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Faculty Interviews

Because of the expertise of our faculty, they are often viewed as an authority in their field
and are interviewed either on television, radio or in print.
To see the latest television coverage about BCH faculty select one of the interviews below.

Name	Area of Specialty
Exercise Physiology professor Dr. Peter Magyari	Discusses healthy body fat ranges on WJXT.
Nutrition professor Dr. Judy Rodriguez	Dr. Judy Rodriguez, UNF nutrition professor, discussed how to cut food costs in the midst of rising food prices on WJXT Channel 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
Nutrition professor Dr. Cathy Christie	Dr. Catherine Christie, UNF nutrition professor, discusses organic and whole grain foods on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
Athletic Training program director Joel Beam	Dr. Joel Beam, UNF athletics training professor, discussed sports eye safety on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
Nutrition professor Dr. Cathy Christie	Dr. Catherine Christie, UNF nutrition professor, discusses healthier fast food options for kids on WJXT Ch. 4’s “Ask the UNF Expert.”
Nutrition instructor Jackie Shank	Jackie Shank, UNF nutrition instructor, discussed the 10 super foods that could save your life.
Brooks College of Health Dean Pam Chally	Dr. Pam Chally, dean of the Brooks College of Health, was interviewed on WJCT 89.9 FM radio’s “In Context” show about the role and mission of the Women and Girls Health Initiative. (audio)
Nutrition professor Dr. Judy Rodriguez	Dr. Judy Rodriguez, UNF nutrition professor and author of "The Diet Selector," tells you how to select the right diet for you.
Physical activity epidemiologist Dr. James Churilla	Dr. James Churilla, physical activity epidemiologist, discussed metabolic syndrome.
Nutrition professor Dr. Cathy Christie	UNF nutrition professor Dr. Cathy Christie discussed who consumers should turn to for sound nutrition advice.
Associate dean Dr. Lucy Trice	Dr. Lucy Trice, Brooks College of Health associate dean, discusses osteoporosis and why it’s important to start battling this disease at a young age. (audio)
Assistant program director Tammy Carroll	Tammy Carroll, assistant program director for UNF’s Nurse Anesthetist Program, discusses what you need to know about anesthesia before undergoing surgery. (audio)
Nutrition professor Dr. Judy Rodriguez	Nutrition professor Dr. Judy Rodriguez discussed her new book "The Diet Selector" . She gave viewers the skinny on more than 50 ways to lose weight through various low-calorie, low-carb and low-fat diets.
Stacey Enriquez, UNF senior nursing student	Stacey Enriquez, a UNF senior nursing student, appeared on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert" to discuss her recent trip to South Africa, where she studied the health care system and how the country is treating its HIV/AIDS epidemic.
School of Nursing director Dr. Li Loriz	Dr. Li Loriz, UNF School of Nursing director, discussed how to care for body piercings on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
Physical therapy professor Dr. Chuck Thigpen	Youth sports develop many aspects of a child's character, but if he or she is injured, these benefits are lost. Dr. Chuck Thigpen, UNF physical therapy professor, discusses how kids can stay in the game by preventing arm injuries.
Associate dean Dr. Lucy Trice	Dr. Lucy Trice, associate dean in the Brooks College of Health, discussed metabolic syndrome, its causes and how it can be treated on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
Director, Center for Global Health and Medical Diplomacy Dr. Yank Coble	Dr. Yank Coble, director of UNF's new Center for Global Health and Medical Diplomacy, discusses ways we can protect ourselves from global disease.
Physical therapy director Dr. Rusty Smith	Employment in physical therapy is expected to increase much faster than the average as growth in the number of individuals with disabilities or limited functioning spurs demand for therapy services.
Nutrition professor Dr. Catherine Christie	Dr. Catherine Christie, UNF nutrition professor, talked about sneaking more fruits and vegetables into kids' meals on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
Physical therapy professor Dr. Chuck Thigpen	Dr. Chuck Thigpen, physical therapy professor, discussed how young baseball athletes can avoid shoulder injuries on WJXT Ch. 4’s Ask the UNF Expert.
Nutrition instructor Jackie Shank	UNF Nutritionist Jackie Shank talked to CBS 47/WAWS FOX 30 about the dangers of bugs, like weevils, found in Grain products.
Visiting nursing instructor Kris Vandenberg	Kris Vandenberg, UNF visiting nursing instructor, spoke about bi-polar disorder, a serious medical condition that causes uncontrollable mood swings, on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
Nutrition professor Dr. Judy Rodriguez	Dr. Judy Rodriguez, nutrition professor, discussed healthy meal combinations from various fast food restaurants on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
Nutrition professor Dr. Catherine Christie	Dr. Catherine Christie, UNF nutrition professor, discussed a new study on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert" that suggests advising pregnant women to limit their consumption of seafood could actually be detrimental to their children.
Brooks College of Health Dean Pam Chally	UNF Brooks College of Health Dean Pam Chally was a panelist on WJCT Public Television's "Health Matters" series. She participated in a group discussion about health insurance disparities.
Nutrition professor Dr. Judy Rodriguez	Dr. Judy Rodriguez, UNF nutrition professor, appeared on WJXT Ch. 4 to talk about a study that found people who drink diet soft drinks don't lose weight. In fact, they gain weight.
Nursing professor Dr. John McDonough	Dr. John McDonough, UNF nursing professor, discussed health tips for holiday travel on WJXT Ch. 4.
Adjunct faculty Nell Robinson	Nell Robinson, adjunct faculty in the Brooks College of Health, discussed survival skills for holiday parties on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
Nutrition instructor Jackie Shank	Nutrition instructor Jackie Shank talked about designer foods, products formulated to have higher amounts of nutrients, on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert." She also gave viewers her top picks.
Athletic Training program director Joel Beam	Joel Beam, athletic training program director, discusses how to properly clean and dress acute wounds on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
Public Health professor Dr. Elissa Barr	Dr. Elissa Barr, public health professor, discussed teen sexuality and conflicting messages about sex on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
Physical Therapy professor Dr. Chuck Thigpen	Physical therapy professor Dr. Chuck Thigpen discussed shoulder pain, its causes and prevention on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
Nutrition instructor Jackie Shank	Jackie Shank, nutrition expert, was featured on WJXT Ch. 4 about food safety and precautions to take in avoiding food-related illnesses.
Nutrition professor Dr. Catherine Christie	Dr. Catherine Christie, nutrition professor, discussed how students can avoid the freshman 15 and cook healthy on a college budget on WJXT Ch. 4's "Ask the UNF Expert."
Nursing professor Dr. John McDonough	Traces of creosote, a toxic chemical commonly found in wood preservatives, was recently detected in the St. Johns River. Nursing professor Dr. John McDonough, spoke about the health impacts of this chemical with FOX 30/CBS 47.
Nutrition instructor Jackie Shank	UNF Nutrition Instructor Jackie Shank tells WJXT Ch. 4 viewers about food dangers that might be lurking in our refrigerators.
Health instructor Daniel Santibanez	Many people think dirty kitchens are just a restaurant's problem. But if you take a peek inside your own fridge, you might find a baceteria buffet. Health Instructor Daniel Santibanez talked to WAWS-FOX 30 about food safety.
Nursing professor Dr. John McDonough	Dr. John McDonough, nursing professor, appeared on "Ask the UNF Expert," on WJXT Ch. 4 to discussed high blood pressure and tips for getting it under control.
Nutrition professor Dr. Catherine Christie	Dr. Catherine Christie, professor of nutrition, appeared on "Ask the UNF Expert" on WJXT Ch. 4 to discuss eating disorders and the root of the problem as part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.