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 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for administrative review and lectures for the LLU respiratory care BS program.

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. Nichol Hall A911

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

New Allied Health Students on their first day

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

Dr Tony Valenzuela Dr's Joyce Hopp and Liane Hewitt, Former SAHP Dean and OT Dept Chair

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
Anatomy Pizza Lunch on the Lawn
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.

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