FALL • WINTER 2009
2009 Lyman T. Johnson Award Recipients
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Helping Kentuckians With Neurological Impairments 3 National Philanthropy Day Honoree: Margaret Blain 7 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees 8 A Soggy Scholarship Scramble 12
Message from the Dean Dear Friends: As many of you know from first-hand experience, this economic downturn has been a difficult one. Nearly every sector of our society has been affected – and higher education is no exception. However, amid tightening budgets and the threat of funding cuts, the College of Health Sciences is continuing to move forward. We are prevailing through this difficult time by strengthening the focus on our core missions of education, research and outreach, as well as through sound and responsible management of our operations. During this time, we recognize that the need to reach out and help others is as great as ever. In response, the College of Health Sciences is involved in several community-based activities at the close of 2009, including a canned food drive, collecting toys for the Lexington Firefighter Toy Program and putting together personal care baskets for residents of Shady Lawn and Parkside homes in Cynthiana, Ky. We will continue to encourage faculty, staff and student involvement in the community and applaud our alumni’s dedication and commitment to helping others as well. As we come to the end of 2009, we have had the opportunity to not only take stock in past year, but also the past six. The College of Health Sciences recently completed a comprehensive six-year review, which allowed us to evaluate our strengths, reflect on our successes and identify steps to continue moving forward in our mission. We are incredibly happy with the review, especially after receiving the following e-mail from Connie Ray, the Vice President of the UK Assessment Office: “Your self-study has set a new standard for UK, and I plan to use it whenever units ask for an example…I commend you and your faculty and staff for the obvious high quality effort and time that was dedicated to the review.” The six-year review, coupled with our recently completed 2009-2014 Strategic Plan, shows the great work the men and women affiliated with College of Health Sciences are doing. I’m honored to serve as Dean with such as accomplished and dedicated group of faculty, staff, students and alumni. Thank you for your involvement. I look forward to what we’ll achieve in the year to come.
Table of Contents Research News Helping Kentuckians With Neurological Impairments................................................................3 Editor’s Pick in Physiological Genomics Journal.......................................................................4 Featured Article in JAAPA.......................................................................................................4 New Grants...........................................................................................................................4 Best New Investigator............................................................................................................5 Most Outstanding Thesis........................................................................................................5
Academic News Allied Health Week.................................................................................................................5 A Division Within A Division....................................................................................................5 UK Goes Tobacco-Free...........................................................................................................6 Dean Gonzalez Elected as ASAHP Secretary............................................................................6 Planning for the Future & Evaluating the Past..........................................................................6
Alumni News Class Notes...........................................................................................................................6 National Philanthropy Day Honoree: Margaret Blain..................................................................7 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees..............................................................................................8–9
Student News 2009-2010 Student Ambassadors........................................................................................10 Baking for DanceBlue..........................................................................................................10 2009 Lyman T. Johnson Award Recipients.............................................................................11
Development News A Soggy Scholarship Scramble.......................................................................................12–13 A Good Year for Giving at UK.................................................................................................14 2009 Giving by the Numbers in the College of Health Sciences..............................................14 Other Ways To Give…..........................................................................................................15
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Lori S. Gonzalez, Ph.D., Dean
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Helping Kentuckians With Neurological Impairments
