Summer 2015
Health Sciences
Connection
The mission of the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences is to help the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond attain the highest level of health possible. We fulfill our mission through creative leadership and productivity in education, research, and service.
Connection Summer 2015
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Left to right: Amanda Hayek (Human Health Sciences), Vrushali Angadi (Rehabilitation Sciences PhD), Cory Eakins (Clinical Nutrition), Sarah Widy (Communication Sciences and Disorders), Maggie Sherman (Medical Laboratory Science), Jordan Light (Athletic Training), Leah Lamborn (Athletic Training), Caitlin Whale (Rehabilitation Sciences PhD) and Shawna Toomey (Clinical Leadership and Management).
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Abroad: CSD Graduate Awarded Fulbright
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Hands-On Learning: HHS Students Go South for
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First at UK: CHS Offers Undergraduate
Fellowship to Teach in Spain
Community Engagement Projects
Certificate in Research
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Feature: Q & A with the Dean
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Research: CHS Research Day
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Glenda Mack: Hall of Fame Inductee
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Our Promise Is in Our Future Message from the Dean With the 50th anniversary of the College of Health Sciences approaching, it is clear that the College was built on a solid foundation of hard work and commitment. I have great respect for the many people before me who created this foundation. I am confident that as great leaders they agree that to move forward, we must look forward. Our promise is in our future. The College is moving forward, powered by a common thread, which is our mission. We are driven by the desire to help people attain the highest level of health possible. Our work in education, research, and service can be boiled down to one outcome: optimal health. Optimal health is not a one-size-fits-all term. It has a personal meaning for each of us. The key is to help unlock the potential for optimal health in each individual we affect, indirectly or directly, through providing patient care, educating future health sciences professionals, and engaging in research aimed at the prevention of injury and disability. Of course, one of our charges as a College and as health sciences professionals is to heal. We meet people where they are – after a stroke, an injury, or illness – and guide them along the path to better health. Speech-language pathologists, physician assistants, physical therapists, and athletic trainers all share the role of healer and as a guide to better health. Moving forward, we will educate even more health sciences professionals to fill these roles, particularly as the Human Health Sciences program grows, making CHS the preferred gateway to the health sciences. The future of health care will focus on wellness and prevention as its primary aims. However, prevention is too often minimized in the conversation about optimal health. The College of Health Sciences is well-prepared for the future, as we increasingly emphasize prevention in each facet of our mission. A few examples: • Education – Athletic Training students are involved in helping Dr. Phillip Gribble develop new tests to identify the risk of ankle injury in athletes. • Service – The UK Runners Clinic offers a 3D-gait analysis to help prevent injuries. • Research – Dr. Nathan Johnson (PT) recently received funding for a study examining the relationship between aerobic fitness and the improvement of some age-related cerebral declines. Our promise is in our future. As we unlock our own potential as a College, we need the support of our partners, friends, and alumni. Join us as we unlock the potential for our students, people across the Commonwealth and beyond, and the health sciences professions. Scott M. Lephart, PhD
Dean Endowed Chair of Orthopaedic Research
Students
Milestones Graduation
Above: The Communication Sciences and Disorders Graduate Class of 2015. Thirty students received their master’s degrees during UK’s morning commencement ceremonies May 10, at Rupp Arena in downtown Lexington. Opposite page, top: The Communication Sciences and Disorders Undergraduate Class of 2015. Fortythree students received their bachelor’s degrees during UK’s evening commencement ceremonies May 10, at Rupp Arena. Several members of this class will begin graduate study in UK’s CSD Graduate Program, while others will attend other graduate programs around the state and country. Opposite page, bottom: The Athletic Training Class of 2015. Eight students received their master’s degrees in May.
