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Vol. 3 Issue 3 DEC. 2013 From The Dean’s Desk....................................................................2 Congratula6ons to the Advisors of Year! ......................................3 ‘“Chance Assignment” Leads to LifeDChanging Service to Others 4 March of Dimes Ini6a6ve ..........................................................5 Trip Schedule for 2013D14 ..........................................................6 Hun6ngton Learning Center ......................................................7 Alumnus and Students on the Move ......................................7 Health and Exercise Science: Students Chosen to Present At Symposium..........................8 MHA Assistant Professor Helps Durham Rescue Mission....8 The Wellness Niche: A Cross We May Want to Bear ........9 SPECIAL FEATURE: Dr. Wilkie McHale shares ways to cope with holiday grief ..........10 MHA Students Awarded for Academic Success............................11 Clipboard Notes Staff EditorDInDChief....................................................Dr. Vernease Miller Managing Editor ......................................................Dr. Elisa Melvin Senior Columnist ........................................................Dr. Carol Vogt Guest Columnist..................................................Dr. Dianne Daniels Graphic Designer ....................................................Qiana Hasberry Clipboard NOTES Keeping students and alumni informed and engaged with Pfeiffer health programs TABLE OF CONTENTS PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY’S NURSING PROGRAM RECEIVES INITIAL ACCREDITATION FROM CCNE Pfeiffer University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has received ini6al accredita6on from the Com mission on Collegiate Nursing Educa6on (CCNE), the pre mier na6onal accredita6on agency for baccalaureate, graduate and residency programs in nursing. According to the CCNE website, “CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing. CCNE serves the public interest by assessing and iden6fying programs that engage in effec6ve educa6onal prac6ces.” This designa6on also assures current and prospec6ve students that Pfeiffer's program, which opened in 2009, is held to the same high standards as sim ilarly accredited nursing programs across the United States. The accredita6on is marked effec6ve as of Feb. 20, 2013, the date of CCNE's ini6al onsite evalua6on at Pfeiffer's Misenheimer campus. During this visit, a team of CCNE evaluators from across the country reviewed the nursing program's documenta6on and interviewed faculty, admin istra6on, staff, students and alumni. Ini6al accredita6on is granted for a fiveyear term ending in 2018, demonstra6ng the agency's confidence in the program's ability to consis tently meet the stringent standards required for highqual ity nursing programs. According to Dr. Dianne Y. Daniels, program chair, “Recog ni6on of Pfeiffer's nursing program indicates the drive for academic excellence by the department and university overall.” Rapidly changing health care sejngs and an evolving health care system require pro grams to par6cipate in ongoing assessment and benchmarking. Accredita6on ensures that grad uates of Pfeiffer's BSN program meet expected standards for professional educa6on, making them qualified not only to prac6ce nursing but to also pursue advanced degrees. Earlier this year, Pfeiffer's BSN program received approval from the North Carolina Board of Nursing, a designa6on that makes nursing students eligible to take the Na6onal Council Licensure Examina6on (NCLEX), which they must pass to receive a nursing license. This approval preceded the gradua6on of Pfeiffer's inaugural class of nursing stu dents in spring 2013. State approval and na6onal accredita6on are important for nursing students who seek financial aid. In their absence, students olen do not qualify for federal or state financial assistance; tui6on reimbursement from private and public employers, including the Veterans Administra6on; or scholarships or grants. State approval and na6onal accredi ta6on are also vital for the transferability of academic credit into a graduate nursing program. Dr. Miller extends her high praise and congratula6ons to Dr. Daniels, the Nursing faculty and Advisory Board for a job well done.

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Page 1: Clipboard Notes Dec. 2013

Vol. 3 Issue 3 DEC. 2013

From  The  Dean’s  Desk....................................................................2Congratula6ons  to  the  Advisors  of  Year! ......................................3‘“Chance  Assignment”  Leads  to  LifeDChanging  Service  to  Others 4March  of  Dimes  Ini6a6ve   ..........................................................5Trip  Schedule  for  2013D14 ..........................................................6Hun6ngton  Learning  Center......................................................7Alumnus  and  Students  on  the  Move ......................................7Health  and  Exercise  Science:  Students  Chosen  to  Present  At  Symposium..........................8MHA  Assistant  Professor  Helps  Durham  Rescue  Mission....8The  Wellness  Niche:  A  Cross  We  May  Want  to  Bear ........9

SPECIAL  FEATURE:  Dr.  Wilkie  McHale  shares  ways  to  cope  with  holiday  grief ..........10MHA  Students  Awarded  for  Academic  Success............................11

