CHCS - Perspectives Winter/Spring 2016

42 • NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY I n 2012, students from the Hybrid Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) Program got the idea of starting up a club that focused on health and wellness. The thought was that the beautifully equipped fitness center, as well as the expertise of on-site health care faculty members and students and their connections to community resources, were not being fully utilized. In addition, it just seemed logical that a campus with a variety of health care professions should have a focus on promoting health and wellness in their students and faculty and staff members. With some research, consultation, and input from the Student Government Association, the student-driven NSU Tampa Health and Wellness (HNW) Club was established. The club’s founding officers were D.P.T. students Lauren Leiva (president), Sima Patel (vice president), Jackie Potter (secretary), Hai Pham (public relations and entertainment director), and cardiovascular sonography student John Cibiras Health and Wellness Club Serves as a Role Model BY KEIBA SHAW, ED.D., D.P.T., PT, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, HYBRID D.P.T. PROGRAM Physical Therapy TAMPA