Spring 2007 - Purdue College of Pharmacy - Purdue University

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