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Biomedical Career Advancement Pipeline Scholar Pooja Kapoor earns spot at national symposiumHigh school student Pooja Kapoor conducted research under the mentorship of Xiangmin Zhang, Ph.D., assistant professor of pharmaceutical sciences at WSU Applebaum. She took 5th place at the 59th annual Southeast Michigan Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium and will present her work at the national symposium in April.
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WATCH: Implicit Bias in Health Care presented by Dr. Rodlescia SneedOn Thursday, March 9, WSU Applebaum's Student Pharmacist Diversity Council (SPDC) hosted a seminar on implicit bias in health care with Dr. Rodlescia Sneed, PhD, MPH, assistant professor in the Wayne State Institute of Gerontology and Department of Psychology. Watch the recording here.
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LKS hosting 5K to benefit Project HOPEThe Omicron Chapter of the Lambda Kappa Sigma Professional Pharmacy Fraternity is hosting a 5K walk/run at Nankin Mills Recreation Area at Hines Park on Saturday, April 8, to raise funds for Project HOPE.
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WSU IPhO team takes second place in national Up to Us competitionWayne State University’s Up to Us team placed second in the national competition with their integrated marketing campaign that focused on healthcare as a major driver of government spending and the importance of civic engagement and responsible fiscal policy.
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All welcome to attend SPDC implicit bias seminar March 9On Thursday, March 9, from 11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. on Zoom, WSU Applebaum's Student Pharmacist Diversity Council (SPDC) is hosting a seminar on implicit bias in health care with Dr. Rodlescia Sneed, PhD, MPH, assistant professor in the Wayne State Institute of Gerontology and Department of Psychology.
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Apply now: $15,000 to be awarded in WSU Applebaum Diversity and Inclusion ScholarshipsThe Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences 2023 Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship competition is now open. A total of $15,000 will be presented to students who actively contribute to building a more diverse and inclusive student body and/or demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion through their outreach and community service work.
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RSVP now to join COTAD's Feb. 23 Zoom event: Black experiences in health care and higher edOccupational Therapy Program Director Dr. Doreen Head and Assistant Professor Dr. Regina Parnell will share their firsthand experiences as Black women in the clinical OT field and higher education, followed by an open Q/A.
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WATCH: Alumni experiences with diversity in OT, presented by WSU COTADThe Wayne State University chapter of the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD) organized a panel of alumni who discussed their experiences in the OT profession. Speakers included: Jennifer Gavia '22, Fabiha Nishat '21, Ala Sarsour '22, and Faith Taylor '21.
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Through WSU Applebaum and CON collaboration, Taylor Street Primary Care Clinic hosts a free community health fair“We are thrilled to collaborate with Taylor Street Clinic,” said Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice Joseph Fava. “Connecting vulnerable communities to health care resources is an important focus of our program.”
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Take the WSU Applebaum DEI Climate Survey by Friday, Feb. 10All WSU Applebaum students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to take the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Climate Survey by Friday, Feb. 10.
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WSU counseling offers a range of helpful groups this semester focused on everything from anxiety to cultural empowermentCAPS offers online group therapy via Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Currently registered WSU students must first request an Initial consultation through a link at caps.wayne.edu to begin the process of joining one of a range of groups available during winter semester.
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PAA Diversity and Community Initiative hosts Jan. 20 talk on neurodivergence and neurodiversity, featuring Student Disability Services Director Cherise FrostThe PAA Diversity and Community Initiative was founded in the wake of the George Floyd protests of 2020 as a small group of PAA students sought a safe space during that difficult time to discuss issues of diversity, race, equity and inclusion.
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Today@Wayne: Track star to physical therapist, DPT grad Haley Boccomino takes the gold“Wayne State shaped me as a person and refined my interests and passions. Not only for physical therapy, but as an overall individual,” Boccomino said.
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Today@Wayne: OT graduate Ala Sarsour overcomes obstacles to earn second WSU degree“I realized what I needed was to be more patient with myself. I knew college would be a challenge, that it would take me a lot more time than it would other people. But once I accepted that, I found my footing and that drove me,” Sarsour said.
