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College of Nursing seniors promote
health in University community
Gina Flicker ‘03
 On
Feb. 26, the Connelly Center was host to the Villanova University Health
Fair, sponsored by the College of Nursing and the Student Nurses’
Association of Pennsylvania. The College of Nursing Class of 2003 strives
to promote healthy lifestyles and encourage fellow Villanova University
community members to celebrate their health. Bridgette Carter, Gina Flicker,
Maura Griffin, Michaela Neely, Precious Okon and Cynthia Tigalekou coordinated
the health fair for their senior health promotion project. “It’s
All About Me in 2003” was the theme of the health fair which promoted
making choices that positively influence lives. Generous donations from
local businesses and University organizations supported the health fair.
Carol Toussie Weingarten, Ph.D., RN; Rebecca Bramen, MSN, CRNP; and Catherine
Lovecchio, MSN, RN were advisors to the coordinators and actively participated
in the planning and implementation of the health fair.
Students collaborated with internal and external experts to have a variety
of health and wellness topics represented. The nursing students, faculty,
and 17 other experts educated Villanovans about health issues such as
depression, sleep habits, physical safety and exercise. Officer William
Wagenmann from the Radnor Township Police Department described the dangers
of driving while intoxicated. A representative from Main Line Health System
presented the positive effects of smoking cessation. Aventis Corporation
provided information on meningitis.
Villanovans enjoyed mocktails, experienced the effects of alcohol through
the lenses of beer goggles, and tested their knowledge on various health
issues such as tanning, diabetes and eating disorders. Junior Christine
Burns said, “It was very informative especially with spring break
approaching. The information concerning topics such as tanning, piercing
and alcohol were very relevant to students’ health.” The College
of Nursing senior students, the College of Nursing faculty and representatives
from local organizations answered questions, participated in discussions
and provided screening services. Whether they were enjoying an accupressure
treatment from Father Jack McAtee or checking their blood pressure, members
of the University community recognized the benefit of focusing on their
health.
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