The Rural Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Conference and the work of the Kentucky Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation Network Spinal cord injury is a life-changing event. as well as the people they serve. It’s also The long-term recovery and treatment a way to help persons with SCI become of such injuries requires a multitude of community advocates for developing resources and collaboration that rural community-based solutions.” regions of Kentucky may Topics included community integration be hard-pressed to provide. and quality of life, exercise and The Rural Spinal Cord Injury nutrition, prevention and treatment Rehabilitation Conference, of secondary complications and held Sept. 30 at the Center developing a peer-mentor support for Rural Development in system. Somerset, Ky., focused on Patrick Kitzman, Ph.D., Associate developing collaboration Kitzman is a member of The Kentucky Professor, Division networks so persons with Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation spinal cord injuries can get Network (KARRN), which organized Sciences Doctoral the long-term health care the conference. KARRN’s goal is to Program they need – regardless of identify, develop and disseminate where they live. information and strategies, and maximize resources to improve outcomes “This conference is one of the first times and quality of life for individuals with you’re going to have students (future neurological impairments living in rural health care providers), current health care Kentucky Appalachian counties. providers, educators and individuals with spinal cord injuries and their caregivers “Individuals living in rural areas, especially together hearing the same material,” said in Appalachia, face great disadvantages Patrick Kitzman, an associate professor in health care,” said Kitzman. “Groups like of physical therapy at the University of the Center for Rural Development, the Kentucky College of Health Sciences. Center for Excellence in Rural Health as “Health care, as well as health care well as community training programs and education, is usually very segmented. This conferences like this are ways we’re trying is a chance to bring together the entire to address this issue.” spectrum of rehabilitation professionals,
Health care, as well as health care education, is usually very segmented. This is a chance to bring together the entire spectrum of rehabilitation professionals, as well as the people they serve. For more information about KARRN or to see how you can get involved, contact Patrick Kitzman at phkitz1@uky.edu. Webcasts from the conference are available online for continuing medical education credits. For more information, visit www.cecentral.com/KARRN. University of Kentucky
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PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN PHYSIOLOGICAL SOCIETY physiolgenomics.org
Volume 39 of Physiological Genomics
An article co-authored by Associate Dean for Research Charlotte Peterson, Ph.D., and Division of Physical Therapy Associate Professor Esther Dupont-Versteegden, Ph.D., was chosen as the October 2009 issue’s Editor’s Pick of Physiological Genomics – the journal of the American Physiological Society. The article, “Evidence of MyomiR network regulation of {beta}-myosin heavy chain gene expression during skeletal muscle atrophy,” can be read online by visiting www.tr.im/editorspick.
Charlotte Peterson, Ph.D, Associate Dean for Research
Esther DupontVersteegden, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Division of Physical Therapy
Samuel Powdrill, M.Phil., PA-C, a faculty member in the Division of Physician Assistant Studies, had an article published and featured on the October 2009 cover of JAAPA – the Official Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. His article, “Beyond the red reflex: Examining the eye with an ophthalmoscope,” featured original illustrations by Powdrill and is eligible for CME credit. To read Powdrill’s article on the JAAPA website, visit www.tr.im/beyondtheredreflex
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EARN CATEGORY I CME CREDIT by reading this article and the article beginning on page 42 and successfully completing the posttest on page 47. Successful completion is defined as a cumulative score of at least 70% correct. This material has been reviewed and is approved for 1 hour of clinical Category I (Preapproved) CME credit by the AAPA. The term of approval is for 1 year from the publication date of October 2009.
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Describe the components of an ophthalmoscope and how to properly care for the instrument Review the examination of the eye Discuss the different settings and lenses of the ophthalmoscope and their uses Explain how to correct for the refractive error of the examiner and the patient
Beyond the red ref lex: Examining the eye with an ophthalmoscope Invented more than 150 years ago, this versatile clinical device has changed little since its humble beginnings. The use and care of the ophthalmoscope is reviewed.
Samuel Powdrill, MPhil, PA-C
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ou were probably first introduced to an ophthalmoscope during your physical examination training. Most physician assistants are given an ophthalmoscope and told, “This is what you use to examine the back of the eye.” A brief look at the red reflex of the eye, a few vessels, and perhaps the optic disc may be the extent of your use of the ophthalmoscope. You are not alone if you come away from an eye examination feeling as if you really did not gain much useful information. After your clinical training is complete, however, you may hesitate to ask about how to expand your use of the instrument. This article aims to provide you with some tips that will make your use of the ophthalmoscope more rewarding, accurate, and practical. THE INSTRUMENT
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Invented by Hermann von Helmholtz in 1851, the instrument was called an augenspiegel (eye mirror). The term ophthalmoscope (eye observer) came into common use in 1854. Helmholtz’s instrument consisted of three essential elements: a source of illumination, a method of reflecting the light into the eye, and an optical means of correcting an unsharp image of the fundus.1 The instrument used in today’s clinical setting is still composed of these basic elements. Used effectively, the ophthalmoscope will enable you to make an accurate diagnosis in most clinical situations where more sophisticated eye-examination equipment is not available.
