"Read Between the Wines" Book Club
Every month we choose a book and host a virtual Book Club. Click here to join our Club on Microsoft Teams and receive the latest books, updates and discussion links. Click here to see the "Read Between the Wines" Book List.
Amazon calls our most recent selection, The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah, "a powerful American epic about love and heroism and hope, set during the Great Depression."
This book is a #1 New York Times Bestseller, #1 USA Today Bestseller and #1 Indie Bestseller. Hannah is the number-one bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Great Alone.
Amazon says:
The Four Winds is a rich, sweeping novel that stunningly brings to life the Great Depression and the people who lived through it―the harsh realities that divided us as a nation and the enduring battle between the haves and the have-nots. A testament to hope, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit to survive adversity, The Four Winds is an indelible portrait of America and the American dream, as seen through the eyes of one indomitable woman whose courage and sacrifice will come to define a generation.
SHP Wellness Committee
Our growing committee consists of a divers groupe of members from the School of Health Professions' departments, the Dean's Office and the UAB/Lakeshore Research Collaborative. Please
Leadership
Kelly Berg (Nutrition Sciences) – Chair
Muhammad Maqbool (Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences) – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Representative
Jana Villanueva (Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences) – Social Chair
Members
Rebecca Hanson (Nutrition Sciences)
Don Lein (Physical Therapy)
Katherine Meese (Health Services Administration)
Emily Pounds (UAB/Lakeshore Research Collaborative)
Drew Sayer (Nutrition Sciences)
Haiyan Qu (Health Services Administration)
Welcome to SHP Wellness!
The School of Health Professions' Wellness Committee began in the Department of Nutrition Sciences and quickly spread. Today, SHP Wellness is guided by a committee of members from all five departments, the Dean's Office and the UAB/Lakeshore Research Collaborative.
Our mission is to improve the physical, emotional, and mental wellness of School of Health Profession’s faculty, staff, and students through promoting awareness, action, and an environment for success. Our events are generally free and always open to everyone! We welcome your ideas in nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, stress management, diversity, cultural awareness and more.
Please follow us on Instagram at @UABSHPWOW. We hope you take full advantage of what we offer and we look forward to seeing you at our events!
SHP Wellness in Action
There are many new ways to earn points with UAB's My Health Rewards program: link your smart watch, complete the daily Healthcheck, and so on.
This month, we want you to document the number of points that you have October 1st and then verify how many points you have at the end of each week.
And remember - this is truly about progress, not points, because a winner will be drawn at random the first week of November. To enter the drawing submit your completed calendar
Ideas and Questions for SHP Wellness
SHP Wellness is open to everyone! We welcome your ideas and questions - just fill out our form below.
Thank you for your interest and be well!
L. R. Jordan Chair in Health Services Administration
Jane Banaszak-Holl, Ph.D.
Jane Banaszak-Holl, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Health Services Administration, has done research on care options for seniors for over 20 years and is focused on improving both the quality of care and quality of life for seniors living in long-term care settings as well as for employees working within this context. Her current research includes studies of how corporate ownership impacts health outcomes in nursing homes, the link between organizational culture and performance in healthcare systems, implementation of best practices in healthcare, and how leadership influences clinical care. She received her Sociology Ph.D. from Cornell University.
Webb Chair in Nutrition Sciences
Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Ph.D., R.D.
Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, Ph.D., R.D., associate director for Cancer Prevention and Control for the UAB O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, is a nutrition scientist with training in biochemistry, genetics, and behavioral science. For the past two decades, her research career has spanned basic science studies focused on determining mechanisms of action of food-related components on neoplastic progression, to clinical research that involves nutrition-related concerns of cancer patients, as well as determining effective lifestyle interventions that improve the overall health of cancer survivors and their families.
C. E. Butterworth, Jr., MD, Professorship in the Department of Nutrition Sciences
W. Timothy Garvey, M.D.
W. Timothy Garvey, M.D., researches the metabolic, molecular, and genetic pathogenesis of insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. His studies have involved the cellular and molecular biology of cell and animal models, metabolic investigations of human subjects on metabolic research wards, and the genetic basis of diseases in Gullah-speaking African Americans and other national cohorts of diabetes patients. The Garvey laboratory has made important observations regarding the pathogenesis of human insulin resistance and has been a principal contributor to our understanding of the role of the glucose transport system and glucose transporter proteins in human insulin resistance. He has identified gene families that contribute to insulin resistance in human muscle insulin using cDNA microarray, e.g., NR4A orphan nuclear receptors and the tribbles gene family, and has elucidated the role of adiponectin in cardiometabolic disease and mitochondrial proteomics to better define mitochondrial defects that impair substrate oxidation.