Clipboard    Notes  StaffEditorDInDChief....................................................Dr.  Vernease  MillerManaging  Editor ......................................................Dr.  Elisa  MelvinSenior  Columnist ........................................................Dr.  Carol  VogtGuest  Columnist..................................................Dr.  Dianne  DanielsGraphic  Designer ....................................................Qiana  Hasberry

Clipboard NOTESKeeping students and alumni informed and engaged with Pfeiffer health programs

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY’S NURSING PROGRAM RECEIVES INITIAL ACCREDITATION FROM CCNE

Pfeiffer  University's  Bachelor  of  Science  in  Nursing  (BSN)program  has  received  ini6al  accredita6on  from  the  Com-­‐mission  on  Collegiate  Nursing  Educa6on  (CCNE),  the  pre-­‐mier  na6onal  accredita6on  agency  for  baccalaureate,graduate  and  residency  programs  in  nursing.    According  tothe  CCNE  website,  “CCNE  ensures  the  quality  and  integrityof  baccalaureate,  graduate,  and  residency  programs  innursing.  CCNE  serves  the  public  interest  by  assessing  andiden6fying  programs  that  engage  in  effec6ve  educa6onalprac6ces.”  This  designa6on  also  assures  current  andprospec6ve  students  that  Pfeiffer's  program,  whichopened  in  2009,  is  held  to  the  same  high  standards  as  sim-­‐ilarly  accredited  nursing  programs  across  the  UnitedStates.

The  accredita6on  is  marked  effec6ve  as  of  Feb.  20,  2013,the  date  of  CCNE's  ini6al  on-­‐site  evalua6on  at  Pfeiffer'sMisenheimer  campus.  During  this  visit,  a  team  of  CCNEevaluators  from  across  the  country  reviewed  the  nursingprogram's  documenta6on  and  interviewed  faculty,  admin-­‐istra6on,  staff,  students  and  alumni.  Ini6al  accredita6on  isgranted  for  a  five-­‐year  term  ending  in  2018,  demonstra6ngthe  agency's  confidence  in  the  program's  ability  to  consis-­‐tently  meet  the  stringent  standards  required  for  high-­‐qual-­‐ity  nursing  programs.

According  to  Dr.  Dianne  Y.  Daniels,  program  chair,  “Recog-­‐ni6on  of  Pfeiffer's  nursing  program  indicates  the  drive  foracademic  excellence  by  the  department  and  university

overall.”  Rapidly  changing  healthcare  sejngs  and  an  evolvinghealth  care  system  require  pro-­‐grams  to  par6cipate  in  ongoingassessment  and  benchmarking.Accredita6on  ensures  that  grad-­‐uates  of  Pfeiffer's  BSN  program  meet  expected  standardsfor  professional  educa6on,  making  them  qualified  not  onlyto  prac6ce  nursing  but  to  also  pursue  advanced  degrees.

Earlier  this  year,  Pfeiffer's  BSN  program  received  approvalfrom  the  North  Carolina  Board  of  Nursing,  a  designa6onthat  makes  nursing  students  eligible  to  take  the  Na6onalCouncil  Licensure  Examina6on  (NCLEX),  which  they  mustpass  to  receive  a  nursing  license.  This  approval  precededthe  gradua6on  of  Pfeiffer's  inaugural  class  of  nursing  stu-­‐dents  in  spring  2013.    

State  approval  and  na6onal  accredita6on  are  important  fornursing  students  who  seek  financial  aid.  In  their  absence,students  olen  do  not  qualify  for  federal  or  state  financialassistance;  tui6on  reimbursement  from  private  and  publicemployers,  including  the  Veterans  Administra6on;  orscholarships  or  grants.  State  approval  and  na6onal  accredi-­‐ta6on  are  also  vital  for  the  transferability  of  academiccredit  into  a  graduate  nursing  program.  Dr.  Miller  extendsher  high  praise  and  congratula6ons  to  Dr.  Daniels,  theNursing  faculty  and  Advisory  Board  for  a  job  well  done.    

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Vernease H. Miller, MHA, JD | Interim Dean for Health Programs 4701 Park Road | Charlotte, NC | 28209Main: 704.521.9116 | Direct: 704.945.7313 | Fax: 704.463.1363www.pfeiffer.edu | [email protected]

The Nature To Serve. The Knowledge To Lead

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FROM  THE  DEAN’S  DESK

The  end  of  fall  semester  finds  us  looking  forward  with  joyful  an6cipa6on  tospring  2014.    Good  things  await  us  as  we  turn  the  page  on  the  first  half  ofthe   academic   year   and   prepare   to   fully   engage   a   spring   agenda   full   ofopportuni6es  to  move  Pfeiffer  FORWARD.    

