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Volume 18, Number 7 Thursday, April 7, 2005
Conjoined twins separated at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Crystal and Cristina Molina share a bond closer than most siblings. Not only are the sisters identical twins, born July 16,
2004, but they are joined at the head, one of the rarest types of conjoined twins. Parents Blanca Cabrera and Bernardo Molina of
Crystal and Cristina Molina were born July 16, 2004, conjoined at the head, one of the rarest types of conjoined twins. Skin expanders shown in this photo allowed the plastic surgery team to reconstruct the girls’ skulls without using skin grafts or artificial materials.
Black alumni honors alumnus of the year • LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY • LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER • LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL • LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER–EAST CAMPUS • LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE CENTER • LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH CARE • FACULTY MEDICAL GROUP OF LLUSM • FACULTY PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS OF LLUSM
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The Black Alumni of Loma Linda and La Sierra Universities (BALL) named Anthony T. Fenison, MD, alumnus of the year at the annual BALL banquet held February 26 at the Los Angeles Marriott Downtown in Los Angeles. Dr. Fenison was born in 1965 to Eddie and Selena Fenison. Along with brother, Michael, and sister, Cynthia, he was reared in the Inland Empire. After completing high school in 1983 at Loma Linda Academy where he was elected senior class president, he continued his education as a pre-med major at the University of California at Davis. On the first day of zoology class he met Lachelle Revis, who was destined to have a lasting impact on his life. In 1986, Dr. Fenison began his studies at Loma Linda University
Anthony T. Fenison School of Medicine. During his four years on campus he managed to achieve more than academic success. He served as class president during his junior year, and during his senior year he helped reestablish the School’s Student National Medical Association. Inspired and encouraged by Dr. Please turn to page 2
Coachella Valley delivered the girls at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital knowing this. An ultrasound in March, 2004, showed Ms. Cabrera was carrying craniopagus conjoined twins. Only two percent of conjoined twins are joined at the head. A little frightened, Ms. Cabrera and Mr. Molina had the support of a 120-member team to deliver and care for their babies through what would be a very successful separation surgery a year later. Renatta Osterdock, MD, lead neurosurgeon for the Molina twins, worked with one of the largest multidisciplinary teams ever assembled at Children’s Hospital to meticulously chart a treatment plan for the girls from prenatal care all the way through post-operative care and discharge. Companies donated specialized equipment and beds for the twins’ surgery. KNBC Channel 4 reporter Mary Parks helped provide a van for the family’s transportation, as well as
documented the entire separation process with the help of Medical Center audio/visual staff Ganim Hannah, Marlon Paley, Janis Tucker, and Robert Raae-Nielsen. The spirit of cooperation and compassion that bonded the twins’ team made a large impression on Dr. Osterdock. “It was truly remarkable to see how everyone came together to care for these girls,” Dr. Osterdock beamed, a glint of a tear in her eye, on March 22, the day the twins went home separate for the first time. Three weeks prior, on March 3, after two months of preoperative care tense with the risk of infection from skin expanders and implants for immobilizing the girls’ heads during surgery, she spent two hours working with a five-member anesthesia staff, led by Linda Mason, MD, and Alexander Zouros, MD, neurosurgeon, to separate the girls. “The nursing staff did a Please turn to page 2
School of Dentistry alumni receive recognition
Arlene Jean Madsen Klooster
Raymond D. Rawson
Arlene Jean Madsen Klooster, a 1971 dental hygiene graduate, was named Dental Hygiene Alumna of the Year during the annual School of Dentistry dental hygienist and assistants luncheon. The luncheon was held at the Redlands Country Club on February 11, 2005, during the alumni student Please Pleaseturn turntotopage page16 2
Raymond D. Rawson, School of Dentistry class of 1968, has been named alumnus of the year for 2005. Dr. Rawson approaches everything in life with enthusiasm, and has combined this with a keen desire to make a difference and a vision of what he wants to accomplish; this enthusiasm has led to some outPlease turn to page 10
School of Nursing celebrates 100 years with alumni weekend After a century of caring, the School of Nursing celebrated its 100 years of existence with an alumni weekend held March 31 to April 3. The weekend began with a research conference sponsored by the class of 1955 (a story on the conference will appear in the next issue of TODAY). Friday afternoon, alumni of the School were invited to an open house held at West Hall. Guests registered for the weekend, and were then treated with a tour of the school, highlighted by
In commemoration of 100 years of excellence in nursing, the School of Nursing is currently displaying two large centennial banners in front of West Hall. a centennial display presented by Schaefer, LLU historian, was on the Heritage Room. Richard hand to give brief historical
Fulfilling the Vision a Century Later . . . 1905–2005
vignettes to visitors. Friday evening featured “A Century of Caring: The LLU School of Nursing Journey.” Zelne Zamora, MSN, RN, assistant professor of nursing, and president of the Alumni Association, presented a slideshow featuring the highlights of each of the honored years. On Saturday, the golden anniversary class of 1955 hosted both the Sabbath School and the church service at University Church, followed by a potluck in Please turn to page 7
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Conjoined twins… Continued from page 1 tremendous job–we didn’t have one infection the entire time,” Dr. Osterdock remarked. After the successful separation, Dr. Osterdock took a brief break to inform the parents of the good news before spending another three hours in the operating room as Andrea Ray, MD, lead plastic surgeon for the Molina twins, worked with her team to reconstruct the girls’
skulls. “They have a full head of hair already, and if they wear their little hats, you can’t even tell they’ve had a major surgery,” said Dr. Ray. Crystal and Cristina don’t know it, but they were so popular during their stay at Children’s Hospital that they inspired two scrapbooking events resulting in three memory books for the parPlease turn to page 16
Gift of Life honors Leonard L. Bailey, MD Renatta Osterdock, MD, lead neurosurgeon for the Molina twins, poses for one last picture before the surgery to separate the girls.
Television personality and Gift of Life spokesperson Chad Everett presents Leonard L. Bailey, MD, chair and professor of surgery, with a framed certificate honoring Dr. Bailey for his participation in the Gift of Life program. The Gift of Life, a philanthropic organization, helped to arrange transportation for two recent Children’s Hospital heart surgery patients—one from the Philippines and one from Afghanistan. Both children have fully recovered and have returned home.
SPH professor trains officials in Palau
On March 3, after nearly a year of preparation, Crystal and Cristina Molina were successfully separated at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.
BALL alumnus of the year… Continued from page 1 Denise Townsend, he worked to organize career days, during which Black students could meet Black physicians in the area. After earning the MD degree in 1990, he completed an internship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas (1990–1991); and a residency in orthopaedics at Martin Luther King, Jr./Drew Medical Center in Los Angeles, California (1991–1995). He is a boardcertified orthopaedic surgeon. Dr. Fenison began his professional career at King/Drew Medical Center, where he served as chief resident/clinical instructor (1995– 1996). From 1996 to 1998 he practiced orthopaedic surgery with the Prime Care Medical Group of
Desert Valley in Victorville, California. In 1998 he joined the Orthopaedics Unlimited Medical Group, Inc., in Moreno Valley, California. For the past four years he has maintained a private orthopaedics practice in Moreno Valley. Many people know Dr. Fenison for his academic successes, but few people are privy to his passion for family and humankind. He is a dedicated husband and father in spite of his demanding schedule. He always makes time for family and friends. He values the concept of balance: God— family—work—extracurricular. His passion for humankind has driven him to be committed to the Please turn to page 3
Orthopaedic faculty … Continued from page 13 rapidly with aggressive physical rehabilitation and within seven weeks he resumed his bike riding. Dr. Donaldson was so impressed that he approached Professor Lewis to see if he would be willing to go to Washington. D.C., as an advocate for orthopaedic care. LLUMC patient and professor John Lewis spent two days in
Washington, D.C., visiting the AAOS office with patients from all across the United States. The following day, the patients and doctors visited the Senate and House offices of political representatives from each state. The political process gave the physicians a new insight and appreciation for the interaction of medicine and science with the political process.
The island nation of Palau, home to about 20,000 people, is now better equipped to cope with environmental health concerns after a two-day training seminar last month led by Loma Linda University. Thirty officials from the Palau Ministry of Health convened for “Microbes, Management, and the Media” in the country’s capital city, Koror, to learn from David T. Dyjack, DrPH, CIH, associate dean for public health practice, School of Public Health. The training aimed to teach the epidemiologists, sanitarians, and health educators to better deliver essential services such as researching for new solutions to environmental health problems. The participants delved into environmental health concerns such as food-borne illness, asthma, and environmental health disparities—a term used when specific risks affect some population segments more than others. The World Health Organization defines environmental health as freedom from illness or injury related to exposure to toxic agents and other environmental conditions that are potentially detrimental to human health, according to Dr. Dyjack. He says the organization estimates that up to 25 percent of all preventable bad health is tied to environmental causes. The conference participants also studied effectively interacting with the media—and then tested their new skills during a mock press conference. Broken up into teams, the students hosted conferences on hypothetical situations, with their peers and Dr. Dyjack playing curious reporters. “I think it gives the partici-
pants a true appreciation of the complexity involved in working with the press,” says Dr. Dyjack. One team faced a situation of hotel patrons angry that their accommodations are located next to a rodent-infested landfill—a problem not likely to be tackled in the United States, where landfills are often located nearer to rural areas and lower-income neighborhoods. “In Palau, it’s the inverse,” Dr. Dyjack remarks. “They have a challenge with rodents there— rats. These rats are associated with unmanaged landfills, and the landfills happen to be adjacent to expensive hotel properties.” This fact came as news to Dr. Dyjack upon his visit to Palau, who says he enjoyed learning about environmental health problems facing a different part of the world. As principal investigator of the Southern Pacific Environmental Resource Center, located here at Loma Linda University, Dr. Dyjack works with states from Texas west through Hawaii and
locations in the Pacific Ocean to improve the delivery of environmental health services. The program focuses most of its efforts on Native American and Pacific Islander populations, Dr. Dyjack says. The Southern Pacific Environmental Resource Center is funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and works in cooperation with the Riverside County department of public health. Loma Linda University is one of five U.S. universities to work with the CDC on this nationwide initiative. The seminar in Palau was sponsored by the CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health, the Palau Ministry of Health, and the U.S. Health Resource and Services Administration. Next week, Dr. Dyjack will travel to Durango, Colorado, to conduct training that will improve the health care services available to the Navajo peoples in the area. “This is interesting and fun,” Dr. Dyjack says about his work.
