… START-SD program begins new work to reduce overdose rates South Dakota State University’s program to address substance use disorder in South Dakota has received additional funding to combat substance use overdose. A new award of $300,000 from the Health Resources and Services Administration will result in a one-year program titled START-SD: Overdose Response … and proper use of naloxone and fentanyl test strips. Nancy McDonald, vice president of the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care, said that through the project, “we can play an integral role in equipping communities with the tools, resources and interventions that reduce harm and save lives. Distribution of naloxone to community members can play a …
… The Community Practice Innovation Center’s history and future characterized by growth and meeting the needs of South Dakotans The Community Practice Innovation Center (CPIC) is a resource and collaboration center that has seen remarkable growth over the last five years. The … workers is not only important for the BREATHE-SD project, but also for CPIC more generally. SDSU students from a variety of programs including pharmacy practice and public health play key roles in CPIC projects. According to Dr. Miller, “CPIC projects provide unique hands-on experiences that students would not otherwise get and it is so exciting to see students …
… Cross is a Human Biology major at South Dakota State University, also pursuing minors in Chemistry and Health Education. She is on a pre-physician’s assistant track, with plans to become a PA after graduation. In addition to pursuing her major, two minors and being an honors student, Cross has also earned a phlebotomy certificate. Deirdre Cross, a graduate of the … Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program and the Phlebotomy Certificate, 70%-80% of a patient’s medical history comes from the lab, indicating the important role a phlebotomist can play in a patient’s health journey. The phlebotomy certificate has been offered at SDSU since Fall of 2020 and the first cohort of students completed the program in Spring of 2022. … an online organization that helps students find the best programs to help students achieve their dream careers. Applications for the Phlebotomy Certificate program are currently open. Learn more or apply Medical Laboratory Science Department of Allied and Population Health College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions Mar. 20, 9:32 AM Phlebotomy …
… Christopher Robbins Department of Allied and Population Health Community Practice Innovation Center christopher.robbins@sdstate.edu Telephone number: 605-688-6447 161Avera Health & Science 161 Allied & Population Health-Box 2202C University … PMID: 28984686. 12: Naimark M, Robbins CB, Gagnier JJ, Landfair G, Carpenter J, Bedi A, Miller BS. Impact of smoking on patient outcomes after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2018 Nov 21;4(1):e000416. doi:10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000416. PMID: 30555715; PMCID: PMC6267295. 13: Kessler KE, Robbins CB, Bedi A, Carpenter JE, Gagnier JJ, Miller … With Rotator Cuff Tears? Orthop J Sports Med. 2017 Aug 21;5(8):2325967117723834. doi:10.1177/2325967117723834. PMID: 28856169; PMCID: PMC5570119. 18. Gagnier JJ, Oltean H, van Tulder MW, Berman BM, Bombardier C, Robbins CB. Herbal Medicine for Low Back Pain: A Cochrane Review. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2016 Jan;41(2):116-33. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000001310. PMID: …
… SDSU to lead $1M fight against opioid misuse Aaron Hunt South Dakota State University has been awarded a $1 million federal grant to implement a three-year project as part of the Rural Communities Opioid Program. Funding comes from the Health Resources and Services Administration, which is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The grant, which begins Sept. 1, targets … but are hesitant to take on patients due to the stigma associated with this disease. Many providers assume these patients will be difficult to treat, will often miss appointments and may cause issues with other patients. However, that is a misconception. Most patients want to get better and need assistance,” Hunt said. Telehealth reduces barriers to rural residents …
… SDSU grads present substance use disorder research at APHA annual meeting Two graduates of the Master of Public Health program at South Dakota State University recently presented research posters at the American Public Health Association 2023 Annual … and Cedric Cogdill, 2023 graduates of the program, presented on research related to stigma surrounding substance use disorder, utilizing survey data. The work they presented was completed through START-SD (Stigma, Treatment, Avoidance, and Recovery in Time for South Dakota), a program to increase access to and effectiveness of prevention, treatment and … to address substance use disorder in South Dakota. The program has been ongoing since 2019. SDSU faculty members Erin Miller, Patricia Ahmed, Christopher Robbins and Aaron Hunt also played key roles in Schweitzer and Cogdill’s work. Learn more about the START-SD projects. Community Practice Innovation Center Department of Allied and Population Health College of …
… Respiratory Care Breathing is a privilege many people may take for granted. However, those with cardiopulmonary diseases know just how hard breathing can be. At SDSU, students can become a registered respiratory therapist (RRT) and help patients breathe easier. Now is a good time to become respiratory therapist in South Dakota. South Dakota’s health care industry is … than the 7.1% projected for all industries. Additionally, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 14% growth in the respiratory therapy from 2021 to 2031, with about 9,400 job openings projected each year. Median Pay for a respiratory therapist is $70,540 per year or $33.91 per hour. lacy.patnoe@sdstate.edu 605-755-3673 Department of Allied and Population …
… begins first BIRTH-SD program to improve perinatal health in South Dakota Stephanie Hanson South Dakota State University will begin a four-year program to improve perinatal health outcomes through the implementation of Alliance for Innovation and Maternal Health patient safety bundles at hospitals and birthing centers across South Dakota. Stephanie Hanson, principal investigator and a population health instructor at SDSU, and her team were awarded an $800,000 grant from the Health … Quality Collaborative, as we’ll have a dedicated and funded South Dakota-focused team,” said Andrew Williams, executive director for the collaborative. The collaborative will play a key role in BIRTH-SD-AIM work, including working with the community clinic specialist on bundle implementation and on the development and dissemination of the Dakotas-wide …
… Community Practice Innovation Center team's manuscript featured in Pharmacy Times A team from the Community Practice Innovation Center at South Dakota State University has recently published a manuscript detailing the results of a campaign to raise awareness of pharmacist and pharmacy-related services for patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Soon after being published, the … Christopher Kotschevar, Aaron Hunt, Alex Middendorf, Christopher Robbins, Erin Miller and Deidra Van Gilder. The manuscript was published in Pharmacy, an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes on topics related to pharmacy education and practice. Soon after publication, the manuscript was featured in a news article titled “Improving …
… Medical Center M425 1305 W 18th St Sioux Falls, SD 57105 May 2021-Present: Clinical Instructor for South Dakota State University Respiratory Care Program September 2014-Present: Registered Respiratory Therapist at Sanford Medical Center Credentials/Certifications Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist (NPS) Basic Life Support … Support (ACLS)Kayla Salonen is the clinical and lab instructor for the Respiratory Care program in Sioux Falls with a clinical practice site at Sanford Medical Center. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Morningside College, she attended Dakota State University and graduated with her Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care in 2015. Since … and lab instructor for the Respiratory Care Program. She currently teaches lecture, clinicals and labs in Respiratory Care Physical Science, Pathophysiology for Respiratory Care, Communication Skills for Respiratory Care and Advanced Concepts in Adult and Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care. She is the faculty advisor to the student-led Respiratory Care Club …