The   university   recently   adopted   a   strategic   enterprise   strategy   that   theDivision   of   Applied   Health   Sciences   fully   supports.     It   is   called   PfeifferFORWARD  –  Embracing  our  Past,  Seizing  our  Future.    An  enterprise  strategyis  described  as  “The  direc6on  an  organiza6on  will  take  to  achieve  businesssuccess   in   the   long   term,  with  aqen6on  to   its   role   in   society,   its  gainingcompe66ve  advantage,  and  the  ways  its  various  business  opera6ons  andofferings  work  together.”

Pfeiffer’s  enterprise  strategy  has  nine  strategic  goals:

•      We  Will  Deliver  a  Dis5nc5ve  Undergraduate                                                  Curriculum.  •      We  Will  Integrate  Learning  and  Living.•      We  Will  Expand  Our  In-­‐Demand  Professional                                                Offerings.•      We  Will  Create  Strategic  Partnerships  Around                                            Intellectual  Capital  Development.•      We  Will  Link  Our  Campuses  into  a  Comprehensive                            University.

•      We  Will  Invest  in  Teaching,  Learning  and  Collabora5on            Technologies.•      We  Will  Improve  Our  Campus  and  Facili5es.•      We  Will  Raise  Pfeiffer’s  Visibility,  Brand  Iden5ty  and                    Reputa5on.•      We  Will  Manage  Market  Expansion  and  Enrollment                        and  Revenue  Growth.•      We  Will  Conduct  a  Major  Fundraising  Campaign.

You  can  find  the  en6re  enterprise  strategy  at:  hqp://www.pfeiffer.edu/component/content/category/634-­‐enterprise-­‐strategyI  encourage  you  to  read  it  and  help  to  advance  its  provisions.    

One  way  you  can  help  move  Pfeiffer  FORWARD  is  to  par6cipate  as  part  of  the  Pfeiffer  walk  team  during  the  March  of  Dimes  -­‐March  for  Babies  on  April  26th.    This  will  be  a  university-­‐wide  ini6a6ve  led  by  the  division  of  applied  health  sciences.    It  isdesigned  to  link  our  campuses  and  cohort  loca6ons  through  unified  community  service.    Our  hope  is  that  by  being  of  significantvolunteer  service  to  the  greater  Piedmont  area,  we  will  raise  Pfeiffer’s  visibility,  brand  iden6ty  and  reputa6on.    It’s  also  ahealthy  thing  to  do.    We  all  need  our  10,000  steps  each  day.    Here  is  a  great  way  to  ensure  that  you  meet  that  goal  in  thecompany  of  about  7,500  other  walkers.    You  can  read  more  about  this  ini6a6ve  on  page  5.    Please  sign  up.    I  would  like  to  seerepresenta6ves  from  every  student  organiza6on,  academic  and  staff  departments,  faculty,  students,  alumni,  friends  and  familypar6cipa6ng  in  this  awesome  outreach  opportunity.    

Finally,  as  you  leave  campus  to  celebrate  the  holidays  with  friends  and  family  let’s  be  mindful  of  those  who  are  homeless,hungry,  sick  and  alone.  Share  a  smile  with  everyone  you  encounter.  Offer  a  warm  embrace  when  appropriate,  and  find  someonewith  whom  you  can  share  food  or  clothing.    God  so  loved  the  world  that  He  gave.    Join  me  in  doing  the  same.

Un6l  next  year,

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ADVISORS OF THE YEAR!

During  the  August  2013  commencement  

exercises,  Drs.  Carol  Vogt  and  Vinson  Sutlive  

were  recognized  and  awarded  the  presAgious

Advisors  of  the  Year  award.  

STUDENTS,

ARE YOU YOUR

OWN ADVISOR?

Don't  register  for  thewrong  classes….

At  your  earliest  convenience,  pleasecontact  your  advisors  before  your  classes  begin  in  January.  