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Students
CSD Graduate Awarded Fulbright Grant Callie Zaino will be an assistant teacher in Madrid, Spain next school year by Hayley Mansur Office of Advancement Intern
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allie Zaino, a 2015 Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate, was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to teach English in Madrid, Spain. The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program of the U.S. The goal of the program is to increase mutual understanding of global issues and support friendly relations with citizens of other countries. Zaino received a 2015-16 Fulbright U.S. Student Award and will be representing the U.S. as a cultural ambassador while overseas, helping to enhance relations between Americans and the people of Spain. She received an English Teaching Assistantship grant and will be assistantteaching a variety of subjects, taught in English, at a high school to help prepare students for the Global Classrooms Model UN Project. Zaino will depart for Spain this fall and return next summer. Zaino grew up in Lexington, where she went through the Spanish Immersion program, starting in first grade at Maxwell Elementary and continuing through Bryan Station Middle and High School. When she was young, she had a slight speech impediment and for a brief period visited a speech-language pathologist. “A combination of having a past experience with a speech impediment and being in the Spanish immersion program is what really introduced me to this profession,” said Zaino, who had a double major in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Spanish. “Seeing the profession personally through speech therapy, and growing up in the Spanish immersion program, I developed a love for language and talking, and a lot of my classes were communication-based, practicing the language. This taught me how important communication is and how much I can connect with other people through speech.” Having once visited Spain briefly after high school, and having had an internship in Peru, Zaino has some travel experience, but has never spent an extended time abroad. The prospect is exciting to Zaino. “I am most interested in being able to experience the lifestyle and culture and to improve my language skills and build connections with people,” Zaino said. Zaino plans to use this experience to gain more knowledge about Spanish culture, which she will use in her career. Moving forward, she plans to attend CSD graduate school at UK. She hopes to one day work in a school setting with a large Hispanic population, where she will be able to do speech therapy in Spanish.
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2014-15 CHS Student Award Recipients Dean’s Award for Excellence in Service Andy Duclos, Physician Assistant Studies Callie Zaino, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Maurice A. Clay Award Lindsay D. Kroes, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Marie C. Vittetoe Award for Excellence in Service to the Community Margaret Cannon, Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Outstanding Student Award Michael Holly (Hazard) Margaret Cannon (Lexington)
Ambassador of the Year Award Lauren Knasel, Human Health Sciences
Physician Assistant Studies Eileen Van Dyke Rural Service Award Emily Merritt, Physician Assistant Studies
Outstanding Graduate Student in Communication Sciences and Disorders Kelly Power, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Physician Assistant Studies Award Steven Hunt (Morehead) Catherine Jarrett (Lexington)
Scarlett Parsley-Hooker Award Melisa-Beth Rooke, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Robinson Graduate Award for Research Creativity Maja Redzic, Clinical Nutrition
Medical Laboratory Science Faculty Award Melissa McCormick (Lexington) Lucinda Gabrielle Samons (Hazard)
Student Highlights The following Communication Sciences and Disorders graduate students presented papers at the 2015 Kentucky SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association Convention: Adrienne Hatton, Rachel Seidel, Maria Bane, Emma Collins, Taylor Koncelik, Courtney Busing, Ciera Mills, Claire Valentine, Haley Weber, and Gina Gracey. The following faculty and Rehabilitation Sciences PhD students presented evidenced-based research at the 2015 Southeastern Athletic Trainers’ Association Clinical Symposium in Atlanta: Jennifer Howard, PhD, ATC, and Aaron Sciascia, MS, ATC; Carl Mattacola, PhD, ATC, and Conrad Gabler, MS, ATC; Ryan McCann, MS, ATC, Kyle Kosik, MEd, ATC, and Phillip Gribble, PhD, ATC, FNATA EBP; Brady Tripp, PhD, ATC, and Tim Uhl, PhD, ATC, PT; Eric Frederick, MS, ATC. Jonathan Clark, Physician Assistant Studies, presented the quality improvement project titled “Improving Depression Screening in a Family Medicine Residency Practice: Application of the Lean 8-Step Problem Solving Method” during UK Graduate Student Day at the Capitol. He and Taylor Manning completed the project in 2014 with the Family and Community Medicine Department. Lesley A. Hatfield, Physician Assistant Studies, was selected to participate in the U.S. Public Health Service Senior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program, a sponsorship through the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Amanda Hayek, Human Health Sciences, (mentor: Dr. Esther
Dupont-Versteegden) was awarded a 2015 Short-Term Research Education Program to Increase Diversity in Health-Related Research (STRIDE) Fellowship from the American Physiological Society (APS). Amanda Hayek and Cassidy Teager, Human Health Sciences, presented at the 2015 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Washington State. Kyle Kosik, Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Program, received a research grant from the Southeast Athletic Trainers’ Association for his work related to understanding the corticomotor excitability alterations associated with chronic ankle instability. Katelyn McNamara, Physician Assistant Studies, participated on a team in the UK Global Health CASE Competition, which brings together graduate and undergraduate students from various UK colleges to form interdisciplinary teams to develop strategies to address a critical global health challenge. Kayla Shepherd, Physician Assistant Studies, was recipient of the Morehead State Outstanding Physician Assistant Graduate Student Award. Valerie Varble, Human Health Sciences, and Christina Eimers, Communication Sciences and Disorders undergraduate, presented their research project to the staff at the Lexington Hearing and Speech Center (Mentor: Dr. Gilson Capilouto).
