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Faculty on legalizing medical marijuana

Stephen Gambescia, PhD, a clinical professor in the Health Administration department, authored a column for Inside Sources about the “most compassionate” way for states to legalize medical marijuana is to establish laws that growing, distribution, advertising and sale be handled by healthcare nonprofits, such as university research hospitals, hospital systems or substance abuse and behavior health rehabilitation nonprofits. It was picked up by a number of outlets on Jan. 6, including Newsday, Savannah Morning News (Savannah, Georgia) and The Pueblo Chieftain (Pueblo, Colorado). It was picked up Jan. 11 by The Monroe News (Monroe, Michigan).

January 31
Doctoral candidate selected for cancer practicum

Rosemary DeLuccia, MS, RD, LDN, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Nutrition Sciences who is working with Deeptha Sukumar, PhD, was selected to the John Milner Cancer Practicum, by the Nutritional Science Research Group, National Cancer Institute and the Department of Nutrition at the Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, for March 16 to 20, 2020.

Nutrition Sciences graduate students have an excellent track record of being accepted into this Research Practicum for the last several years. Congratulations Rosemary!

January 30
Consumers demand sustainable practices

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the Food and Hospitality Management department, was quoted in a Jan. 13 Eater New York article about consumer demands pushing restaurants toward more ethical and environmentally-sustainable practices.

January 29
Chef conference line up includes Global Industry Leaders

The Philly Chef Conference, an event hosted by the Food and Hospitality Management department, was featured in a Jan. 15 Philadelphia magazine article about the event’s full line up of speakers, schedule and ticket sales.

January 29
Wheat or white flour?

Rosemary Trout, the director of the Culinary Arts and Food Science program and an assistant clinical professor, was quoted in a Jan. 16 Philly Voice story about the nutritional benefits of wheat flour over white flour in pizza crust.

January 29
Dean Quoted in article about options for family caregivers

Dean Laura N. Gitlin, PhD, was quoted in a Jan. 17 Leading Age magazine article about options for family caregivers of patients with dementia.

January 29
Food Lab and upcycled food waste

Drexel was mentioned in a Jan. 21 Food Business News article about the recently launched Upcycled Food Association, made up of manufacturers and marketers incorporating food waste into their products. The association is working with researchers from the Food Lab, in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, to define the term "upcycled" food waste and what that means to consumers.

January 28
Faculty talks Wing Wars IV

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the Food and Hospitality Management Department, was mentioned in a Jan. 22 Atlantic City Weekly article about the upcoming Wing Wars IV event, where he will be serving as a judge.

January 28
POUND New Year Reminder
POUND
- Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.
- Three Parkway, 2nd floor fitness room
Taught by Kym Montgomery, DNP, senior associate dean of Nursing and Student Affairs, all students, faculty and staff are welcome to come.

Please contact Anna Pohuly at if you are interested in attending.
January 27
Faculty to Give Invited Talk

"An Formal Methods Framework to Support Medical Device Usability with respect to the End User’s Tasks, Motor Capabilities and Signifier Interpretation"

Ellen J. Bass, PhD, the chair of the Department of Health Systems and Sciences Research, professor in the Department of Information Science and affiliate professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems at Drexel will give a lecture on January 28, 2020 at Tel-Aviv University.

Abstract: Medical devices continue to be complicated to employ, maintain, and troubleshoot when operational or maintenance-related events occur. Model-based design methods could help to inform usability early in the development process. One possible approach is the use of formal methods to support design. Extant frameworks at the intersection of human factors and formal methods have mainly focused on displays, widgets, and control logic as the set of human-system components that shape normative end-user task behavior. Formal verification has proven useful for evaluating some aspects of accuracy, understandability, time efficiency, error tolerance and completeness. However, few researchers have considered the full system including documentation; end-user interpretation of audible, visual and haptic displays; configurable hardware; and a broad range of interactions among human-interactive system elements.

This talk will present an approach, measures and tools that incorporate psychological theory to support the application of model checking analyses for uncovering usability problems. Applications in medical device design will be presented.

January 27
Tuesday Topics: PhD Student Skills Development Workshop: Developing Search Strategies
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Three Parkway, Room 639 and via live webcast

This presentation will help attendees create database search strategies that will effectively identify all relevant literature on a topic and save valuable search time.

