College of Health Sciences and Professions and ǧÃŬAV alumni honored at Healthy Hall Awards
Article By: Clark Leonard
The University of North Georgia's (ǧÃŬAV) College of Health Sciences and Professions and two ǧÃŬAV alumni were honored at the Feb. 25 Healthy Hall Awards.
The College of Health Sciences and Professions was selected as a finalist in outstanding healthcare education for its curriculum and programming.
"I am proud to work with a team of students, faculty and staff in the College of Health Sciences and Professions that is so dedicated to making a difference through service to our communities," said Dr. Carolynn DeSandre, interim dean of the College of Health Sciences and Professions.
The 's Healthy Hall Awards seek "to spotlight those in the healthcare industry making a significant impact on our quality of life through excellence in health and wellness," according to the .
ǧÃŬAV alumna Heather Burke-Cody won the Outstanding Allied Health Professional award. A nurse practitioner with The Longstreet Clinic, she earned a Master of Science with a major in family nurse practitioner from ǧÃŬAV in 2015. Burke-Cody also runs her own nonprofit, Everyday Good, helping families in need in Hall and Habersham counties.
Gainesville Police Chief Jay Parrish, '99, earned the Visionary Leader award. He heads up a drug awareness program and has been at the forefront of reducing mental health issues related to drug use and overdose. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from ǧÃŬAV in 1999.
Nursing program helps alumna care for kids
ǧÃŬAV's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program opened doors for Olivia Azevedo Scanzillo to serve as a hematology oncology nurse at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Family Health Fair is set for April 26
ǧÃŬAV will host its third annual free Family Health Fair from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 26 in the Hugh Mills Physical Education Complex at ǧÃŬAV's Gainesville Campus.
Alumni Weekend set for April 25-27
ǧÃŬAV's Alumni Weekend is set for April 25-27, including the 54th Alumni Awards banquet, a golf tournament, reunions, musical events, and Reunite.
Nursing program helps Wischnewsky serve in Army
2nd Lt. Morgan Wischnewsky's time in the Corps of Cadets and Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at ǧÃŬAV prepared her to excel in the highly competitive Army Nurse Corps.