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    Deb Adams

    • Assistant Professor
    MSN, RN-BC, MSHA
    (402) 354-9647

    Valerie Anderson

    • Adjunct Faculty
    DNP, MSN, BSN, BA, APRN-FNP
     

    Hilary Applequist

    • Assistant Professor
    DNP, APRN-NP, NP-C
    (402) 354-7051

    Mark Araujo

    • Associate Director
    • Financial Aid
    (402) 354-7227

    Maria Arbelaez

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    (402) 551-4513

    Jennifer Arent

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    Kathleen Babcock

    • Assistant Professor
    JD
     

    Shawn Baker

    • Director of Student Records and Registration
    MBA
    (402) 354-7230

    Cathy Barnes

    • Associate Professor
    MSN, RN
    (402) 354-7039

    Samantha Barnhart

    • Program Director
    • Campus Health
    PA-C
    (402) 354-7210

    Emily Barr

    • Associate Professor
    • MOT Program
    OTD, OTR/L, BCG
    (402) 354-6869

    Emily Bateman

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    Roy Hunter

    Adjunct Faculty

    Education

    EdD in Health Professions Education - College of Saint Mary
    MS in Exercise Science - University of Nebraska at Omaha
    BGS in Physical Education/Fitness - University of Nebraska at Omaha

    General Background

    Dr. Hunter has had a very diverse career as a health/fitness professional. During his tenure as Manager of Wellness Services (2007-2016), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) was a four-peat Platinum Well Workplace Award recipient through WELCOA. An independent analysis of BCBSNE's wellness program by outside health promotion experts revealed an ROI of $2.67 to $1. His department also consulted with BCBSNE’s employer groups and assisted them in developing data-driven, results-oriented wellness programs. This consultative approach was very effective and helped more than 300 Nebraska-based worksites, ranging in size from 10-40,000+ employees, to offer cost-efficient, evidence-based wellness solutions to their employees.

    From 2001-2005, he directed Fremont Area Medical Center’s employee and community health/wellness initiatives. In that role, he developed a comprehensive employee wellness program that resulted in a 6.9%, 22%, and 21% reduction in health care costs, workers’ compensation claims, and on-the-job injuries, respectively, after one year of operation. In addition, he chaired the Community Health Action Team (CHAT), which coordinated the annual Health Tracks event, which offered low-cost and free medical services/screenings to adults and children living in Dodge County, NE. Each year, this community health fair attracted approximately 2000 participants.

    He worked at Immanuel Medical Center (IMC) In Omaha, NE from 1990-2000 and directed outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation/Sports Medicine programs; developed an award-winning employee wellness program; managed a medical-fitness center; and served as clinical exercise physiologist/interim coordinator for the Dr. Dean Ornish Heart Disease Reversal Program. He also directed IMC’s fitness management services, which staffed and operated onsite wellness centers for his corporate clients. He was also an Adjunct Faculty member in the Exercise Science Department at the University of Nebraska at Omaha from 1996-1999.

    From 1987-1989, he coordinated the state of Nebraska’s wellness program for 16,000+ employees. And, from 1980-1987, he was Director of Corporate Fitness at InterNorth, Inc., and managed its 28,000 sq. ft., Omaha-based exercise facility for 2000+ employees, their families, and retirees.

    Notable Publications/Presentations

    • Hunter, R., and Picarella, R. (2015). Evaluating wellness program effectiveness at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska. Wellness Council of America Case Study, 1-15.
    • Hunter, R. (2011). The impact of wellness program participation and selected health risk factors on medical claims. Dissertation published on ProQuest, College of Saint Mary, Omaha, Nebraska.
    • Hunter, R. (1996, June 12-14). The W.E.A.L.T.H. (Wellness Education/Awareness Leads to Health) Study: Promoting high level wellness among youths [Conference presentation abstract]. AHA’s Tenth Region VII Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Conference – “Partners for Heart Disease Prevention: A Call to Action,” Omaha, NE.
    • Hunter, R. (1996, June 12-14). Coronary risks, job-related factors, and sick leave among blue-collar workers [Conference presentation abstract]. AHA’s Tenth Region VII Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Conference – “Partners for Heart Disease Prevention: A Call to Action,” Omaha, NE.
    • Hunter, R. (1988, April 26-28). Prediction of systolic blood pressure from psycho-social, demographic, and other health-related data [Conference presentation abstract]. AHA’s Sixth Region VII Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Conference, Lincoln, NE.
    • Hunter, R. (1987). Fitness testing: An objective measure of program outcome. Wellness Perspectives: Journal of Individual, Family, and Community Wellness, 4(4), 21-23.
    • Hunter, R., Berg, K., LaVoie, J., and Blanke, D. (1987). Prediction of employee sick leave from selected fitness, health, and job-related data. Fitness in Business, 1(4), 135-138.
    • Hunter, R. (1983). The association of lifestyle-related risk factors with employee sick leave. Master’s Thesis published on ProQuest, University of Nebraska at Omaha.

    Professional Service/Recognition/Charitable Boards

    • University of Nebraska at Omaha Distinguished Alumni Recipient – 1995
    • Wellness Council of the Midlands Member – 1995 to 2016
    • Wellness Council of America Member – 2005 to 2016