Presenter
- Joke Bradt, PhD, Creative Arts Therapies
All are welcome! PhD students, researchers and faculty are encouraged to attend

Click here to register.
January 27
Meditation at Three Parkway Room Change
Meditation at CNHP in the New Year

“The goal of meditation isn’t to control your thoughts, it’s to stop letting them control you.” Anonymous

Together, let's start the year off on calm footing. Join us at meditation every Wednesday in Three Parkway.
- Wednesdays
- 12:30 p.m.
- Room 955
There are very notable benefits from a meditation practice including reducing stress, promoting emotional health and reducing age-related memory loss. It doesn't matter if you've never meditated or you're a pro, everyone is welcome for these weekly, short guided meditation sessions.

This is a wonderful opportunity to sit quietly with Drexel colleagues and friends and to learn how to better manage your stress and become more mindful in your everyday life. This time offers an opportunity for Drexel professional staff, faculty and students to reduce stress and grow in mindfulness and compassion together.

Participants in our Wellness Incentive Program are eligible to earn 5 points (a $5 credit) for each session they attend on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

You must register for the annual program AND complete your annual PHP before you will be eligible to receive any payouts. Points for attending these events will be sent to Health Advocate on a monthly basis for the prior month’s activities.
January 27
BRAVE: CNHP LGBTQIA+ Group
BRAVE- CNHP LGBTQIA+ Group General Interest Meeting
- Monday, February 10
- 6:00 p.m.
- Three Parkway, Room 1043
This is the inaugural meeting of the new CNHP LGBTQIA+ group BRAVE. The creation of this group stems from the collaboration between students, faculty and staff at the College, and is meant to be a space for discussion around equity, inclusion, identity, diversity and education.

The following is the group's mission.

"We are committed to forging/building an inclusive LGBTQIA+ community for all students, staff, alumni and faculty at CNHP. We want to be group and individual models for true inclusivity, equity and diversity. Our primary goals are to promote a brave/safe and nondiscriminatory space for advocacy, support and engagement throughout our College communities."

They invite you to begin this journey of inclusion at CNHP with them and look forward to meeting everyone and working together as one unit.

RSVP here.
January 27
Lunch and Learn and a Call for Innovation
Activities of Daily Living: Challenges Older Adults Face and a Call for Innovation
- Friday, January 31, 2020
- 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
- Three Parkway, Room 1021
- Pizza will be served.
Join the AgeWell Student Network for a conversation about these challenges with Kristine Mulhorn, PhD, professor and chair in the Health Administration department. A competition for innovative ideas will be explained at this lunch and learn.
January 23
What is a CRNA?

So, what is a Nurse Anesthetist?

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, CRNAs, are highly trained professionals that have obtained an undergraduate bachelor's in nursing, and have worked in the ICU prior to applying for graduate anesthesia school. Upon completion of a MSN or doctorate degree in anesthesia, they have on average seven to eight years of education, over 2000+ hours of providing anesthesia prior to taking boards (not including greater than two years of ICU experience).

CRNAs provide anesthetics to patients in every practice setting, and for every type of surgery or procedure. They are the sole anesthesia providers in nearly all rural hospitals, and the main provider of anesthesia to the men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

January 23
Lidyvez Sawyer...Discussing the Legacy: Dr. Martin Luther King

Lidyvez Sawyer, the director of Community Wellness and Strategic Partnerships at 11th St which operates in partnership with FPCN, and Philip Landis, DNP '08, a Drexel alumnus and member of the Macy Undergraduate Leadership Fellows National Advisory Committee, attended a special MLK event at Pennsylvania Hospital. Mrs. Lidyvez Sawyer delivered the keynote for this event.

January 23
Faculty Women of Color in the Academy National Conference
- April 20-21, 2020
- Blacksburg, VA
Join Drexel University's Patience Ajoff-Foster, CDP, director of Faculty Development and Diversity in the Office of Faculty Affairs, , Chalice C. Rhodes, PhD, LPC, NCC, assistant clinical professor of Counseling and Family Therapy, and Bernetta McCall-Millonde, director of Diversity Initiatives and Community Relations for an interactive workshop entitled "Recognizing and Knowing When To Use Your Privilege."

