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2010 Hall of Fame Inductees Helen Johnnita Keller Miller & E. Charles Healey
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Message from the Dean The allied health profession has always been in a constant state of change – inventing and reinventing itself as the healthcare needs demand. However, with health care reform looming on the horizon, it’s clear that a larger wave of change will come to health care as a whole. While we don’t know what form it will ultimately take, we can be certain allied health will play a pivotal role. In this atmosphere, it becomes even more apparent that the College of Health Sciences plays a critical role in educating and training the next generation of health care providers, researchers and educators. As allied health professions take on greater responsibility in the new health care environment, we recognize the need to educate our students to meet the new and changing landscape. By giving our students the tools to succeed and preparing them to become leaders in their fields, we can ensure a bright future for health care and health care education. Beyond classroom and clinical experiences, we at the College of Health Sciences are developing other avenues to expose students to alumni and their success stories. No extracurricular event better exemplifies this desire than our annual Hall of Fame Induction and Scholarship Recognition dinner. This event honors outstanding alumni and brings together donors and scholarship recipients. But most importantly, it allows alumni to share their experiences and successes with students, giving them a chance to imagine what their careers could become, and hopefully, a desire to reach that level and beyond. With the ongoing and growing support of our faculty, staff, alumni and friends and the continued dedication and hard work of our students, we can be certain the future of health care will be bright.
Table of Contents College News SaddleUp SAFELY..................................................................................................... 3 New Faculty............................................................................................................. 4 Retirees................................................................................................................... 4 New Staff................................................................................................................. 4 Center for Health, Education and Research................................................................. 5 CHS Home to Leading Expert in Medical Physics......................................................... 5 Dean Gonzalez Recognized at Supervisor of the Year Luncheon................................... 5 Sharon Stewart Selected as ASHA Fellow & Member of SEC ACLDP............................. 5
Student News From Ghana to the United States and Back Again....................................................... 6 2010-2011 Student Ambassadors............................................................................. 7 National Allied Health Week....................................................................................... 7
Research News The Scars After Beating Cancer................................................................................. 8 New Grants.............................................................................................................. 9
Alumni News 2010 Hall of Fame Inductees................................................................................... 10 2010 Hall of Fame Induction and Scholarship Recognition Dinner.............................. 12 PT Class of 1990 Reunion......................................................................................... 9
Development News Joining the UK Fellows Society................................................................................ 13 2nd Annual Scholarship Scramble............................................................................ 14 College of Health Sciences Online www.mc.uky.edu/healthsciences
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Saddle-Up SAFELY By Stephanie Bechard, CHS Intern Games, Saddle Up SAFELY held sessions at The Red Mile, which were open to the public, where experts spoke on topics such as horseback riding injuries, how to avoid injuries, how to know when to seek medical treatment if an injury has occurred and helmet safety.
Horseback riding can be a dangerous activity. In fact, it is one of the top ten sports in which traumatic brain injuries occur. Recent studies report that those who had been injured while riding felt that their injuries occurred as a result of their own human error and could have been prevented. These statistics are widely unknown – something the Saddle Up SAFELY campaign is attempting to change. Saddle Up SAFELY “hopes to impact the behavior of riders so they become more safety-conscious, which will ultimately result in making a great sport safer,” says Bill Gombeski, UK HealthCare Director of Strategic Marketing. Thus, the Saddle Up SAFELY campaign began with the realization of an opportunity to reduce injuries and the severity of injuries by providing safe practice education to the public. While numerous organizations both within and outside of the University of Kentucky are partners in the campaign, two Physical Therapy faculty members in the College of Health Sciences, Scott Livingston, Ph.D, and Joan Darbee, Ph.D., are both active participants and volunteers in the campaign. Involved since the campaign’s
beginning, both have delivered presentations, contributed to the educational media and participated in campaign events. When asked why she thinks horseback riding related injuries are so prevalent, Darbee, a seasoned rider herself, responded, “I think most of the problem resides in the fact that people, even those who are experienced, are often unaware. Horses are large animals and can sometimes be unpredictable, which is why sound safety practices are so important. Ultimately, the goal is that through the educational campaign of Saddle Up SAFELY, the frequency of injuries is reduced.” Since the campaign’s origins in the fall of 2009, Saddle Up SAFELY has had a very busy and productive first year. The campaign has been successful in developing and publishing several safety brochures on topics such as horse-related injuries, riding safety and horse transmitted diseases, with plans to publish several more brochures in the coming months. Leading up to the FEI Alltech World Equestrian
Perhaps the most exciting accomplishment of Saddle Up SAFELY’s first year, however, was the campaign’s presence at the FEI Alltech World Equestrian Games. “It was a very interactive and insightful experience,” said Livingston. “Even experienced and seasoned-riders learned something. It gave participants a sense of what they did and didn’t know about horse-riding safety.” Thanks to the efforts of the Saddle Up SAFELY campaign, horseenthusiasts have a resource to turn to when they have questions or want to learn more about horse safety.
