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Health & Wellness i\,North Carolina Central University (NCCUW motive a $1.4 million grant from the Howaail^H Mfcical Institute (HHMI) over four years to ||H Course-based Undergraduate Research ExperiftflH (CUREs) and increase he number of students wfao p^ attracted to the sciences, retained and graduate ootoj^| ?Vdy prepared for success. The goal of the funding is tee introduce research to all biology majors through a research-focused lab modeled ?&? the HHMl-Science Education Alliance; assist fac ulty in developing cuniculum revisions that will permit IGtewch; and create an interac tive learning environment for tKMHUQor courses so students are etfiipped to be scientifical K Bcurious and critical thinkers. The grant will enable NCCU to dfevqrafl research infused curriculum which is an cffecwB mechanism for enhancing retention rates in undgqnlgB utees, providing a gateway for interdsciplinary taMjj ing and helping teach students to solve probtatiiMH cross disciplinary boundaries. At NCCU, the fund, will be used to expanraM HHM1 Science Education Alliance innovadiM genomics research course to ail first-year srienciflfl dents, integrating authentic research modules thmfll out the curriculum. Initially, the course was offoNg^H 24 beginning freshman biology majors. "The HMMI grant will allow NCCU to imlH tionize our biology curriculum with state-of-thMH teaching, including innovative mechanisms dttttMl through research modules in the classroom," saittflH Sandra L. White, director of the Center for SciemH Math and Technology Education at NCCU. Thi^jj an important opportunity to learn how to effective!* provide Ml students with a course-based autlflH Tournament to support sickle cell agency JB The Khalif Foundation, Inc. will hold its 33rd! Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, Juno] 23 at Bryan Park, 627S Bryan Park Road in I Greensboro. tt^ The shotgun start begins at 8 a.m. Proceeds teU| benefit the Piedmont Health Services and SicktefaH Ap^Dieensboro. Fees are $65 for individuals and $325 for oorpo||tl teams. For more information, contact BernardCmjjB re 336-298-6941 or email khalifcharity golf@gmail.com. Local epilepsy expert receives honorary degree . Internationally-recognized epilepsy expert Predfejtft A. Gibson, associate professor of neurology at VMdee 1 Forest Baptist Medical Center, has been awatdedan] honorary degree by Queens University of Charlotte, j Gibson is drector of the Epilepsy Information! ? Gibson service, presioeru 01 fp Epilepsy Foundation of NotflJ Carolina and chair of the] International Commission q|h Community Care in Epilepsy. I She has written andoo-wr^M hundreds of scholarly articHNf] about epilepsy and " It speaks and conducts woaH shops on the subject. In awarding the honanm degree, Queens cited Gibm] for working 'tirelesstyllM remove the stigma that has long been associated wHH epilepsy" and "improv ng the lives of millions ? The degree was presented May 5 during the univjl| sity's commencement ceremonies. Wake Forest Baptist offering || swimming courses for kids jf| Chikken ages 4 through 12 can leam how to Mny in eight-session morning courses bang ofSMBj through August at Wake Forest Baptist Meantl ISjgThe Red Cross Swimming and Water Safe^l HBLram classes are taught on three levels - PresdtMfil itiiikl. _n. fi a _ . a . _ j i_ _ - K~aui(Rn H ana up wn? Hwveno swimming skills), 1 (for chilcken S and |Hpiho have basic swim |(for chilcken 6 and up who [possess the swimming Mil courses are conducted at the Warm Water Pool on I fjjjkpl Center at Wake to H:3U a.m., will begin June a, HE and Aug. 6. Level I classes, held from 8:39 ||;Jt3 ?.m., and Level 2 sessions, held from vill begin June 11, June 25, July 9, Jdf^H 6. All classes are held Mondqr through HhhJH ?The fee for the Preschool coune is $55 sflittJw I cost of the Level 1 and Level 2 courses is $757|^H| ^HKs $10 registration fee. mFor additional information, inducing how to : L Chemistry honor goes to Ram i SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Shavada Roary, a second-year professional phase student in the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program at Winston-Salem State University, was recently awarded the Richard Early Award by the North Carolina Section of the American Society of Clinical Chemistry. The award is given to a CLS student iden tified by their program faculty for his or her excellent academic work and potential shown in the area of clinical chemistry. The award was created to honor Dr. Richard Early, a nationally recognized clinical chemist with numerous contributions to science and schol arly work. Early presented the award to Roary at a North Carolina Section's professional meeting in May. The N.C. Section is one of 21 within the American Society of Clinical Chemistry, an international scientific and medical society of clinical laboratory professionals, physicians, research scientists and others involved with i clinical chemistry and related disciplines. The j organization annually holds the world's largest Submitted Photo WSSU student Shavada Roary receives her award from Dr. Richard Early, for whom the honor is named. lab medicine conference with nearly 20,000 participants from more than 100 countries. AAT Image A view of the heart of the N.C. A&T campus in Greensboro. A&T to fight depression, anxiety in largely Hispanic neighborhood SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Guilford County's growing immigrant community is one of the county's most underserved populations for mental health services. The correlation between immi grant status and depression, anxiety and sub stance abuse makes such services a critical need. Beginning this fall, one largely immi grant neighborhood will become the site of a new community-based mental health care provider through a project led by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State i University. The project will involve the departments of social work at N.C. A&T and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, the Center for New North Carolinians (CNNC) at UNCG and the joint A&T-UNCG master's degree program in social work. The project will focus on the Oakwood Forest community, which is off U.S. 29 north of Greensboro. The neighborhood has about 480 households and 2,400 residents. Eighty percent are of Mexican descent with See A*T on A8 I Coming Soon? PRNewiFoto/SoloHealth Duluth, Ga.