Dr. Luqman Lawal (MPH ’14) was recently interviewed by KNXV-TV in Phoenix about the work he’s doing to fight hearing loss around the world.
Charlie Plain
Remembering Dar W. Vriesman (MHA ’72)
Master of Healthcare Administration from Univ of MN in 1972 and was CEO of Northfield Hospital (MN) and CEO of St. John’s Lutheran Care Center and President of Lutheran Affiliated Services (Mars PA). He was Vice-President of Lutheran Medical Center (Wheat Ridge, CO) and developed their Senior Services program. Following his retirement, he served as interim pastor for three churches in the Denver area.
Vriesman’s career included serving as CEO of Northfield Hospital in Minnesota, a member of the Colorado State Commission on Aging, and as interim pastor for three churches in the Denver area.
Project identifies Minnesota’s uninsured to help them obtain coverage
The project led by Professor Kathleen Call has released the data profiling the uninsured in communities across the state as well as an interactive Excel workbook and clickable map.
Shorter and longer sleep durations linked to heart health risk in older women
A study led by postdoctoral research fellow Kelsie Full found that woman who slept less than seven hours had higher risk cardiovascular disease and other health issues.
Tuskegee study’s medical exploitation led to population-wide declines in health among black men
Assistant Professor Rachel Hardeman co-authored an article that shows how the disclosure of a secret study of untreated syphilis in black men led many people to mistrust the medical system.
Study finds beta blockers ineffective in stopping COPD flare-ups
The study co-led by Professor John Connett revealed no beneficial effect of beta blockers on the overall risk of exacerbations and strong evidence that using the drug was associated with severe exacerbations requiring hospitalization.
Hitchcock (MHA ’11) named a Rising Star by Kansas City Business Journal
Neesha Hitchcock (MHA ’11) was named to the list highlighting executives having an impact early in their careers on business being done in cities throughout the nation.
Thirion (MPH ’18) named winner of 2019 Siggi Supports Entrepreneurs contest
Allison Thirion (MPH ’18) will receive a $10,000 grant to support her initiative, Nutrition Network.
Johnson (MHA ’07), Kirking (MHA ’12) named “rising stars” by Becker’s Hospital Review
Aaron Johnson (MHA ’07) and Adam Kirking (MHA ’12) were named rising stars as health care leaders under 40 years old by Becker’s Hospital Review.
Developing the “best class ever” of health care leaders
Justine Mishek (MHA ’03) shares her giving story and passion for impacting the next generation of health care leaders through philanthropy.
Volunteer Spotlight: Kenneth Jones (MHA ’03)
Kenneth Jones (MHA ’03) is the president of AMITA Health St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL, and serves as the vice chair of the MHA Alumni Association/Foundation.
Jalal (PhD ’13) receives Young Investigator award
Dr. Hawre Jalal, MD (PhD ’13) is the 2019 recipient of the Society for Medical Decision Making’s Young Investigator Award.