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DR. VINSON SUTLIVEProfessor and

Department Chair

DR. CAROL VOGT Professor and

Curriculum Coordinator

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“CHANCE ASSIGNMENT” LEADS TO LIFE-CHANGING SERVICE TO OTHERS

Cathy-­‐Jo  Long,  who  is  currently  a  Junior  in  Pfeiffer’s  Department  of  HealthAdministra6on,  has  always  believed  that  a  person  with  astrong  enough  desire,  and  an  equal  amount  of  determina6on,can  set  in  mo6on  a  series  of  events  that  can  change  opinions,reali6es,  and  some6mes  even  the  world.  That  thought  ranthrough  her  mind  as  she  completed  an  assignment  in  HA  302  -­‐Introduc6on  to  Public  Health  class  with  Assistant  ProfessorKatrina  King.  That  par6cular  assignment  inspired  her  to  learnmore,  ask  ques6ons,  and  become  involved  in  a  program  thathas  been  life-­‐changing  for  many  people.

The  assignment  required  Cathy-­‐Jo  to  read  about  RobinEmmons,  who  was  once  employed  by  mainstream  CorporateAmerica  and  currently  serves  as  the  founder  and  Execu6veDirector  of  Sow  Much  Good.  Here  is  Robin  Emmons’  inspiringand  life-­‐changing  story…One  day,  with  no  carefully  laid  planand  with  the  support  of  her  husband,  Robin  uprooted  theircomfortable  life  and  moved  to  North  Carolina  to  secureguardianship  of  her  brother.  Robin’s  brother  suffered  fromschizophrenia  and  without  her  knowledge  had  become  homelessaler  mul6ple  arrests  and  run-­‐ins  with  the  police.  Robin  began  thedaun6ng  process  of  securing  guardianship  while  seeking  help  for  hismedical  condi6on.  Aler  a  short  6me  in  residence  at  a  mental  healthfacility,  her  brother  began  gaining  weight  and  was  ini6ally  diagnosedwith  Type  II  Diabetes.  Robin  began  asking  ques6ons  about  the  pa6ents’nutri6on…  only  to  find  their  primary  diet  consisted  ofprocessed,  canned  foods  and  empty,  high  sugar  foods.Robin,  being  a  devoted  gardener,  began  bringing  produceto  the  facility  and  her  brother’s  health  made  a  drama6cturnaround.  She  also  shared  her  home  grown  producewith  all  the  other  residents.  What  started  as  a  desire  tosave  her  brother’s  health  is  now  a  vision  Robin  Emmons,a  2013  Top  10  CNN  Hero,  shares  to  raise  awarenessabout  inequi6es  in  the  food  system  and  the  basic  humanright  of  access  to  clean,  healthy  food  through  workshops,farm  stands  and  speaking  opportuni6es.  

With  the  encouragement  of  her  professor,  Cathy-­‐Joaqended  one  of  Robin’s  speaking  engagements.  Shestates,  “Robin’s  palpable  passion  and  zest  for  life  were  infec6ous!  That  ini6alencounter  inspired  me  to  visit  her  farm,  where  I  signed  up  as  a  volunteer.  I  havealso  begun  sharing  her  story  with  others  in  the  hopes  of  helping  her  spread  hergood  works  to  a  broader  audience.”  Cathy-­‐Jo  also  expressed,  “One  chanceassignment…and  one  chance  encounter…has  led  to  my  renewed  sense  of  purposeand  an  opportunity  to  make  a  difference  in  my  community.”

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MARCH OF DIMES INITIATIVE

Pfeiffer  University  is  moving  FORWARD  in  all  our  campus  communi6es.    In  keep-­‐ing  with  the  strategic  enterprise  strategy  the  university  intends  to  be  a  visiblecommunity  partner  through  the  provision  of  quality  academic  programs  and  vol-­‐unteer  service.    

Dr.  Vernease  Miller,  Interim  Dean  for  the  Applied  Health  Sciences  is  the  2014  Co-­‐Chair  of  the  Greater  Piedmont  March  for  Babies.    Bill  Peele,  President  of  SunTrust  Bankis  the  Chair.    The  event  will  be  held  on  Saturday,  April  26,  2014.    The  3.5  mile  walk  willbegin  in  Uptown  Charloqe  at  the  corners  of  Trade  and  Tryon  on  the  Square.    

Pfeiffer’s  par6cipa6on  has  been  endorsed  by  the  university  leadership  team.    All  studentorganiza6ons,  faculty,  alumni,  family  and  friends  are  invited  to  par6cipate  by  walking  orsuppor6ng  the  TEAM  through  a  financial  contribu6on.    “This  is  an  excellent  opportunity  forus  to  unite  the  whole  university  behind  one  common  volunteer  service  ac6vity,”  said  Dr.Miller.    “We  can  truly  become  TEAM….Together  Everyone  helps  to  Achieve  the  Mission.”    