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Outreach
Heading South for Community Engagement Projects Human Health Sciences students reach out to New Orleans and Somerset In February, HHS 356 students visited the James Singleton Child Development Center in New Orleans, the largest such facility in the area with 130 children, ages three to five years. The project provided a community engagement opportunity for students who will soon become physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, pharmacists, dentists, clinical managers, and other health care professionals of the future. Students worked in teams to conduct oral health screenings, BMI screenings, nutrition education and obesity prevention, along with physical activities designed specifically for small children and their parents, teachers and administrators at the center. In April, students also provided dental and BMI screenings to children closer to home in Somerset, Kentucky at the Lake Cumberland Head Start and Migrant Children Center. Some of the students’ thoughts about the New Orleans and Somerset experiences are featured here.
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Even an hour and a half down the road, the experiences in Somerset were different from our own city (Lexington) ... (health care) disparities were still very present in the rural area of Somerset.” - Shelby Clark
“The most important thing I took away from the trip was perspective. After volunteering at the Head Start program and traveling throughout the impoverished areas in New Orleans, I am reminded just how privileged I am to be getting an excellent education here at UK.” - Tyler Pope
“New Orleans opened my eyes to the disparities that some people endure on a daily basis. The children were so much fun to deal with and were very interested in the topic. This trip showed us that everyone deserves the opportunity to learn about how to live a healthy lifestyle.” - Aleesha Howard “This project meant that I got to help children/parents that are like me. Helping educate them means that they will have more knowledge to keep their children healthy and happy.” - Natalya Herndon
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Learning at a young age is full of enjoyment and discovery. A child’s mind is able to absorb so much information, and they take it and run with it.” - Kelly Golda
“The most important thing that I took out of this project was the excitement of the kids. We were complete strangers to them, but they welcomed us with big smiles and open hearts.” - Lauren Knasel “I feel like this project opened my eyes to a new population ... I experienced an under-served population of children that opened my heart to those in need.” - Taylor Snowdy
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This trip showed me that the attitude of kids toward exercise in the lower Ninth Ward of NOLA is a positive one. The fun of exercise and games is important to share with children, and I really hope we had an impact on them.” - Kent Llanora
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The New Orleans trip was a fantastic experience for me. I loved every second of New Orleans from the kids, to the culture. After working with all of the Head Start kids I realized that one day when I become a physical therapist, I would be open to working with kids in a hospital or even a school setting.” - Emmy Klump
“This trip gave me the opportunity to use concepts I have learned in this class and other HHS classes. It was awesome to apply this stuff in real life, after only learning it conceptually through class, videos, and vicariously through other people’s experiences.” - Kyla Altmann “As health care professionals, it is and always will be our job to help people. In preparation for the project, it also taught the significance of multiple people working together to achieve one goal.” - Derek Stewart “It taught all of us to work with others who may not be in our fields of study/practice to create a system that will benefit those populations that are under-served or less privileged.” - Daniel Glenn
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Academic
CHS Offers Undergrad Certificate in Research First of its kind at the University by Melanie J. Sparks
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he UK College of Health Sciences recently launched the undergraduate Certificate in Research in Human Health Sciences – the first of its kind on campus. The new certificate provides eligible UK undergraduate students with the opportunity to gain advanced knowledge in interdisciplinary clinical and translational research in the human health sciences fields. The certificate, which was approved by the University Senate in February, is a product of the thriving Undergraduate Research Program at the College of Health Sciences (CHS).
“Our undergraduate researchers were the motivation for proposing the certificate,” said Gilson Capilouto, PhD, Director of Undergraduate Research at CHS and Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders. “We have students who become so engaged in the research they are conducting and so choose to stay with their mentors for multiple semesters. The certificate is a way to recognize their commitment to research and maximize the benefit of the experience for students.” (Left) Sami Michaelis, a 2014 UK biology graduate, who is now employed as a laboratory technician at CHS; and Esther Dupont-Versteegden, PhD, Professor of Physcial Therapy and a research mentor.