David T. Dyjack, DrPH, CIH (top left), associate dean for public health practice, School of Public Health, worked with 30 employees of the Palau Ministry of Health during “Microbes, Management, and the Media.”
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BALL alumnus of the year… Continued from page 2 communities he serves locally, as well as abroad. Dr. Fenison is an avid supporter of the Drug Alternative Program. He not only gives monetary commitment, but also assists with aftercare employment, mentoring, and educational desires. Dr. Fenison is also committed to the SOAR (Scholarship Opportunities Achievement Responsibility) program. Abroad, his passion for God’s people has led him to be a part of a hospice project in Africa. Dr. Fenison and his wife, Lachelle, have been married since 1991. They have two children, 9-
year-old Aurriel and 8-year-old Benjamin. In spite of his busy professional life—which includes private practice, as well as professional publications, presentations, and memberships—Dr. Fenison still finds time for a number of diverse interests and pursuits. He and his wife host medical students in their home, and he volunteers with his local church’s Adventurers’ program, participates in career days, plays sports, and “schools” students in basketball at the Drayson Center. He also optimistically believes that “a Laker championship is still possible without Shaq.” In addition, he is
a Bible scholar and never hesitates to spread the good news of the gospel. Dr. Fenison acknowledges that many individuals have contributed to his personal and professional achievements. He is particularly grateful to several mentors—Drs. Sanders, Eaton, McKenzie, and Lindsay, and to his parents and his wife. But he reserves the highest praise for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In light of his personal and professional contributions, BALL is pleased to confer on Dr. Fenison the title alumnus of the year—2005.
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First robot assisted surgery in the Inland Empire performed at LLUMC
The da Vinci Surgical System allows the surgeon to operate the sidecart equipped with four robotic arms, two with high-powered cameras and two with special laparoscopic instruments. On Monday, March 28, Loma Linda University Medical Center held a press conference announcing the first prostate removal surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System in the Inland Empire. Herbert Ruckle, MD, chief of the urology division at Loma Linda University Medical Center, performed the first da Vinci prostatectomy in the Inland Empire for Robert Jensen, a 70-year-old gentleman from Beaumont, California. The da Vinci Surgical System was on display during the press conference, providing a close look at the newest in robotic-surgical innovation. Loma Linda University Medical Center is the only facility in the Inland Empire with this surgical option. The da Vinci Surgical System consists of four main parts; an ergonomically designed surgeon’s console, a patient-side cart with four interactive robotic arms, a high-performance vision system, and proprietary EndoWrist instruments. The surgeon’s hand movements are scaled, filtered, and smoothly translated into precise movements of the EndoWrist instruments through state-of-theart robotic technology. The intuitive interface offers surgeons dexterity, precision, and control beyond the capabilities of the human hand. Each of the four robotic arms is equipped with an EndoWrist instrument or high-powered camera that offers seven degrees of freedom and 90 degrees of articulation. The console gives surgeons a threechannel vision system that produces a high-resolution 3-D image and a panoramic view of the surgical field. “We are excited about this opportunity,” says Dr. Ruckle. “It is a chance for Loma Linda University Medical Center to meld cutting-edge technology and whole-person care.” The da Vinci Surgical System is used for more than urology patients. The da Vinci has also been approved by the FDA for multiple surgical procedures in the areas of cardiac, urologic, pediatric, and general surgery. John Kim, MD, OB/GYN surgeon at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Please turn to page 12
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More than 350 alumni and friends of BALL gather for annual banquet The Black Alumni of Loma Linda and La Sierra Universities (BALL) held their 22nd annual banquet on Saturday, February 26, at the Los Angeles Marriott Downtown in Los Angeles. More than 350 alumni and friends of Loma Linda University (LLU) and La Sierra University (LSU) came together for the evening. Juan Williams, senior correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR) and political analyst for FOX Television, was the keynote speaker for the event. His speech was a biographer’s discussion on the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. He highlighted the Brown v. Board of Education case, but revealed, based on his one-onone interactions with Justice Marshall, that his profound impact on civil rights extended beyond that landmark Supreme Court decision. Named the 2005 alumnus of the year was Anthony T. Fenison, MD, (see page 1 for more on Dr. Fenison). Scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $2,500 were awarded to six students that evening. LSU awardees included David O. Ajao, education; LaTasha S. Murrell, business and management; and Sherika Shanna–Kay Wright, arts and sciences. LLU awardees included Godwin Nwadibia, School of Public Health; Neal Antonio Johnson, School of Dentistry; and Rachelle M. E. McKenzie, Graduate School. BALL was formed in 1980 as a support system for minority students. Gaines R. Partridge, EdD, along with other interested alumni, formed the organization to address
Juan Williams the needs of Black students at Loma Linda University. The mission of the Black Alumni of Loma Linda University is to be instrumental in promoting and facilitating Christian professional health science education of Black young men and women at Loma Linda University and La Sierra University. About the speaker Juan Williams is one of America’s leading political writers and thinkers. He is the senior correspondent for NPR and the political analyst for FOX Television. A former prizewinning columnist and editorial writer for The Washington Post, he has also authored three books. His most recent, titled My Soul Looks Back in Wonder, presents stirring, thought-provoking eyewitness accounts from people who played active roles in the civil rights movement during the past 50 years. Previous books include the nonfiction bestseller, Eyes On The Prize, and the critically acclaimed biography, Thurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary. Time magazine describes American Revolutionary as a “magisterial” work of
American history. This book was reissued in 2004 with a new epilogue to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s historic Brown v. Board decision. Mr. Williams’ understanding of American history and his inside access to Washington politics gives him a unique and informed voice as an analyst of current events. In 2000, NPR selected him to host their afternoon talk show, “Talk of The Nation,” and in two years Williams brought the show’s ratings to record heights. His daring perspectives are based on his historical understanding, political expertise, and knowledge of diversity. Prior to writing bestsellers, Mr. Williams was a political analyst and national correspondent for The Washington Post. In a 21year career at The Post he served as an editorial writer, op-ed columnist and White House reporter. He won several journalism awards for his writing and investigative reporting. He also won an Emmy Award for TV documentary writing. He was given widespread critical acclaim for a series of documentaries including Politics—The New Black Power. His documentary on A. Phillip Randolph was featured
During the banquet six students from Loma Linda University and La Sierra University were presented with scholarships. Pictured here are the LLU recipients (from left) Godwin Nwadibia, School of Public Health; Neal Antonio Johnson, School of Dentistry; and Rachelle M. E. McKenzie, Graduate School. G. Victoria Jackson, MSW (far right), assistant professor, social work, LLU, presented the scholarship awards. on PBS. The 50th anniversary of the Brown decision, May 17, 2004, coincided with the nation taking a renewed interest in issues of racial equality and the unique role of the growing Hispanic population. Because of Mr. Williams’ expertise, the president’s commission chose him as the keynote speaker at the Smithsonian Museum in 2003 to commemorate the Brown anniversary. He was also selected as the first speaker in
Innerweave: The Wholeness Story By Wil Alexander, PhD Professor of family medicine, School of Medicine Spring and Easter are with us in green force. So much to call to senses and mind about “Newness!” Recently in The Gathering Place, Dr. Ivan Blazen spoke of our participation in the new creation the apostle Paul had in mind in his letters to the Corinthians and the Philippians: “Those who belong to Christ and hence to the new creation are a totally changed people. They look at others, no matter who they are or what they have done the way Christ did—He gave himself for them—because they have the mind of Christ (I Cor. 2:16; Phil. 2:5). As participants in the new creation, pastors are to view their parishioners and parishioners their pastors with the mind of Christ. Academics are to see non-academics and vice versa with the mind of Christ. Professors are to behave toward their students and students to their professors with the mind of Christ. Administrators should evaluate teachers and teachers administrators through the filter of Christ’s mind. Husbands are to love their wives and wives their husbands the way Christ loved them. Parents are to deal gently with their children and children with their parents, as befitting Christ’s mind. Physicians, dentists, nurses, and therapists should understand and treat their patients and each other with the attitude of Christ. And as Galatians 6:12 enjoins, we should minister to anyone guilty of any trespass, with the healing restoring compassion of Christ. We should bind up the wounds of the brokenhearted in the spirit of Christ. We should treat the poor, defeated, homeless, mentally deficient, and ill with his mind; the disabled, divorced, and homosexuals with his mind; and different genders, races, nationalities, minorities, and religious groups with his mind. And we are to love our enemies with the redemptive love of Christ, just as he reconciled us to himself when we were enemies toward him (Romans 5:10). If we do not manifest the healing, restoring compassion and agape of Christ in our evaluations of, judgments upon, and relationships with others, then we are not really in Christ, nor part of his new creation. To be in him and to have received the newness of life he brings is to be and act like him.” Feels like some spring soul cleaning is in order!
2003 for C-SPAN’s nationally televised series, Students and Leaders. As senior correspondent for NPR’s “Morning Edition” and host of “America’s Black Forum,” a nationally syndicated weekly news program, Mr. Williams is at the cutting edge of America’s culture and politics.
