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Summer 2008
2008 Summer Anatomy Class
Physical and Occupational Therapy students begin their programs with a summer anatomy course. Students attend an 8-week intense course where they study head to toe anatomy in lecture and the lab. Students are tested on fridays and have a final at the end of the course. Those successful in anatomy may return the next summer as part of the mentoring program where senior students become lab assistants and help the new students with learning the ropes. This builds bonds between new and returning students as well as gives senior students further exposure to anatomy through mentoring.
Congrats to those who have completed this course this summer and thank you to those students who have helped them in the process.
Spring 2008
Graduation Exercises
2008 Saudi Arabia Graduates with Dean Jackson, Dr. Schwab, and Dr. Lopez
Dean Jackson, Dr. Scwhab, and Dr. Lopez traveled to Saudi Arabia to participate in the Respiratory Care Graduation. The School of Allied Health Professions provides a long distance learning program for Respiratory Care.
Drayson Center - June 15, 2008
SAHP Commencement II June 15, 2008
Three hundred and eighty students graduated from the school of Allied Health Professions in 2008. Congratulations to all of our graduates. We are proud of you!
Winter 2008
Open House set for February 17th
Our open houses are a great opportunity for prospective students to tour our campus, meet our faculty and students, and learn more about our programs. Faculty, staff, and students from every SAHP department will be available.
For students who apply to one of our SAHP programs at our open house, we will waive the $60 application fee. We look forward to meeting you in person soon.
Open house details
New Degrees and Course Dates Added
Several new degrees will be offered at the School of Allied Health in the Fall 2008. Master's degrees in the fields of prosthetics and orthotics, nutrition, and radiation sciences have been approved and set to begin in September.
New course dates have been announced for the Phlebotomy program set to begin in March 2008. More details
The Links
Alumni Director, Jaclyn Pruehs, has launched new online newsletters for alumni and students called "The Links," which features news and highlights from each department within our school.
Click here to see our first editions and join the mailing list.
LLU CEUs at Sea
Attention: Rad techs, respiratory therapists, nurses, pharmacists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, dieticians, social workers, and chaplains.
Our next cruise sets sail August 10th - A seven-day cruise to the Mexican Riviera for Health care professionals. Earn CEU credits while at sea! We also have more cruises planned. See details
SAHP Faculty Member Nationally Recognized
By: Madge Oh, Program Coordinator, OT
Dr. Esther Huecker, PhD, OTR/L, has been chosen to receive the American Occupational Therapy Association Roster of Fellows at the 2008 Annual Conference and Expo in Long Beach, California. The Roster of Fellows recognizes members of AOTA who have made a significant contribution to the continuing education and professional development of members of the Association. The award is in recognition of Innovation in Teaching, Research and Pediatric Practice. Congratulations Esther!
Fall 2007
Fire relief - How you can help - Details
By: Cerise Bender, Web Content Manager, SAHP
The recent southern California wildfires devastated the mountain areas close to Loma Linda University. Although the campus itself was not in danger, some of our students were affected by the fires where they reside. A fund has been established at the University to help students in need.
LLU Administration Travel to Saudi Arabia Dr. Ron Carter, Dr. Craig Jackson, Dr. Ernie Schwab, Dr. David Lopez, and Janelle Pyke traveled to
SAHP Student Enrollment Numbers for Fall Quarter
On-Campus 903
Off-Campus 45
Humanitec 31
Total 979
OT and PT Departments Unite to Educate Community
By: Jaclyn Pruehs, Alumni Affairs Officer, SAHP
On July 24 and 31 of 2007, Sharon Pavlovich, BA, COTA/C, and Dr. Bruce Bradley, PT, DPTSc, GCS, embarked upon a collaborative mission between the Departments of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy in the School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP). They set out to train the employees of Easter Seals of Southern California in the importance of both employee and client safety when lifting, transferring, and assisting those in transit. Easter Seals is a program focusing on adult day services for individuals with developmental, physical, or multiple disabilities.Sonia Godina, the Adult Day Program Coordinator for the West Covina Easter Seals, first approached Ms. Pavlovich on the recommendation from an OT student interning at their facility. Ms. Godina and Ms. Pavlovich coordinated two days of instruction for 25 staff. The first class was an interactive lecture focusing on injuries to the back. Dr. Bradley took a model spine and explained the details of a herniated disk, what to do if it happens, and how to avoid the injury. During the second session they learned by hands-on activities. They practiced transferring clients from a bed to a chair, assisting them as they walk, and protecting them from falling. They also learned how to correctly position clients in wheelchairs. Each employee was provided a manual created by Dr. Bradley and Ms. Pavlovich with information from each session.
