The Torch, Spring/Summer 2010

Spring–Summer 2010 | TORCH 27 The second theme is patient safety . The financial and health effects of adverse medication events and misuse are well- documented. By training the next generation of pharmacists, Cedarville promotes advances in this arena, helping both the profession as well as those served by the profession. The third theme is personalized therapy . Pharmacogenomics — which is basing medication selection and/or dosing on the patient’s genetic metabolic make-up — enables health professionals to develop more precise treatment programs and allows Cedarville to equip pharmacists for maximum benefit while helping to address the rising cost of health care. The fourth, informatics , reflects Cedarville’s extensive computer resources and reputation as a leader in technology integration. Pharmacy graduates will utilize some of the latest instructional and pharmacy tools in their education and be challenged to become technological innovators as they enter the pharmacy profession. With potential changes to the health care system come increased opportunities for greater leadership and service within health professions. We need men and women of character who can tackle the challenges, embrace the opportunities, and serve their communities and neighbors with the love of Christ. We are confident that graduates from Cedarville’s school of pharmacy will be prepared to exemplify to their colleagues and their nation the level of engagement, service, and passion that could not only radically transform our health care system but also make an eternal difference in their patients’ lives. Dr. Marc Sweeney serves as dean of the school of pharmacy and professor of pharmacy practice at Cedarville University. He received a B.S. in pharmacy from Ohio Northern University, a Pharm.D. from The Ohio State University, and an M.Div. from Southwest Bible College and Seminary. He has served at Cedarville since 2008. Guard Your Heart by Pastor Bob Rohm, Vice President for Christian Ministries at Cedarville University According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. In the U.S., someone has a heart attack every 34 seconds. Every minute someone dies from a heart-related event. In 2009, heart disease alone cost our country $304.6 billion. The CDC reports that the major heart disease factors are inactivity, obesity, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, high cholesterol, and diabetes. These are sobering facts. But there is a far more important heart issue that we should be concerned about. Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” We cannot ignore this life-and-death prescription. The writer of Proverbs 4 is not concerned with the fist-sized cardiac organ located in the cavity between our lungs. He is talking about our innermost being made up of our mind, will, and emotions. This is that part of us that makes up our character and our spiritual intimacy with God as members of His family. In addition, this is the place where we acknowledge and receive or reject the salvific call of God. Romans 10:9–10 says, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.” A guarded heart is a redeemed heart. A guarded heart is a healthy heart — and a healthy heart is just what the doctor ordered! WORDS OF TRUTH