You  can  join  the  Pfeiffer  FORWARD  TEAM  at:  hTp://marchforbabies.org/team/t2112769

Join the Pfeiffer FORWARD Walk for Babies

Dr.  Miller  with  2014  Marchfor  Babies  Event  Chair,  

Mr.  Bill  Peele,  SunTrust  CEOof  Mecklenburg  County  and  South  Carolina.

Dr.  Miller  speak  at  the  kick-­‐off  breakfast.March  for  Babies  2014  Ambassador  Family,  The  Thorslands.

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Country Orientation Meeting Dates of Travel Trip Leader Surcharge Fees

London Jan. 2-11, 2014 Dr. Jim Leist $1,873.28Guest Fee - $2,553.78

Austria Trip cancelled

Canada Feb 1, 2014 (9- 12pm)Charlotte campus May 8-17, 2014 Dr. Carol Vogt TBD

GermanyFeb 22, 2014(10:30 am- 12:30 pm)Charlotte campus

May 11-18, 2014 Dr. Vernease Miller$1,850.00Guest Fee- $2,649.00

COMPARATIVE  INTERNATIONAL  HEALTH  TRAVEL  AND  STUDYUpcoming  Orienta5on  Mee5ngs  and  Trip  Schedule  for  2013-­‐14  -­‐  MHA  776

If  you  are  interested  in  traveling  abroad,  please  contact  the  respec6ve  professor.

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The Division of Applied Health Sciences wishes you good health, peace and happiness this holiday season and throughout the new year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Revised  Travel  Date

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Pfeiffer graduates and students (including Center for ProfessionalAdvancement) may take advantage of Huntington LearningCenter’s (HLC) writing lab, located on the Charlotte campus, onTuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m., free of charge.

This excellent resource can help you:• Improve writing skills for clarity and cohesiveness

• Use correct grammar• Apply APA and MLA formatting

• Get started with research papers, article critiques and other assignments

HONORED TO BE A PART OF THE PATIENT’S JOURNEY

Loula Kontoulas is a newly licensed Marriage and FamilyTherapist. She earned her Master of Arts degree in Marriage and

Family Therapy from Pfeiffer University in December 2011. As astudent, she interned at the Pfeiffer Institute, working primarily with

couples and families, and spent some time interning at the RenfrewCenter which specializes in the treatment of eating disorders.

However, it was during her internship at Carolinas HematologyOncology Associates that she discovered her passion in working with

cancer patients. “I love my work because I believe in the process oftherapy,” says Loula. “Everyone has internal strengths that can be nurtured, even whengoing through something as difficult as cancer. I am truly honored to be a part of thepatient’s journey.” Her passion led to a full-time position as a psychotherapist at the LevineCancer Institute.

Dr. Rachel Cozort is a Certified Nurse Educator. She sat for examination onDecember 7th and passed. The National League for Nursing states on its website that“The mission of the Academic Nurse Educator Certification Program is to recognizeexcellence in the advanced specialty role of the academic nurse educator.”Clipboard Notes congratulates Dr. Cozort for teaching her students that the pursuit ofexcellence is a life-long journey. She is a true nurse leader.

ALUMNUS AND STUDENTS ON THE MOVE

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GREAT NEWS!

Walk-ins are accepted during the times noted above or byappointment: (704) 522-7511.

LOULA KONTOULAS,

‘11 MA, LMFT

DR. RACHEL COZORT

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HEALTH AND EXERCISESCIENCE: STUDENTSCHOSEN TO PRESENT AT SYMPOSIUM

MHA ASSISTANT PROFESSOR HELPS DURHAM RESCUE MISSION

As  part  of  our  community  service  ini6a6ves,  Dr.  Jon  Mar6n  is  dona6ng  his  6me  to  consult  inan  ongoing  rela6onship  with  the  Durham  Rescue  Mission  (DRM)  in  the  Research  Triangle  Park.

His  first  service  project  will  involve  comple6ng  needed  marke6ng  research  for  DRM’s  thril  storeopera6ons  during  their  upcoming  holiday  season.  This  bi-­‐lingual  joint  project  will  involve  300-­‐400

respondents,  two  different  surveys,  and  three  loca6ons.  

The  DRM  is  a  well-­‐established  organiza6on  inDurham.  Founded  by  Rev.  Ernie  Mills  and  his  wifeGail  in  1974,  DRM  is  a  faith-­‐based  mission  for  indi-­‐viduals  who  are  homeless  and/or  des6tute  from  lifeevents  and/or  substance  abuse.    The  DRM  uses  thrilstore  opera6ons  and  dona6ons  to  support  its  mis-­‐sion  and  faith-­‐based  service.    You  can  read  about  thisgreat  service  leadership  group  in  the  book  en6tled,  AStep  of  Faith  –  The      History  of  the  Durham  RescueMission,  or  look  them  up  on  their  website  @www.durhamrescuemission.org.

