Author: Jamie Stoskopf

Dr. Voncella McCleary-Jones, associate dean for the College of Health Professions, has been selected to be inducted into the 2022 class of fellows of the American Academy of Nursing. Through a competitive application process, 250 distinguished nurse leaders were selected to be inducted into the Academy based on their contributions to advance public health. The inductees will be recognized at the academy’s annual Health Policy Conference in October in Washington, DC.

The focus of Dr. McCleary-Jones’ work is health literacy — improving the knowledge of practitioners and health outcomes and informing research of national and international colleagues in nursing and other disciplines.

The American Board of General Dentistry recognized Dr. Tommy Vu, Dr. Megan Casserly, and the Wichita State Advanced Education in General Dentistry program for the 2022 Sandra Mitchell Memorial Award for Community Service.

This recognition is for community service by a dental graduate resident in providing dental services to the underserved or community education and outreach.

The College of Health Professions’ High School Advisory Council hosted its first health science teacher’s workshop.

The workshop featured cutting-edge health science and biomechanical technology presentations, hands-on experiences with the new human cardiorespiratory simulation manikin and cadaver work in the CHP’s gross anatomy lab.

High school teachers also had the opportunity to network with other health science teachers from Kansas schools around the state. The workshop supports the college’s vision to build strong relationships with local high schools and establish a direct pipeline from high schools through the CHP’s academic programs and into the health care industry.

Congratulations to Amy Drassen Ham, clinical professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences, for being recognized in Excellence in Health Care from the Wichita Business Journal.

The series spotlights outstanding professionals in health care. Dr. Drassen Ham was selected because of her extraordinary work in higher education, research, and multiple COVID-19 pandemic response initiatives.

Congratulations to Wichita State University’s School of Nursing faculty members Mary Faraher and Jamie Harrington for receiving Wichita Business Journal’s 2022 Healthcare Hero Awards.

Health Care Heroes recognizes Wichita-area health care professionals who achieve excellence in their fields.

The Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at Wichita State is open all summer. The clinic provides services to people across the lifespan who have communication difficulties, including speaking, hearing, swallowing, and spoken and written language impairments.

The clinical staff includes highly trained faculty in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. The clinic is open to the public. Call 316-978-3289 to schedule an appointment. The Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic is located in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex at the intersection of 29th Street and Oliver. 

Congratulations to the Dental Hygiene Class of 2022 for achieving a 100% pass rate on their written and clinical licensure examinations. Both exams are required for licensure. Good luck to all the graduates in their careers as dental hygienists.

WSU’s Delta Dental of Kansas dental clinic is moving to 3D dentistry with the capacity to create crowns and other dental prosthetics.

The process begins with a digital scan of the patient’s teeth to create a 3-D image. Based on the scan, a prosthetic (crown, bridge, or implant) is designed, and a small block of synthetic material is milled at high speed on a cutting disk to the shape of the dental restoration. The process produces dental products with very high precision, at a much faster rate, and at a fraction of the cost. The 3-D virtual models can be used during consultation with clients to illustrate treatment options.

WSU’s dental clinic has begun operation of the equipment and expects to see reduced patient wait times and fewer visits for completion of the dental procedures.   

The WSU dental clinic provides a full range of services including cleanings, whitening, fillings, and implants, along with in-house specialists for periodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and prosthetics.  The clinic is open during the summer and is currently taking new patients. To schedule an appointment, call 316-978-8350 or visit wichita.edu/WSUdentalclinic. 

The Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at Wichita State offers free hearing evaluations to faculty and staff.

Hearing loss is a common problem that can significantly affect a person’s ability to communicate.  During the evaluation, an audiologist will test the patient’s hearing to determine if there is hearing loss and the type and severity of the loss. If a patient does appear to have hearing loss, the appointment may last longer.

To schedule an appointment, call 316-978-3289. The clinic is located at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex at the intersection of 29th and Oliver streets.

The College of Health Professions is pleased to share its 2021 annual report. The report highlights exciting accomplishments, including major simulation upgrades and other initiatives that demonstrate how the College is Leading Change in Healthcare Education.