Monthly Archives: November 2019

Student Nurses Association Works With American Red Cross to Host Campus Blood Drive

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Student Nurses Association (SNA) officers

Belmont Student Nurses Association (SNA) officers Hannah Burgtorf, Ally Hoffbaur, Annie Hiler, Miranda Nicholson and Nathalia Daniels worked with representatives from the American Red Cross to plan and host a blood drive on campus.

The drive resulted in the collection of 75 pints of blood. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion.

Dr. Sandy Murabito, associate professor of nursing and undergraduate program director noted, “Health care professionals rely on available blood and blood products which lead to positive health outcomes. However only 3 percent of available donors give blood. Promoting blood drives with easy access is one good way to increase the Red Cross Blood supply. The Student Nurses Association is working to spread the word about this need. The Red Cross and the Student Nurses Association sincerely appreciate the donations from Belmont students, faculty and staff to give back to our community.”

Belmont OTD Students Give Thanks at 2019 Nashville Buddy Walk

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Belmont OTD students at the 2019 Nashville Buddy Walk

Belmont’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) students helped kids to give thanks to their family and friends at the 2019 Nashville Buddy Walk, organized by the Down Syndrome Association of Middle Tennessee (DSAMT). Students helped the children make thank-you cards to give to their loved ones, using handprints and stencils, all in time to celebrate Thanksgiving.

The annual Nashville Buddy Walk celebrates and supports individuals with Down syndrome and their families. The event aims to promote understanding and acceptance of those with Down syndrome.

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Dr. Reed Presents for American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists

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Dr. Ken Reed, professor in the College of Pharmacy

Dr. Ken Reed, associate professor in the College of Pharmacy, presented a poster titled “Comparison of Calcium Glycerol Phosphate Versus Calcium Gluconate Mediated in Situ Gelling of Alginates for Ocular Drug Delivery” on November 4 at the annual meeting of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) in San Antonio, Texas.

AAPS is a professional scientific organization of individuals in academia, industry, government and other pharmaceutical science related institutions. Its mission is to advance the capacity of pharmaceutical scientists to develop products and therapies that improve global health.

Physical Therapy Students Support Nashville’s More Than Pink Walk

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PT Student Volunteers

On Oct. 26 more than 5,000 people came out to the Maryland Farms YMCA to support the fight against breast cancer. The weather for Saturday’s Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk was rainy, but that did not dampen the enthusiasm for a wonderful celebration of survivors and a great fundraiser to help end breast cancer. The Belmont University School of Physical Therapy again brought over 120 student volunteers to the event to assist with village/course setup and takedown, to serve as walk marshals at the start/finish line and throughout the course, to hand out water and bananas at the finish, and to help manage the crowd.

School of Physical Therapy Program Chair Gary Austin said, “To see our physical therapy students come together as one is a true blessing. I was able to watch them step up in their volunteer effects on multiple levels. From getting the start/finish line finalized to helping ‘pump up the crowd’ when they joined in on the Village dance party and then lead the survivors to the starting line.  The students were amazing as they cheered on the walkers and survivors as they cross the finish line. We all truly enjoy these moments because we get to remember that we can make a difference in many ways, even by just helping at events to support an important cause.” Continue reading →

Belmont Pharmacy Students Promote Safe Medication Practices with Drug Takeback Event

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Pharmacy Students Demonstrate Using Safe Drug Deposit Box

Pharmacy Student Rachel Milwee had never previously considered what to do with leftover medication. Like many, unused prescription pills were stashed in the back of a household medicine cabinet until time for spring cleaning. However, this practice can often lead to medicine misuse, as the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health proved that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends.

Now as a second-year pharmacy student, Milwee and her peers are taking steps to prevent drug misuse through Generation RX, a division of the patient care initiative of APhA-ASP (the student division of the American Pharmacist Association). Belmont’s chapter was pleased to partner with Metro Police to host the first on-campus Drug Takeback event at Belmont’s Health and Wellness Fair on October 23. The event also provided informational pamphlets with instructions for students and faculty to safely dispose of their medications at home.

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