Category: Academics

Halmos Faculty Talks to Lifelong Learners on Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

This fall, Halmos faculty member Mark Jaffe, DPM, MHSA presented a Zoom seminar entitled. “Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD): The Lower Extremity Sibling of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Cerebrovascular Disease (CVD)”. Jaffe discussed how P.A.D. develops slowly over many years. In the early stages, most people with PAD. have no symptoms. He talked to the group as to how only one out of three people with PAD actually feel there is something wrong with their feet or legs. By that time, their arteries may be so clogged that they are not getting enough oxygen to their leg muscles. This one hour seminar was followed by an engaging 30-minute Q&A period.

The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) is longstanding at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). Founded in 1977, the LLI serves lifelong learning passions of retired adults. The LLI, which is a center within the College of Osteopathic Medicine, is located on NSU’s Fort Lauderdale East Campus. The LLI was founded to complete the NSU dream of education spanning a whole lifetime, from preschool to older-adult learning.

Pharmacy Students Get Certified in Mental Health First Aid

In November, the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP) at the NSU College of Pharmacy coordinated and provided a special training event for students to attend an 8 hour in-person certification training focused on Mental Health First Aid. The event, which followed strict COVID-19 cautionary guidelines, helped our students better understand mental health and substance use disorders.

Students were taught how to identify signs and symptoms of mental health problems that indicate a person may require professional help and how to correctly approach situations which are often difficult for most persons to address. The instructors, which belong to the South Florida Wellness Network, were able to provide clear and concise steps in approaching a mental health situation in which both the Mental Health First Aider and the person in distress feel safe.

The event brought awareness to the importance of Mental Health First Aid, such that it is as important and lifesaving to people in our society as CPR is. The NSU-CPNP student chapter hopes to continue to provide this critical training to the students at the College of Pharmacy, and it is also looking to extend the invitation for this training and certification opportunity to all students in the Health Professions Division.

For more information and mental health resources:

Visit South Florida Wellness Network at

http://www.sfwn.org

NSU College of Pharmacy raises over $1,500 for NAMIWalks- Broward County

 

This Fall, NSU College of Pharmacy led a campaign to raise awareness and funds for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.  Among NAMI’s many activities, it provides local educational and awareness programs, support groups and training, educational material, a NAMI Help line that provides resource referral and support, as well as national advocacy for mental health. Due to the pandemic, an online walk was hosted this year to fundraise for each local community. Under the guidance of Jose A. Rey, M.S., Pharm.D., BCPP, and leadership of pharmacy student Abigail Sundberg (’23), over $1,500 was raised for the NAMIWalks – Broward County.

Several College of Pharmacy club organizations participated to fundraise for NAMIWalks this year, including the College of Psychiatric and Neurological Pharmacists (CPNP) and the American Pharmacists Association- Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP).
Fundraising was conducted through Self Care Treat Bag sales, which provided information on mental wellness as well as stress relieving goodies, and through social media campaigns such as #RocktheWalk2020 and #MentalHealthforAll. Students from all class years participated in fundraising efforts and bringing awareness to the importance of mental health.

Donations are collected year-round if you would like to support NAMI in Broward County. If you would like to support and donate, the link is listed below. Help us to fundraise for NAMI’s mission of #MentalHealthforAll. Please visit nami.org for additional information and resources.

NSU College of Pharmacy Team Page: https://www.namiwalks.org/team/39187

Fort Myers Student Nurses Association Breast Cancer Walk

The Fort Myers Student Nurses Association (FMSNA) organized and hosted the “Walk Your Way” community service activity with Lee County Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. The students hosted a closed event to students, faculty and their families on October 11, 2020, in which they walked 2 miles. During the month of October, FMSNA sponsored many fundraising activities, including “Penny Wars” between nursing cohorts, T-shirt sales, and donations. They raised $628 for Breast Cancer Research and Awareness. Our local TV station, WINK News, provided coverage of the event the Wednesday before the walk to inspire others to sponsor their own “Walk Your Way” event.

HCAS Faculty Presents on “Walking the Tight Rope in Mediation: The Art of Balancing Evaluation Techniques”

Alexia Georgakopoulos, Ph.D., faculty in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center (HCAS) gave a presentation at the Florida Dispute Resolution Center Annual Conference in August. The conference was held virtually, and the theme was “Promoting Problem Solving.” Georgopoulos co-presented with Harold Coleman, Jr., Esq., and Rebecca Storrow, Ph.D. Their presentation was entitled, “Walking the Tight Rope in Mediation: The Art of Balancing Evaluation Techniques.”

