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School of Nursing—Center for Nursing Research (CNRS) The Center for Nursing Research is responsible for facilitating the development of research activities in the School of Nursing. Its primary functions are to enhance research productivity, increase the intensity of the research environment, and assist students and faculty in securing externalfunding to support research. |
Successful research proposals submitted to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for funding generally include the results of pilot studies. However, a number of potential nursing research projects developed by U.Va. faculty on various topics—including rural health, global health, domestic violence, nursing history, oncology, complementary therapies, diabetes, and gerontology—are currently stalled because they lack funding for pilot studies. A gift of $5,000 will move one of these projects to the next level.
School of Nursing—Center for Nursing Research—Quality of Care and Patient Safety: $25–$25,000
Research conducted by several School of Nursing faculty members aims to ensure that patients are safe, well cared for, and see improvement through their health care experiences. Current studies focus on the quality of care provided for Medicare clients and clients in rural areas. New studies address the quality of diabetes care and the reduction of mortality rates from heart attacks. Gifts to the Center for Nursing Research will help support these and other studies.
School of Nursing—Center for Nursing Research—Women's Health Research: $25–$25,000
School of Nursing faculty members are conducting health research relating specifically to women. Research topics include: women experiencing violence and related health outcomes; health disparities of marginalized rural women, especially their access to mental health services; caregiving and early detection of Alzheimer's disease; and increasing use of screening mammograms. Gifts to the Center for Nursing Research will help support these women-centered studies.
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School of Nursing—Clinical Simulation Learning Center—SimBaby: $35,000The Clinical Simulation Learning Center needs an additional SimBaby. A
SimBaby is an advanced simulation of an infant that has realistic anatomy and clinical functions that allow health care providers to practice emergency medical treatments.
School of Nursing—Clinical Simulation Learning Center—SimBaby Crib: $1,500
The Clinical Simulation Learning Center needs a pediatric crib for a SimBaby, equipped in the same way as a crib at the U.Va. Medical Center.
Family Support
U.Va. Health System—Center for Global Health Scholarships: $2,000–
$5,000
Fighting the diseases of poverty calls for worldwide cooperation. U.Va.'s Center for Global Health sponsors projects in education and preventive care as crucial first steps toward alleviating the diseases of poverty. Annual gifts of $2,000 to $5,000 provide scholarships to U.Va. students and researchers from across Grounds to address these issues with colleagues in developing areas in the United States and overseas.
U.Va. Health System—Children's Hospital—BiliBlankets: $1,500
A BiliBlanket is a blanket with intense, cool blue lights that reduce bilirubin (and thus, jaundice) in newborns. These blankets allow babies to stay at home rather than at the hospital while being treated for this condition. A gift of $1,500 will purchase one of these blankets, which can be used by many families throughout the year.
U.Va. Health System—Children's Hospital—Parent Meal Support: $250
Parents of sick children often stay at the hospital for extended periods of time. This fund provides meal vouchers for the hospital cafeteria so that families in need can enjoy meals together while they are at the hospital. A gift of $250 will purchase approximately 50 meal vouchers.
U.Va. Health System—Children's Hospital—Parent Support Therapy: $3,000
The hours that anxious parents spend at the U.Va. Children's Hospital awaiting their children's recovery can be both frightening and exhausting. The Parent Support and Therapy Program provides activities such as yoga, art therapy, support groups, and a place of peace and quiet for parents needing a break. A gift of $3,000 will fund instructors for these activities for one year.
Student Health
Center for Alcohol and Substance Education—"Hoos in Recovery": $50–$50,000
U.Va.'s Center for Alcohol and Substance Education, in conjunction with the Curry School of Education, has launched a new program to support U.Va. students struggling to overcome various addictions and successfully navigate their college years. A gift of $5,000 will provide one year of funding for resource materials and outreach programs; $50,000 will provide a counselor working directly with students in recovery.
School of Engineering and Applied Science—Project to Reduce Student Alcohol Abuse: $100–$10,000
Research on alcohol abuse indicates that alcohol consumption decreases if social norms are clearly and actively promoted. When students are aware of the actual quantities consumed by their peers and do not rely on mythical or exaggerated levels of consumption, abusive drinking decreases. U.Va.'s Center for Alcohol and Substance Education (CASE) is working with the Foxfield Racing Association on a project to reduce student alcohol abuse. Gifts will support data collection and the development of marketing materials.
Women's Health and Safety
School of Nursing—International Women's Health Service Learning Projects: $40–$4,000
Nursing students travel around the globe to address major international health issues that affect women and children. Areas of focus include prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, protection of orphans and vulnerable children, and gender-rights advocacy. A gift of $4,000 will cover the average cost of travel and in-country expenses for a student engaged in one of these projects.
U.Va. Health System—Cancer Center—Digital Mammography Services: $200–$1,000
More than 40,000 women in the United States will die from breast cancer this year. Many lives can be saved, however, if this cancer is detected through early screening by digital mammography. A gift of $200 will cover the cost of a digital mammogram for a woman who otherwise couldn't afford one. A gift of $1,000 will fund two trips of the U.Va. Mobile Digital Mammography Unit to underserved areas, such as Southwest Virginia.
U.Va. Health System—Cancer Center—Ramona's Room Wigs: $50–$200
For women undergoing chemotherapy treatments for cancer, hair loss can be a difficult experience. Ramona's Room at the U.Va. Cancer Center offers women free wigs, hats, scarves, and support during this very difficult time. A gift of $50 will provide one free wig for a cancer patient, and a $200 gift will allow for the purchase of three wigs, two hats, and other items to help newly diagnosed patient.
U.Va. Health System—Children's Hospital—Lactation Services Support: $2,000
The Children's Hospital provides items to support lactation for new mothers, including footstools, water bottles, breast pumps, and other supplies. Footstools and breast pumps are often not covered by insurance, but a donation of $2,000 can supply those items to a family in need.
U.Va. Health System—Heart and Vascular Center—Cardiovascular Risk Assessment: $300
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States, but often can be prevented through risk assessment and management. The U.Va. Heart and Vascular Center offers Level I Cardiovascular Risk Assessments for women over 20 who may be at high risk due to smoking, physical inactivity, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or genetics. A gift of $300 will cover the cost of a full assessment and evaluation for a woman who could otherwise not afford such services.
Women's Center—Beeper Service: $1,000
The Women's Center provides annual beeper service for four Survivor Support Team (SST) members who help student victims of violence return to their normal activities. The team is part of the U.Va. Women's Center Sexual and Domestic Violence Services. A gift will help cover the cost of this service.