School of Pharmacy reaches finals in national competition For the third time in as many years, a student team from the Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy has reached the finals of the national Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Competition sponsored by the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP). The LLU students have placed among the top eight teams in the country and will travel to Denver, Colorado, for the championship round scheduled for April 21 and 22 in the Colorado Convention Center. In addition to the LLU team, finalists include teams from The Ohio State University and the Universities of Maryland, Pittsburgh, and Illinois at Chicago. Rounding out the field are Mercer University, University of Southern California, and the University of California–San Francisco. Last year’s winner, Drake University, is not among the 2005 finalists. The LLU School of Pharmacy admitted its very first class in the fall of 2002, so the 2003 competition was its first. In 2004, despite being the newest school of pharmacy and having only first- and second-year students enrolled, the team captured third place. Members of the 2005 team are second-year students Bosun Kim, Chung-Wen Liu, and Edward Yoo and third-year student Jenny Park. This marks the first competition for each. In pharmacy education, the P&T Competition is serious business; it can be compared to a law school’s moot court. The team is assigned a drug for study and evalPlease turn to page 11
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Board of Trustees report Editor’s note: The Boards of Trustees for Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda University Medical Center, and Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center met in full session on Tuesday, February 15, 2005; and the Boards of Trustees of Loma Linda University Medical Center and Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center met (via teleconference) on Tuesday, March 15, 2005. Following is a summary of actions taken and reports presented. Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center • The role of a teaching hospital in an academic medical center The Board of Trustees of Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center was given a Board education segment relative to the “Role of a Teaching Hospital in an Academic Medical Center.” It was noted that teaching hospitals make up only six percent of all hospitals in the United States, yet these hospitals provide a disproportionate share of specialized services (i.e., 46 percent of level 1 regional trauma centers, 44 percent surgical transplant services) and charity care (46 percent). Loma Linda University Medical Center serves as a tertiary care facility for San Bernardino, Riverside, Mono, and Inyo Counties. In 2004, Loma Linda University Medical Center was involved in training 2,189 students from Loma Linda University and other educational institutions in the area. The following programs of LLU have 100 percent of their students in training at LLUMC: clinical laboratory, emergency medical services, medicine, nursing, radiological technology, and respiratory care. LLUMC offers a continuum of medical education training from the undergraduate medical program through graduate medical education. Currently, 46 graduate medical education programs with 570 residents are offered at LLUMC. In addition to standard accreditation requirements, LLUMC includes training for residents in general business management, applied biomedical ethics, and whole-person care. The goal is to present each resident with excellent graduate medical education from a Christian perspective. Jamie Osborn, MD, program director of the Loma Linda University family medicine residency, reported on the successful mission-driven resident recruitment process in family medicine. The program’s mission statement is “Called to excellence, compassion, and wholeness.” • LLUAHSC budget approved The 2005 budget for Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center was approved by the Board of Trustees. There are now 29 service departments in LLUAHSC with 605 FTEs. • Audit committees appointed The Boards of Trustees appointed audit committees to represent the LLUAHSC, LLU, and LLUMC Boards of Trustees in discharging their responsibilities regarding accounting, reporting, and financial practices of the institutions and
their subsidiaries. The committees will also have general responsibility for surveillance of internal controls and accounting and audit activities of the institutions and their subsidiaries. The membership of the committees is as follows: Max Trevino, chair; Donald Ammon; Robert Lemon; and Carlton Lofgren. • New LLUHC board directors appointed The Boards of Trustees of Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center and Loma Linda University Medical Center serve as the corporate members for Loma Linda University Health Care (LLUHC). On February 15, 2005, the corporate members received the report of the LLUHC nominating committee and approved the following individuals as new directors for the LLUHC board: Daniel Fontoura, James Pappas, David Hinshaw Jr., Terence Lewis, Alan Nelson, and Alfred Simental. • LLUAHSC and LLUMC appointments approved The LLUAHSC plan for information systems calls for central leadership relating to academia and health ministries. On March 15, 2005, the LLUAHSC Board of Trustees approved the following appointments: David P. Harris, PhD, was appointed LLUAHSC vice president, information systems for academia. Dr. Harris will continue to also serve in his role as vice chancellor for information systems of Loma Linda University. Richard Hergert was appointed LLUAHSC vice president, information systems for health ministries. In a subsequent action by the LLUMC Board of Trustees, Mr. Hergert was appointed LLUMC vice president for information systems/chief information officer. Mr. Hergert has an extensive background in information systems, and has most recently been vice president/chief information officer for Grady Health System in Atlanta, Georgia. Loma Linda University • Faculty appointments approved The Loma Linda University Board of Trustees approved the following faculty appointments: Stewart R. Albertson, JD, interim chair, department of health administration, School of Public Health, effective 12/15/04 to 12/15/05. Juan C. Belliard, MPH, interim chair, department of global health, School of Public Health, effective 12/15/04 to 12/15/05. David A. Bush, MD, vice chair for clinical affairs, department of radiation medicine, School of Medicine, effective 1/1/05. Carlene M. Drake, MSLS, acting director, University libraries, effective 1/1/05. Subhas C. Gupta, MD, PhD, head, division of plastic and reconstructive surgery, department of surgery, School of Medicine, effective 6/1/04 to 6/30/07. Loretta B. Johns, PhD, assistant dean for program development and evaluation, School of Medicine, effective 5/23/05 to 6/30/06. Jigar D. Patel, DO, associate chair for continuing medical education, department of medicine, School of Medicine, effective 1/1/05 to 6/30/05.
Samuel Soret, PhD, interim chair, department of environmental and occupational health, School of Public Health, effective 1/1/05 to 12/31/05. Teri S. Tamayose, EdD, assistant dean for recruitment and marketing, School of Public Health, effective 1/1/05. • New policies approved The following policies were approved by the Board of Trustees: a) pornography policy; b) facilitating the transfer of currently registered LLU students; and c) student responsibility to meet graduation requirements. These policies have been published in their entirety in TODAY. • Search processes underway Three administrative search processes are underway at the University: a) dean of the School of Nursing; b) dean of the Faculty of Religion; and c) director of University libraries. • Board approved new library entity There are several libraries on campus including the Del E. Webb Memorial Library, Jesse Library, and Rehabilitation Library. The Board approved the new entity “University Libraries” to collectively house all current and future libraries on the Loma Linda campus. • Financial and plant operations reports presented The cost of health insurance and utilities continues to offer opportunities for the University. Several remodeling initiatives are underway across the campus, with the Lindsay Hall modernization plan being the largest. • Student tuition and fees approved for 2005–2006 school year Student tuition and fees for the 2005–2006 school year were approved. The basic graduate rate will remain at $465 per unit for most schools. Fees, however, are being split from tuition this year and range from $393 to $452 per quarter depending on program enrolled. Dormitory rates will increase by 4.2 percent. For Lindsay Hall, cost will be $745 per quarter for two students per room or $985 per quarter for one student per room. For Daniells Hall, cost will be $745 per quarter for two students per room or $1,081 per quarter for one student per room. • Centennial Complex campaign announced The Centennial Complex and the $40 million campaign to provide the philanthropic support to make it a reality were approved by the Board. This complex embodies three themes as the institution celebrates the centennial—growth, innovation, and globalization. All schools in the University will use the anatomy laboratories, smart classrooms, amphitheaters, clinical skills and assessment center, and other laboratories in the new complex. Gifts and pledges to the campaign now total $24.8 million towards the goal. Loma Linda University Medical Center • LLUMC CEO Ruthita Fike
presented a report In fulfillment of LLUMC’s mission, spiritual emphasis is being provided at each campus of LLUMC. “Faces of Grace” program is being aired on the inhouse television system. A “Wholeness Fair” was held with approximately 800 participants attending the function. It was held in conjunction with the Employee Benefits Fair. A devotional journal was distributed to 18,000 members of the LLUAHSC family. In 2004, the Medical Center’s chaplains visited 64,000 patients. Quality indicators for patient satisfaction and inpatient and outpatient financial data were presented. The target goal for market share by year 2008 is 10.4 percent. The current market share is 9.1 percent. A review of the marketing campaign for year 2004 was presented including budget and outreach projects. • Reports presented and/or approved The LLUMC performance dashboard was reviewed. It consists of service performance, growth performance, and stewardship performance metrics. LLUMC’s new and updated organizational chart was presented. Goals and challenges were identified for the year 2005. They are capacity constraints, capital demands, patient satisfaction, regulatory issues, and physician need. Divisional reports were presented by Liz Dickinson and Daniel Fontoura (University Hospital); Zareh Sarrafian (Children’s Hospital); Gerry Ellis (Institutes and Signature Programs); Daniel Giang (Graduate Medical Education); and David Wren (Faculty Practice). A report by the human resources office was presented. The presentation included the life cycle of employees, beginning with recruitment to separation from the institution. A summary was also provided of the vacancy, accession, turnover, and retention rates for 2004. David Marlowe presented a marketing strategic report. Mr. Marlowe is an expert in the field of health care marketing. His presentation consisted of market audit findings and results of the interviews with staff and the community. The marketing needs that were identified are: (1) improve access (number one need); (2) increase public communications; (3) increase level of community visibility; (4) create a “market intelligence” capability; and (4) target referral sources. Steve Mohr presented the year-end financials. The 2004 budget was exceeded. John Testerman presented the medical staff report, consisting of a report of medical staff year-end statistics and a medical staff executive committee report dated February 7, 2005. Jim Pappas presented a report on the quality processes. The definition of quality was described as, “The degree to which health services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge.” The Board voted to authorize administration to proceed with the construction of the Zapara Rehabilitation Pavilion on the East Campus with an anticipated completion date of December 2008. Please turn to page 11
