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“The day after Dr. Jacob Green spoke to our
group, the faculty and staff were abuzz about
being inspired by one of the best speakers they
have had in 12 years,” said College of Graduate
Nursing Dean Mary M. Lopez, PhD, MSN, RN.
“His story inspired students, faculty and staff
alike. Staff is retelling his story of tragedy and
triumph and how it doesn’t matter what happens
to you. All that matters is your response to being
the best you can be and giving joy to each person
you contact.”
Quan said she was pleased to see Green share his
story, since his message is important to share with
clinicians, therapists and patients.
Jacob Green and Dr. Valerie Quan
“(It’s) quite rewarding for me as a clinician because it helps create more awareness of some
of these symptoms patients might have,” Quan said. “It might cue other clinicians and
therapists that there can be more that can be attained and done when they’re referring
patients for additional treatment and care, versus deciding there is not much else they can do
or the patient has to live with this condition. This is someone who has persevered. This is
someone who has overcome. It’s nice to see.”
WesternU is a special place, Green said, adding that Quan has gone beyond what most
health care providers would do for a patient.
“She treats me like a human being. Whenever I come in to the clinic I feel like I’m respected.
I feel like she’s completely focused on what I’m saying and what my issues are,” he said. “I
love that she doesn’t try to pretend that she has all the answers. Instead she says we’re going
to find the answers.”
The green lenses were custom tinted by Cerium Labs in the UK and the frame was
manufactured by a company in Southern California.
“Dr. Quan searched the entire world for these lenses and for a company that can help solve
some of these challenges. And she stayed true to her word. She never said no. She never said,
‘I give up.’ I’m a very difficult patient. She’s always stuck beside me,” Green said. “I feel like
I have this incredible team in my corner, and as a patient and as someone who struggles a lot
through various challenges, it’s very reassuring and it gives me a lot of hope and a lot of
optimism to know there are people that really do care about whatever challenges I bring to
WesternU.” VIEW
From the Dean
You are interested in a job related to health care, but you are not exactly sure about what
you would like to do. Apply to the GCBS programs, where we will teach you the skills and
knowledge to make you highly competitive to find your dream job. Check-out our website:
http://www.westernu.edu/biomedical-sciences/
– Michel Baudry, PhD
Dean, Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences
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group, the faculty and staff were abuzz about
being inspired by one of the best speakers they
have had in 12 years,” said College of Graduate
Nursing Dean Mary M. Lopez, PhD, MSN, RN.
“His story inspired students, faculty and staff
alike. Staff is retelling his story of tragedy and
triumph and how it doesn’t matter what happens
to you. All that matters is your response to being
the best you can be and giving joy to each person
you contact.”
Quan said she was pleased to see Green share his
story, since his message is important to share with
clinicians, therapists and patients.
Jacob Green and Dr. Valerie Quan
“(It’s) quite rewarding for me as a clinician because it helps create more awareness of some
of these symptoms patients might have,” Quan said. “It might cue other clinicians and
therapists that there can be more that can be attained and done when they’re referring
patients for additional treatment and care, versus deciding there is not much else they can do
or the patient has to live with this condition. This is someone who has persevered. This is
someone who has overcome. It’s nice to see.”
WesternU is a special place, Green said, adding that Quan has gone beyond what most
health care providers would do for a patient.
“She treats me like a human being. Whenever I come in to the clinic I feel like I’m respected.
I feel like she’s completely focused on what I’m saying and what my issues are,” he said. “I
love that she doesn’t try to pretend that she has all the answers. Instead she says we’re going
to find the answers.”
The green lenses were custom tinted by Cerium Labs in the UK and the frame was
manufactured by a company in Southern California.
“Dr. Quan searched the entire world for these lenses and for a company that can help solve
some of these challenges. And she stayed true to her word. She never said no. She never said,
‘I give up.’ I’m a very difficult patient. She’s always stuck beside me,” Green said. “I feel like
I have this incredible team in my corner, and as a patient and as someone who struggles a lot
through various challenges, it’s very reassuring and it gives me a lot of hope and a lot of
optimism to know there are people that really do care about whatever challenges I bring to
WesternU.” VIEW
From the Dean
You are interested in a job related to health care, but you are not exactly sure about what
you would like to do. Apply to the GCBS programs, where we will teach you the skills and
knowledge to make you highly competitive to find your dream job. Check-out our website:
http://www.westernu.edu/biomedical-sciences/
– Michel Baudry, PhD
Dean, Graduate College of Biomedical Sciences
13
