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PARTNERS celebrates 25 years of support and advocacy for Cizik School of Nursing

“Your generosity, determination, and passion for nursing education and research is awe-inspiring,” Interim Diane Santa Maria (pictured) told more than 300 guests at the April 4th PARTNERS Spring Luncheon. “Nursing, by its nature, is one of the most challenging and fulfilling professions a student can choose to pursue… and we know we couldn’t get through the tough times without the support of our family and friends.” (Photo by Priscilla Dickson Photography)
Fowler receives 2019 President’s Award for Leadership

“I have grown to understand that listening is more persuasive than telling, relationships are more important than org charts, and organizations will thrive when people within them are supported to develop to their full potential,” said Associate Professor of Nursing Dr. Debra L. Fowler (pictured), upon receiving the 2019 President’s Award for Leadership.
ANA President Dr. Ernest J. Grant will keynote 2019 commencement ceremony for Cizik School of Nursing

The first man to serve as president of the American Nurses Association – Dr. Ernest J. Grant (at left) – an internationally known expert on burn care and fire safety, with more than 30 years of nursing experience, will be commencement speaker at Cizik School of Nursing’s May 16 graduation event in Sugar Land.
Study finds 70 percent of people who died from natural causes in Harris County had not seen a healthcare provider in the 30 preceding days

A study led by Dr. Stacy Drake (at left in photo by Desmond Bostick/IFS) reveals that most adults dying prematurely of natural causes in Harris County are “dying of diseases that we treat every day.” “We need to conduct further research to answer the question of ‘why?’ ” Drake says.