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Table of Contents College News New Faculty/Staff..................................................................................................... 4 Promotion................................................................................................................ 4 Classroom Contributions........................................................................................... 5 Linda Allen Recognized for 35 Years of Service........................................................... 5
Student News CHS Helps Lead Healthcare Residential College.......................................................... 6 Physical Therapy Students Are On The Move.............................................................. 7 Clinical Nutrition Students Bring Resources to Lexington Farmer’s Market.................... 8 2012-13 CHS Ambassadors...................................................................................... 9 National Allied Health Professions Week..................................................................... 9
Research News Research Spotlight: Brian Noehren........................................................................... 10 New Grants............................................................................................................ 11 Kentucky Appalachian Rehabilitation Network Conference......................................... 11
Alumni News Dinner with Kats..................................................................................................... 12 Medical Laboratory Science to Celebrate 80th Anniversary........................................ 13
Academic News CHS Faculty are Teachers Who Made A Difference.................................................... 14 Human Health Sciences Inaugural Class................................................................... 15 CHS Faculty Lead Trip to Great Britain...................................................................... 15 UK, iPad Help 5-Year-Old Find His Voice................................................................... 16
Development News President’s Club..................................................................................................... 17 Alumni Spotlight: William Joseph Meadors............................................................... 17 4th Annual Scholarship Scramble............................................................................ 18
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Message from Dr. Sharon Stewart, Interim Dean Dear Friends, In the past year UK President Eli Capilouto has reinforced the University’s dedication to its Kentucky promise to educate, retain and graduate more students. For the College of Health Sciences, this translates into providing the Commonwealth with skilled, better prepared allied health professionals who reach out across all corners of our state. As I reflect on the past year and consider the changes our entire campus has faced, and those yet to come, I am reminded that the College of Health Sciences has and always will push forward in this mission, providing our students with the hands-on experience, both inside and outside of the classroom, that they will need to better serve our urban and rural communities. As Interim Dean, I’ve dedicated myself to continuing and enhancing our existing programs and initiatives, while also remaining in close contact with Provost Tracy to advance the search for a permanent Dean. This fall we received the exciting news that the Provost has recommended a nation-wide Dean’s search that will begin again in spring 2013. Although we felt disappointment when our last search did not find the right fit, we are confident that a Dean will be selected in the coming year. In other exciting news, our Human Health Sciences program launched this fall! With final program approval coming late in the last academic year, our academic advisors and office of student affairs sprang into action recruiting an inaugural class of 30 students. This degree will prepare students for future healthcare careers in a dynamic, interprofessional healthcare environment. Graduates of this program will have a strong foundation in the basic sciences and develop competencies in healthcare skills and knowledge, thereby maximizing professional career opportunities. We expect that this exciting new degree will only grow in the coming years and we are excited to watch it take shape. Development activities within our college have also begun anew this autumn. Our annual golf scramble saw record success and alumni joined us for a new development event called Dinner with Kats that united them with current students. We also joined the campus-wide fundraising drive, the President’s Club, in an effort to greater engage our alumni and friends and advance our strategic plan. As you will read in this edition of Connection, our faculty and students tell their own stories through their academic and clinical work, dedication to research and community outreach priorities. Warmest Regards,
Sharon R. Stewart, Ed.D.
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College News
New Faculty & Staff Scott Allen
Staff Support Associate II
Medical Laboratory Science Center for Excellence in Rural Health Hazard
Raymond Hill, Ph.D Part-time Faculty
Clinical Leadership & Management
John Williams, Ph.D. Assistant Professor
Clinical Leadership & Management
Tamara Bennett,MSPAS, PA-C
Jennifer Howard, Ph.D.
Physician Assistant Studies
Rehabilitation Sciences
LeeAnn Helton
JoAnna Sloggy
Joan Darbee, PT, Ph.D.
Center for Excellence in Rural Health Hazard
Communication Sciences & Disorders Voice Clinic
Division of Physical Therapy
Assistant Professor
Student Services Officer
Assistant Professor
Speech Language Pathologist
Promotion Promoted to Senior Lecturer
Dr. Phyllis Nash Appointed Acting Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Phyllis Nash assumed the role of 2012-13 CHS Acting Associate Dean of Academic Affairs beginning in July. Dr. Nash has taught in every college in the Medical Center except the newest college, Public Health. She has taught undergraduate, graduate and professional students. As Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs in the Medical Center for 12 years, she worked with Deans, Academic Deans, and Student Affairs Officers in the Medical Center to coordinate efforts and share best practices. Dr. Nash served as a consultant in the Department of Surgery and the College of Nursing to introduce Problem-Based Learning, a teaching modality, to their curriculum. She also served as the Chair of the Health Care Colleges Council and Chair of the Medical Center Academic Deans group, coordinated the New Faculty Orientation, and managed the academic resources offered in the Medical Center. Dr. Nash is presently a Professor in the Department of Behavioral Sciences, College of Medicine. Dr. Gilson Capilouto served in this position for 2011-2012 academic year and CHS extends deep gratitude for her service and dedication to the college.
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Classroom Contributions Our faculty contribute to the classroom in many ways. Listed here are texts published in 2012 written or cowritten by CHS faculty members. Susan Effgen, Ph.D., PT Professor, Physical Therapy
Effgen, S.K. (Ed). (2013). Meeting the physical therapy needs of children (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. Effgen, S.K., & Kaminker, M.K. (2012). The educational environment. In S.K. Campbell, R.J. Palisano, & M. Orlin (Eds.) Physical therapy for children (4th ed., pp. 968-1007). St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders.