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Dr. MaryAnne Stewart supports faculty success through Wayne Women LEADThe Wayne Women LEAD program matches mentors to mentees interested in moving their careers forward. These pairs discuss career goals, create a career development plan, monitor progress and celebrate successes.
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WSU Industry Pharmacists Organization addresses holiday food insecurity“Food insecurity while in college can have detrimental effects on students’ academic performance and health,” WSU Industry Pharmacists Organization President (IPhO) Joseph Paul Javier said. “Our organization wanted to come together to address this issue on our campus.”
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Monica Murariu, PharmD '18, invites fellow pharmacists to volunteer at community clinicMonica Murariu, PharmD '18, is a clinical pharmacist at Trinity Health Livonia Hospital and the pharmacy director of the Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic in Pontiac, which is seeking volunteer pharmacists to expand its impact.
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Wayne State's World Health Student Organization and Arab American Pharmacists Association raise $2K to support less fortunate in Lebanon“We were heartbroken following the tragedy of the Beirut Port explosion of 2020,” said WHSO President Ayah Habhab, PharmD ’23. “This catastrophic event left an estimated 300,000 people homeless, many of whom were children. Lebanon was truly in distress. Our organizations came together to express our sorrows and discuss ways we could provide relief.”
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FAWN strengthens partnerships in preparation for World AIDS Day on Thursday, Dec. 1World AIDS Day presents an opportunity for people across the globe to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for those living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first-ever global health day. To commemorate World AIDS Day this year, WSU Applebaum’s Fighting AIDS with Nutrition (FAWN) student organization is once again organizing events on campus to spread awareness about the HIV/AIDS epidemic and support its global and local outreach programs that help patients living with HIV/AIDS.
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Student Pharmacists Diversity Council addresses transgender awareness with pronoun pin sale“When we use pronouns such as he, she, his, hers, they or their to address others or ourselves, we’re contributing to a person’s identity. Pronouns are a way in which we categorize those around us, but most of us don’t stop to consider what happens when our identity clashes with how others identify with us. Something as simple as affirmation of a person’s identity can lead to better health outcomes for patients," said Johnie L. Bailey, SPDC co-director of cultural education.
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Wayne State Up to PharmD team and APIA-Vote MI hold Democracy Town HallThe Democracy Town Hall relayed the importance of civic engagement and reaching out to legislators, and how these actions can advocate for responsible policymaking. Local and state officials were in attendance to talk about the importance of getting out to vote and to encourage today’s generation to play a participative role in the democratic process.
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Prof. Preethy Samuel part of new $400K Healthy Aging Initiative grantAssociate Professor of Occupational Therapy Preethy Samuel will be the project evaluator on "Hope for Aging Caregivers," which aims to improve the lives of aging family caregivers of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by implementing a peer-to-peer approach that coordinates care, yields cost savings and fosters system change. The project received a $400,000 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund's Healthy Aging Initiative.
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Vote for Up to PharmD team representing Wayne State UniversityWayne State’s Up to PharmD team has chosen to build its campaign on three issues: Unsustainability of U.S. national debt, health care as a major driver of the economy and government spending, and the power of legislation and civic engagement in addressing these challenges. WSU Up to PharmD has spent the semester giving classroom presentations, holding educational events on and off campus, and partnering with local organizations to contact legislators to spread their message.
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WSU Applebaum students promote the power of policymaking and civic engagement“It's important for us to be engaged in advocacy efforts so that we can all work together to keep patients healthy and safe,” said P2 Daniyal Nasir. “Having a voice and advocating allows us to share our opinions on key pharmacy issues, form relationships with legislators that could lead to future successes, and ensure that we can continue providing safe and effective patient care.”
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WSU Applebaum Pathologists’ Assistant student attends 19th annual Images and Perceptions Diversity Conference"Perhaps the most poignant topics that stuck with me are how equality does not equal equity and that even if we operate in diverse communities, those communities can remain segregated," wrote first-year PAA student Shuriah Harris.