-based SoloHealth is ready to roll out its SoloHealth Stations to retail and grocery stores throughout the nation. The Station - which in a matter of minutes can evaluate a per son's vision, blood pressure, weight and BMl (Body Mass Index) - won approval from the FDA recently. ft m ^ ^ m ^ More older adults using illicit drugs CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institutes of Health is cnunrtno thp alarm ahnnt u/hat it calls a disturbing national trend. Data from national surveys reveal that the number of those between the ages of 50- to 59 year-olds reporting that they used illicit drugs?including the nonmedical use of prescrip tion dugs?in the last month has more than doubled from 2002 to 2010, going from 907,000 to 2,375,000, or from 2.7 to 5.8 percent in this popu lation. Among those 65 and older, 414,000 used illicit dugs in 2010. A new topic, "Prescription and Illicit Dnig Abuse," available on NIHSaiiorHealth.gov http://nihsenioihealth.gov/dugabuse, describes this trend and the effects of mecication and dug abuse on older adults. Federal officials say that the number of older substance abusers could continue to rise, due to the aging of the Baby Boomers, who were more likely than previous generations to have used illicit dugs in their youth. Officials acknowledge that medications for a variety of condtions can help older adults main u 1-.1?i UU1I I ICai U1 UIUIUIIUIUII olKl lllal most older adults take their medications as prescribed, but they say at the same time, abuse of prescription medica tions?such as painkillers and depressants?and illicit dugs? such as marijuana and cocaine?can be especially harmful for older adults because aging changes how the body and brain hande these sub stances. "As people get older, it is more dfficult for their bodes to absorb and break down mod ca tions and dugs," says Dr. Nora Volkow. drector of NIDA. "Abusing these substances can worsen age related health conditions, cause injuries and lead to addiction." The NIDA says many older adults may not get the help they need because some common warning signs of abuse, such as sleep prob lems, falls and depression, can also be signs of other health conditions. Creating a Successful Provider - Patient Relationship Communication is key in any suc cessful relationship, including the rela tionship between a patient and his or her healthcare provider. A good rela tionship will result in the best care possible. You'll also feel more confi dent in your provider and in the quality of care you're receiving. How easily do you communicate with your health care provider? In this article, we will address some ways to make talking to your provider more effective. Be Prepared The best way to make the most of your visit is to come to your appoint ment prepared. ? Write down all the questions you have for the provider in advance and bring a pen and paper to take notes. ? Bring a list of symptoms if you're not feeling well. ? Bring a list of all the medicines you take. Write down the dosages and how often you take them. Include vita mins, herbal remedies and other supple ments in 1 * -A NMINHmCMMMV WAKE FOREST your usi. ? Arrive early enough (if possible) to fill out forms. ? Have your insurance card readily available, and bring your medical records or have them sent in advance if you're seeing the provider for the first time. Also, bring your health care advance directive, which outlines instructions about your care if you become unable to speak for yourself. Go over it with your provider so that your wishes are clear. When you meet with your physi cian, be sure to mention: ? Symptoms you are having - the more information you share, the better your provider will be able to treat you ? Your health history ? Personal information, including whether you are stressed ? Medicines you are currently taking - including how often and the dosage of the medicine ? Side effects you have from your medicines, especially if it makes you feel sick or if you think you may be allergic to it ? Vitamins, herbal remedies, over the counter weight loss pills, or sup plements ? Anyone else you are seeing about your health - mental and physical ? X-rays, tests results, or medical records vou mav have Questions to ask regaxSng newly prescribed medications: ? What kind of medication(s) must I take? For how long? ? What does the drug do? Will there be any side effects? ? What should I do if I have side effects? ? Can I take a generic version of the drug? ? Will the medicine interact with any medications I am already taking? ? Should I avoid any kind of food or activity while taking this medicine? Many patients feel uncomfortable asking questions of their provider; however, don't be afraid to speak up. We are here to help make recommenda tions to better your health, and we are willing to answer any questions you may have. Bring Someone with You Sometimes, people like to bring a friend or family member to a provider's appointment for moral support. A com panion also could help you relax, remind you of questions you foigot to ask, and help you remember what the provider said. If you need personal time with the provider, they can simply wait in the waiting room. See Relationship on AS
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