Timothy Uhl, Ph.D., ATC, PT Associate Professor, Athletic Training Co-Director of Musculoskeletal Laboratory
Uhl, T.L. ( 2012). Foreward in B.W. Gaunt, & G.M. McCluskey (Eds.) A systematic approach to shoulder rehabilitation. Columbus, GA: Human Performance and Rehabilitation Centers, Inc. Pitts, D.G., Willoughby, J., Cummings, B., & Uhl, T.L. (2012). Rehabilitation of wrist and hand injuries. In J.R. Andrews, G.L. Harrelson, & K.E. Wilk (Eds.). Physical rehabilitation of the injured athlete (4th ed.) Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders.
Deborah Kelly, PT, DPT, MSEd
Anthony Wolbarst, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy
Associate Professor, Radiation Sciences
Kelly, D.G. (2012). Vascular, lymphatic and integumentary disorders. In S.B. O’Sullivan, & T.J. Schmitz (Eds). Physical rehabilitation (6th ed.) Philadelphia: FA Davis.
Wolbarst, A.B., Capasso, P, Godfrey D.J., Price R.R., Whiting B.R., & Hendee W.R. (2012). Advances in medical physics (4th ed.). Madison, WI: Medical Physics Publishing.
Linda Allen Recognized for 35 Years of Service In the past three decades the College of Health Sciences (CHS) has seen change in all forms: programs, faculty, leadership, building space, and more. There has, however, been one constant through the years: Ms. Linda Allen. In May she was recognized for serving the University for 35 years. Here’s her story told in her own words. “After 12 years in government, I came to the College of Allied Health (now Health Sciences) on September 7, 1976. Never did I dream I’d still be here over a quarter of a century later. I was hired as the Administrative Assistant for the Clinical Associate Program (now Physician Assistant Studies) located on what is now grassy pasture between Speedway and the College of Pharmacy. While serving the program, we moved from the “little red house” to MC Annex II and then to Washington Avenue during the construction of our current home. I served as the program’s Clinical Coordinator which involved securing clinical training sites and housing for the senior students. Once a faculty member was hired as Clinical Coordinator, I continued to semi-function in that role not only to train but serve as staff support for the clinical component of the program. During my tenure I served four PA program directors, six PA clinical coordinators, two medical directors, two assistant deans, one Interim Dean, and two Deans. When the college was reorganized, all staff positions were re-classified and I became Staff Support II. On a funny note, when we moved to what is now our home, I was given the switchboard for the entire building. When I inquired why I was given that job, I was identified in a meeting as the college’s “significant other” because I had been here so long and I knew everyone. What a title! Having been offered my current position on three different occasions, I finally took a lateral transfer in 2000 and became Admission Officer I. In this position, I support the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and the admission processes for a number of the larger professional programs. Annually, I process approximately 800-1000 applications from all over the world. One of the largest changes I’ve seen in my time here is our transition to the Charles T. Wethington, Jr. Building. From the little red house to this multi-million dollar building - wow! The college has transitioned from a small handful of students, faculty and staff to a college with highly acclaimed graduates, faculty, staff and programs. CHS has been my home and refuge for the last 36 ½ years. As a member of this wonderful Linda Allen, Admission Officer I, family, I’ve been afforded the opportunity to grow not only professionally but personally. I’ve CHS Office of Student Affairs been able to travel the world through our students, faculty and staff. What a wonderful experience! I’m asked continuously why haven’t I retired; why should I? But rest assured, I University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences 5 won’t be here forever!”
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CHS Helps Lead Healthcare Residential College The University of Kentucky offers several Living Learning Communitites for its first year students to help with college acclimatization and academic success. Staff and faculty from the College of Health Sciences are excited to take a lead role in the Healthcare Residential College for the 2012-13 academic year. For first year students, the arrival to their new campus home can be very intimidating. Not only must they adjust to a new living space away from family and friends, but the move also signifies a major physical change in the norm and requires mental, social and academic transition. For many students the first year of college is a make or break situation; either they adjust or do not make it their sophomore year. This is where the Living Learning Community steps in. The concept is simple: first year students live with others who have the same interest (healthcare, ROTC, fine arts, etc.) or who have the same background (first generation student, international student, honors student), and residence hall staff work with UK faculty and staff to provide a support system both inside and outside the classroom. These types of programs within residence halls offer both academic and social support to students during their vital first year. Two upperclassmen serve as peer mentors for each group, providing further insight and guidance in navigating freshman life at the University.
College of Health Sciences Interim Dean, Dr. Sharon Stewart, speaks with students in the UK Healthcare Residential College. UK currently offers two types of residential programs: the Living Learning Communities (First Generation, Global Scholars, Global Village, Honors) and Residential Colleges (a&s wired, Agriculture, Engineering, Fine Arts, Healthcare). This year, 34 students, with two peer mentors, are enrolled in the Healthcare Residential College and live together on the first two floors of Holmes residence hall. College of Health Sciences (CHS) Academic Advisor Wayne Centers is the staff mentor for the program, organizing activities and faculty interactions from the healthcare colleges. “Students are exposed to a number of enriching healthcare opportunities to complement their classroom experiences,” said Centers. “We are able to bring healthcare faculty, professionals, programming, as well as resources to the students – where they live. The Healthcare Residential College gives us the opportunity to create intentionality for students who know already that they want a future in healthcare and would like to learn ways to bolster their resumes and become involved from year one.” The program also offers a unique opportunity for healthcare faculty and administrators to connect with undergraduate students in an intimate setting. “The Healthcare Residential College provides a direct line of communication for undergraduate students and university deans, administrators and faculty,” said CHS Interim Dean Dr. Sharon Stewart. “Students are able to speak with and learn from experts in the healthcare fields about their potential careers. It’s also excellent exposure for our college as we are able to engage students upon entry to better answer questions and provide information about our programs.” For more information on the Healthcare Residential College please visit www.mc.uky.edu/housing/undergraduate/llp.
