Spring 2007 - Purdue College of Pharmacy - Purdue University
Spring 2007 - Purdue College of Pharmacy - Purdue University
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ALUMNI, STAFF & STUDENT ACTIVITIES<br />
Students Attend ASHP’s Policy Week<br />
L to R: John Hertig; Cynthia Brennan, ASHP President; Laura Smith<br />
John Hertig, 3rd pr<strong>of</strong>essional year student, and Laura Smith,<br />
4th pr<strong>of</strong>essional year student, attended the American Society<br />
<strong>of</strong> Health-System <strong>Pharmacy</strong> (ASHP) Policy Week in Bethesda,<br />
Maryland, during September 18-21, 2006. John served on the<br />
Council on <strong>Pharmacy</strong> Practice and Laura served on the Council<br />
for Educational Affairs and Workforce Development. The<br />
students spent the week developing policy for ASHP to help<br />
determine the vision and direction for the organization.<br />
The students also had the opportunity to meet with senators<br />
and congressmen to lobby for issues coming before Congress<br />
that deal with health-system pharmacy. John comments that<br />
although he continues to enjoy many aspects <strong>of</strong> his continued<br />
service, Legislative Day was his most memorable experience.<br />
“Through this opportunity, I was able to speak with my elected<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficials about the policy and initiatives most important to<br />
pharmacists nationwide,” says Hertig. “My love for public<br />
service and desire to improve health-system practice made<br />
this experience one in a lifetime.” He continues that through<br />
his work with ASHP, he has been able to <strong>of</strong>fer a student<br />
perspective to a section <strong>of</strong> the organization that deals directly<br />
with important pharmacy practice issues. “I have been<br />
fortunate enough to network with the top practitioners<br />
in our field, developing a strong sense <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
commitment and ambition for moving pharmacy forward.”<br />
KE members shown in the photo include (L to R): Front Row, Nate<br />
Cashion (Santa); Middle Row, Nicole Gilmore (Rudolph), Kari Nieman,<br />
Sara Cobbs; Back Row, Lindsey Corbets, Kim Dahnke, Alex Szewciw<br />
(gnome), Becky Miller, Laura Meyer (elf), Rich Jeffries, Tobie Rogers,<br />
Alan Gross (reindeer)<br />
Kappa Epsilon Educates about SAD<br />
Kappa Epsilon members passed out candy and flyers for<br />
awareness <strong>of</strong> Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) throughout<br />
the <strong>of</strong>fices in the <strong>Pharmacy</strong> Building in December, 2006.<br />
“Kappa Epsilon is a pr<strong>of</strong>essional fraternity involved in academic<br />
socialization and community service. We enjoy having<br />
a great time helping our community and spreading holiday<br />
cheer,” says KE student representative Danielle Sheese.<br />
Some symptoms <strong>of</strong> winter SAD include fatigue, increased<br />
need for sleep, decreased levels <strong>of</strong> energy, increase in<br />
appetite and weight gain, difficulty concentrating, and an<br />
increased desire to be alone. Between 4 and 6 percent <strong>of</strong> the<br />
U.S. population suffers from SAD, while 10 to 20 percent<br />
may suffer from a more mild form <strong>of</strong> winter blues. Research<br />
has shown that light therapy is an effective treatment for<br />
SAD, while antidepressants are also sometimes used. Other<br />
possible remedies can include increasing your exposure to<br />
daylight, eating a well-balanced diet with sufficient amounts<br />
<strong>of</strong> vitamins and minerals, exercising regularly, and staying<br />
active in a social circle. Pr<strong>of</strong>essional counseling might also<br />
be needed during the winter months.<br />
36 the PURDUE pharmacist n SPRING <strong>2007</strong>