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UK employees Kristine Urschel and Laura Ruzicho staff the SaddleUp SAFELY information booth at the World Equestrian Games during a visit by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear. University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences
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New Faculty Josie Andersson, M.A., CF-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Communication Disorders Clinic
Clint Blankenship, Pharm.D. Visiting Faculty Member
New Staff Katherine Baumgarner Research Analyst
Dr. Charlotte Peterson’s Laboratory
Angela Birch
Staff Support Associate
Physician Assistant Studies
Physical Therapy
Travis Thomas, Ph.D.
Cynthia Byars
Clinical Nutrition
Office of Research
Assistant Professor
Staff Associate
Lauren Hicks, M.S., CF-SLP
Rod Erfani
Communication Disorders Clinic
Dr. Charlotte Peterson’s Laboratory
Speech-Language Pathologist
Senior Laboratory Technician
Meg Shake, M.S., CCC-SLP
Po-Ching Patrick Lin
Communication Disorders Clinic
Dr. Chemyong “Jay” Ko’s Laboratory
Speech-Language Pathologist
Retirees
Senior Laboratory Technician
Randa Remer, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions
Peter Berres, M.A.
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Peter Berres has served at the University of Kentucky for nearly 40 years, with 25 of those in the College of Health Sciences. He has counseled and mentored thousand of students, been instrumental in the myriad of changes in the college through the years, served on countless committees and boards throughout the university, sponsored a multitude of campus and student organizations and received many highly-deserved awards along the way. Peter Berres is an invaluable member of the university and the College of Health Sciences. We wish him the very best in retirement.
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Center for Health, Education and Research New Facility in Morehead, Ky.
The Physician Assistant Studies program extension on Morehead State University’s campus received a big upgrade to their facilities this fall when they moved into the new Center for Health, Education and Research (CHER) Building. The 90,000 square foot building is a result of a unique partnership between the University of Kentucky, Morehead State University and the St. Claire Regional Medical Center. It is the home of a variety of academic programs, including nursing and medical imaging from MSU and physician assistant studies and medicine from UK, as well as the Center for Excellence in Rural Health, the Northeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and St. Claire Regional’s Family Medicine Clinic, among several other centers and programs.
Dean Gonzalez Recognized at Supervisor of the Year Luncheon Lori Gonzalez, Ph.D., College of Health Sciences Dean, was one of two recipients of a special recognition award at the 2010 Work-Life Supervisor of the Year Luncheon. From the event program: “As a supervisor, Lori is described as understanding, caring and accessible; a person who genuinely cares about the well-being of her employees while carrying out the institutional expectations and responsibilities.”
Sharon Stewart Selected as ASHA Fellow & Member of SEC ALDP
CHS Home to Leading Expert in Medical Physics The College of Health Sciences is home to a multitude of experts in their respective fields, and Anthony Wolbarst, Ph.D., a faculty member in the Division of Radiation Sciences, certainly qualifies in that category. Wolbarst’s pedigree includes a Ph.D. in solid state physics, an NIH postdoctoral fellowship, a faculty position at Harvard Medical School and work with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the National Institutes Anthony Wolbarst, of Health (NIH). He is certified by the Ph.D. Division of American Board of Radiology in the Radiation Sciences three fields of radiological physics and is past president of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM). Wolbarst has been sole or lead author of more than 30 peer-reviewed papers in medical, environmental and solid state physics journals, as well as several federal reports and chapters in books. He has written two textbooks, a book for the general public about medical imaging and is founding editor of an ongoing series of review books titled Advances in Medical Physics, the third volume of which appeared in June 2010. Want to get in touch with Dr. Anthony Wolbarst? Contact him at wolbarst.anthony@uky.edu or (859) 218-0489.