The Certificate in Research in Human Health Sciences may benefit students in multiple ways, during their undergraduate years and beyond. Benefits include: • Increased creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills • Enhanced ability to apply classroom knowledge • Broader understanding of academic and career interests • Higher retention and graduation rates • Higher acceptance and enrollment rates for graduate and professional schools “Working in undergraduate research at CHS helped me tremendously in all aspects – academically, professionally, and personally,” said Sami Michaelis, a 2014 UK biology graduate, who is now employed as a laboratory technician at CHS. “Some of the tasks I carried out in the lab were methods being used in the laboratory portions of my classes. So I had a head start on my peers in that aspect. Professionally, it gave me experience with basic laboratory methods and, ultimately, led to a full-time job opportunity after graduation. My mentors in the lab have taught me so much and have been patient with me as I learn new protocols and become more independent in my work.”
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For students interested in entering the health care professions, undergraduate research experiences offer a unique long-term benefit. It helps students become better clinicians and better consumers of research literature by providing a firsthand framework for understanding research that they would not have had otherwise. “Research is an essential component for undergraduate students planning to pursue a degree in the health professions,” said Scott M. Lephart, PhD, Dean of the College of Health Sciences. “It is an extraordinary opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the very research that might be applied later as clinicians.” CHS is comprised of nine health profession disciplines, allowing for a variety of interdisciplinary collaborations. Students pursuing the certificate will be matched with a research mentor from CHS or other participating UK colleges. Students will have opportunities to be involved in ongoing CHS research projects focused primarily on frailty and disability prevention; rehabilitation; voice and language disorders; musculoskeletal health; and sport and military injury prevention.
Undergraduate students are encouraged to review the admission criteria and apply, even if a student is not sure that research is a viable option. “Initially, as an undergraduate, I couldn’t see myself in research,” said Michaelis. “But the professors at CHS have been great in teaching me, mentoring me, and showing me the positive aspects of research, including that there are always discoveries to be made. The new certificate seems like a great way for undergraduates to really dive into research and understand the entire process from hypothesis to statistical analysis.”
The growth of the CHS Undergraduate Research Program and the launch of the new certificate demonstrate just one facet of the momentum of research efforts at the Highlights: College of Health Sciences.
• CHS is the first college at UK to offer an undergraduate certificate in research. • Open to any major and enhances the undergraduate experience. • May be completed in 12-15 credit hours.
“As the gateway to health sciences academic and professional programs, CHS offers students an important advantage. The core of our college is interdisciplinary, and health care is increasingly based on interdisciplinary models,” Lephart said. “We are excited to provide this opportunity to undergraduate students across campus. The time to start is now, and the place is the College of Health Sciences.”
“This certificate program will be both challenging and rewarding for those students interested in becoming truly engaged in research,” said Charlotte Peterson, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Research at CHS. “It is made possible by the strong commitment of CHS to research and the wide range of research opportunities available in the college.”
As the CHS Undergraduate Research Program continues to grow, more research mentors are needed to keep up with the demand. Capilouto encourages faculty from across campus to consider becoming mentors and to contact her to discuss opportunities. “It’s a win-win. Faculty are able to achieve goals they might not otherwise achieve, and students gain exceptional experience in research,” said Capilouto.
Undergraduate students must be at least a secondsemester freshman with a 3.0 GPA to be eligible. Twelve to 15 credit hours are required for completion of the certificate. Complete admission criteria, a list of required coursework, and the online application are available at http://bit.ly/CHS_UGR_Cert.