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UK Physical Therapy Students Are on the Move By: Ann Blackford, UK PR
University of Kentucky students in the Physical Therapy (PT) program at the UK College of Health Sciences spend as much time outside the classroom as they do inside to receive the hands-on training they will need to be fully prepared to go into their prospective careers after graduation. UK has a dynamic program that requires more than 35 weeks of clinical education per student in over 300 sites around the world, most of which are in Kentucky and throughout the United States but also include Australia, England, Italy and Ecuador. Locally, UK students are active with area hospitals, UK Sports Medicine, private practices, Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital and other rehabilitation facilities all over Kentucky. During the course of their training, each student will go into an acute care setting, an outpatient setting, and a rehabilitation setting. “As a resident of Kentucky for my entire life, it was important for me to travel as much as possible for my clinical rotations so that I might broaden my horizons and experience how our profession is practiced in other parts of the country and the world,” said Chad Ford, class of 2012. “The highlight of my
clinical education culminated during my last 10-week rotation in Gold Coast, Australia, where I had the privilege of working at John Flynn Private Hospital.” Every year, physical therapists help millions of people prevent the negative effects of injury and diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease and cancer, by recommending safe and appropriate exercise programs and facilitating mobility. PTs also help people manage the normal mobility challenges associated with aging, accidents, and the stresses and strains of life. The World Confederation of Physical Therapy says that evidence shows that people who stay active are more likely to keep working, engaging in society and enjoying life and that physical therapists have a vital role in helping them do so at every stage of life. This is the message that thousands of physical therapists sent out on World Physical Therapy Day on September 8, 2012. “Any PT program is defined by its faculty, and this UK faculty is truly characterized by great breadth and depth in terms of specialty areas and clinical expertise,” said Anne Harrison, director of Professional Studies in the Division of Physical Therapy at the College of Health Sciences. “We place great value on teamwork, service, intellectual discovery, and professionalism, and try to impart those same values to our students. We are both student centered and patient/client centered. I have worked here over two decades, and my sense of excitement over our faculty, student, and patient collaborations stays strong because of the energy of those around me.” For more information on the UK Physical Therapy program visit www.mc.uky. edu/PT.
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Clinical Nutrition Students Bring Resources to Lexington Farmer’s Market How does your plate measure up?
If you visited the Lexington Farmer’s Market this spring and early summer, chances are good that you saw the University of Kentucky’s Health Navigators setting up shop at Cheapside Park and Southland Drive. Graduate students from UK’s Nutritional Sciences and Kinesiology Departments set up a booth to share general health and nutrition information with market visitors. “Our goal was to engage discussion about the importance of nutrition and leading an overall healthy lifestyle,” said Maja Redzic, a Nutritional Sciences graduate student. “We tried to promote the USDA’s My Plate initiative and provide information on topics such as: eating on a budget, incorporating more whole grains into the diet, portion control, and easy, healthful recipes made with ingredients sold fresh at the farmer’s market. We also demonstrated the volumetric size of one-pound of fat and displayed sugar quantities found in common beverages such as juice, soda, and sweetened ice tea.” Students offered information and resources to Lexingtonians on issues such as weight management, nutrition and disease, and how to manage food jags and picky eating in children.
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Students also utilized the USDA’s choosemyplate.gov website which supplies handouts with tips on nutrition topics such as protein, dairy, whole wheat, eating on a budget and making a healthy meal. In addition, the website provides the “supertracker,” a free online tool that can track your nutrient and calorie intake, as well as energy expenditure. Students referred community members to this website and provided information on mobile applications such as My Fitness Pal that owners of smart phones can readily access. The new My Plate is a replacement for the USDA’s old food pyramid. This system helps by demonstrating portion sizes with guidance on devoting half of your plate to fruits and veggies and the other half to whole grains with a smaller portion dedicated to protein. Also, a dairy product is displayed on the side. The idea behind the new initiative is for people to visualize what their actual meal plate should consist of, with an emphasis on portion control. Unlike the old food pyramid, My Plate does not emphasize the importance of physical activity or recommend serving quantity, but it shines as a simple way for people to compare their current plating habits with the My Plate model and see how they match up. By setting up at the Farmer’s Market, students felt they were able to connect with the local community in a new and exciting way. For more information on the Nutritional Sciences program visit www.mc.uky.edu/nutrisci.
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2012-2013 CHS Student Ambassadors CHS is proud to introduce the CHS Ambassadors for 2012-13! This group was instituted to represent the college throughout the year at various functions and events. To become an ambassador, students are nominated, then chosen by a selection committee of faculty and staff. Students in this prestigious group accompany the dean to special events, help coordinate volunteer and other activities, raise support for charitable organizations and reach out to the community as representatives of the college and UK.
Front row (L-R): Jessica Bellamy, Kelly Reemelin, Trudy Colaco, Alison Schroeder, Rachel Yinger, Sydney Rosser, Emily Ralenkotter. Back row (L-R): Haley Gatlin, Lindsey Atherton, Christine Rouser, Caitlyn McGuire, Ryne Williams. Not pictured: Kristen Havener and Bethany Vaughn.