Sharon Stewart, Ed.D., College of Health Sciences Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, was inducted as a fellow of the American SpeechLanguage-Hearing Association (ASHA) in Novemeber 2010. Dr. Stewart was also selected as one of three faculty at UK to participate in the Southeast Conference Academic Consortium Leadership Development Program (SECAC ALDP). University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences
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Student News
From Ghana to the United States & Back Again A Student’s Desire to Make Home a Better Place By Stephanie Bechard, CHS Intern
Studying abroad lends a multitude of valuable experiences to those who choose it – everything from learning how to navigate a new city on one’s own, to developing an appreciation for diversity, to learning how to communicate and overcome cultural differences. However, for one University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences student, studying abroad brings with it a goal that will impact the future status of health care in under-served communities in Ghana, Africa.
to eventually return to Ghana and build a clinic that will make quality health care available in a place where the majority of people do not have access to it. “There is a shortage of health care providers in Ghana. People have to travel for miles just to seek primary care,” said Latif. “Other factors such as the long wait at clinics and hospitals deter people from seeking treatment – they try home remedies first – until their condition worsens. Too many, especially children, end up losing their lives to preventable and easily treatable diseases.”
Too many, especially children, end up losing their lives to preventable and easily treatable diseases. Born in Accra, the capital of Ghana, Africa, Abdul Latif Banire (Latif) comes from a large family that consists of four brothers, two sisters, and his mother – all of whom reside in Ghana. Latif is studying to become a Physician Assistant (PA) in the College of Health Sciences. With family as an important aspect of his life, becoming a PA felt like the natural choice for Latif because he feels it will allow him to spend quality time with his family, while simultaneously allowing him to fulfill his dream of providing his patients with the best care possible. And the best care possible is what Latif hopes to give them as it is his goal 6
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“Some nurses and physicians leave the country seeking greener pastures in other places,” stated Latif, describing an unfortunate problem that persists in developing regions both abroad and in the United States.
Latif Banire, a class of 2011 Physician Assistant Studies student.
Accomplishing his goal to change this in Ghana will be no small task, but Latif remains optimistic. “It is my hope that other Ghanaians join in the effort of setting up clinics and hospitals in needed places.” In the meantime, Latif spends most of his time rising to the challenges
of schoolwork and rotations. However, during his free time on the weekends he can be found either playing soccer – he has been playing since childhood – on a team that he and his friends organized in Northern Kentucky or relaxing at the movie theatre.
…it is his goal to eventually return to Ghana and build a clinic that will make quality health care available in a place where the majority of people do not have access to it.
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2010-2011 Student Ambassadors The CHS Student Ambassadors group was instituted by the dean to represent the college throughout the year at various functions and events. To become an ambassador, students must first be nominated by a faculty member, then chosen by a selection committee of faculty and staff. Students in this prestigious group accompany the dean at special events, help coordinate volunteer and other activities, raise support for charitable organizations and reach out to the community as representatives of the college and UK. Top row: Chris Distler, PT; Sarah Gray, CSD; Angela Dixon, CSD; Kelly Embree, CSD; Emma Feinauer, CSD; Meaghan Koshman, PT. Bottom row: Kalin Mutter, PT; Emily Gibson, PA; Casey Messer, PA; Abbey Franklin, PA; Seth King, PA; Mackenzie Gathof, CSD; Autumn Abraham, PT. Not pictured: Chastity Daukas, CLM; AnnaMary Richmond, CSD; Jamie Hays, CSD.
National Allied Health Week National Allied Health Week is held on the first week of November each year. The College of Health Sciences uses this observation as a way to raise awareness about allied health professions within the general UK student body, as well as celebrate with students in the college. This year, CHS Student Ambassadors distributed free hot chocolate at the Whitehall Classroom Building while handing out information and talking to other students about the allied health professions offered in the College of Health Sciences. “Students were so thankful to get a warm cup of cocoa and hear about all the programs housed in the college,” said Casey Messer, Class of 2011 PA student and Student Ambassador President. “They were excited that we offered so many opportunities for professions that are essential to the health care team.”
Ambassadors capped the week of activities with an ice cream social in the student lounge, where they also distributed t-shirts to CHS students.
All students received a custom-designed CHS t-shirt.
Ambassadors serve ice cream in the student lounge in celebration of National Allied Health Week. Students line up to receive CHS t-shirts.