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The different light and aperture settings in the head of the ophthalmoscope change the color and shape of the light
Retinoscopy via an ophthalmoscope
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Samuel Powdrill, M.Phil, PA‑C, Assistant Professor, Division of Physician Assistant Studies
New Grants Timothy Butterfield, Ph.D.
Charlotte A. Peterson, Ph.D.
The Ohio State University
National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging
Assistant Professor, Athletic Training
“Massage Therapy in Eccentric Exercise Induced Muscle Weakness and Inflammation”
Ashwini Joshi
Doctoral Student, Communication Sciences & Disorders
National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging “Contribution of Altered Muscle Hemodynamics to Fatigability in Older Persons with and without Fibromyalgia”
“Central Laryngeal Representation in Temporary Induced Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis”
Tim Uhl, Ph.D.
Catherine Mao, Ph.D.
Oxford Physical Therapy
National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging
Associate Professor, Athletic Training “Development and Implementation of Clinical Outcome Database for Physical Therapists”
“Role of Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 in Endothelial Cell Senescence”
Christine Waters, ATC
Jacquelyn Matus, ATC
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research & Education Foundation
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Research & Education Foundation
“Effects of Massage on Lymphangiogenesis and Inflammation”
Graduate Student, Athletic Training
“The Role of Fiber Dynamics in Strain-Induced Muscle Damage” University of Kentucky
“Defining the Role of Satellite Cells in Muscle Maintenance Throughout the Lifespan Using Genetic Labeling”
UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science
Research Faculty, Clinical Nutrition
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Graduate Student, Athletic Training
For more information about research efforts in the College of Health Sciences, visit www.mc.uky.edu/healthsciences/research.
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Most Outstanding Thesis
Best New Investigator
Jennifer McKeon, Ph.D., ATC, Assistant Professor, Division of Athletic Training
Athletic Training Assistant Professor Jennifer McKeon was named the Best New Investigator Research Poster Presentation Winner at the 4th International Ankle Symposium in Sydney, Australia. Her presentation was titled “Do those with chronic ankle instability have deficits in joint position recognition? A Systematic Review.”
Stephanie Moore, Rehabilitation Sciences Ph.D. Student
Stephanie Moore, a new student in the Rehabilitation Sciences Ph.D. program, was chosen as the School of Kinesiology and Recreation James L. Fisher Outstanding Thesis Competition nominee to the College of Applied Science and Technology at Illinois State University.
Her thesis, titled “A Randomized, Controlled Study of the Acute Effects of Muscle Energy Techniques on Posterior Shoulder Tightness,” was deemed the most outstanding thesis completed in the school this year.
Academic News
Allied Health Week
Celebrating and raising awareness of allied health professions National Allied Health Week was held November 1-7. In celebration, the College of Health Sciences gave away more than 400 cups of hot chocolate at tables setup in the main campus student center and the CHS student lounge, as well as information about our programs to passing students. The ambassadors also arranged for free chair massages for all students, faculty and staff, plus every student in the College received a drawstring athletic bag with the CHS logo.
Kourtney Trudgen, a CHS Student Ambassador, hands a student a cup of hot chocolate in the UK Student Center. Free chair massages were made available to all CHS students, faculty and staff, courtesty of Massage Envy in Lexington. Every CHS student received a drawstring athletic bag.
A Division Within A Division
The Clinical Laboratory Science program underwent an external review this Fall focused on the undergraduate program. One of the review’s recommendations was to separate Clinical Laboratory Sciences from the Reproduction Graduate Programs to strengthen the medical technology degree. To that end, the division will be split into two programs – Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Reproductive Sciences. Linda S. Gorman, Ph.D., will serve as the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program director and Jay Ko, Ph.D., has agreed to serve as the Reproductive Sciences program director. We continue to work out the details of how these two programs will co-exist given shared faculty and will spend sufficient time working on processes to ensure success in both programs.