National Allied Health Professions Week Each year the first week of November is recognized as National Allied Health Professions Week. The College of Health Sciences uses this event as a way to celebrate the career choices of our students. This year, CHS Student Ambassadors distributed free coffee and words of encouragement on cold November mornings. Our genererous friends at Magee’s Bakery helped provide donuts for students to grab as they hussled through the halls to class, and fruit was provided for those avoiding the sweets. To conclude the week, the Office of Student Affairs handed out free badge holders and license plate frames, while Ambassadors informed faculty, staff and students of holiday volunteer opportunities. Little Caesar’s Pizza helped provide students with a pizza luncheon to cap off the activities. CHS sends a very special thank you to Magee’s Bakery and LIttle Caesar’s Pizza!
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Research Spotlight: Brian Noehren, Ph.D., PT What was once the Running Injury Lab has grown into a hub of knee injury and rehabilitation research focused on mapping the path to patient recovery. With the change in focus came a change in the laboratory name. No longer focused solely on runners’ injuries, the Integrative Musculoskeletal Movement Laboratory (IMM Lab) strives to help patients from injury to recovery while learning how to provide innovative treatments and help prevent long-term damage.
Dr. Brian Noehren poses in the IMM Lab with undergraduate researcher Cody Hoskins.
Dr. Brian Noehren, Assistant Professor in the CHS Division of Physical Therapy, leads the IMM Lab, which is funded by the National Science Foundation, The Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences, and the Orthopedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. First Developed in 2009, Dr. Noehren’s lab is focused on the mechanisms (pain, muscle function, and motor control) that contribute to altered lower extremity biomechanics and injuries. The lab is staffed by a number of student researchers, which currently include one high school student, three undergraduate research scholars, and 12 Doctorate in Physical Therapy students. The IMMlab is housed in the Biodynamics lab in Wenner Gren, which is centrally located adjacent to the University of Kentucky medical center.
Dr. Noehren’s original research focused on the underlying mechanics that result in injuries in runners. From this he was able to develop new and innovative treatment approaches for runners suffering with knee pain. His work with runners has served as a natural springboard from which to study other common lower extremity injuries. Reflecting on how the lab has grown in the past three years, Dr. Noehren stated, “We have been able to take the observations we have seen within injured runners and apply them more globally to a number of lower extremity injuries that affect many individuals in the state of Kentucky, such as chronic knee pain and knee ligament injuries. We have been fortunate to be able to build collaborations with many other groups at the University of Kentucky, including the center for muscle biology, orthopedics, rheumatology, computer science, athletic training, and exercise science. This has allowed us to truly undertake an interdisciplinary translational research program, which answers important and unresolved questions in physical therapy.” The Lab’s purpose is to study the interaction between pain, strength, control, and lower extremity mechanics in a variety of common conditions such as chronic knee pain, anterior cruciate ligament tears (ACL) and osteoarthritis. By studying where these areas overlap, researchers are able to gain insights that they can then employ in new and novel treatment programs for patients. They also seek to develop new clinical tools based on laboratory validated measurements that clinicians in both urban and rural environments can easily use. Dr. Noehren’s research uses motion capture technology, some of the same technology used in making video games and movies. Small markers are placed on various locations on an individual allowing the capture software to map out their body movements and reconstruct them as an animated image. After taking an initial picture of where the markers are, the majority of the markers can be removed, allowing freer movement while participants walk or run on the treadmill. An instrumented treadmill is used to measure the force the participant exerts while they run or walk. (If you’re wondering what adhesive is used to to hold the markers on the body, it’s tupee tape!) Aside from research, the lab is a place for student growth. “One of the wonderful things about [working with] Dr. Noehren is that the experience goes beyond research,” said Cody Hoskins, UK senior kinesiology major and pre-PT student who works in the IMM Lab. “I feel as if he wants all of the students that work with him to not only learn but apply knowledge to our majors and career plans. I have developed critical skills that many students do not learn until graduate school, and I get to witness a physical therapist interact with patients on a regular basis. Every aspect of this opportunity will contribute to my future goals, educationally and professionally.” For more information about the Integrative Musculoskeletal Movement Laboratory, visit www.mc.uky.edu/PT/IMMLab. 10 University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences
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Emily Brownell, ATC
Jonah Lee, Ph.D.
National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA)
American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)
Master’s Student, Division of Athletic Training
Post-Doc, Rehabilitation Sciences
Osternig Master’s Program Grant Dissertation Award Title: “Utilization of massage to limit disuse atrophy and enhance growth in skeletal muscle.”
“The role of satellite cells in aged-skeletal muscle maintenance and hypertrophy.”
Tim Butterfield, Ph.D., ATC
Brian Noehren, Ph.D., PT
Tenex Health Inc.
National Science Foundation
“Ultrasound energy in the treatment of Tendonopathies.”
“SHB: Type 1 (EXP): High Accuracy Motion Analysis using Commodity Depth Camera for Clinical Lower Extremity Asessment”
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy
Assistant Professor, Athletic Training
Wtih Srinath Kamineni, MD UK College of Medicine,Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Wtih Ruigang Yang, PhD, UK College of Engineering, Computer Science
Gilson Capilouto, Ph.D.
Charlotte Peterson, Ph.D.
