December 23, 1937 – September 16, 2019 Norman C. Sooy ’64 was born Dec. 23, 1937, in Middletown, Ohio, and died Sept. 16, 2019. Dr. Sooy graduated from Mt. Vernon Academy, Andrews University, Columbia Union College, and Loma Linda University School of Medicine, where he became a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical…
April 24, 1927 – September 4, 2019 Charles D. Johnson ’54 was born April 24, 1927, and died Sept. 4, 2019. He specialized in general surgery.
Couple married on September 1, 2019 Gina Kang ’17 and Phillip Hou Wedding Date/Location: September 1, 2019, at Georgia United SDA Church in Duluth, Georgia Residency: Dr. Kang is doing a pediatrics residency at LLUH. Bride’s Parents: Dr. Young and Christine Kang Groom’s Parents: David and Katherine Hou Comments: Other (future) alumni family members include…
January 10, 1929 – September 1, 2019 Wynton G. Shaw ’56 was born the eldest of five children on Jan. 10, 1929, to Gerald and Della Shaw in Long Creek, Oregon. He died Sept. 1, 2019. Dr. Shaw practiced obstetrics and gynecology for 31 years at Palomar Hospital, delivering over 10,000 babies during his career.…
By Dennis E. Park ’07-hon, consulting editor/historian If you have been around the Loma Linda campus for several years, you may remember the Heritage Stone, which was a landmark near the center of the campus quadrangle. Perhaps, you wondered, “Where did it come from? What kind of rock is it? How much does it weigh?…
By Charles D. Randolph ’19 Medical professionals all agree physician medical errors occur, and they are often linked to significant adverse events. However, there is still significant disagreement regarding how often these errors occur and what to do after a physician error occurs. First, we must define the term “medical error.” Some argue for a…
Each year, the Walter E. Macpherson Society honors outstanding faculty in the School of Medicine. Two faculty members were awarded the title for the 2018-19 school year. Bradley A. Cole ’92 was recognized as the preclinical teacher of the year and James Huang, MD, as the clinical teacher of the year. The Macpherson Society considers…
At Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH), Richard E. Chinnock ’82 was recognized with the 2019 Outstanding Clinician Award. Dr. Chinnock has served as a pediatrician at LLUCH for more than three decades and was recognized for his dedication and distinguished service. He is the chief medical officer for LLUCH and has served as chair…
In April, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Marti Baum ’79-B testified before the state Senate in support of Senate Bill 276, a measure aimed at strengthening the oversight of medical exemptions for vaccination requirements. Dr. Baum was joined by a group of Inland Empire physicians as members of the San Bernardino County Medical Society. Four Loma…
On April 16, nearly 300 people gathered to celebrate diversity and the future of health care at the Apprenticeship Bridge to College (ABC) interview day. Sponsored by the Center for Health Disparities and Molecular Medicine, the ABC program aims to introduce underrepresented high school students to biomedical research careers. Students from the Inland Empire apply…