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School of Nursing alumni weekend… Continued from page 1 West Hall. Sabbath afternoon brought the focus of the centennial weekend up to the heritage cottage area behind Nichol Hall. It was here that the School of Nursing had a special dramatic presentation titled “A Century of Caring.” “A Century of Caring” was written by Alexandria Harter, religion and drama teacher at Loma Linda Academy. The drama presentation had four School of Nursing faculty and students dressed in vintage clothing portraying a certain personage in the history of the School. Dynnette Hart, PhD, RN, associate professor of nursing, played “Grace;” Deleise Wilson, MA, RN, assistant professor of nursing, played “Winifred;” Catherine Comilang, School of Nursing student, played “Irene;” and Joanelle Adajar, School of Nursing student, played “Karen.” The dramatic presentation was open to the public and had two showings. Almost 100 people attended the first showing, more than double what was expected. Following the dramatic presentation, Mr. Schaefer gave a brief history of how Loma Linda University was purchased. This seemed especially poignant against the backdrop of the more than 100-year-old cottages. Saturday evening was the alumni banquet held at Wong Kerlee International Conference Center. Several awards were presented, including two Alumna of the Year Awards. Doreen Mary Louise Elvedahl–Kuhn, RN; and Ina (Britta) Muderspach, RN, MS, both members of the class of 1955, were recipients of the Alumna of the Year Award. Helen Emori King, PhD, RN, dean of the School of Nursing, received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. King has announced that she will be retiring at the end of this school year. Carolyn Pierce Thompson, RN, was presented with the Philanthropic Award. Doreen Mary Louise Elvedahl-Kuhn graduated from the College of Medical Evangelists (CME, now Loma Linda University School of Nursing) with a BS degree in 1955. After graduation she began
her professional career at White Memorial Hospital (now White Memorial Medical Center) on the neurology and neurosurgery unit, where she became head nurse. Two years later, she accepted the position of diabetic teaching nurse for Dr. W. W. H. Pote. Ms. Elvedahl-Kuhn was born in her grandparents’ home in British Columbia, Canada, where she grew up and attended elementary and high school. A niece of Catherine Nickel-Graf, Nettie Berg (a future graduate of White Memorial Hospital School of Nursing), attended her mother during confinement and delivery. Her aunts who were nurses inspired her to study nursing. After completing pre-nursing at Walla Walla College (now Walla Walla Adventist University), Walla Walla, Washington, she was accepted at CME for the 1955A class. A broken leg as a result of a skiing accident delayed her entry and she became a member of the 1955B class. She met the love of her life, Irvin Kuhn, also a Canadian from British Columbia, who graduated from CME School of Medicine in 1955. Elder Frank Moran married them in 1956 in Los Angeles. After Irvin’s medicine residency, Ms. Elvedahl-Kuhn’s career path included a move to Vancouver, where she did staff nursing at Vancouver General Hospital for a year. The Kuhns then moved to Willowdale in North Toronto, where she taught in the North York Branson Hospital School of Nursing. In 1961, she and Irvin accepted a mission appointment to Bangkok Adventist Hospital (BAH) in Thailand, where she initiated the public health curriculum in the BAH School of Nursing. In 1964, they moved back to Willowdale for a few months, where she served as acting director of the school of nursing prior to moving to Seattle, Washington. There she worked as a staff nurse at the University of Washington Medical Center. She soon found a position on the clinical research unit at King County Medical Center as a research assistant. She returned to Loma Linda in August of 1966 and joined the faculty of the School of Nursing. Since 1968, Ms. ElvedahlKuhn has devoted her nursing skills to her family. At that time she and Irvin adopted a week-old daughter, and, a few months later, another daughter at nine months of age. In 1970, she gave birth to a son. As the children grew, she contributed to children’s Sabbath School at the Yucaipa Seventhday Adventist Church and to home-and-school activities at Mesa Grande Junior Academy, where she initiated a summer reading Olympics program for the students. Ms. Elvedahl-Kuhn says, “I have experienced nursing as a
grand profession. It provided me with opportunities which I may not have had otherwise.” She has maintained the class letter through these 50 years and inspired her classmates to create the Catherine Graf Nursing Faculty Research Endowment Fund to assist faculty in their research projects. The alumni association commends Doreen Mary Louise Elvedahl-Kuhn with the Alumna of the Year Award for her exemplary service to students, patients, classmates and colleagues, family, and community. Her vision for scholarly endeavors of the School of Nursing is lauded. Ina Britta Muderspach received an associate of arts degree in modern languages at Holte Gymnasium, Denmark, her native homeland. She went on to complete a diploma program in nursing 50 years ago at Community Hospital in Copenhagen, Denmark. In 1954, she married Arne H. Muderspach, who had preceded her as a graduate student at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan, two years before. She continued her pursuit of nursing education at Albright College, Reading, Pennsylvania, for the bachelor of science degree. Moving to Loma Linda, she continued her studies in the Graduate School, completing the master of science degree with a major in medical-surgical nursing in 1980. Ms. Muderspach has served in staff nurse positions at Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Reading Rehabilitation Hospital, and Loma Linda University Medical Center. Her specialty practice most recently has been cardiac therapy. In addition, she was an outstanding teacher and mentor in the undergraduate program of the School of Nursing from 1991 until 2000, when she retired. Though retired, she has continued to teach part-time for the School in critical care and fundamentals. She has earned the high regard of her colleagues and students for her clinical expertise and classroom teaching. Her compassionate, caring relationships exemplify the highest ideals of the University and the School of Nursing. Her faculty assignments have ranged from beginning students in fundamentals to medical–surgical and criticalcare laboratories. Her current students recommended to the alumni association that she be recognized for her many years of service to the nursing profession. They described the impact she has had on them: “Ina is that light unto the world that we all so want to be— the example that we strive for, and thanks to her witness, will hopefully follow. She has been caring, serving, and touching lives as a nurse for 50 years. She is the
perfect clinical instructor with high standards and a nurturing way. She expects much and helps us to be all that we can be. Always prepared for our clinical day we couldn’t do other than meet her expectations.” “We could always confide in her our doubts about our ability to do something and trust that she would help us through difficult clinical issues. So many students will be better nurses and better people for her loving, caring ways.” “There is so much to say, but I’ll leave it at: ‘She touched my life dramatically, and I respect her so much. I thank God that I had her in my first clinical experience. Ina, in a school where caring is the standard, stands out.’” Ms. Muderspach enjoys needlepoint and knitting projects, her home, and her garden in Yucaipa. She and her husband are happy to live near their two daughters and four grandchildren. Loma Linda University School of Nursing Alumni Association is pleased to honor Ina Britta Muderspach in her 50th year as a nurse with the Alumna of the Year Award for 2005. Carolyn Pierce Thompson studied pre-nursing at La Sierra College and graduated from White Memorial Hospital (now White Memorial Medical Center) School of Nursing in 1949. She married Ralph Thompson Jr. on July 18, 1948. In mid-life, she became a licensed realtor. Ms. Thompson began her nursing career as an obstetrical nurse at Los Angeles County General Hospital the year she graduated. She delivered approximately 18 babies on her own when the residents were busy in other delivery rooms. Upon becoming a mother, she chose to be a “stay-at-home mom.” She and her daughter accompanied her husband to Fairbanks, Alaska, while he was in the Air Force, where their second child was born. While in Alaska, she was ordained as elder of the small Fairbanks Seventhday Adventist Church. She played the piano for services and actively “tended the flock” in the absence of a resident minister. Upon completing their military obligation, the Thompsons returned to Southern California for Ralph’s surgical residency. Further training took them to New York before returning to Loma Linda. Throughout the years, Ms. Thompson has been active in the outreach of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, both locally and internationally. Her many accomplishments include assisting Jack Provonsha in developing the LLU Ethics Center in 1964; assisting in the initiation of the ethics center at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital
(SRRSH) in China; assisting SRRSH in preparations for the International Joint Commission Accreditation; installing new shower stalls in the dormitory at SRRSH; donating PowerPoint equipment and funds for laboratory research at SRRSH; and currently supporting Gimbie Adventist Hospital in Gimbie, Ethiopia, and a mission hospital for the Tarahamara Indians in Cree, Mexico. She serves on three boards of directors and is president of the Ralph and Carolyn Thompson Charitable Foundation, formed in 1995. She and her husband are best known for their philanthropy that has supported “The Global Partnership for Nursing” under the direction of Patricia Jones, RN, PhD, professor of nursing, and Helen King, RN, PhD, dean of LLUSN for the past five years. This outreach has included Seventh-day Adventist nurses in Thailand, Brazil, Africa, Romania, England, and China. She has accompanied faculty on these trips, acting in capacities of conference registrar-coordinator, photographer, and awarding certificates. She currently is an elder for the University Church of Seventh-day Adventists on the Loma Linda campus and makeup artist for Loma Linda Broadcasting Network (LLBN). Nurturing her interest in television outreach, she has produced the program “Searching for Answers” for LLBN since 1998. Approximately 200 episodes have been produced. Presently, the book of Revelation is being studied with three theologians. Ms. Thompson and her husband are proud parents of three adult children, a daughter, Carol Thompson Corwin, a graduate of LLUSN ’78, GS ’85, and two sons, Jeffery (School of Medicine ’81) and Jon (School of Medicine ’91). Both are actively practicing medicine. The Thompsons are the grandparents of six grandchildren. The alumni association honors Carolyn Pierce Thompson, RN, for her special gifts of vision, compassion, generosity of spirit, volunteerism, and exemplary philanthropy in making a difference in the personal and professional lives of Seventh-day Adventist nurses around the world, with the Philanthropic Award. It is with admiration and thankfulness that Loma Linda University School of Nursing Alumni Association honors Helen Emori King, RN, PhD, for her lifetime achievements in nursing service and nursing education. Dr. King earned her bachelor of science in nursing at Loma Linda University in 1959. By 1965, she had completed her master of science in medical/surPlease turn to page 13
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Annual BALL banquet held on February 26
W. Augustus Cheatham, MSW (second left), vice chancellor for public affairs, LLU and banquet emcee, welcomes guests to the Twenty-second Annual Scholarship Banquet, sponsored by the Black Alumni of Loma Linda and La Sierra Universities, held on February 26, at the Los Angeles Marriott Downtown in Los Angeles. More than 350 guests attended the affair.
Leslie N. Pollard, DMin (right), special assistant to the chancellor for diversity, LLU, presents H. Roger Hadley, MD, dean, School of Medicine, LLU, with the LLU Leadership Diversity Award “in acknowledgement of your lifelong commitment to the education of minority young people at Loma Linda University.”