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Research News
The Scars After Beating Cancer By Stephanie Bechard, CHS Intern
Breast cancer is the leading cancer among women. The great news is that approximately 2.5 million women are breast cancer survivors. Recovering from treatments such as mastectomies can take an emotional, mental and physical toll on survivors; however, two College of Health Sciences doctoral candidates are currently conducting research focused on improving the quality of life of breast cancer survivors.
complications due to scarring after a mastectomy, Davies is excited to move onto the next step – a more controlled trial. In the meantime, her publication of this first study is in the November issue of Rehabilitation Oncology.
“The inability to perform simple tasks like brushing their hair, dressing themselves, or even wearing clothing that covers their scars, dramatically impacts the quality of life in women who have already overcome so much,” said Claire Davies, Physical Therapist and doctoral candidate.
Also concerned with the quality of life for breast cancer survivors is Mary Fisher, a board certified orthopedic specialist in physical therapy (OCS) and doctoral candidate in Rehabilitation Sciences.
Recently, Davies conducted a study where she administered ASTYM® treatment to patients following breast cancer. These patients were experiencing pain and a decreased ability to perform the tasks involving shoulder motion that they once were able to do with ease. ASTYM® is a manual therapy used to address scar tissue that involves a set of specially designed tools that, when rubbed along the skin in the direction of the muscle, tendons, or ligaments, increases circulation to the scar tissue. This then allows the body to absorb the defective tissue and replace it with new, healthy tissue. Davies once treated a patient whose scar tissue from a breast reduction was so severe that it was actually pulling her neck down to where her chin was resting on her chest. After ASTYM® treatments were administered, this patients’ condition was improved dramatically – to the point where the patient was able to move her neck and had fewer functional deficits. That patient inspired Davies to use ASTYM® on women who had mastectomies and were suffering from the complications that scar tissue can cause. The ASTYM® treatment, Davies described, resulted in the restoration of the range of motion, shoulder function and decreased clothing restrictions. Determined to continue to improve the quality of life in women who are suffering from 8
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“The loss of shoulder function and range of motion is common as women age, but it is also a specific problem seen in women with breast cancer who have undergone aggressive treatments-even years later,” explained Fisher.
My hope is that my research will encourage women to continue to strive for the quality of life that they had before. –Mary Fisher,
Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral Student
Fisher’s research consists of physical tests designed to determine whether the loss of strength, endurance and range of motion in the shoulders of women are from typical aging patterns or a result from treatments for breast cancer. The results from the tests are then compared to questionnaires in which women self-report what they believe their level of shoulder function is. This preliminary research, also to be published in the November issue of Rehabilitation Oncology, is important because a more effective treatment can be designed once the cause for the problem is determined. Designing an effective treatment for survivors experiencing a loss of shoulder function – and, consequently, a diminished quality of life – is the ultimate goal. While her research is still in the early stages, Fisher hopes her findings will allow her to design a future study that focuses on the most appropriate intervention in helping improve this problem.
“It is always important for women to question whether or not they have reached their full potential of recovery,” advised Fisher. “Many women are so happy once they are cancer-free that they are less concerned with their inability to complete the tasks that they were once able to do with ease. My hope is that my research will encourage women to continue to strive for the quality of life that they had before.” When asked what they want others to know about breast cancer, both Fisher and Davies emphasized the importance of doing self-examinations, having routine mammograms performed, and immediately visiting a doctor if you notice anything abnormal. For more information about the Rehabilitation Sciences Doctoral program, visit www.mc.uky.edu/rehabsciences.
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Research News
New Grants Gilson Capilouto, Ph.D.
Chemyong “Jay” Ko, Ph.D.
Kentucky Science and Engineering Foundation
RNL Bio Company Limited
Damodaran Chendil, Ph.D.
Jennifer McKeon, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders “Effects of Non-Oral Feeding on Infant Tongue Muscle Mass and Force”
Assistant Professor, Clinical & Reproductive Sciences National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute
“Targeting Signaling to Prevent Colon Cancer”
Associate Professor, Clinical & Reproductive Sciences
“Steroidogenic Outcome of Adipocyte Stem Cell Injection”
Assistant Professor, Athletic Training National Institutes of Health via subcontract with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
“Neuromuscular Intervention Targeted to Mechanisms of ACL Load in Female Athletes”
American Cancer Society
“The Effect of Dietary Molecule, Withaferin-A on Prostate Cancer”
National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute
“Targeting AR and Akt for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer”
National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute
“Dietary Prevention of Prostate Cancer”
Esther Dupont-Versteegden, Ph.D.
