Category: Health Care

Halmos Faculty Provides Training on Verbal De-escalation

Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D.

Judith McKay, J.D., Ph.D., director of the doctoral program, and associate professor in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies (DCRS) in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center (HCAS), provided training to therapeutic staff at the Jewish Community Services of South Florida, Miami. McKay was invited to provide virtual training in July on verbal de-escalation. She focused on skills, strategies, and responses, particularly when dealing with clients and others in high conflict and crisis.

McKay is the faculty adviser to the Social Justice Roundtable and works with students in the community through Community Resolution Services, a practicum and volunteer site for DCRS. Conflict resolution Studies hosts Story Café, We Love our Families series, The Women’s Roundtable, and is involved in offering workshops, training for the county’s Crisis Intervention Teams, and other events for community groups and organizations.

McKay’s scholarly interests include conflict coaching, strategic community planning, and prevention and intervention in family, neighborhood, and organizational conflict and violence.  For more information about Conflict Resolution Studies events and how we can partner with your group, free to contact McKay at mckayj@nova.edu.

 

Speech-Language Pathology Alumna Starts Publishing Firm

Flo Davis, SLP.D, CCC/SLP

Flo Davis, SLP.D, CCC/SLP, a 2015 graduate of the doctoral program in Speech- Language Pathology in the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences, is excited about her venture and launch of a female-led, minority-owned indie publishing company.

She and business partner Shawanna Bowens have joined forces to create Aces Destiny publishing company, which is set to debut its first novel, Bloodstone’s Jinx, Book 1 in the Blacku Magic Series, this upcoming Fall of 2021. Davis is currently working on her first solo novel, which is an African American, Sci-Fi/Fantasy and Urban Fiction tale.

Talented Trio Receives Dean’s Awards of Excellence

On July 29, during her virtual dean’s address to the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine’s faculty and staff members, Elaine M. Wallace, D.O., M.S.s, presented her annual Dean’s Awards of Excellence to three colleagues who showcased exceptional qualities in the staff, director/manager, and faculty categories. The Faculty Member of the Year honor went to Farzanna Haffizulla, M.D., FACP, FAMWA, chair of the Department of Internal Medicine. The Director/Manager of the Year accolade went to Odessa Pemberton, M.B.A., employee services consultant II. The Staff Member of the Year honor went to Angela DiPalermo, B.S., instructional technology specialist I.

Criminal Justice Professor Invited to Brevard Sheriff’s Office

From left, Sheriff Wayne Ivey, Assistant Professor Grace Telesco, and alumni Joshua Enfinger and David Troxell.

Grace Telesco, Ph.D. and assistant professor at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice and criminal justice alumni Joshua Enfinger and David Troxell participated in a special firearms and tactical training simulation at the invitation of Sheriff Wayne Ivey from Brevard County, Florida.

Additionally, they met with the Career Development Director at Brevard County Sheriff’s Office to promote college’s undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programming in criminal justice. As a result, the college is looking forward to a continued partnership with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office as an educational affiliate and welcoming Sheriff Ivey to our upcoming Fall programming hosted by Dr. Telesco.

NSU Volunteers Dental Care Through Mission of Mercy Clinic

Dr. Mark Schweizer, Assistant Dean of Community Programs and Public Health. left, with other clinic volunteers.

Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine is pleased to announce its participation in the Florida Dental Association Mission of Mercy on July 30-31. Florida Mission of Mercy (FLA-MOM) is a large-scale, two-day, professional dental clinic that provides care to any patient at no cost to them, with the goal of serving the underserved and uninsured in Florida — those who would otherwise go without care.

Led by Dr. Mark Schweizer, assistant dean of Community Programs and Public Health, Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine students, faculty, and alumni provided dental care at the community outreach clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. More than 1,000 patients were treated and more than a $1 million in donated dental services were provided.

Dr. Ana Maria Ospina, in front kneeling, takes a photo with student volunteers at the special clinic.

NSU Staffer/Student’s Cyber Piece Published in INFOSEC

Jerri L. Clairday

Jerri L. Clairday (LeAnn), administrative coordinator for the Department of Cardiopulmonary Sciences at the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences of the Health Professions Division here on the Palm Beach Campus, has published an article in INFOSEC, a well-respected authority in the cybersecurity education industry. The paper was part of her final project/independent study for her cybervulnerability class last term.

The article, “Predicting the October 2021 Surprise,” analyzed significant cyber events worldwide over the past five years. The article can be found at the following link: https://resources.infosecinstitute.com/topic/predicting-the-october-2021-surprise/

LeAnn currently holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Disaster & Emergency Management; both from NSU.

Alumna Publishes Article on Human Resources Development

Suzette Henry-Campbell

Suzette Henry-Campbell, Ph.D., doctoral graduate in the Department of Conflict Resolution Studies in the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences and the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Research Center was the co-author of an article published in the journal New Horizons in Adult Development and Human Resources Development. The article, titled “Expatriate Experiences and the Role HRD plays in Cultural Awareness in International Companies,” was co-authored with Selma A. Hadeen.

In addition to her doctoral degree, Henry-Campbell received an M.S. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution and an M.S. in Human Resource Management from NSU. She earned her B.A. in English from the University of the West Indies and is an adjunct lecturer there. She has extensive experience in human resources.

NSU Alumna Honored for Service as Speech-Language Pathologist

Aimee Aranguren, M.S., CCC-SLP

Aimee Aranguren served patients and families for 12 years as a speech-language pathologist for Jefferson Health – Magee Rehabilitation Hospital.

In November of 2020, she was honored as a recipient of the Jefferson Health Humanitarian Hero Award­/2020-2021 Magee’s Healthcare Hero. Staff members were recognized with the Humanitarian Award for their professionalism, compassion and empathy for our patients and selfless contributions to the organization.

Now patient Room 405 is named in honor of the recipients of Jefferson Health Magee’s 2020- 2021 Humanitarian Award recipients, including Aranguren.

Collaborate to Educate: Fischler Professor Gives BSO Investigators Special Needs Training

Maribel Del Rio-Roberts

Maribel Del Rio-Roberts, Psy.D., associate professor, Department of Human Services at NSU’s Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice provided training for Broward Sheriff’s Office Child Protective Investigators (CPI) on Best Practices in Supporting Parents with Special Needs.

The training will provide the CPI’s with information on the rights of parents with disabilities, specifically as it relates to the laws, services, and resources that pertain to them when a dependency case is opened. There were four different training sessions held on two days that introduced participants to a variety of relevant topics including the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the challenges faced by parents with disabilities, the importance of personal assistance services, the intersection of parental disability and the child welfare system, interventions to support parents with special needs, and national and community resources.

Del Rio-Roberts is the lead faculty for the M.S. in Developmental Disabilities program.

Alumnus Receives National Distinguished Service Award

Dr. Jeffrey S. Grove

Jeffrey S. Grove, D.O., FACOFP dist., a 1990 Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine alumnus, received the American Osteopathic Association’s (AOA’s) Distinguished Service Award during its 101st House of Delegates Annual Meeting on July 15 in Chicago, Illinois.

The award, which is the highest honor the AOA bestows, is presented annually to deserving physicians or lay individuals for outstanding contributions to the understanding and advancement of osteopathic medicine through research, education, financial aid, or other areas that enable the profession to make a greater contribution to public health.

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