LSU awardees included (second left) David O. Ajao, education; LaTasha S. Murrell, business and management; and Sherika Shanna–Kay Wright, arts and sciences. David Dudley, PhD (far left), director of the counseling center at LSU, presented the awards.
Anthony T. Fenison, MD (right), makes remarks after receiving the Alumnus of the Year Award. Looking on are his wife, Lachelle, and Nyron H. R. McLean, member, BALL executive committee.
M. Leon Seard II, MD, president of BALL, welcomes alumni and friends of BALL and thanks them for their continued support of the organization.
Carlton B. Sampson, MD (right), member, BALL executive committee, congratulates (from left) Sherika Shanna–Kay Wright, Toyin Akinpelu, and Paula Thompson for receiving Gaines Partridge Scholarship awards.
The Joe Bagg Quartet provided musical entertainment for the evening.
A report on the Minority Introduction to the Health Sciences program was given by the program coordinator, Leroy A. Reese, MD.
Lori Barker Hackett, PhD (right), presents Paula Thompson, the recipient of the Matilda “Syd” Barker Scholarship Award in the amount of $1,000.
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School of Nursing celebrates 100 years
Richard Schaefer, LLU historian, presents “A Legacy of Providence” on the lawn in front of the heritage cottages behind Nichol Hall. His presentation was part of the School of Nursing’s “A Century of Caring,” which was held Saturday afternoon, April 2.
Lucille Noggle Bieber, class of 1938, represented the oldest class present during the School of Nursing alumni banquet, held Saturday evening, April 2.
Deleise Wilson, MA, RN, assistant professor of nursing, presents the story of “Winifred.” Ms. Wilson is dressed in a vintage nursing uniform.
From left, Lou Anne Ruminson Kent-Aaen, class of 1969, poses for a picture after vespers with her mother, Marie Jackson Ruminson, class of 1941, and her daughter, Sharna Aaen, class of 2006. Lou Anne, Marie, and Sharna represent three generations of School of Nursing graduates.
Nadine Moore Knight, class of 1975, and Elizabeth (Bowes) Dickinson, class of 1975, share experiences they had while enrolled in the School of Nursing.
Patricia Clark Foster, PhD, RN, emeritus professor, School of Nursing, poses for a picture with her husband, Glenn. Dr. Foster is a member of the class of 1955B, the golden anniversary class.
Hazel Wood (left), alumni association secretary, poses for a picture with Zelne Zamora, president of the alumni association.
(From left) Racheal Askea, Toby Richards, Ahlam Jadalla, and Iris Mamier receive alumni association merit scholarships.
Ina Britta Muderspach, class of 1955, receives the Alumna of the Year Award from Eva Miller, MS, RN, associate professor of nursing, during the alumni banquet.
Doreen Mary Louise Elvedahl–Kuhn (right), proudly displays her Alumna of the Year Award. Posing for a picture with her are Joyce Volsch, administrative director of nursing, LLUMC, and Ms. Miller.
Carolyn Pierce Thompson (right), class of 1949, prepares to receive the School of Nursing Philanthropic Award from Helen E. King, PhD, RN, dean of the School of Nursing.
Dr. King poses for a picture with Katty Joy French, PhD, RN, after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Japanese students learn more than academics while studying at LLU Loma Linda University’s School of Allied Health Professions is making an impact on the occupational therapy and physical therapy workforce in Japan. The School’s partnership with Humanitec Rehabilitation College in Yokkaichi, Japan, brings several Japanese students to the Loma Linda campus each fall, where they learn about more than just physical and occupational therapy. Last fall, the 15 students composing the third cohort from Humanitec were exposed to a world of new ideas and habits during their stay, in addition, of course, to completing their college degrees: by spending their final quarter at Loma Linda, the students earn a bachelor’s degree in health science from Loma Linda’s School of Allied Health Professions, specializing in either occupational therapy or physical therapy. Throughout their stay, the students lived in makeshift dormitories—three adjacent apartments arranged for by Art Walls, manager of rental properties. Faculty, students, and Loma Linda Japanese Church families volunteered to help the students adjust to life in Loma Linda and helped create memorable experiences for the students. “People who have worked with this group of students, or the two previous cohorts, were truly enthusiastic,” says the program’s director, Keiko Khoo, MS, MA, also chair of the speech-language pathology and audiology department in the school of Allied Health Professions. “They learned that these Japanese students always captivate their hearts. Some have said that their charm was in their sincerity, politeness, and gentleness, and everyone was unable to find enough words to describe how the students touched their lives.” The quarter passed quickly while the students struggled to adjust to American customs, speaking English, and living away from the familiar environment of home. When finals week arrived, Ms. Khoo conducted a group exit interview. The students mentioned at least 15 new ideas and experiences that captured their enjoyment: 1. Weekly chapel. While it may surprise some students who have such opportunities yearround, these students said they felt the blessing of “newfound peace” in their hearts; 2. Classes with American students, specifically, observing their learning styles and willingness to tutor strangers from a foreign country; 3. Eating breakfast; 4. Brown rice and wholewheat bread; 5. Five servings of vegetables and fruit each day. They also admitted they were unable to eat
as much as Americans; 6. A cigarette-free lifestyle; 7. Exercising in the Drayson Center. Swimming was a favorite; 8. Portfolio Practicum workshops, which exposed them to many interesting topics. They enjoyed sitting with so many other students from the School of Allied Health Professions; 9. Trips to galleries, museums, gardens, the zoo, and the Crystal Cathedral. Volunteers who sponsored field trips left deep impressions on how to seek out beauty and live balanced lives; 10. Sabbath services. Even though none were Christians, the students never missed a week. Initially, they didn’t understand why the Japanese Church members took such interest in them; 11. Praise songs. The group learned several favorites, arranged a couple of songs, and sang them at Japanese Church for their parting gift; 12. Small-group Bible studies. Some students enjoyed reading Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life; 13. Singing band at the Medical Center on Fridays; 14. Visiting University Church to experience a high church; and 15. Visiting Mt. Rubidoux Church to experience an AfricanAmerican service and true gospel music. Two months after the students left, Ms. Khoo was reunited with them when she visited Japan to interview prospective students. At the end of a long day, Ms. Khoo discovered them waiting for her in the school’s rotunda. They asked her to pray for them. Ms. Khoo willingly agreed, giving thanks for their spiritual growth and petitioning for success on their Japanese licensing board examinations, which they took in February. (The results of the boards will be announced this month.) The partnership with Humanitec Rehabilitation College began in 2000 at the request of Masayuki Ohashi, who is now chair of the board. Mr. Ohashi read LLU’s mission and was impressed by the School’s work for the good of people and the community and not just for money. This inspired his confidence and trust that LLU would train his students honestly. The first group of 17 students studied on the LLU campus in 2002 and was followed by 19 students in 2003. “Partnering with Humanitec, a non Seventh-day Adventist school that sought us out because of our mission, allows students to experience our values in an academic environment that upgrades their skills and helps them contribute to their profession when they return home,” says Craig Jackson, JD, MSW, dean of the School of Allied Health Professions. “I am proud of our commitment to whole-person care and education.”
The students enjoyed visiting the Grand Canyon during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Raymond Rawson honored… Continued from page 1 standing achievements. The most noticeable accomplishment has been the recent (2002) opening of the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine. The first class will graduate in 2006, and the students can thank Dr. Rawson for the opportunity to study dentistry in Las Vegas. He has been an energetic, tireless promoter of the new school. Interestingly, Dr. Rawson began dreaming of seeing a dental school in Las Vegas while he was still a student at LLUSD in the early 1960s. “I was so impressed with the way Loma Linda emphasized whole-person care, basic sciences, and excellence in clinical dentistry, including gold foil, that I told Dean (Charles T.) Smith that I would like to see a school like that in Las Vegas.” Of course, Las Vegas and the State of Nevada were a long way from having either the population or the resources to consider opening a dental school in the 1960s. But that would gradually change, due in great measure to Dr. Rawson’s pushing the issue until the time was right. The need to provide care for underserved population groups and the development of a coalition of supporters of the idea of a school were all in place. Timing is everything in so many aspects of life. Ray has been a senator in the Nevada Legislature (representing Clark County, which includes Las Vegas) since 1984. His position as senator (and more so as he rose in rank to become assistant majority leader) allowed him to propose and push for the idea that Nevada, particularly Las Vegas, could use a dental school. The city had increased in size in recent years to a (2004) population of more than 1.3 million people and still is experiencing more rapid growth than most areas in the United States. The need for a school was demonstrated by Senator Rawson as he showed studies that clearly
indicated that an underserved population—including children— was not receiving care. For instance, a 1995 study at the University of Nevada Medical Center showed that the number two cause for admittance to the hospital was for dental pain and infection. Further, only 10 percent of the state’s 800 dentists indicated a willingness to treat patients on Medicaid. Add to that the fact that Nevada had the lowest ratio of dentist to population; it gave him a powerful argument for proposing that a school of dentistry be established to meet the state’s needs. Building a coalition of supporters was a daunting challenge. His colleagues in the Nevada Legislature were receptive to the concern raised by Dr. Rawson over the increasing hospital costs brought on by patients with dental problems seeking care. He was able to build bridges with colleagues both in the Assembly and the Senate so that in 1997 approval was granted to begin planning for a school of dentistry to be funded through the state’s Medicaid program. However, community support was another matter. The dentists in Nevada were not initially in favor of the school project, but Dr. Rawson was able to convince the Nevada Dental Association to support it. Many of the state newspapers were opposed, but gradually the tide turned, and, in 2002, UNLV School of Dental Medicine became a reality and opened its doors for its first students. Dr. Rawson has had and continues to have many other interests in addition to politics and dental education. He has been involved in forensic dentistry for several years and was part of the forensic team after the 1980 MGM fire in Las Vegas and the Sioux City airplane crash in 1989. His interest in this field resulted in pursuing a master’s degree in physical anthropology at UNLV in 1978. A leader in the field, he has served as an officer of
the American Board of Forensic Odontology. The adage that “if you want to get something done, give it to a busy man,” certainly applies to Dr. Rawson. How else does one explain the numerous activities and projects he finds time to do? He still practices dentistry (and loves it), and his public services include the National Advisory Committee on Rural Health, American Legacy Foundation (smoking cessation programs), Task Force Fund for a Healthy Nevada (tobacco settlements), and the Clark County AntiTobacco Task Force, in addition to the Boy Scouts, YMCA, and United Way. He has been given numerous awards over the years—such as the Community Hero Award by the National Conference of Christians and Jews and the Public Service Award by the American Association of Public Health Dentistry—and he is a frequently invited lecturer, but he really lights up when he talks about his family. He and his wife, Linda, have seven children—the first one born while they lived in Loma Linda—21 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild (born in March, 2004). One of his sons is studying dentistry in Illinois. The boy born in 1940 in Sandy, Utah, has come a long way to his position of leadership in Las Vegas and the State of Nevada. Part of that journey was his dental education in Loma Linda where, as a student, he produced a film on the high-speed photographic study of molten gold flow. He so impressed Dean Charles Smith that Dr. Smith offered him a position at the School of Dentistry. Unfortunately Dr. Rawson had to decline because he needed to pay off his loans. His interest in teaching, however, remained and has come full circle to where he is now very much involved in dental education. Ray Rawson, SD’68, clinician, educator, forensic expert, and legislator is a most illustrious alumnus of the School of Dentistry.