Brian Noehren, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy
Megan Quinlevan Athletic Training Student
NATA Research & Education Foundation
“Hip Muscle Activation, Kinematics, Pain and Function in Female Runners with Patellofemoral Pain Before and After a Focused Technique Training Program”
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases “The Role of Endonuclease G in Nuclear Apoptosis of Atrophying Skeletal Muscle”
Rita Patel, Ph.D.
Director, Clinical Voice Center National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association
Lori Gonzalez, Ph.D. Dean
Sharon Stewart, Ed.D.
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Health Resources and Services Administration “Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students”
“Spatiotemporal Disturbance of Fine Movements in Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia”
American Speech Language Hearing Foundation
“Clinical Measurement of Spatiotemporal Disturbance of Fine Motor Movements in Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia”
National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders “Clinical Measurement of Vocal Fold Impact Stress in Children”
Charlotte Peterson, Ph.D. Associate Dean for Research
Patrick Kitzman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy Paralyzed Veterans of America Education Foundation
“2nd Annual Rural Spinal Cord Injury Rural Rehabilitation Conference”
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
“Mechanisms Underlying Metabolic Syndrome in Obesity”
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
“The Role of Satellite Cells in Adult Skeletal Muscle Growth and Maintenance”
National Institutes of Health, National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities
“Enhancing the Capacity of the Kentucky Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation Network”
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Alumni News
2010 Hall of Fame Inductees
E. Charles Healey
Communication Sciences and Disorders, ’71, ’73
Even though his initial career goal was to become a public school teacher, Charles (Charlie) Healey fell in love with speech-language pathology after taking an Introduction to Communication Disorders class as an undergraduate at the University of Kentucky. Choosing to continue his education after graduation, Charlie graduated with a master’s degree in 1973 from UK and began his clinical fellowship year as a speech pathology trainee at the VA hospital in Lexington. With a perpetual desire to learn, Charlie completed his clinical fellowship year in 1974 and went on to earn his Ph.D. in Speech Sciences from Purdue University in 1977. He then accepted a position as an assistant professor of speech-language pathology at the University of Nebraska and continues to teach and conduct research there today. Charlie has presented more than 100 papers on both the national and international level, has produced 55 peer-reviewed scholarly publications, has trained several hundred master’s students 10 University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences
to become speech-language pathologists and has trained six doctoral students. His research has received interest in both academia and from clinicians throughout the United States and Canada. Charlie particularly enjoys the teaching aspect of his current position, which allows him to train his students in a discipline that he loves, while simultaneously giving them an appreciation for the rigors of scientific research. “I know that the better I train students, the better the services they will provide to individuals with communication disorders,” said Charlie. Perhaps this belief, combined with a passion for teaching and his discipline, is why he was the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award from
the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has also received numerous other professional awards. Honored by the nomination to be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences Charlie said, “UK will always have a special place in my heart” because it was the place where he discovered the profession that he loves. It is also the place where, with the help of many wonderful and caring faculty, he acquired the education and training that helped lead him to his career as a professor of speech-language pathology. Charlie and his wife, Bonnie, are parents to four grown sons, two of whom are married, and enjoy traveling and spending time with the friends they have around the country. Charlie also enjoys playing golf and is an avid fan of college football and basketball.
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Helen Johnnita Keller Miller Medical Technology, ’61
Johnnie Miller is passionate about her work in medical technology, with a career spanning more than fifty years that includes managing, supervising, teaching, learning and, her favorite, bench work. Crediting the UK College of Health Sciences for her education and the successful career her degree has allowed her to pursue, Johnnie said, “As I report correct results, normal or abnormal, I help someone. My degree has given me the background for this and has given my life special meaning.” Her work has even lead physicians, when they were originally planning a different treatment, to alter their plan and provide more appropriate care. Not only has Johnnie helped physicians properly diagnose and treat their patients, but she has also helped those in the University of Kentucky community in a variety of capacities. She’s been involved with the Alumni Association as president of chapters in Chicago and Atlanta, has served on the Development Council for the College of Health Sciences, is a UK Fellow, a Life Member of
the university’s Alumni Association and a current member of the College of Health Sciences Dean’s Advisory Board. She is also a past recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the UK Alumni Association. Johnnie’s passion for her work will continue beyond her retirement, when she plans to become a hospital volunteer. “I hate to leave the hospital,” she said. “It has always been my second home.” Johnnie is honored to be inducted into the College of Health Sciences Hall of Fame. “I am very grateful and overwhelmed with pride. I am so proud of UK,” said Johnnie. “The overwhelmed feeling rises from knowing the College of Health Sciences is proud of my work
and my contributions to the University of Kentucky. I will never be able to say thank you enough. It is simply wonderful.” She and her husband, Bob, have been married for forty-six years and have two children, Robert and Holly. Robert lives in Kansas with his wife, Kerry, and two children, Greta (11) and Oscar (6), and Holly lives in Georgia and works for Kennesaw State University.