Godina rated this experience at a 10. “I was wishing we had an extra day. Our staff kept wanting to know more. And the fact that Sharon speaks fluent Spanish helped our staff feel comfortable asking questions,” she said.
The allied health professions make such a difference in health care and these two departments want to make sure they are out making a presence in their community as well. When asked how volunteering effects him, Dr. Bradley responded with an eager “I get all fired up! I love it! They were hungry for what we had to offer and that is what makes it all worth while.” Ms. Pavlovich and Dr. Bradley did this as a free service to Easter Seals. The employees were so grateful and reported very positive feedback to Godina about the learning experience.
The Easter Seals Regional Director Kris Lyman was so impressed with the training that she wants the duo to provide the same service to other offices in Southern California. She is also interested in working with SAHP to provide students with internship opportunities at the West Covina office. Ms. Pavlovich was so positive about her experience with Easter Seals that she said, “I love being an active partner in fulfilling the mission of Loma Linda University.
Educating those in the community is just as important as educating our students. I can’t wait to do it again!”
Class of 1992 Med Tech Reunion
On Sunday afternoon, August 26, eight graduates of the Department of Clinical Laboratory Science got together at classmate Shawn Suchow’s house in Redlands for their 15-year reunion. The afternoon was filled with family fun as the adults visited and their kids swam in the pool. As the fellowship went on into the evening they shared a wonderful Italian dinner. Those who attended this get-together were Aaron Fletcher, Shawn Suchow, Melanie Agustin-Rumbaoa, Kathleen Haagsma, David and Dhobie Wong, Jim Kim, and Gretchen Merrill. 
A911 Gets a Face Lift
The OT Classroom A911 was gutted and renovated over the past couple of quarters. Renovations included new carpet, new cupboards, and educational technology for teaching.
Summer 2007
Summer Anatomy Begins
Summer anatomy began June 18th for 113 PT and OT students. Students attend lecture and lab for eight weeks. This course is the foundation on which the OT and PT programs are built.
Graduating Our Own
Congratulations to the following Allied Health employees who graduated with higher education degrees this June.
- Leah Beck, Health Information Administration Certificate, LLU SAHP
- Tony Valenzuela, Master of Physical Therapy, LLU SAHP
- Nicetta Davis, Master in Public Health, LLU
- Liane Hewitt, Doctorate in Public Health, LLU
Personnel Changes
The following staff changes are taking place this summer at our school.
- Cindy Flores, Radiation Technology, moved to NM.
- Jeanne Stoddard, Speech Language, moved to WA.
- Shani Denney, SAHP Finance, transferred to Radiation Technology
- Jane Espana, Nutrition and Dietetics, transferred to SAHP Finance
- Joe Perry, Alumni Director, transferring to LLUMC Business Residency Program
New Online Job Resource Center
Aftercollege.com and the School of Allied Health Professions have teamed up to provide online information for finding allied health jobs for our alumni.
SAHP Team Visits Kenya
Bert Connell from Nutrition and Dietetics, Carol Appleton from Physical Therapy, and SAHP Dean Craig Jackson are representing our University at graduation exercises taking place at the University of Eastern Africa at Baraton (UEAB). Dr. Jackson will be giving addresses at two events. The team will also be exploring possible future LLU educational program opportunities in Africa.
Summer Anatomy 
Students enrolled in Summer Anatomy were treated to a free pizza lunch on the lawn by faculty and staff of the school. This is a great opportunity for students to mingle with faculty outside the classroom.