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health
Director of Undergraduate Studies, Associate Professor Communication Sciences and Disorders
Associate Dean for Research in Rehabilitation Sciences, Professor Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
“Discourse and cognitive database across the lifespan.” Subcontract from East Carolina University
“Muscle, Fat and NK Lymphocytes in Aging” Co-Investigator wtih Charles Lutz, MD, UK College of Medicine, Pathology
Kentucky Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation Network By: Chandra Lloyd The 4th Annual Kentucky Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation Network (KARRN) Conference was held on September 19th at Eastern Kentucky University and focused on issues related to stroke and spinal cord injury across the lifespan. Over 215 attendees from across Kentucky and the U.S. took part in this event. The conference welcomed individuals from the community, particularly those personally affected by spinal cord injury (SCI) or stroke and their caregivers, whose involvement and shared experiences greatly enhanced this year’s meeting. Professionals in attendance included physicians, physical and occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, nurses, social workers, researchers, and university professors. Many physical and occupational therapy students also attended to learn about their future clients and network in this diverse and engaging environment.
equipment to crafting for ventilator-dependent patients to peripheral nerve stimulation in stroke patients.
Dr. Therese Johnston from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia opened the conference with a fascinating keynote presentation about SCI in the pediatric population. Dr. Greg Jicha from UK’s Department of Neurology stepped in on short notice to give the second keynote. His presentation on vascular dementia was extremely well received and shed light on a topic often overlooked in stroke care.
In the afternoon, the groups divided to focus on either stroke or SCI. The SCI group had a presentation from Dr. Susan Charlifue of Craig Hospital in Englewood, CO regarding aging in individuals with SCI, as well as a very informative demonstration of the use of pressure mapping to ensure proper wheelchair setup. The stroke sessions began with Dr. Bob Marshall of the University of Kentucky, who discussed ways to reveal the competence and independence of individuals who have communication difficulties following a stroke. Therapists from Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital shared cutting-edge technology, such as computer programs and mobile apps, being used to help people who have had a stroke with communication difficulties. As always, the most popular sessions of the afternoon were the panel discussions. A group of individuals with SCI offered a candid discussion about their experiences living with SCI, and a panel of caregivers discussed strategies they have used to facilitate communication for their loved ones with aphasia. The conference provided a friendly, open forum for all interested individuals to learn and connect with the stroke and SCI communities.
During the extended lunch break, attendees had the opportunity to view posters covering a diverse array of research topics from adaptive farming
For more information on KARRN visit www.karrn.org.
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Dinner with Kats In an effort to unite students with alumni, faculty and board members, CHS hosted a networking event that is growing in popularity at universities across the country. Dinner with Kats offered students the opportunity to sit down for dinner with alumni and professors in the healthcare fields they are interested in pursuing. Designed after similar networking events taking place across the country, the College of Health Sciences took a cue from alumni eager to get involved in college initiatives and coordinated the mixer that gave current students and alumni the chance to sit down at the same table as faculty and board members. The event took place on the evening of November 8 at the Hilary J. Boone Center, located on the University of Kentucky’s campus. After a welcome from Interim Dean Dr. Sharon Stewart, students, alumni and CHS faculty were seated and invited to participate in an open dialogue about the allied health professions. Students were given the chance to ask questions about topics such as the workforce, how to overcome academic hardships and how to balance school, work, family and other activities. Tables were arranged to include an inter-professional audience so that students were exposed to a variety of healthcare perspectives. In recent years CHS alumni have expressed a desire to form a deeper connection with the college’s academic programs and current students. Dinner With Kats aimed to provide this opportunity to alumni, faculty and students. The event allowed participants the chance to network outside the classroom and build a foundation for mentorship and collegiate involvement.
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Medical Laboratory Science Program to Celebrate 80th Anniversary Alumni are preparing for the 80th anniversary celebration of the Medical Laboratory Science program. Though not always known by the same name, the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program is one of the oldest degree programs at the University of Kentucky. Founded in 1933, MLS has grown from a program training clinical pathologist assistants to one that highly educates laboratory scientists who work as administrators, educators and researchers. “The program in Laboratory Science has gone from being called Medical Technology to Clinical Laboratory Sciences to now Medical Laboratory Science,” said Dr. Linda Gorman, Associate Professor and Education Coordinator for the MLS Program. “The program at the University of Kentucky, which was a 2+2 program when I started in 1980, has also transitioned through modular classes, distance learning classes and a 10-month program for undergraduates from 2002-2011. The resiliency of the UK Laboratory Science program can be seen in the fact that we have been here, in one form or another, for 80 years!” Today’s Medical Laboratory Scientists perform, develop, evaluate, correlate and assure accuracy and validity of laboratory information. They play a key role in the healthcare team by providing lab results that assist physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment, disease monitoring and prevention. The Medical Laboratory professional has diverse and multi-level functions in the areas of analysis and clinical decision-making, information management, regulatory compliance, education and quality assurance. An MLS graduate can work in a variety of settings including clinical laboratories, research laboratories, forensic laboratories, industry or in the field of education. “The MLS Program has a bright future at UK,” said Dr. Michelle Butina, MLS Program Director. “We recently restructured the curriculum, doubled enrollment and reopened the MLS Program offered at the Center for Excellence in Rural Health in Hazard. Our future goals consist of the addition of a MLT to MLS online program and a graduate program (master’s degree).” A program with such a rich history produces alumni that span decades of experience and expertise. Because the program and its legacy is so beloved by the college and its graduates, a group of MLS alumni have joined to form a steering committee for an 80th anniversary bash, which they are calling ‘Party like it’s 1933! Medical Laboratory Science: Eight Decades and Counting!” The celebration will be in the form of a 1930’s-themed gala, complete with dinner, dancing, socializing and a stroll down memory lane. Slated to take place on October 12, 2013, all alumni of the MLS program will receive a special invitation to take part in the festivities. “Being involved, not only with the 80th Celebration of the MLS program, but also with fundraising and development for the College since my graduation from CHS in 1986 has not only been rewarding, but challenging and fun,” said Jeff Lytle, MLS alumni and committee member. “I am looking forward to celebrating our history, envisioning our future, but most importantly, having a reunion with my classmates.”
