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- California professors visit LLU Chinese studies program
- Drayson Center senior program holds first Health and Fitness Day
Suzanne E. Enloe-Whitaker, MD, nominated by Edwin Krick, MD, of the department of rheumatology; Devin Borna, MD, nominated by Anne Cipta, MD, of the department of pain management/physical medicine and rehabilitation; and P. Bertil Smith, MD, nominated by Michael J. Coen, MD, of the department of orthopaedic surgery received the Pfizer Scholars in Pain Management Award. The pain management department of Loma Linda University Medical Center congratulates the three recipients. Drs. Enloe-Whitaker, Borna, and Smith received this year's award in honor of their outstanding contributions to research and patient care in pain management.
Mark G. Haviland, PhD, professor of psychiatry, School of Medicine; Janet L. Sonne, PhD, professor of psychology, Graduate School; and Paul A. Kowert, PhD, associate professor of international relations, Florida International University, were published in the June, 2004, issue of Journal of Personality Assessment. "Alexithymia and Psychopathy: Comparison and Application of California Q-set Prototypes," evaluates affect deficits (the experience and expression of emotion) in a sample of 42 world leaders, both widely respected and controversial/notorious.
Matt L. Riggs, PhD, professor of psychology, Graduate School; and Mark G. Haviland, PhD, professor of psychiatry, School of Medicine, presented a poster, "The Relationship among Observer Alexithymia Scale and Big Five Factor Scores," at the May, 2004, meeting of the American Psychological Society in Chicago.
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California professors visit LLU Chinese studies program
 Professors from surrounding universities meet with John B. Wong, MD, JD, PhD (left), director and adjunct professor, Chinese studies program, LLU, to learn about the program. |
A group of professors from Harvard University, University of California at Los Angeles, UC at Riverside, California Baptist University, and California State University at Long Beach visited the Chinese studies program (CSP) on the campus of Loma Linda University on May 9.
John B. Wong, MD, JD, PhD, director and adjunct professor, Chinese studies program, LLU, took the visitors to the Chinese studies program offices and classroom in the media services building and introduced them to the unique program geared to the needs of healthcare professionals. A brief description followed regarding the U.S.–China Christian Institute, an independent and charitable organization, which provides clinical facilities in China for LLU students' healthcare service learning and mission work.
Dr. Wong also presented a brief history of Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center from its early Christian beginning to its present status as an institution granting a variety of advanced professional degrees. They were told that LLU is recognized as the international leader in infant heart transplantation, as well as for proton cancer treatment.
 The visitors toured LLU and stopped in Wong Kerlee International Conference Center to pose for a picture. |
Lisa M. Beardsley, PhD, MPH, vice chancellor for academic affairs, Loma LInda University, accompanied the visitors for a brief tour of the campus. In front of Prince Hall, the visitors also met B. Lyn Behrens, MBBS, president/CEO of LLUAHSC, who had just returned from People's Republic of China. They were surprised that the president even works on a Sunday.
The visiting professors were told of Sir Run Run Shaw Teaching Hospital in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, and LLU's involvement with its construction, administration, staffing, and the present clinical California professors visit LLU Chinese studies program consultative work and exchange programs. The story of "Dr. China" Harry Miller and his Christian medical missionary work was recounted by Dr. Wong.
After the tour of the campus, the visitors gathered for a Chinese dinner at Wong Kerlee International Conference Center, hosted by Drs. John and Alice Wong and Dr. Beardsley.
According to Dr. Wong, a joint event will be planned involving the LLU Chinese Studies Program and Center for Chinese Studies at UCLA. "This time was a joy and a privilege to have professors from different universities visit our Chinese studies program," states Dr. Wong. "We look forward to greater academic exchanges between LLU and UC and other educational instit utions."
Presently, LLU Chinese Studies Program is offering eight courses throughout the year. Two of them include an overseas cultural immersion and service-learning trip to China, with registration beginning August 30, 2004, autumn quarter. Employee tuition benefits may apply. Those who are interested may inquire by calling (909) 558-7486 or by e-mailing <jbwong@univ.llu.edu>.
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Drayson Center senior program holds first Health and Fitness Day
 Joe Newsom (left) of Joe's Massage Therapy in Redlands, was one of seven massage therapists on hand to provide soothing massages to seniors in attendance. |
More than 65 seniors attended the inaugural Senior Health and Fitness Day at Loma Linda University Drayson Center on Wednesday, June 30.
This event will take place on a quarterly basis, and will include presentations on current senior health issues and how physical fitness can impact them.
Two presentations were made on June 30 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in Collins Auditorium.
Linda Wilkins, PhD, assistant professor of kinesiology at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), spoke on the value of physical training for seniors. An exercise physiologist, Dr. Wilkins has conducted extensive research into the relationship between exercise and aging.
Carola Janiak, co-owner of Hands-on Medical Massage School, centered in Yucaipa, talked about the benefits of massage therapy to not only relieve stress but to increase circulation to muscles and joints.
Ms. Janiak will head up the new massage services, Hands-on Medical Massage, slated to be offered at Drayson Center beginning in July. She believes in providing a "medical ministry by means of massage, hydrotherapy, and other natural remedies."
To help illustrate the value of massage for seniors, Ms. Janiak brought with her seven students and alumni from the Hands-on Medical Massage School who provided those in attendance with short massages in chairs they set up in the back of Collins Auditorium.
The event was planned by the recently formed Drayson Center senior advisory and planning committee, a group of about 20 individuals who are providing leadership and guidance for the developing senior program.
Committee members provided cookies and sweet breads for refreshments, and Drayson Center supplied beverages.
In addition to the quarterly Senior Health and Fitness Day, the committee is planning a variety of recreational and social activities for the senior membership at Drayson Center.
 Carola Janiak, co-owner of Hands-on Medical Massage School, as well as the new Hands-on Medical Massage organization that will serve Drayson Center members, speaks about the many benefits of massage for seniors. Increased circulation to joints, muscles, and the brain are major benefits that can help prevent or slow the progress of many common senior health problems. |
 Linda Wilkins, PhD, exercise physiologist and researcher on the relationships between exercise, diet, and aging, speaks with one of the seniors in attendance at the first quarterly Senior Health and Fitness Day on June 30. Dr. Wilkins provided numerous of examples of seniors who were living extraordinarily active lives as a result of proper exercise and good diet. |
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