For more information and to register, click here.
January 23
America to Me Documentary Drexel's All Access

Please be sure to view the America To Me series at your leisure, then join us for a Tuesday Topic.

Dates scheduled in February-June to discuss:

Academy Award^®-nominated filmmaker Steve James (Hoop Dreams, Life Itself) examines racial, economic and class issues in contemporary American education in the multi-part, unscripted documentary series America to Me. Poignant and funny, epic and intimate, America to Me spends an academic year at Chicagoland’s elite Oak Park and River Forest High School (OPRF), allowing its students, families, faculty and administration to tell stories of the pressures and challenges teens face today in their own words.

January 23
Art therapy benefits cancer patients and their caregivers

A 2019 study led by Girija Kaimal, EdD, an associate professor in the Creative Arts Therapies department, was mentioned in a January 6 Pharmacy Times article about art therapy benefiting cancer patients and their caregivers.

January 22
National Nursing Ethics Conference Scholarship Deadline for Students
We are grateful to these nursing ethics leaders for their support of seven scholarships for graduate students (or those who have graduated within the past two years) to attend the 2020 National Nursing Ethics Conference.
- Ann Hamric Graduate Student NNEC Scholarship Award
- Carol Taylor Graduate Student NNEC Scholarship Award
Click here to NNEC Student scholarship. Application deadline is February 14, 2020.

NNEC Registration is open. Click here to register.
January 22
Tuesday Topics: America to Me Real Talk

Tuesday, January 21, 2020
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Three Parkway, Room 742 and via live webcast

Real Talk is a series to engage our community of learners around the issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. In this talk we will view clips from the series, and engage in dialogue to explore issues of bias and privilege.

All are welcome! Presented by the Board of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Click here to register.

January 21
2020 Nurturing Purpose Celebration
Laura N. Gitlin, PhD, FGSA, FAAN, Dean and Distinguished Professor, invites you to join students, faculty, staff and friends at an open house to Celebrate the 2020 Nurturing Purpose honorees.
- Thursday, February 20
- 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
- Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions
- Three Parkway, Room 1043
- Light refreshments will be served
Meet this year’s representatives of our community who demonstrate purpose and service in their passions and pursuits.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 14.
January 21
Nutrition Sciences Monthly Seminar: Methods of Assessment of Client Food Intake
- Tuesday, January 21, 2020
- 12:00 p.m.
- Three Parkway Building, Room 1043
MANNA of Philadelphia - Assessment of Client Food Intake using Food Frequency Questionnaires

Presenters: Department of Nutrition Sciences Senior Project Research Groups

Also available via live webcast. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android.
January 21
Need for Culturally Competent Treatment: African American Women and Depression
Register now for this continuing education training presented by Bernice Kennedy, PhD, the owner of BRK Mental Health/Psychiatric Services, and Chalice Rhodes, PhD, the director of the Behavioral Health Counseling Program and an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Counseling and Family Therapy.

There is an early bird discount rate of $60 if you register by January 24, 2020.
- February 29, 2020
- 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- 1601 Cherry Street, Room 1043 and via Zoom
Register here.
January 21
Starting Healthy Habits: Art Making

A Jan. 7 episode of NPR “Life Kit,” that quoted Girija Kaimal, EdD, an associate professor in the Creative Arts Therapies department, about the benefits of art making and how to start healthy habits, aired Jan. 11 on multiple stations across the country, including WHYY-Radio, WWNO-FM (New Orleans, Louisiana), KPCW-FM (Park City, Utah), WMFE-FM (Orlando, Florida), WYPR-FM (Baltimore, Maryland) and KALW-FM (San Francisco, California).

January 20
Philly Chef Conference Featured in Philly Mag

The Philly Chef Conference, an event hosted by the Food and Hospitality Management department in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was featured in a Jan. 15 Philadelphia magazine article about the event’s full line up of speakers, schedule and ticket sales.

January 17
Faculty comments on rising hunger in older population

Rose Ann DiMaria-Ghalili, PhD, a professor of nursing, was quoted in Jan. 10 Bonner County Daily Bee (Sandpoint, Idaho) article about rising hunger and malnutrition rates in the elderly population across the country.