Linda S. Gorman, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Laboratory Science
Chemyong (Jay) Ko, Ph.D., Director of Reproductive Sciences
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UK Goes Tobacco-Free The University of Kentucky campus became completely tobacco-free on all campus grounds and parking areas on November 19, 2009, coinciding with the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout®, held annually on the third Thursday in November. A tobacco-free policy, which prohibits the use of all tobacco products on all grounds and parking areas (traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes, chew, pipes, cigars, hookah or waterpipe smoking, snuff, etc.), has already been in effect at the UK Medical Center and all UK HealthCare-owned facilities within Fayette County since November 20, 2008, and will now apply to all areas of the
contiguous UK campus in Lexington, indoors and out. When this change was enacted on November 19, UK joined more than 300 other United States colleges and universities with tobacco-free policies in place for the entire campus. “Enacting the tobacco-free policy at the University of Kentucky will greatly improve the campus atmosphere for all members of our community,” said UK President Lee T. Todd, Jr. “This policy has already created a healthier environment for patients, workers and visitors at the UK HealthCare Medical Campus and we look forward to the long-term benefits of its implementation throughout all areas of the UK campus.”
For more information about the tobacco-free policy at UK, visit www.uky.edu/TobaccoFree
Dean Gonzalez Elected as ASAHP Secretary Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez was elected Secretary for a two-year term in the Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions. She currently is a member of the Board of Directors and has played a significant role in the development and implementation of leadership development programs offered by the association.
“The Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions is a key organization involved in the promotion of allied health professions as well as the schools educating them. It is truly an honor to serve in this capacity and I look forward to what we will accomplish in the coming years.”
Planning for the Future & Evaluating the Past 2009-2014 Strategic Plan and Six-year Review
The College recently finalized its 2009–2014 Strategic Plan. This plan provides a framework for setting goals, clearly identifies the steps to achieve them and defines the tools to evaluate our progress for the next five years. We also completed a comprehensive six-year review of each department, division and office in the College. We invite you to read the plan and join us in achieving our mission: to help the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond to gain and retain the highest level of health through creative leadership and productivity in education, research and service. To view the 2009–2014 Strategic Plan, visit www.mc.uky.edu/healthsciences/issuu/strategicplan
Alumni News Thomas Kmetz, ’85 Community Health, CEO of Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville, Ky., has been named Chair-Elect of the Kentucky Hospital Association. Amanda Goldman, ’97 Clinical Nutrition, was named President of the Kentucky Dietetic Association for the 2009-2010 year.
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Class Notes Chris Cook, ’99 Physical Therapy, and Angie (Soules) Cook, ’00 Physical Therapy, are moving from Boulder, Colorado to California to practice with a traveling physical therapy company for three months. Lauren Foster, current student, Clinical Leadership & Management, completed her first Ironman in Louisville, Ky. in August.
Karen Stucker Rogers, current student, Clinical Leadership & Management, became Board Chair of the Kentucky Society of Radiologic Technologists, Inc for 2009-2010. She was also asked to guest lecture for the second year in a row at the American HealthCare Radiology Administrator’s Association, to be held in Washington, D.C. in August 2010.
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National Philanthropy Day Honoree
Margaret Blain
advisory board and has also been a significant part of the physical therapy profession throughout the state,” said College of Health Sciences Dean Lori Gonzalez. “We are proud to call Margaret one of our own and we’re proud to honor her at the 2009 luncheon.”
Dean Lori S. Gonzalez, Margaret Blain, Sandy Blain (sister-in-law) and Bradford Blain (brother) at the National Philanthropy Day Recognition Luncheon on November 17, 2009.