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Pharmacy and Therapeutics Competition… Continued from page 5 uation. After a thorough assessment of the product focusing on its therapeutic value and its cost effectiveness, the team reports its results to an adjudicatory panel and fields panelists’ questions about its procedures and findings. The process is much the same as that followed by P&T committees in hospitals throughout the nation as they determine what drugs will
be added to, or deleted from, each hospital’s formulary, the “menu” of pharmaceuticals inventoried and advocated by the hospital. Interim dean Avis Ericson, PharmD, is confident that the 2005 team will build on the achievements of its predecessors. “These four students have already shown themselves to be outstanding ambassadors for Loma Linda University and are
Continued from page 6 • New Trustee approved by Board The LLUMC Board of Trustees appointed Max Trevino, president of the Southwestern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, as a member of the Board of Trustees. Pastor Trevino has a broad background in finance, and will chair the LLUMC board audit committee.
Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center The Governing Board of Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center (LLUBMC) appointed the operating board for the LLUBMC. The operating board will meet four times per year, and the membership is as follows: Lyn Behrens, chair; Gary
Burlingame; Vivien Dee; Ruthita Fike; Roger Hadley; Richard Hart; Kevin Lang; Alan Nelson; Mary Ann Schaepper; Hubert Watkins; and Deane Wolcott. In addition, the governing board approved two administrative appointments for the LLUBMC: Ruthita Fike, president/chief executive officer; and Steve Mohr, chief financial officer.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2005 12:00 NOON TO 1:00 P.M. ALUMNI HALL FOR BASIC SCIENCES
“Do illegal immigrants deserve access to Southern California health care?” CME credit is available Featuring Robert Gardner, PhD, MA Program chair of the PhD in social policy and social research, LLU Professor, department of social work and social ecology, LLU Mindel D. Spiegel, MD, MPH Retired, consultant licensing and certification, medical staff and EMTALA issues, Los Angeles County Health Facilities Division Brenda Flores, MSW Doctoral student in social policy, LLU Program specialist, County of Riverside, Childrens’ Services Policy Unit Adiel Uzabakiriho, MSW Doctoral student in social policy, LLU LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY
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School of Pharmacy students (clockwise) Jenny Park, Bosun Kim, Chung-Wen Liu, and Edward Yoo reached the finals of the national Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Competition.
emerging leaders in pharmacy on the national stage,” says Dr. Ericson. She adds, “If we’ve done this well with only a partial complement of students, imagine what we’ll be able to do next year and beyond with all four classes in place and our current enrollment nearly doubled. I’m really proud of these students.” Kelly Lee, PharmD, is the team’s advisor. Dr. Lee is enthusiastic about the prospect of LLU eclipsing last year’s record and becoming a “regular” among the competition’s finalist. Dr. Lee says, “The students have worked extremely hard during the past three months and they should be proud of themselves for being invited to compete in the final competition. It is a significant accomplishment for a new school of pharmacy.” Team members acknowledge that the extensive research and preparation have been both demanding and rewarding. Jenny Park says, “This is truly a team effort. Each of us has worked hard to come as far as we have. It’s a great learning experience and our goal is to do the very best we can in the finals.”
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Chapel programs for April feature local speakers
Leah Jordache
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The Loma Linda University chapel programs for the month of April feature several campus speakers. Leah Jordache, associate pastor, University Church, Loma Linda, will give the chapel program for April 13. David Taylor, PhD, interim dean, Faculty of Religion, Loma Linda University, is set to give his presentation during the April 20 chapel program.
Terry Swenson
For the April 27 chapel program, Terry Swenson, MDiv, campus chaplain for Loma Linda University, is scheduled to speak. Loma Linda University chapel programs are sponsored by the office of student affairs and are held in University Church on the Loma Linda campus. Programs are held every Wednesday from 8:10 to 9:00 a.m.
Walter’s Children’s Charity Classic presents $250,000 check to LLUCH On March 23, a roomful of sponsors, administrators, and patients gathered at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital to recognize the dedication and support the Walter’s Children’s Charity Classic golf tournament has provided the Children’s Hospital for nine years. The ninth annual tournament, held in October, 2004, raised $250,000 for two units at the Children’s Hospital. The Pediatric ICU Transport team and the Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit will split the proceeds to buy new equipment or replace worn-out systems. Which is exactly what Walter’s Mercedes-Benz of Riverside intended to raise funds for when the company, owned by Steven Kienle, started doing the golf tournament nine years ago. “We specifically geared this
First robot assisted surgery… Continued from page 3 and Donald Moores, MD, pediatric surgeon at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, spoke about the da Vinci’s potential benefits for their patients as well. “We do a lot of laparoscopic surgeries in pediatrics,” said Dr. Moores. “With the da Vinci, we have the potential to do much more complex laparoscopic surgeries.” Dr. Kim echoed this idea. “We’ve been trying to move into more minimally invasive procedures in gynecological surgeries,” said Dr. Kim. “The da Vinci will allow us to do so.” This is ultimately of benefit to the patient, as Dr. Ruckle pointed out during the press conference. “The benefit for the patient is to recover quicker—to be getting up and around sooner,” he said. Mr. Jensen was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January of this year. “I knew the reputation of this hospital and of Dr. Ruckle and felt comfortable being the first patient,” said Mr. Jensen of his experience with the da Vinci Surgical System. “I was amazed at how soon I was up and around, it was the next day!” Prostate cancer is a disease in
Mr. Jensen gets a chance at the March 28 press conference to manipulate the robot that actually took out his cancerous prostate organ.
Herbert Ruckle, MD, chief of the urology division at LLUMC, talks KESQ reporter Rob McMillan through a demonstration of the da Vinci Surgical System at a press conference on March 28. which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the prostate. The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. Each year in the Inland Empire approximately 1,800 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer, and approximately 16 percent of American men will be diagnosed with this disease sometime in their lives. Treatment options and prognosis depend on the stage of the cancer, the Gleason score, and the patient’s age and general health. With greater public awareness, early detection is on the rise and mortality rates are declining. Additionally, new advances in medical technology are enabling cancer victims to go on to live
Robert Jensen (right), a 70year-old gentleman from Beaumont who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January, tells of his experience with the da Vinci Prostatectomy.
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active and productive lives after their treatment. One of the most common treatments for prostate cancer involves the surgical removal of the prostate gland, known as radical prostatectomy. Traditional radical prostatectomy requires a large, 8 to 10 inch incision. This open surgery commonly results in substantial blood loss, a lengthy and uncomfortable recovery, and the risk of impotence and incontinence. Patients opting for surgical treatment may be a candidate for a new, less-invasive surgical procedure called da Vinci Prostatectomy. This procedure incorporates a state-of-the-art surgical system that helps the surgeon see vital anatomical structures more clearly and to perform a more precise surgical procedure. For most patients, da Vinci Prostatectomy offers numerous potential benefits over open prostatectomy including: shorter hospital stay, less pain, less risk of infection, less blood loss and fewer transfusions, less scarring, smaller incisions, faster recovery, and quicker return to normal activities. As with any surgical procedure, these benefits cannot be guaranteed, as surgery is both patient and procedure specific.