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Special Feature
New Dean Envisions a Bright Future for CHS Q & A with Dr. Scott Lephart
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cott M. Lephart, PhD, joined the UK College of Health Sciences as Dean March 1, 2015. He also serves as a Professor and as Endowed Chair of Orthopaedic Research for the University. His research interests include musculoskeletal sports and military injury prevention and performance optimization. Q: You were at the University of Pittsburgh for 27 years, last serving as a Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Sports Medicine and Nutrition and as the founding director of the Neuromuscular Research Laboratory. What is it about the University of Kentucky and the College of Health Sciences (CHS) that attracted you? A: The combination of the University’s goals, as outlined in the recent strategic plan, to become a top-20 public research university, the new fiscal model, and most importantly the excellence of the faculty, staff, and students of the College presented an intriguing opportunity for the new dean. This was the first deanship I have applied for, and the first position
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outside of Pitt that I have sought in my 27-year academic career. Q: What impressed you most about UK and CHS? A: I was impressed by the sense of pride in this institution – unlike any that I had experienced. I found the enthusiasm and pride for the Commonwealth’s flagship University to be palpable. During my first interview, I took a two-hour walk around campus to observe and interact with students, who I believe are the fabric of any university. Their pride and optimism confirmed my belief that this was an environment where I want to be, and where I will contribute to the momentum. During my interviews, I found a similar enthusiasm displayed by University leadership and the CHS faculty and staff. Q: What are the main areas of opportunity at CHS? A: The excellence I have observed in the CHS students, faculty, and staff is a solid foundation to build upon. The Board of
Trustees and President Capilouto have stated goals for the University, and the College must make a concerted effort to contribute to the success of this strategic plan. While sustaining the current quality of programs offered by CHS, we must strive to expand our sponsored research portfolio in a meaningful, sustainable manner. As we move forward, our research focus will promote the growth of our graduate programs, a priority stated in UK’s new strategic plan. Our focus should always be one that seeks to achieve these goals in a diverse and inclusive environment, which ultimately commits us to the Kentucky Promise of making the Commonwealth a better place through our teaching, research, and service mission. Q: How do you view your role as Dean? A: As Dean of CHS, my role is to advocate for our students, staff and faculty and to facilitate their success in meeting our mission. Leadership needs to be visionary and to position the College for future success. As such, I will work to expand opportunities for the College by bringing greater awareness to our current successes, and to broaden the breadth and scope of new opportunities by establishing meaningful, collaborative relationships across the UK and UK HealthCare community. Q: What are the main advantages of being at a research-intensive university such as UK? A: Research provides a vibrant intellectual environment that rewards curiosity, innovation, and entrepreneurialism. Such environments stimulate students and faculty alike to think about the future and create solutions for our complex society. This is particularly true in the health sciences, and the University and UK HealthCare are taking a leadership role in promoting a healthier Commonwealth by disseminating new discoveries and therapeutic techniques at home and beyond our borders. Such a research environment also enables us to leverage our successes internationally and provides global outreach opportunities for our students and faculty. Q: How do you envision collaborations between CHS, UK HealthCare and other colleges evolving and expanding? A: The infrastructure of the health care colleges and UK HealthCare was an attractive aspect, when considering this career move. Solutions to our health care needs can best be achieved through interdisciplinary collaboration in support of our research, teaching and service mission. I hope to further establish these relationships with our colleagues in other colleges, both those in health care and beyond. I have already realized that the commitment of UK HealthCare is without question an asset for CHS. Q: What do you want potential or current CHS students to know about the College? A: CHS is an exciting environment for future health care professionals. In fact, we will be referring to many of our programs as the “Gateway to the Health Sciences.” We will
balance our mission of teaching, research and service to enable our students to optimize their experience by participating in all aspects of these educational endeavors. As our research enterprise expands, I foresee our students playing integral roles in the discovery and translation of new information to enhance the delivery of health care. I am particularly excited about our newly approved Undergraduate Research Certificate. I hope our students take full advantage of working side-by-side with our world-class research faculty in innovative laboratories, centers and institutes with cutting-edge facilities. Q: How would you summarize your work with the U.S. Department of Defense and the research you are bringing to the University? A: Our injury-mitigation models for elite athletes have significant utility when applied to the elite tactical athlete, the Special Forces Operator. In early 2000, the Neuromuscular Research Laboratory was solicited by Naval Special Warfare (SEALs) to begin research, which would assist in describing preventable musculoskeletal injuries and would develop mission-specific protocols to mitigate such injuries and optimize the physical readiness of the Force. To date that work supports all branches of Special Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines) under the auspices of the U.S. Special Operations Command. The Warrior Human Performance research centers are located at seven military installations, with central operations located at the University of Pittsburgh in the Neuromuscular Research Laboratory and Center of Warrior Human Performance Research. As part of the transfer of my responsibilities, UK has committed to developing the new UK Sports Science Research Institute that, among many research foci, will have a core to support our ongoing work with Special Operation Forces. Q: What are your major plans for advancing research at CHS and at UK? A: Working very closely with the faculty and the Associate Dean for Research, our goals will be to advance our research enterprise with sponsored program grants. It is virtually impossible for a research intensive institution striving for prominence to achieve such aspirations without a core of sponsored research initiatives. Funded research enables the growth of our doctoral programs and increases the likelihood of sustainable research agendas of our faculty. Such achievements are also important benchmarks for top research institutions and facilitate the delivery of health care by our clinicians. In my expanded role at the University, I will be establishing linkages for interdisciplinary discovery in the core areas associated with the UK Sports Science Research Institute. Q: What are your interests outside of your career? A: I am a sports enthusiast, both as a participant and fan. Until about 10 years ago, I was a competitive amateur golfer. I hope to return to that on some level – of course now on the senior circuit!