PICTURED HERE ARE: WHITNEY JAFFE (R)AND EMILY HERBERT (L)

On  November  16,  three  Health  &  Exercise  Sci-­‐ence  sophomores  -­‐  Emily  Herbert,  Whitney  Jaffe,and  Lucas  Janes  -­‐  presented  posters  at  the  Stateof  North  Carolina  Undergraduate  Research  andCrea6vity  Symposium  (SNCURCS)  which  was  heldat  the  University  of  North  Carolina  at  Charloqe.According   to   the   Symposium’s   website,“SNCURCS  is  an  annual  symposium  that  show-­‐cases  mul6disciplinary  undergraduate  researchand  crea6ve  scholarship  from  all  ins6tutes  ofhigher  educa6on  across  the  state.  This  sympo-­‐sium  also  offers  students  and  mentors  fromNorth   Carolina   colleges   and   universi6es   agreat  opportunity  to  gather,  recognize,  andapplaud  the  quality  of  original  undergrad-­‐uate  scholarship,  and  to  encourage  thefuture  of  such  work.”

FACULTY COMMUNITYSERVICE INVOLVEMENT

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THE WELLNESS NICHE By Guest Columnist, Dr. Dianne Daniels

A Cross We May Want to Bear…This  month’s  guest  columnist  is  Dr.  Dianne  Daniels,  Chair  of  the  Department  of  Nursing.Not  only  do  students  in  the  nursing  program  learn  about  how  the  human  body  func=onsand  disease  processes,  they  learn  about  how  to  keep  their  pa=ents  healthy  throughgood  nutri=on…which  brings  us  to  the  topic  this  month…..

What   do   Brussel   sprouts,   cauliflower,   and   broccoli   have   in   common?   They   are   allcruciferous  vegetables  displaying  the  characteris6c  four-­‐petal  design  in  the  shape  of  across   or   crucifer.   Other   common   cruciferous   vegetables   include   arugula,   bok   choy,cabbage,  radishes,  and  kale.  In  addi6on  to  supplying  plenty  of  fiber,  cruciferous  vegetablesdeliver   promising   cancer   preven6on   proper6es   related   to   chemicals   known   asglucosinolates.  These  substances,  which  break  down  as  indoles,  nitriles,  thiocyanates,and   isothiocyanates,   could   poten6ally   decrease   an   individual’s     risk   of   prostate,colorectal,  lung,  and  breast  cancer.  

Although  inves6gators  are  not  completely  certain  how  cruciferous  vegetables  reduce  cancer  risks,  it  is  clear  that  thesesuper-­‐veggies  have  a  high  fiber  content;  and  are  full  of  nutrients,  vitamins  C,  E,  K,  folate,  and  minerals.  Cruciferousvegetables  should  be  a  part  of  everyone’s  healthy  diet;  however,  not  everyone  enjoys  the  taste.  Unfortunately,glucosinolates,  the  substance  researchers  have  studied  for  possible  an6-­‐cancer  effects,  is  also  responsible  for  thepungent  aroma  and  biqer  flavor  trademark  of  these  types  of  vegetables.  

How  can  consumers  minimize  biqerness?  First,  do  not  store  the  vegetables  for  long  periods.  Wrap  unwashedvegetables  loosely  in  perforated  plas6c  bags  and  store  in  the  vegetable  crisper.  Try  new  and  different  methodsof  prepara6on.  With  the  internet  and  numerous  TV  cooking  shows  at  our  finger6ps,  finding  a  delicious  recipeto  try  is  easy.    Brussel  sprouts  can  be  tossed  with  honey  mustard  or  drizzled  lightly  with  lemon  juice.  Combine¼  cup  of  balsamic  vinegar,  1  tablespoon  of  honey,  1  teaspoon  minced  fresh  ginger,  1  teaspoon  olive  oil,  1small  chopped  tomato,  and  salt  and  pepper  for  a  simple  glaze  on  raw  vegetables.  Enjoy!

Want   to   read   more   about   smart   nutri6onal   choices?   Check   out   hqp://www.nutri6on.gov/   andhqp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nutri6on-­‐and-­‐healthy-­‐ea6ng/MY00431 for  more  informa6on.

