LifeTimes Sept. 2022

Gannon University’s growth meets the pace set by the booming Ruskin area around it.

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Teanna Parisio is a second-year occupational therapy doctoral student who was drawn to Gannon University's Ruskin campus by its fieldwork placements, state-of-the-art technology and access to mentorship with her professors.

ACROSS

1 Secret rival

6 Party boss?

10 Personnel

15 Dog-caller’s word

19 Unit of paper

20 Grimace cause

21 Entertainer Fields

22 Summarily let go

23 Last thing you might expect to see on a UFO?

26 Made a federal case out of it

27 To-do lists

28 Hardly cordial

29 Football propeller

30 Tea holder or bag holder

31 Commit a gaffe

32 What many MGM employees do?

35 Bark shrilly

38 Actress Swenson

40 Guy on the “Wolf Man” set

41 With 60 Across, cornered

42 1967 hit, “Kind of ___”

44 Vague time

48 For fun

52 Exposed by a CBS news crew?

56 1969 hit, “And When ___”

57 Conceals, in the Bible

58 Bewitch

59 Drop off

60 See 41 Across

61 Class ___

64 Status of the NSA, some say?

66 Bubbling hot 68 Nativity critters

69 How JFK played touch football?

76 Palindromic name

77 Galileo’s birthplace

81 Rearrange

82 Wrapped orders?

Initial Impressions by Merl Reagle

84 Deserved

86 Lunch, e.g.

87 Start of an HMO story that ends, “Sorry, your policy does not extend beyond the three-mile limit”?

90 Three-nation European union 92 ___ a tie

93 Grazing land

94 Actor Mineo

95 Yossarian’s roommate 97 Pedigree rival 99 Profit extension

100 What some NCAA teams have?

106 Mature 108 Hair remover 109 “___ me”

110 Commotion 111 Old car horns 115 On 116 Last thing you want to hear from an ICBM expert?

119 Role for Maureen

120 Email icon

121 Victor’s cry 122 Root or Yale

123 Heady requests 124 “As old as the hills”

125 Nothing at all

126 New Yorker cartoonist

William

DOWN

1 Blue hue

Level

Anger

Cara or Castle

correct

10 Mo. city

11 Overly and then some 12 Arthur Koestler classic, “Darkness ___”

13 Put away 14 Whimsical

15 Can prove one’s whereabouts 16 Ooze

Thin-voiced 18 Swirl 24 Sew 25 “My ___!”

30 Manilow’s club 32 Oodles of 33 Relief carvings

34 Artist’s inspiration

35 Pleasure boat

36 Kentucky county 37 Bluenose

39 Bluto, for one 43 Critic-novelist James 45 Nippon finale

46 Brooks’s singing partner

47 With the bow, in music 48 Breathing bane 49 Bachelor No. 1?

50 Novelist ___ Mae Brown 51 Ship stabilizer 53 Mandela successor Mbeki (anagram of BOTHA, coincidentally)

54 Gomez portrayer 55 From Cuzco 59 Sol.

62 Gray matter 63 Mayan ruins of Guatemala

L’ils rube of the comics

It has gnus for you: abbr.

Listless

Side of a door

Peter Fonda role

Ollie’s chum

Gazing needs

Smart phone feature

74 “Birth of a Nation” subject

Transmit

Outrigger canoe

Dumb

Suit fabric 80 Common viper

Distress call

Annuls

Waimea wiggle

Medicine bottle

Blown up: abbr.

91 Actor who sang about courage

Leggy creatures

Upshot

Compadres

Of birth

Much discussed layer

Less brusque

Wee bit

Commercial industry, for short

105 Lerner’s collaborator

Elevate

Indian prince

Name in Arizona mission lore

Haggard title word

Soft drink brand

Cozy

NYC subway

Alkaline solution

Erstwhile space station

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Gannon University grows alongside the Ruskin community

BY ERIN FEITSMA Times Total Media Correspondent

Gannon University president Keith Taylor, Ph.D., is helping to bring health care resources to the Ruskin community. Gannon, a private Catholic university, originated in Erie, Pennsylvania nearly a century ago, and expanded its footprint to include a campus in Ruskin in 2015. From the vantage point on the balcony of the Ruskin campus’s three-story academic building, Taylor can see a community growing, changing and expanding, and his university along with it.

The campus, which won a Tampa Bay Times Best of the

Best award for Best Graduate School this year, recently debuted new renovations to its academic building. These renovations will enable the university to offer more educational resources and training opportunities for its growing student population, which in turn serves those in the Ruskin area.

On Sept. 9, members of the Gannon and Ruskin communities gathered at the university’s Ruskin campus to commemorate the dedication of the academic building’s third floor. The $3.9 million third-floor renovations will provide more resources and learning spaces for Gannon students, as well as a new 130seat lecture hall for community members to enjoy on-campus events.