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Special Feature
Thank You to Dr. Sharon Stewart Appreciation for 3 1/2 years of leadership
On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students of the College of Health Sciences, we extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Dr. Sharon Stewart for her service as Interim Dean. Dr. Stewart accepted the role in August 2011. She graciously stepped in to steer the ship, agreeing to serve for a year, as CHS searched for the next dean. Little did Dr. Stewart know that her journey would last three and a half years. Dr. Stewart moved CHS forward, keeping us strong, united, and thriving as a college. We are excited that she will continue to impact CHS in positive ways by resuming her role as the Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs. We believe Dr. Stewart’s leadership as Interim Dean can be summed up with a quote from Maya Angelou: “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
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Research
Research News Second Annual Research Day
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he Second Annual CHS Research Day was a success. Attendance nearly tripled compared to last year, with 150 attendees from CHS, Medicine, Pharmacy, UK HealthCare, and others. The common theme of “Physical Activity across the Lifespan” arose in the presentations. Speakers included CHS faculty and a postdoctoral trainee. Twenty-seven posters were presented by students and trainees as follows: two postdoctoral scholars; one staff member (scientist); three master’s degree students; 14 PhD students; and seven undergraduate students.
Presenters at Research Day (left to right) Nathan Johnson, Tim Butterfield, Kristin Morgan, Phillip Gribble, and Charlotte Peterson.
College News New Faculty & Staff Christina Gonzales-Sanders Speech-Language Pathologist Communication Sciences and Disorders
Zachary Johnson Research Assistant Office of Research
Jimmie L. Jones, Jr. Student Affairs Officer II Office of Student Affairs
Rachel Hogg, DrPH Assistant Professor Division of Health Science, Education, and Research
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Jason Hurdich Lecturer (part-time) College of Health Sciences
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Kellie Lozano Speech-Language Pathologist Communication Sciences and Disorders
Samantha Michaelis Laboratory Technician Office of Research
Matt Mowery Computer Support Specialist III Office of Technology Services
Jami Warren Lecturer College of Health Sciences
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Kate Kosmac Scientist I Office of Research
Retirements Linda Gorman, PhD Medical Laboratory Science Dr. Gorman worked at UK for 35 years and retired in May 2015.
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Harold Kleinert, EdD Rehabilitation Sciences Dr. Kleinert recently retired from his position at CHS and as Executive Director of the UK Interdisciplinary Human Development Institute.
Promotions Gilson Capilouto, PhD, was promoted to Professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Karen O. Skaff, RDH, PhD, was promoted to Professor in Health Sciences, Education, and Research.
Esther Dupont-Versteegden, PhD, was promoted to Professor in Physical Therapy.
Brian Noehren, PT, PhD, FACSM, was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in Physcial Therapy.
Charles T. Marshall, PhD, was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in Physical Therapy.
Katie McComas Maddy, MS, CCC-SLP, was promoted to full-time Speech-Language Pathologist in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Recent Awards and Achievements Christa Blackwell, Administrative Services Assistant, Department of Clinical Sciences, received the Outstanding Senior Award for 2014-15 from the UK College of Communication and Information, Department of Communication. Timothy Butterfield, PhD, ATC, Associate Professor, Athletic Training, Gilson Capilouto, PhD, Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and UK alumnus Tommy Cunningham received a second U.S. Patent related to their tongue strength evaluation system and method. DeShana Collett, MSPAS, PA-C, PhD, Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies, was honored as a 2015 Teacher Who Made a Difference. She was also honored by the UK Martin Luther King Center as a woman making a difference. DeShana Collett, MSPAS, PA-C, PhD, Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies, and Andrew R. Wyant, MD, Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies, co-authored an article titled “Identifying and Managing Chest Pain in Women” published in the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.