Margaret Blain became seriously interested in physical therapy while attending the UK high school juniors conference, a program that let students visit UK and learn about various professions. She went home that day knowing she wanted to be a physical therapist. Later during college, Margaret developed a true passion for her profession. When her mother passed away during Margaret’s freshman year, she moved forward with fulfilling her dream – something her mother knew she wanted to do. As an undergraduate student at UK, Margaret applied for the physical therapy program. To her dismay, she didn’t get accepted right away. Instead, she was listed as an alternate to the program. Although devastated, Margaret continued with her studies and on the last possible day, Margaret received the call she had been waiting for. “They called me and told me a space had come open in the physical therapy program,” said Margaret. “I thought it was a hoax. When I realized it was real, I had to get a friend to pick me up and take me all over campus to return books, buy new books, register for classes and get prepared.” And although she started the program a week behind her classmates, Margaret thrived. Now
she shares her passion for the physical therapy profession through her daily life and by giving back to the program. “I’ve worked in physical therapy continuously since graduating,” she said. “I feel a real passion for the profession and I want people to go into physical therapy because they want to make it their life’s work. If I can contribute financially to help them achieve their goals, I’m not only fulfilling my passion, but also working to establish the next generation of professionals.” Because of her contributions to the College, Margaret was honored at the Association of Fundraising Professionals National Philanthropy Day luncheon on November 17, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Lexington. “Margaret has not only contributed to the College financially, but has also served on our
Currently, Margaret works as a clinical consultant for Healthcare Therapy Services in Louisville where she oversees the daily operation for physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech-language-pathology in 11 long-term care facilities in Kentucky. Prior to her position with Healthcare Therapy Services, she worked in acute care, outpatient clinics and long-term care. Since her time as a student, Margaret has been an active member of the Kentucky Physical Therapy Association and the American Physical Therapy Association. In 2005, she was appointed by Ernie Fletcher to the licensure board of the Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy and was reappointed to that board in 2009 by Governor Steve Beshear. In addition to her work in physical therapy, Margaret is an active member of the Westport Road Baptist Church in Louisville where she teaches 3-year-old Sunday school classes, serves as the church clerk and is a member of the drama team. Her leisure-time activities include spending time with her extended family, traveling, swimming and walking.
I feel a real passion for the profession and I want people to go into physical therapy because they want to make it their life’s work. If I can contribute financially to help them achieve their goals, I’m not only fulfilling my passion, but also working to establish the next generation of professionals. University of Kentucky
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2009 Hall of Fame Inductees
Mike Funk Community Health, ’81
Mike Funk has spent 29 years in heath care, 28 of that at the executive level, working as the Chief Operating Officer of Humana Hospital-Audubon and the International Heart Institute and later as the Chief Operating Office of the Humana Kentucky Market Office. Mike was involved in the implementation of the International Heart Institute, the experimentation of the artificial heart and is part of a group of thought leaders in Washington, D.C., working on payment reform in the health care system. He is also a member of the College of Health Sciences Philanthropy Board, a Fellow of the University of Kentucky, a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, a member of the Kentucky Regent Advisory Board, past member of the UK College of Allied Health Development Council, past President of the Hospital Council of Metropolitan
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Louisville and past President of the Meade County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. “I’m honored to be recognized, but also humbled that my work is my calling,” said Mike. “Thank you very much for this acknowledgment of my work and dedication to advancing health care.” He has enjoyed the opportunity to contribute to the delivery and improvement of health services in a compassionate and caring manner.
“The College, its faculty and the program provided me with the foundation and credentials to pursue an extremely rewarding career in a very noble profession.” Mike is now working as the Corporate Director of National Provider Networks for Humana, overseeing more than 500,000 contracted providers across the country.
The College, its faculty and the program provided me with the foundation and credentials to pursue an extremely rewarding career in a very noble profession.
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2009 Hall of Fame Inductees
Mark Hunt Health Administration, ’85
After graduation, Mark Hunt began his 20-plus years of diverse health care experience at Central Baptist Hospital as an administrative resident. He later received his Master’s of Public Health in Health Policy and Management from the University of South Florida and completed coursework toward a Ph.D. in Health Administration at the University of South Carolina.
and Business Development. He has formed and developed several companies including Carebridge and his most recent venture, a health care consulting company providing business development and merger and acquisition services.