Howard W. Houser Endowed Professorship in Health Administration
Amy Yarbrough Landry, Ph.D.
Amy Yarbrough Landry, Ph.D., director of the Master of Science in Health Administration program, is currently studying the management practices of nursing homes with low resources. Her research has been published in the Journal of Healthcare Management, Medical Care Research and Review, and the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice. Dr. Landry has served as the Division Chair for the Health Care Management Division of the Academy of Management, and she is actively engaged in the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.
Bergman/Pinkston Endowed Professorship
Donald Lein, Ph.D., PT
Donald H. Lein Jr., PhD, PT, associate professor and director of Continuing Education and Community Outreach in the Department of Physical Therapy, continues to practice part time in the UAB Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Center at the Kirklin Clinic. His research interests include developing and implementing physical therapy interventions to improve the care of individuals with osteoporosis and osteoporosis-related fractures, exploring the role of physical therapists in providing health promotion and education while providing typical physical therapy services, and developing and testing educational strategies to enhance Doctor of Physical Therapy education.
Lakeshore Foundation Endowed Chair in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation Science
James H. Rimmer, Ph.D.
James H. Rimmer, Ph.D., director of our Research Collaborative, has been developing and directing physical activity and health promotion programs for people with disabilities for more than 30 years. He serves on the NIH National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research advisory board and several national advisory boards in rehabilitation engineering. He is a member of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Health Disparities Advisory Committee to the Director of CDC. In 2014, he became the first researcher with a focus on the fitness of people with disabilities to be named to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition Science Board.
Will Ferniany Endowed Professorship in Healthcare Leadership
This endowment serves as a tribute to Dr. Ferniany’s steadfast support and immeasurable contributions to our school, the Department of Health Services Administration, and as recognition for his distinguished career in the UAB Health System. A senior leader in health care since 1975, Ferniany became chief executive officer of the UAB Health System in 2008, he also served as the first CEO of the UAB/Ascension St. Vincent’s Alliance.
Student Affairs Committee
The School of Health Professions' Student Affairs Committee provides guidance, promotes a supportive learning environment, and encourages academic success as well as personal development. The committee membership shall consist of two full-time regular faculty members and/or full-time professional staff elected or appointed from academic departments sponsored by SHP, two student leaders from each department, one at the graduate professional level and one at the undergraduate level (if relevant to department), and the one representative for SHP from the Graduate Student Government (GSG) and Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA). One at-large student member may be appointed by the Chair from among SHP students serving on other recognized UAB student groups that support the goals of the SAC, if appropriate to specific initiatives.
The Director of Student Services and Advising or other dean’s designee shall serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member.
Our Vision
To enhance the School of Health Professions and support students’ educational journeys by cultivating an environment that encourages their growth and development as they excel in their academic, non-academic, personal and professional endeavors.
Our Mission
The Student Affairs Committee (SAC) will concentrate on student success by emphasizing the following core areas:
- New and continuing student services and major revisions or discontinuation of existing student services;
- New and continuing School-sponsored student activities and student organizations, or discontinuation of existing student activities and/or organizations;
- Enforcement of non-academic misconduct policies, including discipline, probation, and suspension policies of the School commensurate with the university and school policies for non-academic student conduct;
- Content of official publications related to the Office Academic and Faculty Affairs and the Office of Student Services and Advising such as the SHP student handbooks, recruitment brochures, and student services promotional materials;
- General record-keeping and reporting requirements related to the School’s student recruitment, enrollment, advising, and retention activities as pertaining to requirements of the university;
- Administration of School-approved student organizations, services, and activities;
- Promotion of student achievements through solicitation and assistance with preparing nominations for student awards and other recognition venue.
Our Members
CDS
- Christine Loyd (F)
- Cody Black (F)
- Regan Romine (GR student)
- Tracie Tran (UG student)
HSA
- Susan Packa (F)
- TBD (S)
- Ed Murrell (GR)
- Avery Bradford (U/G)
GSA
- Mikayla Greenwood (GR student)
- JaMor Hairston (GR student)
USGA
- Brent Jackson (UG student)
- Daleya Scaife (UG student)
- Yesenia Villanueva (UG student)
- Briana Watson (UG student)
NTR
- Deidre Murray (S)
- Paula Chandler-Laney (F)
- Julianne Clina (GR student)
- Kylie Schomber (UG student)
OT
- Kerry McAlpine (Staff)
- Jewell Dickson (Faculty)
- Megan Holmes (GR student)
- Antoine Russell (GR student)
PT
- Harsh Singh (F)
- Jennifer Christy (F)
- Anne Marie Thornton (GR student)
- Bri Koshy and Mikayla Greenwood (GR student)
Staff Officers
- Kristin Johnston Chapleau
- TBD
(2nd year students will split meetings) *
In 2018, the UAB School of Health Professions formed a school-wide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee made up of faculty, staff and students. Together, they work collaboratively to promote these areas within the school and build capacity for embracing these concepts among our colleagues as well as our alumni.