The award runs through January 2017. KL2 Scholars receive salary support each year for up to two years. Brian Noehren, PT, PhD, FACSM, Associate Professor, Physical Therapy, and his work with the BioMotion Lab were featured in a Runner’s World article titled “Hip Check”. Judith L. Page, PhD, Associate Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders, wrote a column titled “Babies don’t need smartphones” published in USA TODAY. Meg Shake, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist, Communication Sciences and Disorders, was featured in a Sports Illustrated article titled “Work in Progress” about her clinical work with former UK basketball player Michael KiddGilchrist, who now plays pro-ball for the Hornets. Travis Thomas, PhD, RD, CSSD, Assistant Professor, Clinical Nutrition, was elected to a two-year term on the Nominating Committee Chair of the Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness (SCAN) practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Susan Effgen, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Professor, Physical Therapy, gave three presentations on her PT COUNTS research study at the World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress in Singapore.
Tim Uhl, PhD, ATC, PT, Professor, Athletic Training, presented “Scapular Stabilization in the Overhead Athlete” in St. Louis at the World Congress of the World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy.
Nathan Johnson, PT, DPT, PhD, Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy, received an award from the CCTS KL2 Career Development Program, for his project titled “Does aerobic training increase primary motor cortex cerebral blood flow and motor performance in healthy old adults?”
John Williams, DrPH, RT (ARRT), Assistant Professor, Health Sciences, Education, and Research, authored an article titled “A Systems Thinking Approach to Analysis of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” published in the Journal of Public Health Management & Practice.
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College News Annual Faculty & Staff Awards
Excellence in Research Award Charlotte Peterson, PhD Associate Dean for Research
2014 Employee of the Year Wayne Centers Student Affairs Officer II Honorable Mention: Darin Poynter Corrie Scott
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Kingston Award for Excellence in Teaching Joan Darbee, PT, PhD Division of Physical Therapy
Pictured (left to right) Brendan, Corrie, Marc, and Sarah. Staff Years of Service Awards Sarah Abshire - 10 years • Donna Jones - 10 years Marc Wolfe - 10 years • Anne Lattin - 5 years Brendan O’Farrell - 5 years • Corrie Scott - 5 years Casey Shadix - 5 years • Kimberly West - 5 years
2014 Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee Glenda D. Mack, Physical Therapy, ‘97
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lenda D. Mack, MSPT, CWS, CLT, MBA, received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Trevecca Nazarene University (Nashville) in 1994. In 1997, she received a Bachelor and Master in Health Sciences in Physical Therapy, from the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences. Mack went on to earn a Master of Business Administration from the University of Louisville in 2011. Mack is currently Vice President of Clinical Operations for Kindred Healthcare/RehabCare. She has been with the company since 1997, when she began as a staff physical therapist with a longterm care facility. She also previously served as Senior Director of Claims, Audits and Regulatory Affairs for Kindred Healthcare/ RehabCare. In her role as a VP, Mack provides national leadership for the design and implementation of clinical programs across the many post-acute care sites managed by RehabCare, which is the division within Kindred Healthcare that provides rehabilitation services in over 2,000 facilities in 47 states, making it one of the largest
rehabilitation providers in the country. One of her primary responsibilities is to ensure state and federal compliance for the rehabilitation operations of RehabCare. Due to frequent changes in Medicare regulations, this is a daunting task, but one Mack remains committed to because of her devotion to quality care for older adults. Because of her depth of understanding of the business and clinical aspects of providing rehabilitation for older adults, Mack also provides education to a variety of regulatory bodies at the national level. She recently provided testimony in Washington, D.C. to the Senate Finance Committee, House Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means Committees to support payment policy reform for inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing therapy related issues. Mack also served as a content expert for the Center for Medicare Services post-acute care policy, and she was instrumental behind the scenes in helping craft language for some of the Medicare regulations regarding rehabilitation. Additionally, Mack provides education regarding post-acute care rehabilitation and quality outcomes measurement for the American Healthcare Association and the National Association for the Support of Long Term Care. In the midst of providing leadership, advocacy, and formative education about policy on Capitol Hill, she has always maintained a strong passion as a clinician and as a teacher. She is a certified wound care specialist and is also certified in lymphedema management. Kindred administration describes her as a clinical leader in the field, serving medically complex patients. Mack has used this foundation to develop a model for outpatient wound care in Kindred’s long-term care environments – a great contribution to facilitation of home-based care. She has coordinated the opening of six new clinics with this focus. Mack also has a strong commitment to clinical education. She received the Preceptor of the Year Award in 2000 from the Kentucky Healthcare Association. One of her primary roles in her current position is coordinating clinical education programs both for staff therapists and for student therapists. She is an adjunct professor in the CHS Physical Therapy program and guest lectures in the long-term care component of its geriatrics curriculum. “The students comment annually about the depth and breadth of her knowledge and the passion of her commitment,” said Tony English, PT, Ph.D., Program Director, Division of Physical Therapy, and Anne Harrison, PT, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Division of Physical Therapy in nominating Mack. “This is very important because many students going into medical professions feel they do not want to work with frail older people. Each year after her lecture, there are always students who indicate that their interest and focus in the aging population increased as a result of the knowledge gained on this topic in these lectures. Ms. Mack’s content expertise spans the breadth of clinical care for complex patients in long term care to explaining the history and current status of regulations that govern medical care for older people. She continues to grow in all of these areas, and we expect to see her continue as an outstanding leader, making ever increasing contributions to the health care of older adults.”