(Left to right) Ruthita Fike, CEO of Loma Linda University Medical Center, Steven Kienle, owner of Walter’s MercedesBenz, Zareh Sarrafian, MBA, administrator of Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, Cathy Kienle, co-organizer of the golf tournament, and B. Lyn Behrens, MBBS, president of Loma Linda University Medical Center, celebrate the $250,000 raised at the 9th annual Children’s Charity Classic golf tournament. event toward providing new medical equipment for Children’s Hospital,” says Mr. Kienle. “Each year the tournament revitalizes me to see how much we can help the kids.” He applauded the returning 65 sponsors who have continued to support the tournament over the nine-year tenure. B. Lyn Behrens, MBBS, president of Loma Linda University Medical Center, thanked the Kienles and the many sponsors of the tournament for the continued support. “You truly are partners with us in potential—you are building our community’s future by helping children,” Dr. Behrens says. Victor Bannis, BS, RCP, RRT-NPS, transport team coordinator, and Anne Totaro, RN, nurse manager for pediatric cardiac intermediate care, shared with the group some of the equipment the funds raised at the tournament would allow the units to purchase. Mr. Bannis was excited to show a mobile transport unit and visually present the piece that would be overhauled with upgrades— some parts nearly 12 years old. “This unit will look like a brand new Mercedes,” Mr. Bannis beamed. But he was most excited about two portable blood/gas analyzers he would be able to acquire for the transport team. These mobile units will allow test results on patients in community hospitals in minutes, compared to what would otherwise require a time-consuming process of paging in a specialist from the surrounding area to perform the test. Ms. Totaro told of several new items the cardiac unit looked forward to receiving because of the funds made available from the Children’s Classic. She talked about a new defibralator and a new dialysis machine that would be “a gentle dialysis for the very critically ill child.” She mentioned the types of funds coming to the unit to Leonard Bailey, MD, chief of surgery at Children’s Hospital and pioneer of infant-to-infant heart trans-
plantation. When Ms. Totaro asked if he had anything to add to the list, she said his eyes lit up, and he immediately answered the Berlin Heart. Developed in Germany, the Berlin Heart is the only implantable device usable on very small patients to bridge them to transplant or allow their own heart tissue enough time to rest and heal itself. “Just remember,” Ms. Totaro says, “it’s not just equipment you’re giving us, you’re giving another tomorrow to these children.” The Walter’s Children’s Charity Classic has raised a total of $1.4 million in nine years. The Kienles are eager to continue the tradition for the 10th year on October 17, 2005. “All this solidifies in my heart what we’re here for—to give back,” says Mr. Kienle. The pediatric ICU transport team at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital services children in San Bernardino, Riverside, Inyo, and Mono counties, transporting patients too ill to be cared for at community hospitals to Loma Linda. The team, consisting of a physician, nurse, and respiratory therapist all specially trained in pediatric critical care, travel by ambulance, helicopter, or fixed-wing plane to transport 800 to 900 children each year to the Level 1 trauma center at Loma Linda for a range of diagnoses from infections, breathing difficulties, trauma, near drowning, cardiac problems, seizures, and child abuse. The pediatric cardiac intermediate care unit provides care to infants and children requiring surgery for congenital cardiac anomalies, including heart valve repair or replacement, heart transplant, or placement of heart mechanical devices. These patients receive care from the unit beginning with post-op recovery, through intensive care, acute care, and discharge stages. The unit incorporates state-ofthe-art research and technology to provide specialized and comprehensive care renowned throughout the world.
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School of Nursing alumni weekend… Continued from page 7 gical nursing with a functional emphasis in the teaching of nursing. In 1973, she graduated from Boston University with a doctor of philosophy degree in biology. She applied this background to teaching in several schools of nursing, including Southern Missionary College, Loma Linda University, Boston University, and Boston College. In 1978, Dr. King became chair and professor of Atlantic Union College department of nursing. In 1981, she was appointed dean and professor of Loma Linda University School of Nursing. She has served in this leadership role in Seventh-day Adventist nursing education until the present time. As the administrator of the nursing school, Dr. King serves on many University committees. A few of these include University Dean’s Council, the President’s Committee, and the Chancellor’s Committee. She is also a member of the Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center’s Academic Council and the President’s Council. Professional organization memberships include SN Alumni Board and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, for which she has chaired diversity and international nursing outreach taskforces. As a member of the Adventist Accrediting Association, she has served as a site visitor for several colleges, both domestic and foreign. She is currently a member of the American Nurses Association, the National League for Nursing, and Sigma Theta Tau, International, Gamma Alpha chapter. Dr. King will be remembered for many aspects of the development of LLU School of Nursing. These include the following: • Faculty development: In 1981, very few faculty had doctoral degrees. Dr. King committed School of Nursing time and funds to change this. Now more that 50 percent have various doctoral degrees and a number of others are soon to complete such achievement. She has also supported post-doctoral education and faculty research. • Physical plant development: Dr. King has led out in many changes to West Hall to meet the needs of our expanding faculty and student body. A few of these include faculty offices, classrooms, and the student lounge, as well as updating instructional technology. • Student wholeness support: Dr. King has provided support and encouragement for student organizations, the development of whole, balanced lives (including for faculty), and scholarships for students. These include two generous scholarship funds that she and her family have
established. Dr. King has also committed herself to ways of providing tuition scholarship funds for master’s level courses or degrees to faculty of sister institutions outside of the United States. Some of the first included Montemorelos University in Mexico; Ile Ife Hospital School, Nigeria; Northern Caribbean University; and more recently, Brazil Adventist University. During the last 5 to 10 years, many more requests for the master’s degree in nursing have been received from faculty of Seventh-day Adventist institutions in developing countries. Dr. King took active leadership in a project that funds 50 students, 25 at each of two sites located in Thailand and Argentina, to complete a master’s degree in three and a half years. This is a huge commitment to global service. When Dr. King realized that Loma Linda’s collaboration in offering Loma Linda University’s RN to BS degree with Saniku Gakuin College in Japan would strengthen the entire college, she accepted the challenge. She continues to share the vision for development
of nursing education in numerous countries in both Adventist and government-sponsored institutions around the world. The doctoral program in nursing that started in 2002 at Loma Linda University is a direct outcome of Dr. King’s leadership because such a program is not possible without doctorally prepared faculty who conduct ongoing programs of research. The alumni association salutes Helen Emori King, RN, PhD, for unprecedented leadership at SN, as well as for the development of the profession of nursing in practice and scholarship worldwide. For all of this and more, the association honors her with the Lifetime Achievement Award. For many years, the alumni association has had as one of its goals to recognize excellence in students and alumni through awards. An alumna of the year award has been presented to deserving alumni since 1967. The alumni association board was concerned that the organization’s goal was not being fully met, as students achieving excellence were not being recognized. A committee was
formed and the description, criteria, eligibility, nature of the award, and procedure for application were created in 1995. The first merit scholarships were given in 1996. The merit scholarship is conferred annually to one undergraduate student and one graduate student who best demonstrate excellence in their respective programs. The award criteria are based on the purposes of Sigma Theta Tau International, the honor society of nursing. Undergraduate nominees for the award must have completed 45 units and graduate nominees must have completed 20 units in residence of their respective programs; have achieved a GPA of 3.7 or higher; be committed to completing their respective programs; and be able to meet the award criteria. This criterion is intended to identify students who demonstrate excellence in their academic professional preparation. Receiving merit scholarships for 2005 are Rachael Askea; Toby D. Richards; Ahlam Jadalla, RN, MSN; and Iris Mamier, MNEd. A missions report was also
presented during the banquet highlighting the mission work that was supported by the alumni during 2004 and 2005. The alumni association was able to help three schools of nursing where alumni are faculty—Nigeria, Mexico, and West Indies—with a total of $5,000. Funds were also given to help pay postage for nursing books sent to schools in Pakistan, India, and Africa. Following the missions report was the House of Thrift report. During the past fiscal year, the association received $12,828 from House of Thrift profits. These funds will be used for alumni association projects. In addition, clothes, bedding, food, and other items exceeding $900,000 in value were donated to several organizations including: ADRA, Banning and La Sierra Community Services, House of Mercy in Mexico, Romanian Church, and the Banning School District. The School of Nursing alumni association then thanked House of Thrift volunteers Anabelle Hills, Dwayne Jones, Mignon Mosley, Lloyd and Helen Mickelsen, Shirley Plata, and Rose Anjeo.
LLUMC orthopaedic faculty visit Washington, D.C. For two days, March 16 and 17, two members of the orthopaedic department at Loma Linda University Medical Center and a patient from LLUMC traveled to Washington, D.C., to lobby on behalf of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS). The AAOS selected Thomas Donaldson, MD, director of the Joint Replacement Center, and Ian Clarke, PhD, director of the Orthopaedic Research Center, to represent the orthopaedic clinician/researcher team from Southern California. The AAOS lobbying effort was to make Congress aware of the urgent
need for improved National Institutes of Health funding in neuromuscular diseases. The proportion of funded grants has been slipping from 20 percent in 2003 down to 16 percent in 2004. Dr. Donaldson also selected John Lewis, PhD, professor of pathology and human anatomy at Loma Linda University, as the ideal advocate for orthopaedic patients at LLUMC. Professor Lewis’ story of knee arthritis developed more than eight years ago. Developing knee pain progressively limited his lecturing ability and also gave him many sleepless nights. His orthopaedic evaluations indicated
LLUMC contingent outside the office of Congressman Jerry Lewis of the 41st district of California. From left to right: John Lewis, PhD, professor and orthopaedic patient, Tom Donaldson, MD, director of the Joint Replacement Center, Jennifer Wickre, legislative assistant to Jerry Lewis, Jan Lewis, the Honorable Jerry Lewis’ wife, and Ian Clarke, PhD, director of the Orthopaedic Research Center.
that waiting was advisable as the knee technology was changing. For more than five years, Dr. Lewis pursued the conservative, non-surgical options available to him but with minimal improvement. With worsening pain and disability, he realized that he needed to get his life back into gear. Thus Dr. Donaldson performed his knee joint replace-
ment on November 15, 2004, at Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus. Professor Lewis became a highly motivated and very compliant knee patient. His desire was to make maximum progress with a goal to resuming his passion of riding mountain bikes. His knee performance improved Please turn to page 2
Massage therapists… Continued from page 14 types of massage, which are designed to meet the specific needs of certain groups of individuals. The “anti-stress massage” utilizes the long gliding and kneading strokes of Swedish massage to provide relaxation and increase circulation. The “seniorsage” is a gentle and light massage designed to increase range of motion, decrease joint and muscle pain, and improve balance for those ages 65 and older. For those athletes in training, the “sports massage” offers the benefits of injury prevention, decreased scar tissue, and rehabilitation. Individuals suffering from diseases and conditions such as carpal tunnel, sciatica, back pain, and headaches, should take advantage of the “therapeutic massage.” Those interested in reducing pain and enhancing healing for muscle strains and tears—including knee injuries, bursitis, tense
elbows, and more should consider “ice massage,” most often utilized in conjunction with therapeutic or sports massage. Additional services can include a “paraffin bath” (typically used for pre-massage with arthritis, hand, and foot injuries, and designed to make hands and feet feel soft and pliable) and “hot towel treatments” where moist towels are heated and applied to one’s feet. “Let me emphasize that our therapists are capable of these massage techniques and many others,” clarifies Ms. Gray. “If there is a massage technique in which you are interested, ask your therapist regarding his or her experience with it.” Student and senior discounted rates are available. Walk-ins are welcome based on availability. Call (909) 558-8690 for information and appointments. “You’ll never know how much you’ve been missing until you try massage,” Ms. Gray concludes. “Start enjoying your life-long benefits today.”