Mark’s career has included experience with several of the leading proprietary national public and private companies including National Medical Enterprises/Tenet, Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), Integrated Health Services and most recently Genoa Healthcare Group. He has held a variety of senior level executive positions including CEO, Divisional Vice President, Executive Vice President / Senior Vice President in Operations
While Mark has enjoyed many aspects of his various career experiences, he has gained the greatest fulfillment in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. His career has impacted the lives of patients and their families, employees and shareholders alike. “It is my pleasure and honor to support the College. I am confident my gifts will afford
students numerous opportunities and benefits while contributing to the health care work force of the future. As a senior health care executive, it is rewarding to be able to support the College, which has provided me the invaluable education and path for my success today.” Mark is a member of the College of Health Sciences Philanthropy Board and a Fellow of the University of Kentucky. He is also involved with a variety of charitable causes, currently serving on the Ronald McDonald Advisory Board and volunteering his time on a regular basis serving meals to the families of children at the Ronald McDonald House. He also volunteers and supports PAWS, a no-kill animal shelter dedicated to animal welfare.
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2009-2010 Student Ambassadors The CHS Student Ambassadors are student leaders from across nearly every discipline in the College. They represent the College at various functions and volunteer their time and talents. The 2009-2010 Student Ambassadors were chosen by the Dean’s Advisory Board Student Ambassador Committee in September. L-R: Emily Graham (PT), Rebekah Basham (PA), Sarah McClellan (PA), Brandon Reeves (CSD), Angela Dixon (CSD), Casey Messer (PA), Lauren Rhodes (CSD), Jennifer Larsen (CSD), Amanda Isaacs (PT), Chad Ford (PT), Kourtney Trudgen (RLS), Mackenzie Gathof (CSD), Karly Hassman (PT), Ashley Dee (AT). Not pictured: Megan Fondren (PAMorehead), Jeremy Sexton (PA), Anna Mary Richmond (CSD), Laura Camplin (CSD), Rachael Reams (CSD), Sarah Groppo (CSD).
Baking for DanceBlue
Students hope to repeat last year’s success Students around campus are beginning to seek support for DanceBlue, a University of Kentucky dance marathon event that raises money to assist children being treated at the University of Kentucky Pediatric Oncology Clinic. Last year’s CHS DanceBlue team raised more than $3,500
and won first place in fundraising for small groups. CHS Student Ambassadors have already begun preparing for 2010 and held a bake sale on November 23 in the Wethington Building’s lobby. Please consider joining our students and the College in supporting this great cause.
The 2009 DanceBlue contest raised over $600,000 for charity. Students danced for 24 hrs straight. Members of the 2009 CHS DanceBlue team hold their award after winning first place in fundraising for small groups. L-R: Rachel Bullock, Kai Gould Trice, Candace Brown, Carly Donnelly, all PA students. Student Ambassadors hold a bake sale to raise support for the 2010 DanceBlue event. L-R: Caitlin Brown, Karly Hassman, Angela Dixon, Amy Phegly.
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2009 Lyman T. Johnson Award Recipients commemorate the memory of Johnson, who was the first African American admitted to the University of Kentucky in 1949. Students are nominated for the Lyman T. Johnson Awards by their program’s faculty. Mikal Mathies (PT)
“I was very excited and humbled to receive the honor,” said Mikal, a student in the Physical Therapy program. “I wish I could have been there to accept the award.”
Brandon Reeves (CSD)
Two College of Health Sciences students were honored at the Lyman T. Johnson 19th Annual Homecoming Awards Banquet on October 29, 2009. Brandon Reeves and Mikal Mathies received Torch Bearer Awards for their contributions to the university and the community. The Lyman T. Johnson UK Alumni African American Constituent Group hosts the event each year to
Mikal was completing a clinical rotation in Virginia during the event, so her family accepted on her behalf. Mikal is actively involved in organizations and the community, including volunteering for the Special Olympics of Kentucky, serving as a peer mentor for UK Health Center Student Diversity and Enrichment Services, presenting for the
Ronald Washington (uncle), Emily Washington (aunt), Debra Hardison (aunt), Rhonda Mathies (mother) and Physical Therapy Division Director Tony English accept the Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award for Mikal Mathies, who was on clinical rotation in Virginia at the time of the event.