Move  over  Paula  Dean!  We  have  a  new  cook  in  the  house!  

Disclaimer: This  column  does  not  serve  to  diagnose  or  suggest  treatment  modali6es  for  wellnessand  disease.  The  authors  solely  are  providing  informa6on  on  the  subject  maqer  only.

Next  issue: I  seem  to  be  humming  “You  are  my  sunshine…my  only  sunshine…you  make  me  happywhen  skies  are  gray”  a  lot  lately.  Our  next  guest  columnist  will  be  Dr.  Gwyndolan  Swain  who  wantsto  sing  the  en6re  song  for  us.

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Guest Columnist, Dr. Dianne Daniels

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The  holiday  season  is  a  merry  and  exci6ng  6me,  but  for  those  who  have  sufferedthe  loss  of  a  loved  one,  family  conflict,  ailing  health,  or  the  loss  of  a  job  during  alagging  economy,  the  usually  joyous  season  can  be  a  difficult  and  painful  re-­‐minder.  While  experts  say  grief  is  normal,  coping  strategies  can  help  peoplemanage  their  feelings  and  enjoy  the  holiday  season.

According  to  Dr.  Wilkie  McHale,  Director  of  Pfeiffer  University’s  Marriage  andFamily  Therapy  Graduate  Program,  holidays  can  be  the  most  feared  and  con-­‐fusing  6me  following  loss.  She  states,  “This  is  an  en6rely  new  lens  fromwhich  one  sees  the  world.  The  sense  of  tradi6onal  celebra6on  magnifiesthe  loss  of  connec6on  and  roots.”

Experts  say  that  olen  those  who  are  dealing  with  loss  some6mes  feelforced  to  choose  between  the  need  to  grieve  versus  being  able  to  celebratethe  spirit  of  the  holidays.  It  is  easy  to  conjure  up  anger  from  deep  withinwhen  others  are  celebra6ng  abundance  and  hope,  and  “you”  are  trapped  intheir  midst  struggling  with  personal  adversity.  Who  wants  to  celebrate  much  ofanything  when  one  feels  very  much  alone  in  their  own  plight?    According  to  Dr.McHale,  “This  6me  of  year  is  usually  a  memorable  6me  to  get  together  withfamily  and  friends…but  for  those  who  are  mourning  a  loss  or  are  feeling  stressedover  personal  grief,  the  holidays  can,  instead,  be  a  reminder  of  what  they  nolonger  have.”

HERE  ARE  SEVERAL  SUGGESTIONS  THAT  CAN  HELP  INDIVIDUALS  WHO  ARE  STRUGGLING  WITH  HOLIDAY  GRIEF:

1.  Redefine  your  holiday  expecta6ons.  Accept  social  support  from  friends  and/or  familymembers,  but  stay  in  control  of  narrow  or  broader  windows  of  6me  as  needed.  Withdraw

when  you  desire.2.  Begin  new  tradi6ons  and  let  others  go.3.  Take  some  6me  out  for  yourself.  Whether  you  pamper  yourself  or  simply  slow  your  daily  pace,lend  some  6me  to  your  own  personal  needs  and  do  something  to  soothe  your  troubled  heart.4.  Give  yourself  permission  to  express  your  emo6ons.  Share  the  memories  and  the  experience  ofyour  loss  if  and  when  you  choose.  Remember,  there  are  no  6me  limits  on  grief.  5.  Eat  a  nutri6ous  diet  and  get  some  physical  exercise  –  also  get  plenty  of  sleep.  Avoid  excessive  alco-­‐hol  consump6on.6.  Find  ac6vi6es  that  make  you  laugh.  Remember,  it  is  okay  to  laugh  during  hard  6mes.7.  Reinvest  in  others  as  a  volunteer  or  commit  to  helping  with  special  events  to  focus  on  others.

Wilkie  encourages  those  who  yearn  for  support  to  seek  the  counsel  of  a  professional  therapist.  PfeifferUniversity  clinical  services  that  are  provided  include  counseling  for  individuals,  couples,  and  families  whoneed  confiden6al  counseling  or  support.  Help  for  a  vast  range  of  emo6onal,  behavioral,  and  personalchallenges  is  available  at  a  nominal  fee  of  $30  per  session  or  on  a  sliding  scale  for  those  in  need.  Pfeifferstudents  pay  only  $10.  