A brief history of the Medical Laboratory Science Program In 1933, the University of Kentucky Department of Bacteriolgoy (now Microbiology) was approved as an ‘Approved Training School for Technicians’ by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. For the next thirty years, until 1964, the approved curriculum in Medical Technology was taught in the Department of Microbiology. From 1964 to 1966, a certificate program was offered within the Albert B. Chandler Medical Center as the University Hospital School of Medical Technology under the Department of Pathology, College of Medicine. In 1966, the College of Allied Health Professionals was created and Medical Technology was one of the original departments in the new college, offering a baccalaureate program. Mary Frances James, MS, MT (ASCP) became the Program Director. Dr. Marie Vittetoe became Program Director upon the retirement of Mary Frances James in June 1978. UK Medical Technology Class of 1973
In 1988, the Department of Medical Technology became the Division of Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS). For the next two decades the Division of CLS sought innovative routes of expansion and growth. Dr. Michelle Butina was named Program Director in 2010, and in 2011, the CLS program changed its name to Medical Laboratory Science to match certification credentials.
For more information on MLS visit www.mc.uky.edu/mls.
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CHS Faculty are Teachers Who Made A Difference Each year the UK College of Education accepts nominations for its Teachers Who Made a Difference program and holds an honorary reception for all recipients. This spring the College of Health Sciences was represented by three faculty at the event: Pangela Dawson (Physician Assistant Studies), Dr. Timothy Uhl (Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Sciences) and Dr. Andrew Wyant (Physician Assistant Studies). The Teachers Who Made A Difference program is now in its 14th year and honored 150 educators this spring for the impact they have made on the lives of their students. Honorees can be teachers, professors, principals or other educational professionals and do not have to be a graduate of the University of Kentucky. “I was truly honored by the recognition from one of my students,” said Dr. Timothy Uhl. “Having one of my students take the time out of her hectic life and show appreciation for my efforts has reinvigorated me to be a better teacher and role model for my students. Regardless of whether students show appreciation or not it is up to me to be self-motivated to do my best every day to help students learn and grow. This award has been a good wake-up and reminder that my efforts are appreciated.” Teachers Who Made a Difference is not a competition. Each year, submissions are accepted up to a predetermined limit with each being honored that year. However, many faculty feel that such a recognition is highly esteemed as it comes directly from their students, from whom they draw both inspiration and motivation in the classroom and clinic. “The opportunity to teach and help form the minds of tomorrow is an amazing honor alone,” said Dr. Andrew Wyant. “Being recognized for making a difference in the lives of students is a humbling and awesome gift. I am very grateful for such an honor.” For more information on The Teachers Who Made A Difference program please visit http://education.uky.edu/Community/TWMAD.
Pangela Dawson,
Timothy Uhl,
Andrew Wyant,
Formerly with Physician Assistant Studies
PhD, AT, PT Athletic Training
MD Physician Assistant Studies
5th International Ankle Symposium This October, faculty from the College of Health Sciences played a major role in bringing the 5th International Ankle Symposium to Lexington. Held at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa, the three-day event featured international researchers and clinicians who specialize in the evaluation, rehabilitation and prevention of foot and ankle injuries. The symposium was a conduit by which researchers and specialists shared information, presented new ideas, developed position statements and cultivated collaborations for large scale research and clinical projects. Dr. Carl Mattacola, CHS Division Director of Athletic Training and the Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program, and Dr. Patrick McKeon, Assistant Professor, both played major roles in organizing this year’s event. “The International Ankle Symposium began as a small group of researchers and clinicians who got together to discuss current challenges and techniques related to ankle pathology,” said Mattacola. “It has become the premier symposium related to the ankle in which international researchers and clinicians who specialize in the evaluation, rehabilitation, and prevention of foot and ankle injuries gather to share information, present new ideas, develop position statements, and develop collaborations for large scale research and clinical projects. The University of Kentucky and the city of Lexington were pleased to provide a venue for such a great event and tried to match the same hospitality that was displayed at the last two conferences which were held in Australia and Ireland.” The symposium consisted of three days of presentations and exhibits, October 17-20. The overall goal was to present the audience (physicians, physician assistants, athletic trainers, clinical researchers, physical and occupational therapists, podiatrists, public health professionals, surgical technicians and students, residents and interns in sports medicine) with state-of-the-art evaluation, treatment and prevention strategies from a global perspective. The symposium was a great success in that it exposed clinicians and researchers to new techniques, knowledge and research methods to enhance the care of foot and ankle pathologies.
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Human Health Sciences Inaugural Class This fall the College of Health Sciences was excited to welcome its Human Health Sciences (HHS) inaugural class! The HHS baccalaureate program prepares undergraduate students for future healthcare careers in a dynamic, interprofessional healthcare environment. Graduates of the program will have a strong foundation in the basic sciences and develop competencies in healthcare skills and knowledge, thereby maximizing professional career opportunities. HHS students are exposed to a variety of healthcare professions and receive instruction from faculty across several healthcare colleges, giving them a unique, first-hand perspecitve of many fields. HHS students will be prepared for admission into graduate programs such as dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy and physician assistant studies, and will also be ready for careers in healthcare administration, health policy and health advocacy. For more information on the HHS program visit www.mc.uky.edu/healthsciences/hhs.