The overwhelmed feeling rises from knowing the College of Health Sciences is proud of my work and my contributions to the University of Kentucky. I will never be able to say thank you enough. It is simply wonderful. University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences 11
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2010 Hall of Fame Induction & Scholarship Recognition Dinner The Hall of Fame Induction and Scholarship Recognition Dinner gives the college an opportunity to honor outstanding alumni, celebrate the hard work and dedication of our students and give donors the chance to meet the students impacted by their gifts.
Johnnie Miller expresses her appreciation to the college, fellow alumni and students at the Hall of Fame induction.
This year’s event, held on October 15 and graciously sponsored by Central Baptist Hospital, saw a record turnout with nearly 100 students plus their families in attendance, in addition to faculty, staff, alumni and other friends of the college. It grew so much, in fact, that the dinner portion of the event had to be moved in another area to accommodate all the participants. The night began with the induction of Charles Healey and Johnnie Miller into the CHS Hall of Fame, joining 27 other alumni who hold the college’s highest honor.
Charles Miller accepts his Hall of Fame award from Dr. Judith Page, Communication Sciences and Disorders Division Director.
“The College of Health Sciences is home to a wide range of programs producing top-notch medical providers, researchers and educators,” said Lori Gonzalez, dean of the College of Health Sciences. “Charles and Johnnie represent the top-tier of our graduates
and we’re incredibly proud to call them our alumni.” 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 night ended with students being recognized individually, giving them a chance to introduce themselves and describe their plans for the future. If the 2010 Hall of Fame Induction and Scholarship Recognition Dinner is any indication of the college’s future, it’s sure to be a bright one, indeed.
Charles and Johnnie represent the top-tier of our graduates and we’re incredibly proud to call them our alumni.
–Lori S. Gonzalez, Ph.D., Dean
All students in attendance introduced themselves and explained their plans after graduation. Nearly 200 faculty, staff, alumni, students, family and friends of the college were in attendance at the 2010 Hall of Fame Induction and Scholarship Recognition Dinner. Danielle Burch, a third year physical therapy student, speaks about her experience receiving a scholarship and how it made a positive impact in her life and academic career.
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PT Class of 1990 Reunion The members of the University of Kentucky Physical Therapy Class of 1990 held a reunion the weekend of October 15-16 in Lexington. The weekend was highlighted with tailgating on a perfect weather day at Keeneland then attending the races while having a block of over 40 grandstand seats. The main event was a catered dinner at Keene Manor at Keene Run Golf Course later that day. Many photos were shared and favorite stories relived. The evening also featured a video presentation of images of yesteryear.
Back row: Cindy Wagoner Crook (Lexington, Ky.); Natalie Weatherly Pinerola (Bowling Green, Ky.); Kelly Simms Mudd (Springfield, Ky.); Denise Rosendaul Bellardo (Nashville, Tenn.). Second row: Greg Van Hoose (Lexington, Ky.); Gaye Daniels Barnard (Lexington, Ky.); Tom Wells (Soldotna, Ark.); Chuck Hazle (Winchester, Ky.); Jeff Herndon (Somerset, Ky.); Jase Pinerola (Bowling Green, Ky.); Jaime Royalty (Louisville, Ky.); Debra Stanley Turner (Williamstown, Ky.); Steve Marcum (Lexington, Ky.). Front row: Rebecca Bush Greenhill (Grayson, Ky.); Melissa Fischer Hail (Ft. Wright, Ky.); Jamie Pieratt Mattingly (Nicholasville, Ky.); Sandra Hendrix Jones (Lenoir City, Tenn.); Sheryl Satterthwaite Heyniger (Rochester Hills, Mich.); Molly Austiff Rikas (Plainfield, Ill.); Betsy Gazda Blewett (Mission Viejo, Cali.); Holly Newman Jones (Edmond, Okl.); Beth Lagesse O’Nan (Lexington, Ky.); Theresa Schneider Bedinghaus (Southgate, Ky.).