January 17
Faculty talks about consumer demand in dining options

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the Food and Hospitality Management department, was quoted in a Jan. 13 Eater New York article about consumer demands pushing restaurants toward more ethical and environmentally-sustainable practices.

January 17
Upcoming Continuing Education Programs
Mindfulness 101: A Step to Preventing Faculty Burnout
- February 5, 2020
- 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Three Parkway, Room 1043 & Via Live Webcast
Register here.

Academic Essentials 2020 – Introduction to Debriefing: A Model for Clinical Education
- February 6, 2020
- 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
- Three Parkway, Room 1043
Register here.

Call for Abstracts

To Err is Learning: A Symposium
- May 6, 2020
- 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Three Parkway,Room 1043 & Via Live Webcast
Register here.

Faculty and graduate students who teach, have you ever tried a teaching technique, activity or assignment that just fell flat? Something that seemed like a wonderful fit for the course and your learners but just did not take off? What did you learn from that experience? How did it change your teaching?

This is your opportunity to share. Learning and growth take place when things do not workout, when we must rethink and revise our course of action.

We have all seen calls for proposals for conferences where we showcase our successes, but sharing our not-so-successful endeavors carries a lot of merit, too.

We are looking for proposals for a virtual poster symposium that focus on teaching and learning, specifically what you have tried that did not work. If your proposal is selected, you will create a virtual poster and present a 15-minute session on your topic.

Proposals are open now through February 1 at 11:59 p.m. Please submit your proposal of no more than 300 words using this form. Describe one of the following scenarios: What did you try that did not work and what occurred? What worked but did not take hold? What hypothesis or assumption did you make that did not pan out? For any scenario you select, please include what you learned from the experience and how you plan to change or have changed your practice. Individuals selected to present will be notified on April 1, 2020.

Please email Dana Kemery if you have any questions or concerns.
January 16
Faculty Writes about legalizing medical marijuana

Stephen Gambescia, PhD, a clinical professor in Health Administration Department, authored a column for Inside Sources about the “most compassionate” way for states to legalize medical marijuana is to establish laws that growing, distribution, advertising and sale be handled by health care nonprofits, such as university research hospitals, hospital systems or substance abuse and behavior health rehabilitation nonprofits.

It was picked up by a number of outlets on Jan. 6, including Newsday, Savannah Morning News (Savannah, Georgia) and The Pueblo Chieftain (Pueblo, Colorado).

January 16
Creative Arts Therapies Researcher Featured on NPR

Girija Kaimal, EdD, an associate professor, was quoted in a Jan. 7 episode of NPR “Life Kit” about the benefits of art making and how to start healthy habits.

January 16
Faculty Participating in Artistic Noise Panel

Yasmine Awais, assistant clinical professor in the Creative Arts Therapies Department, will participate on a panel with Lauren Adelman, an art educator at the Artistic Noise: Amplifying the Voices of Court-Involved Youth panel in New York.

Adelman and Awais will discuss the work of Artistic Noise and will be joined by Bishop McIndoe, former Artistic Noise youth participant, and moderated by Chloe Hayward.

January 14
Doctoral Candidate Selected for Practicum

Rosemary DeLuccia, MS, RD, LDN, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Nutrition Sciences, working with Dr. Deeptha Sukumar, was selected to the John Milner Cancer Practicum, by the Nutritional Science Research Group, National Cancer Institute and the Department of Nutrition at the Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health.

Nutrition Sciences graduate students have an excellent track record of being accepted into this research practicum for the last several years.

January 14
CNHP Climbs in U.S. News and World Report Rankings

U.S. News and World Report announced their Best Online Nursing programs today, along with new rankings in specialty areas. Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP) is now ranked 41 out of 173, placing our online program in the top 25 percent.

"We are proud to be recognized for the innovative and practical pedagogy provided by our College. The strength of our faculty, who deliver an interdisciplinary and forward-thinking education to all students, is certainly key to this acknowledgement. The students have an inspiring sense of purpose, and they are leading positive change in healthcare locally, nationally and globally," said CNHP Dean Laura N. Gitlin, PhD.

The ranking methodology weighs factors that measure engagement, faculty credentials and training, expert opinion, services and technologies and student excellence in aptitude and accomplishment.

