SCOPE, Spring, 1997

SCOPE

Spring 1997

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Introduction: Our heritage, our calling, our future (190K)
Healing, health, and wholeness for humanity

Section I: Healing for humanity

Doing just fine (378K)
Shawna and Janelle Roderick, twins born in May joined at the Liver, were separated at LLUCH by Dick Schaefer, director, community relations

Wonder pump hits the spot (204K)
Implantable device brings relief from spasms by Kimberly Hillhouse, MA, publications editor, community relations

What we do for seniors (354K)
As the number of senior Americans increases, Loma Linda designs programs to meet their unique needs by Nicole R. Cheatham, special projects editor, University relations

The power of protons (626K)
Proton Treatment Center remains first, largest, and most comprehensive such facility in the world by Stephen Jacobs, MA, MBA, special assistant to the president, LLUMC

The incredible, mendable heart (274K)
New procedures unveiled by Kimberly Hillhouse, MA, publications editor, community relations

Innovative pediatrics (1,101K)
LLUCH physicians strive for the highest possible level of medical care by Sunita Boddu

Solving problems together (335K)
LLUMC's Immunology Center by Kimberly Hillhouse, MA, publications editor, community relations

Primary care and family practice (258K)
At LLUMC, family practice has been growing in popularity by Ron Graybill, PhD

School of Dentistry clinics (227K)
Dental clinics teach whole-person care by Richard W. Weismeyer, editor, SCOPE

Healing minds and relationships (285K)
Training tomorrow's therapists, psychologists, and social workers by Larry Kidder, MA, special projects editor, University relations

North Korea hosts heart team (343K)
Invitation comes as result of ADRA delivery of medicines by Richard W. Weismeyer, editor, SCOPE

Virtual university (799K)
"The beginning of a new way to conduct Adventist education" by Waldena J. Gaede, managing editor, SCOPE

Section II: Health for humanity

An ounce of prevention (501K)
Finding the connection between lifestyle and disease by Larry Kidder, MA, special projects editor, University relation

Taming an invisible world (286K)
Loma Linda scientists explore genetics as a way to help humanity by Larry Kidder, MA, special projects editor, University relations

Making communities healthy (265K)
University and Medical Center increase involvement in community health-improvement projects
by Ron Graybill, PhD

Kids Care Fair (341K)
Helping to improve children's health by Nancy L. Yuen, special projects editor, University relations

Welcoming the community (271K)
Drayson Center finds ways to involve the community by Larry Kidder, MA, special projects editor, University relations

Teaching Learning Center (298K)
LLU students reach their full potential by Nancy L. Yuen, special projects editor, University relations

Section III: Wholeness for humanity

Wholeness (487K)
The concept of wholeness permeates all aspects of the LLU experience by Christy K. Robinson

Outreach to the Ukraine (185K)
A School of Medicine alumnus makes friends abroad by Nancy L. Yuen, special projects editor, University relations

A missionary in Tillamook (389K)
"Outstanding Rural Physician" by Nicole R. Cheatham, special projects editor, University relations

Newscope

LLUMC president makes site visit to Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital
Public health professor gives seminar at Peruvian university (134K)

Loma Linda celebrates grand opening of Ronald McDonald House (163K)

United States Congressman Jerry Lewis honored at unveiling ceremonies (230K)

Loma Linda and Nordstrom open Women's Health and Mammography Center (236K)

Occupational therapy programs awarded 7-year reaccreditation
First Walter's Children's Charity Golf Classic benefits LLU Children's Hospital
Psychology department signs agreement with Cal State San Bernardino (94K)

Dr. and Mrs. Jesse make charitable lead trust with LLU that is estimated to generate over $2.5 million
Inland Woodworkers Association donate hand-made toys to LLUCH (116K)

Second annual Clergy Conference focuses on child abuse (88K)

University Board of Trustees full session highlights for October 28, 1996
International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition will be held at Loma Linda (110K)

SAC Health System patients benefit from PacifiCare grant
Loma Linda institutions are tops in fund-raising
Memorial service held for Wilfred A. Nation, dentistry professor (168K)

Ricketts Research Library and Learning Center is dedicated on July 16
LLU students, physician care for Navajo children
University hosts community college counselors (122K)

Graduate School's natural sciences program is recognized by NRC study as one of most improved
Research work of biochemist included in two-volume tome
ESL student wins scientific award at international environmental conference (170K)

Four-day old infant receives new skin in historic LLUCH surgery (149K)

Medical Center physicians listed in The Best Doctors in America: Pacific Region (127K)

Alumni notes (194K)