SHP DEI Art Installation
In 2022, the SHP DEI Committee unveiled an art installation that symbolizes our commitment to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
We chose a tree to signify strength and growth. The tree is made beautiful by the diverse people and ideals of the SHP family.
The trunk of the tree represents our strong foundation of acceptance and respect. The branches of the tree follow their own unique path, just as we do. On the branches are signs of growth, but there is room for more, signifying our continued efforts to understand and exemplify the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our Message to You
We have a message for all who enter our school. You can click the video above for English. Click here to see it translalted to a dozen languages. And you can read it here:
Welcome to the UAB School of Health Professions! We celebrate our differences, which make us stronger; and we value learning from one another, which brings us together. In the SHP family, diversity matters, equity matters, inclusion matters, and you matter.
Inclusive Language Resources
There are many ways for people to feel included in their environment. One way to foster inclusion is by our word choice. To learn more about inclusive language, visit the UAB Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and Inclusive Language Guide (PDF).
SHP Diversity Champions
Our Diversity Champions set the standard for all with their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion wherever they go. This is a title that is not given - it is earned by those who exceed expectations and serve as models of excellence for colleagues by completing all five courses in the UAB Diversity Education program. provided by the UAB Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI).
We extend our congratulations and our gratitude to the SHP DEI Champions:
Ashleigh Allgood
Leandra Celaya
Laine Chapman
Deek Cunningham
Jessica Denton
Sarah dos Anjos
Krystle Glasgow
Christina Isom
Elizabeth Kroeger
Elisa Lewis
Rebecca Lipscomb
Ana Oliveira
Tara Pearce
Patricia Perez
Amanda Sherman
Kevin Storr
Jessica Williams
Ramon Vega
Click here to learn how you can become an SHP Diversity Champion.
SHP DEI Committee Video
The UAB School of Health Professions Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is made up of faculty, staff and students. Together, they created this video to tell you more about their group and their latest creation.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey Report
In 2019, we surveyed faculty and staff to identify issues in need of attention. The strong participation across the board reveals true commitment and full support to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the university, school, program and personal level. Here is what our survey revealed.
Support of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Our survey asked which issues to support. On average, nearly three-quarters of participants (73%) agree or strongly agree to support all three areas – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – with diversity selected by most.
Reported Discrimination
We asked participants about experiences of discrimination in ten different areas. All ten areas were selected and they include spiritual affiliation (9%), age (8%), socioeconomic status (8%), sexual orientation (5%), caregiver status (3%), immigration status (3%), and marital status (2%).
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Priorities
Our survey asked everyone to rank priorities for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee from most important to least important. These results will guide the SHP DEI Committee moving forward in their efforts to support all members of the SHP family.
SHP Today and Tomorrow
We interviewed students, faculty, and staff about the School's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to learn where we are today as well as how we can improve every day moving forward. Please click the video below to see where we are today and where we are going tomorrow.
School Overview 2019
Moving Forward
As we move forward, there are two major activities that are part of the School's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts.
- Launch Events: The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee will host several launch events to personally engage all school faculty, staff, and students in our efforts and activities. Our first event was held on March 6 and was a huge success. Be on the lookout for the announcement of our upcoming events.
- Online Needs Assessment: Our questionnaire will explore Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion topics to identify issues in need of attention throughout the school.
Thank you!
In advance of all these actions, we thank you for your participation and your support - but most of all - we thank you for your commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the university, school, program, and personal level.
Individual Videos
Please click on the individual video below to see more personal reflections about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from each of those we interviewed.
Jose' Fernandez
Department of Nutrition Sciences
Sam South
Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences
Leandra Celaya
Department of Health Services Administration
Kortland Hudson
M.S. in Health Administration (MSHA Class 54)
Akil Hawkins
Doctor of Physical Therapy (Class of 2020)
Doug Moellering
Department of Nutrition Sciences
Valene Garr Barry
School of Health Professions
Floyd Josephat
Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences
Jane Moore
Department of Physical Therapy
Dean's Advisory Board
The School of Health Professions Dean's Advisory Board works in partnership with the dean to advance the school toward its goals of excellence and achievement in education, research, and service. Recognizing the importance of health professions education and the continuing interest of alumni and both government and industry leaders, the board is dedicated to the creative development of the School of Health Professions.