In addition to the main rankings, new this year are five master's-level rankings for online specialties, where the College of Nursing and Health Professions ranked #2 in Nursing Education, #3 in Nursing Administration, #4 Nurse Practitioner – Pediatric, Primary Care, #5 in Nurse Practitioner – Family and #6 Nurse Practitioner – Psychiatric Mental Health.

"This important recognition highlights the continued ascent of the College's academic programs into the top tier of nursing programs. Our success is driven by the vision of CNHP's leadership, the commitment and expertise of our internationally recognized faculty, the unwavering dedication and commitment of our professional staff and our incredible students and alumni that call CNHP home," said Kym Montgomery, DNP, senior associate dean. "Our priority is to educate nursing professionals with a focus on improving the lives and outcomes of patients."

2020 marks the Year of the Nurse and Midwife as designated by the World Health Organization, to advance nurses' and midwives' vital position in transforming healthcare around the world. It also honors the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth.

January 14
Meditation at Three Parkway Room Change
Meditation at CNHP in the New Year

“The goal of meditation isn’t to control your thoughts, it’s to stop letting them control you.” Anonymous

Together, let's start the year off on calm footing. Join us at meditation every Wednesday in Three Parkway.
- Wednesdays
- 12:30 p.m.
- Room 955
There are very notable benefits from a meditation practice including reducing stress, promoting emotional health and reducing age-related memory loss. It doesn't matter if you've never meditated or you're a pro, everyone is welcome for these weekly, short guided meditation sessions.

This is a wonderful opportunity to sit quietly with Drexel colleagues and friends and to learn how to better manage your stress and become more mindful in your everyday life. This time offers an opportunity for Drexel professional staff, faculty and students to reduce stress and grow in mindfulness and compassion together.

Participants in our Wellness Incentive Program are eligible to earn 5 points (a $5 credit) for each session they attend on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

You must register for the annual program AND complete your annual PHP before you will be eligible to receive any payouts. Points for attending these events will be sent to Health Advocate on a monthly basis for the prior month’s activities.
January 14
Newest EMT Training class enrolled

News from the Emergency Medical Services Department.

On January 2, 2020, the Emergency Medical Services Department proudly enrolled the 17th and 18th EMT class.

This month also marks the five-year anniversary of the recreation of the EMS Training program at Drexel University. We enrolled the first EMT class in 2015 after the closure of the former EMS program in 2008. Those 15 students who enrolled in 2015 have all attained tremendous success. Many of those graduates went on to medical school or completed physician assistant programs in the area while others continue to be employed in local EMS or fire departments. They are providing excellent care and proudly representing Drexel University.

We are excited by the demographic makeup of the newest classes. Of the two we enrolled last week, 12 learners are taking the traditional EMT program option and 17, the hybrid. Eight are full-time Drexel and two are University of Pennsylvania students. and we continue to draw students from local universities. These students are scheduled to complete their course in May 2020. Our enrollment numbers are on an upward trend.

Finally, we would like to congratulate the December 2019 EMT program graduates. All eleven students completed National Registry Psychomotor testing with ease and are now preparing for cognitive valuations at the national level.

EMT program re-accreditation is scheduled for June 2020. This is certainly a proud time for the Drexel University's Emergency Medical Services Department.

January 13
Tuesday Topics: PhD Student Homecoming—Advice from Alumni on Developing Your Dissertation
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Three Parkway, Room 1043

We welcome back several of our recent PhD alumni who will share with current PhD students their career progress and provide insight to current students on their Dissertation project development.

Moderator
- Robert Palisano, , PT, ScD, FAPTA, associate dean and Distinguished Professor in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
Presenters
- Richard 'Trey' Brindle, PhD, Rehabilitation Sciences
- Abigail Gilman, PhD, Nutrition Sciences
- Kendra Ray, PhD, Creative Arts Therapies
- Minjung Shim, PhD, Creative Arts Therapies
All are welcome. PhD students, researchers and faculty are encouraged to attend.

Click here to register.
January 13
ACE Advisor to Retire

A true asset to Drexel’s College of Nursing and Health Professions, Peggy Breslin has served the nursing students of the BSN ACE Program as an academic advisor since 2003.

