College of Pharmacy Assistant Professor Elisa Greene and Dean Philip E. Johnston prepared a nationwide webinar titled “Anaphylaxis Screening and Protection Program” as a continuing education program for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, developed for the American Pharmacists Association and presented Nov. 13. The program’s goal is to inform pharmacy personnel of the signs of anaphylaxis, use of the auto injectable devices available, management of persons who require injectable epinephrine for anaphylaxis and ongoing needs of persons with anaphylaxis history.
Monthly Archives: November 2012
President of Tennessee Hospital Association Discusses Future of Healthcare
Craig Becker, president of the Tennessee Hospital Association, spoke recently to Belmont faculty and students about the future of the healthcare industry, focusing his remarks on the new changes that will be brought about by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
While he realizes that the healthcare industry is about to undergo radical change, he does not fear those changes. “I really am an optimist,” he stated. “And I’m invigorated by chaos. Chaos brings change.”
In the past, he argued that the existing system was not perfect, that there were quality of care issues. The new legislation will force the industry to address these issues sooner rather than later. “Hospitals will be forced to look outside of their four walls.”
Belmont PT students once again help coordinate Dierks Bentley’s Miles & Music for Kids
Once again this fall, students from Belmont University School of Physical Therapy assisted with the annual Dierks Bentley Miles and Music for Kids motorcycle ride and concert to benefit Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. Since its inception seven years ago, Belmont PT students have served as the event’s volunteer staff and this year was no different. Over 70 PT students participated.
“We could not have taken this event to the level it now is without the help of my friend Mike Voight and his students at Belmont University,” said Bentley. “The Belmont students have been integral to the success of this event from the inaugural ride seven years ago to its current size. I always look forward to working with them.”
2012 Belmont PharmD Graduate starts new position in Granite Falls, Washington
2012 PharmD graduate Jacqueline Rogers was mentioned in the Granite Falls Press in Washington state as she joined the staff at the PharmASave in that community. The article is linked here and also printed below. . . .
New Pharmacist Joins PharmASave
Jacqueline Rogers has now joined the PharmASave staff in Granite Falls.
Rogers grew up in the small, rural town of Culleoka, Tenn. and has lived in Nashville for the past four years, moving to Bellevue, Wash. recently where she now resides.
Rogers is a 2008 graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a BS in Psychology and a 2012 graduate of Belmont University College of Pharmacy with a PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree.
Belmont PT students help coordinate Nashville’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Once again this year, physical therapy students from Belmont University helped coordinate Nashville’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Over 100 student volunteers assisted with course set-up and take-down, served as course marshals throughout the course including the start/finish line, provided water at course stations, and handled crowd management. The event drew over 26,000 participants and spectators on a cold and rainy Saturday in late October. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is a nationwide effort to raise funds to help end breast cancer forever.
Dr. Michael Voight, professor of physical therapy at Belmont, was co-chairman of this year’s Nashville Komen Race. Dr. Voight is a longtime supporter of the organization and for years has brought PT students to help coordinate the annual race. Voight says, “I chose to support Komen because 75 percent of every dollar raised in the region stays in Middle Tennessee and provides grants to other area non‐profits. These local organizations are working on the front lines to battle breast cancer, educating all of us on the value of early detection and promoting awareness to low‐income and non‐insured individuals. To date Komen Greater Nashville has provided more than $3 million in screening, treatment and educational services to the women of Middle Tennessee.” Continue reading