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Health Sciences Adjunct Faculty Member Wins Book Award!

One of our SHHS Adjunct Faculty in Health Sciences, Dr. Chuck Stewart , was named a 2018 American Book Fest winner for his 3 Volume Reference book, “ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Americans at Risk ”. Dr. Stewart holds a PhD in Education from USC and has now written 16 books for a remarkable 3 million published words in print! He teaches part-time for the Department of Community Health and Mathematics at National University . The full results from the American Book Fest awards are here .

SHHS Faculty Member Publishes Another Book!

Community Health Department Associate Faculty Member Dr.David Lemberg has published yet another book. See another of his works featured on the school blog here . This work is a first edition textbook. The 378-page tome features the exploration and analysis of ethical and legal issues in healthcare, leading to local, national, and global initiatives that make a lasting difference, will assist all of us in creating and perpetuating an environment in which the human spirit may thrive, flourish, and prosper. Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare provides a framework for and contributes to the ongoing growth and development of healthcare students across the spectrum of specialization in nursing, medicine, and the allied health sciences. You can order a copy of the book here . Truly a remarkable faculty accomplishment!

Holiday Cheer Event Another Success!!!

Even as the Winter Holidays are over, winter is still around for most of the country. And seven families in San Diego County are still feeling the warmth of gifts and donated refurbished computers from the SHHS. This annual event founded by school dean Dr. Gloria McNeal was taken over by SHHS students who raised over $7,000 to help local families. Click on the pictures below for a larger image of the event which was held on November 3oth, 2017 at the Spectrum Campus: Santa gets things started! Dean McNeal looks on as Nursing students give out gifts. Dr. Bhawal of Community Health congratulates the Community Health students for their involvement. Chair of Nursing Dr. Guertin and Dr. Piper get in line for some great food at the event.

SHHS Wins Planetree Designation!

This month saw a world changing achievement by the School of Health and Human Services (SHHS). After nearly two years of work and collaboration, the school became the first in the nation to earn the Planetree designation . Heralded around the world for starting and sustaining a unique model of patient centered care, the Planetree organization has been helping hospitals put patients first. Now National University has paved the way for universities to have the same principles by being the first to bring this approach to academia. Read all about the achievement in detail HERE , and read the local news article about the designation HERE . Accepting the designation are (left to right) Clinical Assistant Professor Linda Macomber, a Planetree staff member, Dean Dr. Gloria McNeal, Planetree Chair Christy Shumacher, and Assistant Professor Peggy Ranke.

SHHS Student Research Fellowship

The National University Library launched a pilot project through the Center of Excellence that created an opportunity for the librarians to host student research fellows. Hi, my name is Sarah and I was hired as the first ever Student Research Fellow. It has been one of the best experiences I've ever had because I have learned so much and have been given opportunities that have provided me a competitive edge moving forward into my career path. This experience allowed me to work directly with faculty to do research and submit a manuscript for publishing. Also, I was able to apply my new research skills in all the classes I took while I was a fellow, resulting in straight A's in all of my courses. My time, here at the library, is coming to an end as I am getting ready to ship out for Army basic training but I will carry this experience with me forever. Below is a video about my experience here at the National University Library as a fellow. If you are interested in be

Hay is for Horses and Planetree is too!

National University faculty, staff, students and their families, along with Dean, Dr. Gloria McNeal, of the School of Health and Human Services came together on Saturday, July 8th, to celebrate Collaboration, Innovation, and Acknowledgement (C.I.A.) Day at the Rolling Horse Ranch in Ramona, California. National University is the first educational institution to create a pathway to Planetree Designation . The mission is to establish an academic partnership between Planetree and National University's School of Health and Human Services and its stakeholders with the mutual goal to achieve a Planetree-designated status , and through this, students graduate prepared to foster the principles of person-centered approach to patient care. There are several opportunities to get involved with this process. Faculty and staff can join various committees to provide input in the process, contact Christy Schumacher to get involved. Students and alumni also have an opportunity to get invo