![LLU School of Pharmacy student Joanna Reyes after finishing the LA Marathon in 4th place. Joanna Reyes, a student at Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy, runs the Los Angeles Marathon](/sites/news.llu.edu/files/styles/crop_news_thumbnail/public/2017_joanna_reyes_la_marathon_2017_news.jpg?itok=v0fq1Z9w)
![LLU School of Pharmacy student Joanna Reyes after finishing the LA Marathon in 4th place. Joanna Reyes, a student at Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy, runs the Los Angeles Marathon](/sites/news.llu.edu/files/styles/crop_news_thumbnail/public/2017_joanna_reyes_la_marathon_2017_news.jpg?itok=v0fq1Z9w)
![LLUCH patient Holiday Sewell was all smiles at Luke’s Pride Fall Community Day as she was crowned by Miss Los Angeles County Katie Bozner on Thursday, August 24.](/sites/news.llu.edu/files/styles/crop_news_thumbnail/public/2017-la_county_and_patient_-news.jpg?itok=FrKCyIzz)
Health & Wellness
Patients treated to afternoon of fun at Fall Community Day
Tiaras, mascots, crafts and activities distracted patients from treatment
![Event volunteers and staff from Child Life Services provided free child care at the 2nd annual Baby Conference Arial photo of adult female with toddlers.](/sites/news.llu.edu/files/styles/crop_news_thumbnail/public/2017-baby-conference-aerial-baby-news.jpeg?itok=A-alohH8)
Patient Care
2nd annual Baby Conference: A visual recap
New and expectant parents got some tips and encouragement on the adventures of raising their little ones.
![Josslyn Tramel embraces Janelle Cicero, RN at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital who stood by her side during her hospital stay.](/sites/news.llu.edu/files/styles/crop_news_thumbnail/public/josslyn_and_janelle.jpg?itok=chgXrGay)
Health & Wellness
Making good on a promise
A year after life-saving care, Josslyn Tramel and her mom return to Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital to show their appreciation
![The pioneering first graduates of San Manuel Gateway College cheer as Richard Hart MD, DrPH, president of Loma Linda University Health, pronounces them alumni of Loma Linda University. Commencement ceremony for San Manuel Gateway College Class of 2017 graduates](/sites/news.llu.edu/files/styles/crop_news_thumbnail/public/San%20Manuel%20graduates%20cheeer-news.jpg?itok=eKpvvL6p)
Academics
Ceremony empowers first graduates of San Manuel Gateway College as ‘community faculty’
First graduating cohort are pioneers of the college’s charge to uplift the community of San Bernardino
![Loma Linda University's 18th annual Diversity Consecration service took place May 19. Dilys Brooks, associate chaplain at Loma Linda University, challenged graduates to stay close to God as they move through their careers.](/sites/news.llu.edu/files/styles/crop_news_thumbnail/public/articleleadpic.jpg?itok=JPdqyoEZ)
Academics
Service honors university diversity, student accomplishments
Students from diverse backgrounds recognized for achieving academic and career goals
Community
Health, safety and fun all rolled into one event
32nd annual Children’s Day welcomes over 1,500 kids to learn about health care settings in fun, interactive environment
![Carson Whinnery and Nick Sanchez each received $1,000 for Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles for their work on Alzheimer’s disease. Carson Whinnery and Nick Sanchez in the lab where they conduct research](/sites/news.llu.edu/files/styles/crop_news_thumbnail/public/Carson%20Whinnery%20and%20Nick%20Sanchez%20W.jpg?itok=AUh86J4m)
Research
Two School of Medicine students win Alzheimer’s research awards
Neurosurgery PhD students win $1,000 awards from Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles
![Parents can do several things to help children experiencing acute stress disorder.](/sites/news.llu.edu/files/styles/crop_news_thumbnail/public/pic%20childtrauma.jpeg?itok=I-ABcTVG)
Patient Care
Five things parents can do after a child experiences a traumatic event
Pediatric psychologist Dr. Jennifer Weniger shares how to care for acute stress disorder
![These LLU students are volunteering in Brazil with Students for International Mission Service during Spring Break. They left March 17 and are traveling by boat to provide health education to people living in remote villages along the Amazon River. Group photo of Students for International Mission Service in Brazil](/sites/news.llu.edu/files/styles/crop_news_thumbnail/public/SIMS%20Brazil%20group_0.jpg?itok=dN1USrFy)
Academics
Loma Linda University students begin short-term mission service during spring break
This week LLU students are serving at international sites including Brazil, China and Mexico and Zimbabwe.