who attend!
ENERGY FIELD MEDICINE
Joan Bard, DEd, RN
Assistant Professor
Member of Healing Touch International
Thursday, September 17
Noon - 1:00 PM
HEC 204
What is this approach to patient health?
How does it work?
Are hospitals using it now?
Learn about this complementary intervention to conventional health care that assesses and treats a client's energy field. The goal is to enhance the body's ability to heal itself. You will observe / participate in a Healing Touch demonstration and discussion. Free lunch for the first 15 who attend!
EAST MEETS WEST - AND YOUR BRAIN WILL BENEFIT
Paulina Van, RN, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Reiki Master / Teacher
Wednesday, September 23
Noon - 1:00 PM
Bechtel Hall Living Room
"Want to get away?"
This lunch time session is just the place to be!
Learn how to enhance your cognitive skills [e.g., concentration, retention, ability to recall], and enhance performance on exams and in your clinical practice! Attend a workshop led by Dr. Paulina Van, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing who is a Reiki Master / Teacher. She will use an ancient eastern process to teach you about long-lasting relaxation techniques and exercises to increase your cognitive abilities. Free lunch for the first 15 who attend!
VOICES FROM THE COUNTRIES OF THE HIMALAYA
Valerie Dzubur, EdD; FNP-C
Associate Professor
Wednesday, September 30
Noon - 1:00 PM
HEC 204
Communities share risk when healthcare problems go unattended. Immigrants, legal or not, have unique difficulties in accessing available healthcare. This presentation explores the FNP experience at SMU in providing healthcare services to people from Himalaya who is making their home in the SF Bay Area. Lunch will be provided for the first 15 who attend!
BUILDING A BETTER QUALITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: CURRENT TRENDS
Barbara Dries, RN, MSN, EdD
Clinical Coordinator
Wednesday, October 7
Noon - 1:00 PM
HEC 204
Will patient safety become the causality of the recession? This past April, three faculty members from the School of Nursing attended the Health Professions Education Collaborative (HPEC) conference, an educational collaborative developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. Please join us to learn more about ideas, resources, and this organization that promotes the integration of quality-of-care competencies into professional education. Lunch will be provided for the first 15 who attend!
TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE OF SAN FRANCISCO
Mark Reynolds, BA
Media Services Manager
Wednesday, October 29
Noon - 1:00 PM
HEC 312
Ghost, goblins, voodoo, black magic, witches, devil worshippers, and monsters. These are the residents of the Dark Side of San Francisco. Spine tingling tales will be told by the Landlord of the Dark Side: Mark Reynolds. Please note that Samuel Merritt University cannot be held liable for anyone who dies of fright during this presentation.
FREE MASSAGES BEFORE FALL 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 SMC Email account later this fall! Massage by appointment only. Watch your email for times!