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Becoming a UK Fellow is one of the most admirable ways to show your support for the University of Kentucky and the College of Health Sciences. Currently there are several Fellows Society levels, starting with a gift of $10,000, payable over 10 years. In July, 2011, the minimum gift to become a University Fellow will increase to $25,000, payable over five years. This increase will put UK in line with other flagship universities and will help advance us in the Top 20 business plan. If you’ve considered joining the Fellows Society in the past, this is a great opportunity to join before the increase occurs. It is also important to note that your past gifts can be applied toward your Fellows commitment and future gifts can be directed toward any program, college or department you choose.
In return, you can know that you are making a difference. You will be given a plaque and lapel pin so you can proudly display your commitment. You also have the opportunity to attend special Fellows events throughout the year. The College of Health Sciences will also be hosting an event for college Fellows to say thank you. If you’re interested in learning more about the UK Fellows program or other opportunities to give, please contact Allison Horseman, College of Health Sciences Director of Marketing and Advancement, at (859) 218-0563 or allison.horseman@uky.edu. For more about the UK Fellows Society, visit www.uky.edu/Development/impact/fellows.htm University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences 13
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Development News
2nd Annual Scholarship Scramble
Golf Tournament Raises $8,000 for Student Scholarships
Major Sponsors
Sixty-eight players, 19 sponsors and 29 donors joined the College of Health Sciences in support of student scholarships on a beautiful, sunny day on September 17, 2010. The 2010 CHS Scholarship Scramble, held at the University Club of Kentucky and made possible by our major sponsors, Drayer Physical Therapy Institute, Norton Healthcare and Rockcastle Regional Hospital, resulted in more than $8,000 raised for student scholarships. In addition to prizes for lowest score, longest putt, straightest drive, longest drive and closet to the pin, players participated in a putting contest and a raffle drawing featuring dozens of items provided by donors.
Players register, purchase mulligan and raffle tickets and grab lunch before the start of the 2nd Annual Scholarship Scramble.
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Following the players’ return from the course, they had the chance to hear from Danielle
Burch, a third year physical therapy student and recipient of a scholarship from last year’s scramble. She shared how the scholarship she received made an impact in her life and has helped her achieve success during her academic career. We thank all our sponsors, donors, players and volunteers for making the 2nd annual Scholarship Scramble such a success, and we look forward to continuing that success next year. For information about giving to student scholarships or being involved in next year’s Scholarship Scramble, contact Allison Horseman at allison.horseman@uky.edu or (859) 218-0563.
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Active Rehab and Fitness
Progressive Marketing
Actors Theatre of Louisville
CHS Philanthropy Board
Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
Turner Construction
Bluegrass Hospitality Group
Highlands Foundation, Inc.
Churchill Downs
CHS Division of Physical Therapy
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez, CHS Dean
Garden Café at Flag Fork Herb Farm, Inc.
CART SPONSORS
Green Horse Creative
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute
Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa
Frank and Peggy Ballard Norton Healthcare Rockcastle Regional Hospital Smith and Steckler Pediatric Dentistry UK Federal Credit Union
DONORS
Joe Bologna’s Restaurant and Pizzeria Keeneland Kennedy Book Store Kentucky Horse Park Lafayette Golf Club at Green Farm Resort Lexington Legends Maker’s Mark Marie’s Creole Kitchen Panera Bread
Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc.
Ramada Conference Center
Hilton Lexington/Downtown
Sam’s Club of Lexington
Hilton Suites Lexington Green
Skin Secrets, A Division of Dermatology Consultants
Homewood Suites by Hilton Lexington/Hamburg
Mike Funk Mark Hunt Jeff Lytle Pat Waggener CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
Ale-8-One DaRae & Friends Catering University Club of Kentucky UK Dining Services
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Charles T. Wethington Jr. Building, Rm. 123 900 South Limestone Lexington, KY 40536-0200
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Thanks for another recordbreaking year! With your help, the College of Health Sciences phonathon broke its fundraising record for the fourth straight year, bringing in nearly $22,000 for student scholarships! Thank you for partnering with us – you are a critical member of the team helping to prepare the next generation of health care providers and educators.