Lexington Black Achiever Program and completing multiple missions trips, including a recent one to Ecuador. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the American Physical Therapy Association. “I’m very thankful and appreciative of the faculty who nominated me – I appreciate them being great professors and helping me along my way to be a practicing PT in the near future,” said Mathies. Brandon echoed the sentiment. “It was a great surprise,” said Brandon regarding the nomination. Brandon is a senior in the Communication Sciences and Disorders undergraduate program. He is a resident advisor at UK, an officer in the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association and a student ambassador in the College of Health Sciences. After graduation, Brandon plans to attend graduate school to continue studying audiology.
I’m very thankful and appreciative of the faculty who nominated me – I appreciate them being great professors and helping me along my way… –Mikal Mathies
CHS Academic Advisor Corrie Scott and CHS Assistant Dean Peter Berres stand beside Brandon Reeves, recipient of the Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award. University of Kentucky 11
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A Soggy Scholarship Scramble
Golf Tournament Raises $5,000 for Student Scholarships Dean Lori Gonzalez cheers golfer on at the shotgun start. Golfers representing Turner Construction don their rain gear and line up a putt on Hole 18.
Golfers participated in the Scholarship Scramble despite a soggy course and intermittent rain.
Torrents of rain and thunderstorms peppered the sky during the early morning hours on October 9, 2009. Though normally just an inconvenience, on that Friday morning the weather was threatening to scuttle the 2009 CHS Scholarship Scramble. Registration and breakfast tables were moved inside as we checked the radar’s unyielding medley of greens, yellows and reds. Luckily, the weather took a turn for the better around 8 a.m., allowing the grounds crew to prepare the course. After an hour delay, our golfers began working their way through a very soggy Griffin Gate Golf Club course. Despite intermittent downpours, the event was a great success. With the contributions and participation of 48 golfers, more than 20 sponsors and donors and nearly 30 raffle item
donors, we were able to raise almost $5,000 in student scholarships. We’d like to thank all our sponsors and donors, with a special thanks to our major sponsors, Drayer Physical Therapy and Turner Construction. Also, congratulations to our winning team with a score of 55 – Art Francis, Kyle Kendall, Nelson Caudill and Terry Malone. Information on the 2010 Scholarship Scramble will be released soon. Please make plans to join us!
Major Sponsors
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A few greens proved more challenging than others – here, three golf balls lay in a cup, submerged under a pool of rain water. Scholarship Scramble winners: Art Francis, Kyle Kendall, Nelson Caudill and Terry Malone.
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Cart Sponsors
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute Meridian Chiles Scott-Gross Company, Inc. Turner Construction UK Federal Credit Union Donors
Janice Blythe Rebecca Dausman Mike Funk Ann Glaser Beth Gudeman Beatriz Hannan Mark Hunt Jeff Lytle Barbara Sanders Tim Thurston Pat M. Waggener Charles T. Wethington Jr. Contributing Sponsors
Great Harvest Bread Co. UK Bookstore
Raffle Item Donors
Austin, Nichols Distilling, Co.