“We will have large lectures which will bring in national or international speakers to present on a variety of topics multiple

times a year,” Taylor said. “Right now, because the (Ruskin) programs are driven by the health professions, they’re focused on health care issues.”

Other updates to the building include an Interfaith and Meditation Space for students of all faith backgrounds to enjoy a time of prayer, meditation or peaceful reflection; a Patient Simulation Center, featuring four high-fidelity patient simulators; a café; as well as the Student Learning Commons, a space where students can study and collaborate.

The university also added new classrooms and laboratories to the academic building, including the Anatomy Lab, Rehabilitation Sciences Lab and Medical Exam Teaching Lab, which are decked out with industry-grade equipment. Taylor said that the new labs will be used for the continued extension of outreach into the Ruskin and broader communities.

Taylor, who announced recently that he will step down in June 2023 as university president after serving over a decade in the role, said that his vision for Gannon has been to continue to pursue academic excellence as well as grow the university’s program offerings, which are targeted to meet market needs.

Gannon University president Keith Taylor, Ph.D., speaks to attendees at Gannon’s third-floor academic building dedication in Ruskin on Sept. 9.

Members of the Gannon and Ruskin communities came together on Sept. 9 for the university’s third-floor building dedication.

Spaces like this one at Gannon University’s recently renovated academic building will provide additional educational opportunities for students.

“The things that we do are really for the service of the people in the communities that we’re in,” he said.

Gannon in Ruskin offers graduate health care professional programs, including master’s degrees in health care administration, speechlanguage pathology and more, plus doctoral degrees in occupational therapy and physical therapy, among other concentrations.

One such student is Teanna Parisio, a second-year occupational therapy doctoral student at the university’s Ruskin campus who was inspired to pursue the profession after a conversation with her grandmother, who worked as a nurse. Parisio, who expects to graduate in May 2024, was drawn to Gannon’s Ruskin campus because of its fieldwork placements, stateof-the-art technology and access to one-on-one mentorship with her professors. She and other students have been able to use their gifts, time and health care education to serve the local community directly.

“I had a fieldwork placement at Stay In Step, an organization that provides long-term rehabilitation and therapy to those with spinal cord and head injuries,” Parisio said. “We were able to give back to this community with our insight as occupational therapy students.”

Many Gannon graduates have completed their capstone projects and fieldwork in the Ruskin area, said Parisio.

Looking ahead, Taylor foresees even more community involvement for the Gannon Ruskin campus in the years to come.

“We’re looking at expanding the use of our wellness facility here from what is primarily (a studentused facility) to opening that up to the public for use,” he said. He also anticipates the university bringing additional programming to its campus in the future.

From the very beginning, Gannon’s Ruskin campus was met with a warm welcome from those in the area, Taylor said.

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“From a partnership perspective, we are connected to pretty much every hospital and health care system in the region, down through Sarasota and beyond, up through Tampa. … Those relationships that we have in the health care system regionally, they’re driving our programs. We started a speech and language pathology program here because the local community said, ‘We really need one.’”

Taylor said that as Gannon looks toward future program offerings and continues to grow, the university is having an ongoing conversation with the local community about what needs they have and how Gannon can meet them.

“Our purpose is to serve the community,” said Taylor. “We’re here to provide educational opportunities and graduates that can fulfill a job market where there’s a need.”

Only a few years ago, Gannon’s Ruskin campus had about 20 enrolled students; now they have about 300, he estimated.

“Capstones and fieldwork are ways for our students to be able to share their health care knowledge and give back to the Ruskin community, especially if (local) facilities do not offer occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy or have a physician’s assistant on staff. Our students are able to help create programs or offer deliverables for these facilities in hopes of bettering the amazing work they are already offering the community.”

“I have been amazed at how welcoming the Ruskin community has been, from the day we came here to look at the building. We met with elected officials; we’ve met with people in the community. We have really been embraced by this community and we’ve tried to give that back, and I think that relationship is just starting. There’s so much that we can do and so much we can learn from this community. It’s been truly a privilege to be able to start something in a community that wants you there, and that welcomes you in … We’ve been welcomed with open arms.”

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■ Doctor of Physical Therapy: This program provides students with physical therapy graduate education of the highest quality to develop generalist practitioners, while emphasizing faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility.

■ Family Nurse Practitioner: This program prepares students for the nurse practitioner role with experience to care for patients across the lifespan. Ethical dilemmas and legal issues related to the advanced practice role are addressed, and faculty provide expertise and mentoring in assessment, diagnoses and implementation of advanced practice care.

■ Doctor of Nursing Practice: This online program prepares students as leaders in their practice area. Course content directs students to prepare, deliver and evaluate an evidence-based practice project in the clinical arena.

■ Occupational Therapy Doctorate: This program offers opportunities for in-depth study of, and clinical experiences with, clients of all ages who have limited capacity to perform to their expectations in their everyday lives or are at risk of developing a limiting condition.

■ Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate: This program enables occupational therapists in any practice area to develop roles and skills beyond that of the therapist-clinician.