Not only has her 30 years of nursing experience proven to be a valuable background in advising, but as a 1986 graduate from the Hahnemann School of Allied Health, Peggy can directly relate to the challenges and demands current Drexel students face in a rigorous nursing program. Her empathy, professional ethics and continued dedication to our students have been highly valued and directly contributed to the growth and success of the BSN ACE program during her tenure at CNHP.

Come celebrate the years of her success.

Retirement Celebration

Friday, January 17

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Three Parkway, Room 603

RSVP

January 13
Faculty gives opinion on Football and kids

Stephen Gambescia, PhD, a clinical professor in the Health Administration department, authored a Jan. 7 Philadelphia Inquirer opinion piece about Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Carson Wentz’s recent concussion and why it should highlight the danger of playing football at a young age.

January 10
Faculty member talks Art-making

Girija Kaimal, EdD, an associate professor in the Creative Arts Therapies department, was quoted in a Jan. 8 Atlanta Journal-Constitution article about the benefits of art-making and where to take art classes in Atlanta.

January 10
The Pros and Cons of Imitation Meat
Pros and Cons of Imitation Meat
- January 14, 2020
- 3:00 p.m.
- Lounge, 6th floor, Academic Building
Mike Tunick, PhD, assistant clinical professor, will describe the science and controversy behind beef substitutes such as the Impossible Burger and the Beyond Burger.

Tofu was developed some 2000 years ago and veggie burgers have been on the market since the 1980s, but the imitation meat products now being invented are designed to look, feel, taste, and cook like the real thing. Environmental damage and inhumane treatment of cattle are eliminated with these products, but their health benefits and quality are in question. This presentation will deal with advantages and disadvantages of this emerging technology, with samples available for tasting.

For info and questions, please contact Michael Tunick, PhD.
January 9
Being an LGTBQ+ Ally Workshop
- January 16, 2020
- 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
- Three Parkway, Room 1043
The “Being an LGBTQ+ Ally,” workshop is facilitated by Drexel's Office of Equality and Diversity and will provide participants an opportunity to learn about:
- LGBTQ+ community and the experience of LGBTQ+ students, faculty, professional staff and other members of the Drexel community.
- Best practices for creating a welcoming, inclusive and respectful environment.
- strategies for how to be an LGBTQ+ ally.
The facilitator will lead participants through vocabulary, common scenarios, University policies and culture-building activities. Click here to register.
January 9
Faculty quoted in an article

Sharrona Pearl, PhD, associate teaching professor in the Department of Health Administration, was quoted in a Jan. 8 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the hairstyle and fashion of Philadelphia's next police commissioner Danielle Outlaw.

January 9
Meditation at Three Parkway Room Change
Meditation at CNHP in the New Year

“The goal of meditation isn’t to control your thoughts, it’s to stop letting them control you.” Anonymous

Together, let's start the year off on calm footing. Join us at meditation every Wednesday in Three Parkway.
- Wednesdays
- 12:30 p.m.
- Room 955
There are very notable benefits from a meditation practice including reducing stress, promoting emotional health and reducing age-related memory loss. It doesn't matter if you've never meditated or you're a pro, everyone is welcome for these weekly, short guided meditation sessions.

This is a wonderful opportunity to sit quietly with Drexel colleagues and friends and to learn how to better manage your stress and become more mindful in your everyday life. This time offers an opportunity for Drexel professional staff, faculty and students to reduce stress and grow in mindfulness and compassion together.

Participants in our Wellness Incentive Program are eligible to earn 5 points (a $5 credit) for each session they attend on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

You must register for the annual program AND complete your annual PHP before you will be eligible to receive any payouts. Points for attending these events will be sent to Health Advocate on a monthly basis for the prior month’s activities.
January 8
Staff member gets involved in research

The people who participate in the research process aren't just academics, healthcare professionals and patients through clinical trials. CNHP staff members can also make meaningful contributions to deciding what gets funded.

Rose Ann DiMaria-Ghalili, PhD, a professor, assistant dean for Interprofessional and Collaborative Research and researcher, saw that a professional staff member, Roberta Perry, assistant director of marketing and communications, could be a valuable resource because of her experience as a thyroid cancer survivor and patient advocate. She recommended that Perry look into applying to become a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) merit reviewer.