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Bioethics Grand Rounds scheduled for April 13, 2005 Several speakers will address the topic of “Do illegal immigrants deserve access to Southern California health care?” at the next Bioethics Grand Rounds scheduled to be held Wednesday, April 13, 2005. The grand rounds will be held from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall for Basic Sciences, Loma Linda University. Presenters for the grand rounds include Robert Gardner, PhD, MA, program chair of the PhD in social policy and social research, LLU, and professor, department of social work and social ecology, LLU; Mindel D. Spiegel, MD, MPH, retired, consultant licensing and certification, medical staff and EMTALA issues, Los Angeles County Health Facilities Division; Brenda Flores, MSW, doctoral student in social policy, LLU, and program specialist, County of Riverside, Childrens’ Services Policy Unit; and Adiel Uzabakiriho, MSW, doctoral student in social policy, LLU. The objectives of the grand rounds are to: distinguish between access to health care based on human rights (to all in need or to special vulnerable
populations such as children or the elderly) and access based on social privilege (citizenship, employment, income); identify the moral and political principles that are the basis for the state’s (government) interest in health care so that providers can be justly mandated to provide health care services (e.g. EMTALA); evaluate the fairness of providers being mandated by the state to bear the burden of the cost of uncompensated health care (i.e. loss of sleep, time with family, service for paying patients); and discuss the unique obligations of the faith-based provider in caring for the health care needs of people. The grand rounds, presented by the Center for Christian Bioethics and the Center for Spiritual Life & Wholeness, is designated by the School of Medicine for continuing medical education activity for one hour in category 1 of the Physician’s Recognition Award of the American Medical Association. Loma Linda University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing education for physicians.
Massage therapists at Drayson Center offer free massages and expand hours of service A number of Drayson Center members have been enjoying free 5-minute massages. “In an effort to raise awareness and boost business,” explains Catherine Gray, “our massage therapists have been giving complimentary massages during their free time.” Ms. Gray is co-owner of Hands-on Medical Massage School in Yucaipa, which manages the massage therapists who staff Drayson Center. Carola Janiak, featured in a previous article on massage, is also coowner. “Currently, we have six fully certified and licensed medical massage therapists working at Drayson Center,” she continues. “Within a few weeks, we plan to offer evening appointments as well.” Many individuals consider massage to be a luxury, Ms. Janiak points out. “The many health benefits of massage make it more of a necessity,” she adds. “Massage provides an important compo-
Pharmacy, medicine students jointly sponsor substance abuse seminar Loma Linda University Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine joined together last month to organize a seminar designed to increase awareness about substance abuse and drug recovery programs for pharmacists, physicians, and students of the respective professions. More than 100 students from the two schools attended the evening seminar. Volunteer speakers for the seminar included a pharmacist currently in the recovery program, Mihran Ask, MD, addiction medicine physician at the Jerry L. Pettis Veterans Memorial Medical Center, and Robert Pavlan, RPH, JD, clinical associate professor, School of Pharmacy. Drs. Ask and Pavlan discussed cases and health care professional recovery programs available in California. “As a result of this seminar, our students learned how medical knowledge, ease of medication access, as well as the high stress inherent in our professions can lead to a higher risk of substance abuse,” says Kelly Lee, PharmD, assistant professor of pharmacy. “As health care professionals, such habits can be very serious not only to us, but ultimately to our patients. Overall, this seminar informed us of the risks, our rights and responsibilities, available recovery programs, and the need to seek help early.”
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Tanya Frederick, a fully certified and licensed medical massage therapist, gives a free massage to an individual at LLU Drayson Center. Massage therapy will soon be offered in the evenings as well. nent in the wellness program at Drayson Center.” Scientific studies of the benefits of massage have shown that it reduces neck and back pain (Hernandez-Reif et al., 2001; Irnich et al., 2001; Preyde, 2000), headaches (HernandezReif, Dieter, & Field, 1998),
anxiety associated with cancer (Ferrell-Tory & Glick, 1993), the effects of aging and longterm care (Fraser & Kerr, 1993; Semington & Laing, 1993), and depression (Field et al., 1992). Massage therapists at Drayson Cener offer five basic Please turn to page 13
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Seminar participants and organizers pose for a photograph following the substance abuse seminar sponsored jointly by students from the Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine. Pictured (from left) are Kelly Lee, PharmD, assistant professor of pharmacy, School of Pharmacy; Mihran Ask, MD, assistant professor of medicine, School of Medicine; Ferchie Coggioloa, pharmacy student; Jenny Park, pharmacy student; Veda Roshan, pharmacy student; Susan Vo, pharmacy student; Robert Pavlan, RPH, JD, clinical associate professor, School of Pharmacy; and Giang Lam, School of Medicine student.
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Conjoined twins… Continued from page 2 ents and the girls. Alane Allbee, RN, and Jeannie Martinez, RN, case manager for the twins, organized two Monday night scrapbooking soirees for all of the team members who wanted to share photos and stories of the twins. Ms. Martinez was also instrumental in keeping such a large team communicating and working smoothly together over several months. The twins’ skull bones were fused together, but no other major tissues were joined. Their brains were completely separate and even their blood vessels were apart. Though one of the reasons for performing the separation surgery on children so young came from imaging that showed gradual evidence of the two girls’ circulatory systems beginning to
merge in their skulls. Dr. Osterdock devised three implants into each of the girls that would allow their heads to be fixated in place during surgery, preventing any flopping as the special bed rotated the girls during the procedure. Normal methods for this apply 60 pounds of force to the skull, something an infant simply cannot endure. After the twins left the hospital on March 22, when a luncheon was held to celebrate the successful surgery and complication-free post-op care, KNBC Channel 4 aired a 10-part series documenting the girls’ stay and the care received during the week of March 28 to April 1. An hour-long special covering Crystal and Cristina’s experience will air April 17 at 4:00 p.m. on KNBC Channel 4.
Dr. Osterdock and Andrea Ray, MD, lead plastic surgeon for the Molina twins, hold Crystal and Cristina before they leave the hospital.
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New special projects editor joins University relations staff Joining University relations to cover the School of Public Health and the School of Allied Health Professions is Heather Reifsnyder, who began working in mid-March as a special projects editor. Ms. Reifsnyder just moved to Loma Linda from Fort Worth, Texas, where she grew up and most recently spent the last two and a half years reporting for The Weatherford Democrat, a daily newspaper located a half hour west of Fort Worth. She covered education, health care, senior citizen issues, and agriculture. Ms. Reifsnyder previously volunteered as an English teacher at the McNeilus Language School in Prague, Czech Republic, after graduating from Pacific Union College in Angwin with a bachelor’s degree in English. During her senior year at PUC, she edited the student newspaper, the Campus Chronicle. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, watching independent films, traveling, and hiking. Ms. Reifsnyder can be reached by calling University relations at (909) 558-4526 or emailing .
In late February, Loma Linda University received a generous awards grant from the Fletcher Jones Foundation for the Centennial Complex. “It is my pleasure to inform you of the action taken by the trustees of Fletcher Jones Foundation at their meeting on February 18, 2005. The trustees authorized a grant of $500,000…in the new North Academic Complex,” read the letter written by the Foundation’s president, John P. Pollock, to Richard Hart, MD, DrPH, chancellor of Loma Linda University. This generous grant by the foundation, which has been received by the University, came in the wake of meetings held between Dr. Hart and the foundation’s executive director, Christine Sisley, since December of 2004. A formal funding request was submitted by the University in January of this year, followed by Ms. Sisley’s site visit
on February 11. The foundation was established by Fletcher Jones (1931 to 1972), a visionary pioneer in the fast-moving field of computer science. While Fletcher Jones empowered the foundation trustees with latitude on how to implement its philanthropic program, the foundation has invested significant funding in furthering private higher education in the state of California, especially in the areas of scientific and technological endeavors and research. With its latest grant, the foundation’s support for Loma Linda University over two decades totals more than $1.6 million. The $500,000 grant was awarded toward the construction and establishment of the Centennial Complex, previously also known as the North Academic Complex. The complex will be the anchor facility for the University on the north end of the campus.
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Visit the LLUAHSC website at: Blanca Cabrera and Bernardo Molina, parents of Crystal and Cristina, hold the twins as they leave the LLUCH on the day of their discharge.
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She traveled abroad and entertained numerous School of Dentistry guests in their home. The plaque awarded to Mrs. Klooster reads: “Dental Hygiene Alumni of Loma Linda University honor Arlene J. Klooster as Dental Hygiene Alumna of the Year for her years of compassionate service and involvement with the students, faculty, and staff of the School of Dentistry; and for being a dedicated and inspiring Christian health care provider. We honor our respected colleague and God’s humble servant.”
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Lynette, and Terrill Ann. She was active in her dental hygiene class. During her student years, Mrs. Klooster’s class was able to change the longstanding School of Dentistry tradition requiring dental hygiene students to wear white dress uniforms, to white pants. She practiced for many years as a dental hygienist in Hemet, California, and supported her husband, who served as dean of the School from 1971 to 1994, by attending School of Dentistry meetings, luncheons, graduations, capping and pinning ceremonies.
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Arlene Klooster recognized… Continued from page 1 convention. “This year we are honoring a very special person,” said Kris Wilkins, chair, dental hygiene department, in her remarks, “who has made significant contributions of her time, resources, and expertise to further the mission of Loma Linda University School of Dentistry and the department of dental hygiene.” Arlene Madsen married Judson Klooster November 28, 1948. She entered the dental hygiene program in the late 1960s, while raising three beautiful daughters: Cherylin,
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