The  Pfeiffer  Ins6tute  in  Charloqe  is  located  at  4805  Park  Rd.,  Ste.  250,  is  open  on  Monday-­‐Thursday  from10  a.m.  un6l  9  p.m.,  Fridays  from  10:30  a.m.  un6l  4  p.m.,  and  Saturdays  from  10:00  un6l  3:00.  For  moreinforma6on  or  to  schedule  an  appointment,  please  call  (704)  945-­‐7324  or  contact  www.piml.com.  The  Pfeiffer  Ins6tute  Reach  in  Raleigh  is  located  in  Morrisville  at  600  Airport  Boulevard,  Suite  600.    Pleasecall  919-­‐238-­‐2437  or  919-­‐941-­‐2900.  Visit  the  MMFT  Program  online  at  www.  pfeiffer.edu/marriage.

Dr. Wilkie McHale

SPECIAL  FEATURE:  Dr.  Wilkie  McHale  shares  ways  to  cope  with  holiday  grief

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MHA STUDENTSAWARDED FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS

On  Nov.  13,  the  Triad  Healthcare  Execu6ve  Forum  (THEF)  presented  its  annual  academicachievement  and  success  award  to  two  outstanding  MHA  students  within  the  triad  region,

Chris6na  Timmons  and  Cleo  Montpellier.  Both  of  these  students  have  successfully  exemplifiedacademic  achievement  and  have  demonstrated  characteris6cs  of  promising  future  leaders.    

Jami  Goldberg,  who  is  the  Director  of  Organiza6onal  Development  at  Cone  Health,  presented  TheSponsor  Effect:  Developing  Yourself  and  High  Poten6al  Leaders,  which  outlined  methods  to  under-­‐stand,  achieve  and  provide  “the  sponsor  effect.”  The  event  took  place  in  Greensboro,  NC.

Pictured here from left to right: Julie Montpellier,

MHA fellow student and wife of THEF award recipient, Cleo Montpellier;Dr. Fred Ingle;

Michelle Bednarek, MHA student/graduate assistant-Cone; Christina Timmons, MHA student and THEF award recipient;

Dr. Carol Vogt; Dr. Gwyndolan Swain;

and Cleo Montpellier, MHA student and THEF award recipient

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FACULTY AND ADJUNCT LIST

FACULTYVernease H. Miller, Interim [email protected]

Exercise ScienceVinson H. Sutlive, Professor and Department [email protected]

Health AdministrationBarnett R. Parker, Professor and Department [email protected]

Joel Vickers, Professor [email protected]

Carol Vogt, Professor and Curriculum Coordinator [email protected]

James C. Leist, Professor [email protected]

Gwyndolan L. Swain, Assistant Professor [email protected]

Jamal Nahavandi, Associate Professor [email protected]

Katrina Graham King, Assistant Professor [email protected]

Sanggon Nam, Assistant Professor [email protected]

Caroline Hohensee, Assistant Professor [email protected]

Flora Elisa Melvin, Assistant Professor [email protected]

Jon M. Martin, Assistant Professor [email protected]

David Hollar, Assistant Professor [email protected]

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPYSusan Wilkie, Professor and Program [email protected]

George W. Bitar, Assistant [email protected]

Laura Bryan, Assistant Professor and Clinic [email protected]

Pearl Wong, Assistant [email protected]

Jenny Haines, Assistant Professor and Clinic [email protected]

Jeffrey Krepps, Assistant Professor and Site [email protected]

Stanley Hall, Assistant [email protected]

NURSINGDianne Daniels, Chair and Associate [email protected]

Dana Martin, Assistant [email protected]

Susan Furr, Assistant [email protected]

Martha Bramlett, Assistant [email protected]

Rachel Cozort, Assistant [email protected]

CONTACTSREGIONAL PROJECT MANAGER FOR HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

Ankshika Punj: [email protected]: (704) 945-7310

GRADUATE ASSISTANT FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY

Mary Beth [email protected]

(704) 945-7310

INSTITUTE FOR MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPYCHARLOTTE (704) 945-7324

RALEIGH (919) 941-2920

PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY-CHARLOTTE4701 Park RoadCharlotte, NC 28209Phone (704) 521-9116Fax (704) 945-7330

PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY-RALEIGH2880 Slater Road, Suite 100Morrisville, NC 27560Phone (919) 941-2920Fax (919) 941-2920

PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY-MISENHEIMER48380 U.S. Hwy 52 NMisenheimer, NC 28109Phone (704) 463-1360Fax (704) 463-1363

ADJUNCT FACULTYFred Ingle Joyce Mounce Clayton GriffingVictoria Winstead David Fitzpatrick Theresa MillerKaren Doolittle Tanesha Morgan Mark Martin

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