CHS Faculty Lead Trip to Great Britain
The group poses in front of Oxford University. 1st row (L-R): Julie Zander, Claire Cannady, Samantha Lunger, Kelly Leidgen, Gerry Gairola (CHS faculty), 2nd row (L-R): Hanna Hudson, Ashley Court, Geza Bruckner (CHS faculty) Haley Gatlin, Martha Bailey, Rachel Ross and Carolyn Iverson.
University of Kentucky students spent time this summer in Great Britain exploring health and care of older people. This UK-Sponsored Education Abroad Program was developed and organized by the UK Office of International Programs and the College of Health Sciences. The students went to Cardiff, Wales where they studied health policy from the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales; to London, England for a program on palliative care at St. Christopher’s Hospice; to Gnosall, England to visit a National Health Service Primary Care Center; and to Stirling, Scotland to see the University of Stirling Dementia Services Development Centre’s Iris Murdoch Center which focuses on showcasing technology to assist older people, especially those with dementia. In addition, they visited several famous sites in Britain, including Bath, Chester, Oxford and Edinburgh. Participating students are studying communication sciences and disorders, clinical leadership and management, nursing, psychology and anthropology at UK and they earn college credit for program participation. The trip was organized and led by Dr. Gerry Gairola, Professor in the Division of Physician Assistant Studies. Dr. Geza Bruckner, who is the Director of Clinical Nutrition and Interim Director of Human Health Sciences, also traveled with the group.
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UK, iPad Help 5-Year-Old Find His Voice By: Keith Hautala, UK Public Relations The Apple iPad has become a “must-have” gadget for many Americans who use the lightweight tablet computer to read books, play games, or surf the Internet. Fiveyear-old Hunter Harrison has one that he uses to speak. Born with a neuromuscular disability, Hunter has experienced significant developmental delays in his motor abilities, including those required for oral speech. Unlike most children, who begin to make speech sounds spontaneously in their first year, Hunter’s speech has proceeded slowly and with great effort. He also uses a walker and a wheelchair. Yet in nearly every other way, Hunter is a typical 5-year-old boy. His eyes sparkle with a child’s curiosity and mischievous humor. He knows his numbers, letters, colors and shapes. He is learning to read. Last year, he completed kindergarten at Jessamine Early Learning Village, in Nicholasville. He will begin first grade in the fall at RosenwaldDunbar Elementary School. This is why it’s imperative that Hunter have a communication system, to enable him to stay within a regular classroom at an appropriate age and grade level, says Jane Kleinert, associate professor in the Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences. “Children like Hunter, or children with autism who are more mobile, need a communication system they can carry with them or pull out of their pocket when they need it,” Kleinert said. “The incredible technology that has come with the iPad has made it possible for these children to be more like typical children.” The iPad has become tremendously popular as an assistive device in schools around the country, where it has proven useful in helping students with a wide variety of disabilities. Part of its appeal is its adaptability and the ease with which applications may be built and customized to meet the needs of each individual user. “It’s become very very popular with children around the country with autism,” Kleinert said. “It’s been very successful in developing their communication. As a matter of fact, some of the best communication applications are relatively inexpensive and have been developed by parents of children with autism.” Kleinert and a colleague, Jacqui Kearns of UK’s Human Development Institute (HDI), assessed the needs for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in multiple states across the country and discovered that less than half of the children who would benefit from AAC actually have it in place. The two are now working on a low-incidence initiative to develop communication systems for children with the most significant disabilities, supported with a grant from the Kentucky Department of Education, administered through HDI. Through that initiative, and with funds from a UK Commonwealth Collaborative grant, they were able to lend Hunter an iPad loaded with Proloquo2Go, an AAC app. Hunter also comes to UK once a week to see a team led by Kleinert in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Clinic, along with Health Sciences graduate students Rachel Hooey and Seth Brashear. Through a routine of games and exercises that incorporate physical and speech therapy techniques, Hunter is learning to pronounce individual words and to put them together to make sentences. “When Hunter first came he did not use his voice very much, so we used the AAC all the time,” Kleinert says. “He needed a way to say, ‘No, I don’t want to do that’ or ‘I want to play this game’ or to answer questions like ‘What did you do at school today?’ or ‘Do you need help?’ Those kinds of things, he could use his augmentative system for. As he would use that, we would ask him to say what the device was saying at the same time. As he has progressed with his oral speech, we don’t use the AAC quite as much. But at school they use it for all of his academics and all his social interactions.” Hunter’s parents say the combination of intensive therapy and augmentative communication have made a phenomenal difference. “We’ve noticed that his speech is obviously becoming a hundred times better,” said his mother, Melissa Harrison. “Before we started, we could barely get just the normal first words that most kids say like ‘mom’ and ‘dad’ and things like that. Now you can give him a book, and he can sit down and read it clear enough for you to understand what he’s trying to say. So he’s reading, and he’s reading to people, which before would have never happened.” 16 University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences
Photos courtesy of Mark Cornelison/Lexington Herald-Leader
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You’re Invited to Join The President’s Club “For nearly 150 years, the University of Kentucky has provided high-quality education to generations of students from the Commonwealth and beyond. Private support through annual gifts has made our long-standing tradition of excellence possible. In recognition of the importance of leadership annual gifts of $1,000 or more, the University of Kentucky President’s Club was established. Membership in the President’s Club is offered to university benefactors who make significant gifts each year, gifts that help the University accomplish its mission and change the lives of every Wildcat, every year. Donors who give to any college or program are eligible for membership in the President’s Club. Now more than ever, UK needs the loyalty, leadership and financial support of its alumni and friends to continue our tradition of excellence. The greatest days are ahead for the University of Kentucky. This is a place where lives are changed - our dreams are Kentucky’s hopes.” Dr. Eli Capilouto 12th President of the University of Kentucky CHS faculty, staff and friends are now invited to become a member of the President’s Club and can designate that their gift benefit the college. Membership benefits include special invitations to campus President’s Club events, opportunities for involvement with UK President Capilouto, regular email newsletter updates and inclusion in the annual UK Honor Roll.