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Alumni
Hall of Fame Induction & Student Recognition Dinner Celebrating outstanding alumni and students
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he Hall of Fame Induction and Student Recognition Dinner gives the college an opportunity to honor outstanding alumni, celebrate the hard work of students, and connect the students with the donors who helped support their education. This year’s event was held on March 26 and was again sponsored by our gracious host, Baptist Health. The night began with the induction of Glenda Mack into the CHS Hall of Fame. Following the induction, guests transitioned into the dining hall for dinner, which gave donors time to meet and talk to the student recipients of their gifts, as well as their families. The Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Randa Remer, recognized student scholarship recipients and CHS faculty presented student awards.
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Class Notes In memoriam Karen Stucker-Rogers, Clinical Leadership and Management, ‘12 Karen Sue Stucker-Rogers, 55, wife of Micah D. Rogers, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2015. She was born March 2, 1960 to Ursula “Sue” Stucker and the late James T. Stucker. She worked at UK as a radiology educator and previously at the Pain Treatment Center. She was a recent graduate of UK with multiple certifications (R)(M)(CT). Tara Abdul-Aziz, CLS, ‘97 and PAS, ‘01 Tara Abdul-Aziz, 41, passed away Friday March 20, 2015. Tara was born January 12, 1974, a daughter of Mohammad AbdulAziz and Omid Mohamad. She was the wife of Daniel Spitler.
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December 1, 2015 The CHS Day of Giving (DoG)
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It’s a great deal for a good cause! Lunch, drinks, and a valuable gift provided. Lunch is at noon & tee-time at 1:00 p.m. Gather your foursome and play for $500 or register as an individual for $125, and we’ll place you on a team. All proceeds go to scholarships. Email Keturah.Taylor@uky.edu
CHS Tailgate: Saturday, September 26 5:00 p.m. (7 p.m. kickoff) E.S. Goodbarn, Lot 1A
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Think for a moment about something you have done that changed your life for the better. Did you think about your education at the UK College of Health Sciences? Would you put it in your top 10 life-changing experiences? Simply knowing that you can change a life makes giving to the scholarship fund through the CHS Day of Giving incredibly rewarding. This December, we hope you will join alumni and friends in building this fund and changing lives through education. The Day of Giving is December 1, 2015 (the Tuesday after Thanksgiving). And because we want to make it possible for alums to give in the way that works best for them, we’ll mail a giving envelope, offer online giving through UK, and host a phonathon. If you want to give but sidestep the hoopla of the Day of Giving, you can connect with us by phone: 859-321-8845, email: laceci2@uky.edu, or mail: 900 S. Limestone, Room 123L, Lexington, KY 40536-0200. Make a note with your gift that you are supporting the Day of Giving.
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Thank you to Gifts recorded Jan. 1, 2014 - Dec. 31, 2014
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our donors! $100 to $499 Linda A. Allen Alton & Elizabeth Neurath Donor Advised Fund Ginger G. Aulick Francis M. Ballard Ann Marie Balsley Jonathan M. Beiser Anne T. Bennett Marian E. Bensema Trisha T. Bernard Broadway Christian Church Sherri Brooks Elizabeth Brown Barbara J. Bruening Carol L. Burke Chris M. Cain Holly Cambron Britt Castellini Betty E. Caywood Catherine E. Chamberlain Kathy S. Clark
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Margaret Simmons Joseph C. Stemple UK Department of Physical Therapy Class of 2014
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50 1966 - 2016
Pictured, left to right: Steve Statzer, Karen Luttrell, Carole Pearcy, Joyce Martin, Lea Perritt, and Peter Bosomworth.
The CHS 50th Anniversary Gala will be held at Fasig-Tipton. Date TBD. More details coming soon!
1966-2016