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Guest Lecture from Aubree Shay-Health Behavior Theory

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Dr. Shay's Wednesday morning class was split 50/50 with normal class lecture and activities by a guest lecture from Dr. Aubree Shay on Health Behavior Theory. Dr. Aubree Shay is a Trinity Undergrad with a Degree from Univeristy of Texas in Social work and her P.h.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University. Class lecture from Dr. Shay covered specific health behaviors that were assigned to groups. The groups discussed in depth the influences that effect health behaviors both on the individual, family, community, organization, and society levels. Dr. Shay also discussed in depth the Theory of Planned Behaviors and the Transtheoretical Model(TTM). Dr. Aubree Shay Presenting on the Theories of Health Behavior

A Fun Start to a New Year!

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The first-year graduate students are eager to be back on campus! They are excited to work on the various projects, case studies and presentations this semester holds. In addition, many students are beginning to volunteer or intern at the local hospitals throughout the San Antonio area. Mr. John Hornbeak has played a pivotal role in helping the students find these internships and volunteer experiences. We would like to thank him for his time and help.    Justin and Dolapo battle it out! Patrick- the official score keeper This is the first time that these students will be taught by Dr. Kaissi this school year. They began their semester by participating in a game of healthcare jeopardy! The teams “US” vs. “THEM” played against each other in a friendly competition. I think the class can all agree that we greatly lack knowledge in the category "Medical TV Shows!"