President’s Club Membership Levels Foundation Level: cumulative annual gifts of $1,000 - $2,499 Cornerstone Level: cumulative annual gifts of $2,500 - $4,999 Colonade Level: cumulative annual gifts of $5,000 - $9,999 Captstone Level: cumulative annual gifts of $10,000 or more
You may already qualify as a President’s Club member! For more information on the President’s Club contact Dr. Karen Skaff at 859-218-0585 or karenskaff@uky.edu.
Alumni Spotlight: William Joseph Meadors Meet William Joseph Meadors, a Lexington native and graduate of the CHS Physician Assistant Studies program. Joseph Meadors is a graduate of the UK College of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Studies program. After receiving his Bachelor of Science from UK in 1996 he went on to earn a Masters of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska. After working in private practice from 1996 to 2007, Joseph joined the UK Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, where he has worked ever since. Joseph currently serves as an Aviation Medicine Physician Assistant in the 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade in the Kentucky National Guard. He has had three combat deployments in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). Joseph recently made the decision to give back to his alma mater. After a visit with the College, Joseph chose to start an endowment to benefit students of the UK Physician Assistant Studies Program. The William J. Meadors Physician Assistant Educational Endowment Fund was created in honor of The Fallen Soldiers. CHS and the Physician Assistant Studies Program are extremely grateful for Joseph’s generosity and the impact his gift is soon to make on students of the physician assistant profession.
William Joseph Meadors, MSPAS Physician Assistant Studies Class of ‘96
For information on how you can give back to the College of Health Sciences visit www.mc.uky.edu/healthsciences/alumni.
“In 1994 the College of Health Sciences gave me the opportunity to pursue my aspirations of becoming a Physician Assistant,” said Meadors. “The profession has afforded me the ability to provide care to those in need all over the world. I have been blessed with an opportunity to give back to the Institution which has provided me so much pleasure since joining the staff in 2007. Working with students from the College of Health Sciences has inspired me to offer assistance to those students who have overcome adversity and chosen to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant.” University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences 17
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4th Annual Scholarship Scramble
Golf Tournament Raises $7,900 for Student Scholarships
52 players and 58 sponsors and donors joined the College of Health Sciences in support of student scholarships on September 14, 2012, a gorgeous day for a round of golf. The 2012 CHS Scholarship Scramble, held at the University Club of Kentucky and made possible by our major sponsors, Drayer Physical Therapy Institute, Norton Healthcare and Rockcastle Regional Hospital, resulted in $7,900 raised for student scholarships.
During lunch, players and volunteers heard from Kalin Mutter and Meaghan Koshman, both Physical Therapy students and recipients of scholarships from last year’s scramble. They shared how the scholarships impacted their lives and academic success.
In addition to prizes for lowest score, longest putt, straightest drive, longest drive and closest to the pin, players participated in a putting contest. The first-ever silent auction was a great success bringing in more than $1,800 for scholarship funds.
CHS sends a huge thanks to all sponsors, donors, players and volunteers for making the fourth annual Scholarship Scramble such a success!
Major Sponsors
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HOLE SPONSORS
SILENT AUCTION DONORS
CHS Division of Physical Therapy
Actors Theatre of Louisville
Joseph Beth Booksellers
Cosi
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute
All Creature’s Inn
Keeneland Association
Highlands Foundation, Inc.
Chuy’s
Alure Salon & Day Spa
Kentucky Horse Park
KORT Physical Therapy
Kentucky Eagle, Inc.
A.P. Suggins
Lexington Legends
Norton Healthcare
Griffin Gate Marriott Resort
Babycakes
Marriott Downtown Louisville
Brendan & Denise McCarthy
Churchill Downs
Heidi Morrow
LabDX
Comedy Off Broadway
Karen O. Skaff
Jeff Lytle
Crowne Plaza
Skinsecrets Soular Massage Pain & Management
Sam’s Club
Progressive Marketing Rockcastle Regional Hospital Gary & Sharon Stewart CART SPONSORS
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute
Dollywood
Frank & Peggy Ballard
Embassy Suites
Burger King
Tony & Lynn English
LabDX
Henry Clay Memorial Foundation
Chris & Rena Keath
Hilton
Norton Healthcare Rockcastle Regional Medical & Respiratory Care Center
Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari Jim Beam
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
Sweet Magnolia Talon Winery Tavern Restaurant Group Taylor Made Stallions Two Chicks & Company
UK Alumni Association UK HealthCare University Club of Kentucky UK Dining Services Pat Waggener
Timothy Uhl UK Men’s Golf Team
UK Federal Credit Union Highlands Foundation Joe Stemple
For information about giving to student scholarships or being involved in next year’s Scholarship Scramble, contact Keturah Taylor at keturah.taylor@uky.edu or (859) 218-0479. University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences 19
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CHS Celebrates National Physician Assistant Week
Faculty and students from the UK College of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Studies Program joined Lexington Mayor Jim Gray as he signed a proclamation celebrating National Physician Assistant Week, October 6-12. Photo by Dottie Bean, LFUCG Division of Government Communications.