PCORI helps people make informed healthcare decisions and improves healthcare delivery and outcomes by producing and promoting high-integrity, evidence-based information that comes from research guided by patients, caregivers and the broader healthcare community. PCORI conducts rigorous merit reviews of all applications for funding and asks members of the merit reviewer community to help in the selection process. To select high-quality scientific research, while ensuring patient-centeredness, PCORI's review process is distinguished by the full participation of scientists, patients and other healthcare stakeholders.

Perry has been accepted as a reviewer and is looking forward to the training and when she may be asked to review funding applications.

Both DiMaria-Ghalili and Dean Gitlin are excited to see professional staff members participating in research in this and other ways.

January 8
Food Lab featured in article

Drexel was mentioned in a Jan. 1 Food Tank article about the research conducted in the Food and Hospitality Management Department's Food Lab that showed consumers prefer the term “upcycled” for foods that are repurposed to reduce food waste.

January 7
Faculty featured in student mental health article

Stephen Gambescia, PhD, a clinical professor in the Department of Health Administration, authored a column for Inside Sources, about the need for colleges to be more attentive to students' mental health, that was picked up by The Buffalo News on January 4.

January 6
New Daily Dose Digest

The Daily Dose has successfully served as our news source highlighting all of the wonderful things CNHP is doing—in small doses—for the last two years. We have posted more than 1,170 items, including events, announcements, scholarship and research since we launched in 2018.

In 2020, we will be launching a monday morning Daily Dose Digest (Wow! That is a mouthful!) that will email you a list of the week’s events and news. Stories will still live on the Daily Dose webpage, but for those who want their news in digest form, this new email blast is perfect.

Using the submit button found in the right column of the webpage is still the best way to send your items, and, remember, you can attach photos to include to the form. If you want your news or event included in the Daily Dose Digest, please make sure it is submitted by the end of day on Wednesdays for the following Monday.

January 6
Funding announcement

The mission of the Drexel Urban Health Collaborative is to improve health in cities by increasing scientific knowledge and public awareness of urban health challenges and opportunities, and by identifying and promoting actions and policies that improve population health and reduce health inequities.

The submission deadline is February 1, 2020. For information on the work of the UHC, please visit drexel.edu/uhc.

January 6
Tuesday Topics: Your Music Toolbox for Health
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Three Parkway, Room 244A, second floor music therapy studio

Many people listen to music but may miss the opportunity to optimize the health benefits that may result from a more focused engagement with music. This session will focus on the use of music (listening as well as active participation) to relieve stress, boost the immune system, enhance mood, and more. The presenter will engage participants in some experiential learning activities so that participants will leave the session with specific strategies for using music in their daily lives.
Registration is limited to 20 people and is only available in person. All are welcome. Presented by the CNHP Staff Council.

Click here to register.
January 6
Faculty featured in article

Michael Traud, JD, an assistant clinical professor and director of Hospitality Management program, was quoted in a Dec. 18 Philadelphia magazine story article about the upcoming Philly Chef Conference and its list of speakers for the 2020 event.

January 6
Faculty appears in video

Rosemary Trout, DHSc, assistant clinical professor and director of the Food and Hospitality Management department, was featured in a Dec. 19 Epicurious video assisting a home chef with a tricky ingredient in a recipe he was recreating.

January 6
Faculty quoted in story

Rosemary Trout, DHSc, assistant clinical professor and director of the Food and Hospitality Management program, was quoted in a Dec. 28 Family Handyman article about the best types of cookware, including the pros and cons of copper cookware.

January 6
Faculty Featured in Epicurious Video

Rosemary Trout, DHSc, the director Culinary Arts and Food Science Program in the Food and Hospitality Management Department, was featured in a Dec. 19 Epicurious video assisting a home chef with a tricky ingredient in a recipe he was recreating.

January 2
PA Chair and Alumna Published

Julie Kinzel, MEd, PAS-C, director and interim chair of the PA Department, and Drexel PA alumna Laura Jennnings, MHS '14, were recently published in the book The Equal Curriculum: The Student and Educator Guide to LGBTQ Health. The book is available in electronic and print format. They coauthored in chapter four, "Interdisciplinary Approach to Care" and Jennings also coauthored chapter 13, "Data Collection and Research."

January 2