Clinical Staff Profiles

	Tom Hill, Medical Doctor Education B.A. in Biology (UT Austin) M.D. (UT Health Science Center in Houston) Family Medicine Residency (UT Medical Branch in Galveston) Why do you enjoy working at the Student Health Center? It is a pleasure to work with people who are motivated to get better quickly. What advice would you give students about living healthy? Never begin smoking; quit immediately if you already smoke. Smoking cessation is even more valuable (to your health) than childhood immunizations.

	Crystal Birdsong, Nurse Practitioner Education B.S.N., R.N. (UT Medical Branch in Galveston) M.S.N., A.P.N. (UT Health Science Center at Houston) Why do you enjoy working at the Student Health Center? I enjoy the student population. I can identify with the stress, anxiety, and aggravation that come with being a college student, particularly a sick college student. What advice would you give students about living healthy? Be accountable and responsible for your own health. You only have one shot at this life. Don't throw it away by being irresponsible.

	Lewis (Lew) DeVore, Physician Assistant Education University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Physician Assistant Program Why do you enjoy working at the Student Health Center? I enjoy working at the SHC becuase the job entails primarily working with healthy young adults. What advice would you give students about living healthy? Exercise. Eat right. Get plenty of rest and don't smoke.

	Lowry Powers, Physician Assistant Education Why do you enjoy working at the Student Health Center? What advice would you give students about living healthy?

	Lorna Wadsworth, Registered Nurse Education R.N. (Adirondack Community College, Queensbury, NY) Why do you enjoy working at the Student Health Center? The diversity of the college population (i.e., age, race, cultures). I enjoy learning about other cultures/customs and conversing with others from different countries. What advice would you give students about living healthy? You're only given one body -- treat it well. Events of today may not show effects until later in life.

	Ana Maiorano, Licensed Vocational Nurse Education L.V.N. (Joe G. Davis School of Nursing, Huntsville, TX – Received the Patsy Woodall award for the Outstanding Nursing Student of the Year) Why do you enjoy working at the Student Health Center? Working at the Student Health Center has not only allowed me to help meet the students’ medical needs, but allows me to educate, nurture, and guide them. What advice would you give students about living healthy?The lifestyle choices you make now will impact you in the future.

	Frieda Turner, Licensed Vocational Nurse Education L.V.N. (Joe G. Davis School of Nursing, Huntsville, TX) Why do you enjoy working at the Student Health Center? I enjoy my fellow nurses and co-workers. I love the students and love seeing them grow from freshmen to graduates. What advice would you give students about living healthy? What you do now will affect what you CAN do later.

	Christina Miles, Licensed Vocational Nurse Education L.V.N. (Tyler Jr. College, Tyler, Texas) Why do you enjoy working at the Student Health Center? I enjoy the students' willingness to learn and the opportunity to teach healthy lifestyle choices. What advice would you give students about living healthy? Don't drink and drive. Don't do drugs. Abstinence, abstinence, abstinence.