Joe Bologna’s
Bluegrass Hospitality Group/Malone’s
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Christina Yue Clean Sweep Carwash
Keeneland Kentucky Horse Park
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Lafayette Golf Club at Green Farm Resort
Doubletree Guest Suites Lexington
Lexington Coffee and Tea
Elk Creek Vineyards Embassy Suites Garden Café at Flag Fork Herb Farm Gratz Park Inn Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa Heaven Hill Distilleries Hilton Suites Lexington Green Homewood Suites by Hilton Lexington/Hamburg
Panera Bread Polka Dots and Rosebuds Interior Design and Decorative Painting
Hole Sponsors
CHS Advisory Board CHS Division of Physical Therapy CHS Philanthropy Board CHS Reproductive Sciences Graduate Program Drayer Physical Therapy Institute Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez, CHS Dean KHA Solutions Group Progressive Marketing Quantrell Cadillac Turner Construction
Qdoba Saul Good Restaurant and Pub Skin Secrets – A Division of Dermatology Consultants Spring Hill Suites – Marriott St. John & Myers Antique and Period Jewelry UK Men’s Golf
Volunteers and participants scurry around breakfast, registration and raffle ticket tables in the clubhouse.
A golfer’s reflection is caught in a pool of water collected on the practice green. A one-hour delay gave golfers plenty of time on the practice green before the shotgun start.
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A Good Year for Giving at UK More than $68 million in private support was raised for colleges and programs across the university this past fiscal year. That’s an 18% increase over the previous year. More than 30,000 donors made gifts – an increase of more than 6% from the previous year. More than $6 million has been received from bequests. In spite of the discouraging economic conditions of 2008–09, more than $2 million of the $68 million came from the 8,000+ donors who made their first gift to the University of Kentucky this year.
2009 Giving by the Numbers in the College of Health Sciences*
478 866 $ 284.86 $ 246,696.57 Donors
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Total Gifts & Pledges * As of Nov. 30, 2009
It’s not too late to be part of this great tradition of giving. Make your tax deductible contribution to support scholarship efforts at the UK College of Health Sciences before the end of 2009. 14 University of Kentucky
Have You Considered A Planned Gift? At the College of Health Sciences, we are committed to growing the scholarship base we offer our students. As the cost of tuition rises and economic hardships continue, we believe it is more important than ever to financially assist our students as they pursue an education. After all, we are educating the health care leaders of tomorrow. We understand that now might not be the best time for you to make a financial gift. However, have you considered a planned gift for the future? Planned giving is a way to create a legacy that will impact future generations. It is also a way to plan your financial future. There are many ways you can plan a gift to the College of Health Sciences and receive personal and estate benefits. Many donors have found that planned gifts have allowed them to: • Receive an income for life • Reduce or eliminate capital gains taxes • Receive a current income tax deduction • Reduce or eliminate gift and estate taxes • Provide a larger gift to the College than they thought possible
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Other Ways To Give… Annual Support
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Regular contributions to the College of Health Sciences Academic Fund for Excellence are used for the greatest need – thereby strengthening every area of the College. Annual support is vital for maintaining the excellence of our two distinct departments and nine programs.
Setting up a specific gift to perpetually support a student scholarship, faculty position, program and/or research award will guarantee continued excellence and success of the College Health Sciences at the University of Kentucky. This gift can be in honor or in memory of a loved one or friend.
Annual giving to the College of Health Sciences Academic Fund For Excellence supports: • Scholarships (our top priority) • Research by students and faculty • Opportunities for student travel to regional and national conferences • Alumni outreach activities • Campus lectures and presentations by prominent educators • Facilities, technology and equipment maintenance and improvement • The College’s ability to quickly respond to timely opportunities
Gifts can be made online by visiting https://giveto.uky.edu. Click the “Donate Now” link in the top left, then scroll down to the College of Health Sciences. You can also pledge a gift that can be paid over time. If you would like to talk with a professional from the University of Kentucky about making a gift to the College of Health Sciences, please call Allison Horseman at (859) 218-0563, or e-mail allison.horseman@uky.edu.
Thanks for taking our call. Your participation in the 2009 CHS Phonathon raised nearly $20,000 for student scholarships and helped break our fundraising record for the fourth straight year. Thank you for partnering with us to support the next generation of allied health professionals.
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Happy New Year from the College of Health Sciences
Your generous support this past year has enabled the College to dig deeper into research, provide additional educational opportunities and financial support for our students and have a greater impact on our community. Thanks for all you do and we look forward to what we can accomplish together in 2010.