■ Master of Physician Assistant Science: This program is available through a post-baccalaureate curriculum. The curriculum is predominantly clinical during the final year of the program.

■ Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology: This program is designed for students to participate in a collaborative, experiential and integrative course of study, developing skills that prepare them for the highest standards of the scope of practice in speech-language pathology.

■ Master of Health Care Administration: This program was developed to meet the needs of evolving health care systems around the world through flexible, student-choice instruction. Students decide what works best with their schedules and learning preferences and can take coursework in the classroom or online.

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“The academic programs have a focus not only on educating exceptional health care providers but also providing health care services, pro bono services and care for the regional community,” said Taylor.

Here’s an overview of the graduate programs offered at Gannon’s Ruskin campus:

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STEP BY STEP

Sally Anderson

HOW TO STRENGTHEN LEG MUSCLES

Your Move | Demonstrated by Rita Hopkins

LEG LIFTS Builds strength in outer thighs, glutes, hips and abdominals.

• Standing tall with feet shoulder-width apart and a soft bend in knees.

• Hold hands on hips or onto a support if needed.

• Abdominals contracted to help you stay balanced.

• Perform movements in a slow and controlled way.

• Keeping shoulders above hips, lift right leg out toward the side with toes facing forward.

• Lift leg as high as you can with proper form.

• Be sure to lift from the hip and buttocks, not the lower back.

• Lower the leg and continue to lift and return leg 10-12 times on each side.

• Gradually increase to 2-3 sets of the repetitions.

Tip: You may also perform side-leg lifts lying on your side with your body in a straight line from head to toe and your one hip directly over the other hip.

STANDING SINGLE LEG GLUTE KICKBACKS

Strengthens hamstrings and with proper form is one of the best exercises to strengthen glute muscles. Also works the calves, thighs and abdominals.

• Standing tall, place hands on hips or a support.

• Abdominals contracted.

• Stand on left foot with a slight bend of the knee.

• Keeping both legs straight, flex right foot and lift heel as high as you can behind you using your glutes.

• Return leg without touching the floor.

• Repeat leg lifts 8-10 times with each leg, gradually increasing to 2-3 sets.

Tip: Avoid falling forward.

WALL SITS Strengthens quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings and calves.

• Stand tall with your back against the wall.

• Place feet about two feet in front of you.

• Feet should be hip distance apart.

• With abdominals contracted, bend knees and slide back down the wall.

• Knees should be over ankle joints.

• Hold 30-60 seconds, then slowly return to standing position.

• Rest for 30 seconds, then repeat 3-4 times.

Tip: If you are a beginner, hold for 15-30 seconds.

SQUAT with Alternating Calf Raise Targets quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings and calves.

• Standing with feet hip-width apart, toes turned slightly out.

• Bend knees and sit back into hips performing a partial squat.

• Hold squat position, keeping abdominals contracted.

• Lift left heel into a calf raise, then lower heel to floor.

• Repeat heel lift with right foot.

• Continue alternating heel lifts 30 seconds.

• Return to standing.

Tip: Avoid rounding your back. Use a support if needed.

Strong legs lead to better balance and a decreased risk of falling. Research tells us that falls account for thirty to forty percent of injuries for seniors. How can we make strengthening our legs a regular event?

THE WHY

Hamstrings

This muscle in back of the thigh tends to tighten as we age due to spending more time sitting. Hamstrings are important for standing, balancing and walking. Strengthening hamstrings can also relieve lower back pain.

Quadriceps

The quadriceps, often called the quads, are a group of four muscles in the front of the thigh. Quads are major players in nearly all leg movements. These four muscles along with the hamstrings help us bend and extend our hips and knees, making everyday movements easier to perform.

There are three major leg muscles that build leg strength and are essential for good posture. All of our leg muscles

Glutes The glutes are one of the most neglected muscle groups in the body. Because they are connected to the spine, weak glutes can result in back pain. Strong glutes are important for standing, balancing and walking.

THE HOW

Walking Stationary cycling and water aerobics are very good low-impact options to strengthen leg muscles. Also try:

Ankle circles Warms up the leg muscles with slow movement of the ankles.

Squats Works all the muscles in legs and activates the core.

are important, but it is especially important to target the glutes, quadriceps and hamstrings. These muscles provide the strength to stand up and walk comfortably.

Lunges Work glutes, thighs, buttocks and abs. Lunges are a great lower-body exercise for seniors.

Calf raises Improve ankle stability and balance.

THE STRETCH

If you continue to strengthen your muscles without stretching, the muscles can become shorter and tighter. Stretching lengthens muscle tissue and increases flexibility, allowing you to perform movements with a greater range of motion. Plus, you can perform stretches anywhere and at any time.

Check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program. Sally Anderson is happy to hear from readers but can’t respond to individual inquiries. Contact her at slafit@tampabay.rr.com

Photos by Dan Canoro