Georgakopoulos is the faculty advisor to the Conflict Resolution Community of Practice Working Group in DCRS. Her teaching and research interests include mediation, facilitation, and workplace bullying. She is also the Director of the Institute of Conflict Resolution and Communication, a mediation, training, and consulting firm. Storrow is a graduate of the doctoral program in DCRS. She is the Commercial Vice President, Miami Office, of the American Arbitration Association.

Behavioral Neuroscience Major is one of NSU’s 2020 Nominate a Veteran honorees

Andre Huggins, a Behavioral Neuroscience major in the College of Psychology, is one of NSU’s 2020 Nominate a Veteran nominees.

Huggins is a veteran who continues to serve in the Navy Reserve. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his unit was tasked with supporting New York, California, and Guam. He was essential in the planning and execution of this effort and personally volunteered to mobilize. Huggins also participated in a service learning trip to Tena, Ecuador, during spring break in the Winter 2020 semester. He assisted in the triage, diagnosis, and treatment of over 220 patients covering three locations in the Amazon.

Huggins has also been involved in several research projects in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience and volunteers his time at NSU and through local organizations.

 

 

Berko, Novotny Named KPCOM Student D.O.s of the Year

Third-year student Joshua Berko (Fort Lauderdale/Davie) and second-year student Kristina Novotny (Tampa Bay) were selected as the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (KPCOM) Student D.O.s of the Year by their peers at their respective NSU campuses.

According to her award nomination, Novotny stood out because of her passion for the osteopathic profession, as well as the tremendous work ethic she displays as she strives to become a competent, compassionate, and dedicated osteopathic physician. She is also focused on dedicating herself to research, advocacy, and awareness surrounding bone health and the osteopathic profession.

Novotny also exhibited her dedication to the profession by becoming president of the KPCOM’s Tampa Bay Chapter of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association. In her role as the founding president in Tampa Bay, she worked hard to build the organization, showcased what it takes to work well with a team, and lead in a time of great adversity

Berko, who currently serves as a KPCOM osteopathic principles and practice fellow, previously showcased his leadership abilities in his role as president of the KPCOM’s Florida Osteopathic Medical Association chapter and as national liaison to the Student Osteopathic Medical Association. His extraordinary academic achievements, numerous community outreach efforts, and dedication to sharing his knowledge about osteopathic medicine helped earn him the Student D.O. of the Year honor at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus.

Because of their wins, both Berko and Novotny had their award application submitted to the Council of Osteopathic Student Government Presidents’ (COSGP) National Student D.O. of the Year competition.  The COSGP is the official national leadership council of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine and is the only organization that represents all osteopathic medical students.

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Students Raise More than $7,000 for Men’s Health

 

Despite many of the usual KPCOM fall events being postponed, the KPCOM students at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie and Tampa Bay Regional campuses creatively managed to still hold the annual, monthlong “Movember” campaign that advocates for men’s health. Movember took on a different form this year with its main advocacy being through social media efforts. This year’s hashtag NSUDOsforMOs and the familiar Zoom platform further helped to illustrate what both campuses have been doing.

The use of infographics, philanthropic contests, and being able to pie various faculty members, SGA officials, and students, was viewed online and raised hundreds of dollars for the cause. In total, more than $7,000 was raised for the campaign—only $2,000 shy of last year’s efforts—with the goal of making Movember 2021 its most successful yet.

NSU University School Students Gain Knowledge in the Field of Medicine Through NSU Medical Fellowship

NSU University School Upper School students in the NSU Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM) Fellowship have been participating in learning experiences under the guidance of NSU medical professionals. The Fellows recently participated in a speaker session where they learned about the audiology profession. Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences at NSU Department of Audiology Chair and Associate Professor Dr. Erica Friedland, alongside students in the audiology program, gave our Upper School Fellows an overview of the program, explained the anatomy of the ear, engaged students with interactive activities, and provided insight into the various specialties within audiology. This prestigious fellowship opportunity, made possible through our unique partnership with Nova Southeastern University, provides the knowledge and skills students will need as they continue to develop their passion for medicine and work toward a career in healthcare.

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