CINCINNATI--Xavier University students will get a unique learning opportunity via a live Web cast on Tuesday evening, April 1, when ABC News Anchor Bob Woodruff visits Cincinnati for a Drake Center fundraising event to benefit traumatic brain injury programs and research.
From the Cintas Center at Xavier, students will watch Mr. Woodruff live via a Web cast from the Millennium Hotel as he tells his story of the roadside bomb that led to his traumatic brain injury and his amazing recovery through rehabilitation and family support. His patriotic presentation will also recognize and honor our armed services.
After the presentation, students will participate in a panel discussion to deepen their learning. "The unique 'take-away' for our students participating in this Web cast is that they will get three different perspectives from each of the panelists: a health care professional, a journalist, and a military veteran," says Carol Scheerer, Ed.D., OTR/L, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy, Xavier University, who helped coordinate the Web cast with the Drake Center Foundation. While the entire student body, faculty and staff are invited, it is a required assignment for occupational therapy, nursing, social work, health services administration, psychology, radiologic technology and military science.
The panel discussion will be moderated by Mark Meyers, Ph.D., Dean, College of Social Sciences, Health, and Education. Panelists include: Dr. Kelly Napier, Clinical Psychologist at Drake Center and supervising psychologist on Drake's traumatic brain injury unit; Keith Reed, Business Reporter, Cincinnati Enquirer; and Iraqi veteran Master Sergeant James Hassall, U.S. Army, and current faculty member at Xavier University.
"We are pleased to make possible this unique opportunity that will help shape our future health care professionals, journalists and military personnel," said Craig Rice, President of the Drake Foundation. "Raising awareness and developing programs and research around traumatic brain injuries will make our community a better place." The Web cast is also being shown at UC and NKU where similar events have been organized.
Drake Center is the region's leader in helping traumatic brain injury patients rebuild their lives. Services include long-term acute care (medically complex care and rehabilitation), transitional skilled nursing, assisted living and various outpatient and wellness services. Drake Center is part of the Health Alliance, an integrated health care delivery system. For more information, visit www.DrakeCenter.com or call 513-418-2500. ###
