Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Hunting for Health Huntington College of Health Sciences Issue #2, 2011 1204-D Kenesaw Avenue~Knoxville, TN 37919 800-290-4226 ~ www.hchs.edu News to Muse 2011-2012 HCHS Catalog Student ID Cards We invite you to check out our new There are many businesses offering 2011-2012 catalog with updated course discounts to students and require student material and tuition costs. You may identification. If you would like to receive view the catalog online at a HCHS Student ID card, please send http://www.hchs.edu/resources.htm. your request to [email protected]. We would be glad to send you a card in the mail. Military Friendly HCHS now participating in the G. I. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bill Educational Programs If you are a veteran and would like to take advantage of your G. I. Bill benefits at HCHS Mission Statement HCHS, we are happy to help. First contact your governmental benefits The mission of Huntington College of Health representative to determine which of Sciences is to transform lives through education the programs you qualify for and the by offering accessible, convenient, affordable specific benefits available to you. Once and comprehensive distance education in you have that information contact our nutrition and the health sciences enabling Military Liaison Director to confirm adults to capitalize on their professional and your enrollment and assist with personal potential within the communities in processing the necessary paperwork to which they live. enable you to receive your benefits. [email protected] A Word from our Administrator My name is Christy Martin and I have been the Director of Administration at Huntington College of Health Sciences since May 2, 2011. My background is in public school instruction and administration where I worked for many years. I also teach at Tusculum College here in Knoxville, Tennessee in their teacher preparation program and in their graduate program. I am a native of East Tennessee and proud of my heritage. There is no place more beautiful than here in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. I am a graduate of the University of Tennessee, earning a B.S., M.S. and Ed.D., so of course I am a Tennessee Volunteer fan! We are in a very exciting growth phase here at the college. As part of our requirements for reaccreditation and continual improvement of HCHS we will be initiating programs and services to assist our students in their completion of personal goals and changing the way we do some things. Change is sometimes difficult but necessary and here at Huntington it has been not just exciting, but fun. The staff here at our Knoxville, Tennessee administrative offices are ready to serve you with whatever HCHS education issues you may have. We are open 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. If our hours make it difficult for you to call you can email me at [email protected] and I will try to either solve your problem or direct you to the appropriate person who can. You may also leave a message on our automated phone system and we will get back to you as soon as possible. I am pleased to be working with the staff, students, and HCHS community. Please let me know of your concerns, complaints or positive experiences with our school. We are constantly striving to improve and welcome your input. Admissions Director My name is Kim Galyon and I am excited to be working at HCHS as your Admissions Advisor. I grew up in Middle Tennessee and later moved to East Tennessee to attend the University of Tennessee. After graduating with a degree in Business, I married and raised 3 boys in the Knoxville area. I enjoy spending time with my family doing anything outdoors, running or playing just about any sport. I came on board the first week of June. It has been a pleasure to work with the administration at HCHS and to get to know our current students. The best part of my job is speaking with prospective students to see how our academic programs fit their needs. I am always available to assist you in any way ~ [email protected]. Delta Epsilon Tau HCHS is please to be a member school in the Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society. To recognize the academic achievements of students who study at a distance, the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) Board of Trustees officially established the Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society (DET). DET membership brings honor and earned recognition to individuals who have worked diligently to acquire new knowledge and skills from an accredited distance learning institution. If you are interested in DET and have a high grade point average please call Dr. Christy Martin at the HCHS number or email her at [email protected]. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ A Tribute to Cheryl Freeman Cheryl Freeman (1956-2011) came to work at Huntington College of Health Sciences (previously American Academy of Nutrition) in 2001. In 2004, she became the Director for the institution, providing a rare level of exemplary service to students, faculty and administration for ten years. In 2011 Cheryl passed away due to an unexpected illness, leaving those of us who knew and loved her in a state of deep sadness and loss-but also leaving us with a sense of gratefulness for having been privileged to work with her. Cheryl's legacy and example for all who work at Huntington College of Health Sciences is her gift for helping others. She demonstrated this gift of service in her desire to help students to see their own potential. Students truly appreciated this, and many called after Cheryl's passing saying, "I never met Cheryl in person but she was my friend." She would talk students out of giving up and they would go on to finish the work with honors. She would talk to students who were panicking over a final exam or assignment and calm them down. She was able to talk to people and make them believe they could do anything. She truly loved people and her sincere desire to see others succeed was evident. Although circumstances placed a roadblock in Cheryl's desire to attend college right after high school, her spirit of dedication made it possible for her to complete her bachelor's degree even while working full time and taking care of her family. Consequently, she could identify with many of our students who are working full time, raising children and taking courses to finish a degree. She has been an inspiration to so many students and because of that we are excited to announce a scholarship fund started in her name (a formal announcement about this is forthcoming). We all miss Cheryl, but those of us at Huntington College of Health Sciences strive to honor her memory by continuing to provide exemplary service to our student body. Dr. Arthur M. Presser Adjunct Assistant Professor, Curriculum Coordinator, Integrative Medicine, USC School of Pharmacy President, Huntington College of Health Sciences Staff Pharmacist, Tom's Medical Pharmacy, Valle Verde Pharmacy What's with Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat soluble nutrient which is often called "the sunshine vitamin" because the rays of the sun can convert a cholesterol derivative under the surface of the skin into vitamin D. The classic vitamin D deficiency disease is called rickets, which occurs in children. This takes place when the bones fail to calcify normally, causing growth retardation and skeletal abnormalities. The bones become so weak that they bend when they have to support the body's weight. A child with rickets who is old enough to walk characteristically develops bowed legs. Rickets was first described in 1645 by Daniel Whistler. But it was not until the early 1920's that vitamin D was classified, as such, somewhat serendipitously. Sir Edward Mellanby was working with dogs exclusively raised indoors, devoid of sunlight. He devised a diet that allowed him to prove that rickets was caused by a dietary deficiency. He worked with Cod Liver Oil which was effective in treating the disorder, and by inactivating vitamin A, was left with the active component D. In 1936 when vitamin D was chemically characterized, it was shown to be identical to Mellanby's Cod Liver Oil fraction. Interest in Vitamin D in the last 15 years has exploded. The reason for this is that it has been discovered to work by directly regulating about 1000 human genes with 2276 binding sites along the length of the genome, and with receptors in over a dozen organs. Gone are the days when Vitamin D was all about calcium and bones. Let's look at what we now know about Vitamin D, taken in doses higher than previously recommended, in various systems of the body. Bone health It has long been know that Vitamin D plays an indispensable role in skeletal health. It maintains the body's calcium levels even if dietary calcium intake is insufficient. Low levels of Vitamin D lead to inadequate bone mineralization. Taking more Vitamin D has been shown to reduce the risk of nonvertebral and hip fractures by 20%. The current body of evidence suggests taking more Vitamin D with calcium. Muscle strength Vitamin D supplementation has been shown to improve muscle strength, function and balance. This is great news for America's aging population as clinical trials have shown that taking Vitamin D reduces the risks of falls which generally result in bone fractures in elders. For the younger population a recent study in the Netherlands showed Vitamin D to stimulate the expression of the androgen receptor in muscle resulting in improved strength and regeneration.