e-Update
July
23, 2001
Weekly News Briefse-Update
is distributed weekly to keep faculty and staff at the University of Miami School
of Medicine up-to-date on news at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical
Center. To submit news for publication, e-mail items to update@med.miami.edu.
THIS WEEK'S
NEWS
--Gift to Pediatric Mobile Clinic Will Carry On Health Care for Underprivileged
Children
--Cye Mandel Endowed Gastroenterology Chair Presented to Dr. Jeffrey
Raskin
--Mailman Center Hosts Weekly Seminars on Humans as Subjects in Research
--Dr. Anne Burdick Honored with Teaching Award from Mount Sinai Medical School
--"Double Up" for Great Savings On Prescription Eyeglasses from Bascom Palmer
--Support UM Alumni Scholarship Fund with Purchase of Vanity License Plate
--Summary Annual Report for Flexible Benefit Plan Can Now Be Viewed On-Line
--Upcoming Calendar Events
HEALTH
FOUNDATION GRANTS FUNDS TO PEDIATRIC MOBILE CLINIC The
School of Medicine's Pediatric Mobile Clinic will continue its mission of providing
primary health care to the community's underserved children, thanks in part to
a recent donation from the Health Foundation of South Florida. Through the United
Way of Miami-Dade, the foundation donated nearly $200,000 to the clinic, whose
services include complete physical exams, medications, immunizations, and vision
and hearing tests free of charge. Initially founded to provide relief after Hurricane
Andrew in 1992, the clinic sets its sights on addressing the unmet health needs
of Miami-Dade County's children who live in poverty. DR.
JEFFREY RASKIN NAMED TO CYE MANDEL CHAIR IN GASTROENTEROLOGY The
first faculty member to be named to the Cye Mandel Chair in Gastroenterology is
Jeffrey Raskin, M.D., professor in the Division of Gastroenterology. A generous
supporter of the School of Medicine, Cye Mandel was a South Florida businessman
and philanthropist, as well as a patient at the medical center for many years.
Dr. Raskin serves as co-director of the School of Medicine's training program
in gastroenterology, director of endoscopy training, and medical director and
chief of endoscopy at UM/Jackson. An active member of numerous organizations within
his specialty, Dr. Raskin has served as president of the Florida Society of Internal
Medicine and the Florida Gastroenterologic Society, among others. HUMAN
RESEARCH SUBJECTS ARE TOPIC OF WEEKLY SEMINARS A
program of weekly small-group seminars on topics that pertain to human subjects
will continue through July 31, noon to 1 p.m., at the Mailman Center for Child
Development, room 2023. Upcoming seminars include "Adverse Event Reporting," presented
by Stephen Richman, M.D., on July 24; and "Emergency Research," presented by Michael
Novo, Esq., on July 31. For more information or to register, call Theresa Daniels
at 305-243-2311. Seating is limited, so RSVP early to reserve your space. MOUNT
SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE HONORS UMSM DERMATOLOGIST Anne
Burdick, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Dermatology, was a recent
guest of the dermatology faculty at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New
York City. The medical school's dermatology department presented Dr. Burdick with
the Samuel Peck Teaching Award, in recognition of her commitment to quality medical
education. BASCOM
PALMER CLINIC OFFERS SUMMERTIME SPECIAL ON EYEGLASSES Optical
Services at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute invites you to take advantage of its
"Double Up" special, going on now through September. A complete pair of single
vision prescription eyeglasses is $59, or buy a second pair and pay only $89 for
both. Bifocal lenses are $79, or "Double Up" for $109. Progressives (invisible
bifocals) are $109 for one pair, or $159 for two. All packages include a great
frame selection, prescription lenses, UV protection, tint of choice for sunglasses,
and a stylish case. Don't forget to ask about the back-to-school specials for
kids. These reduced prices are offered exclusively to UM/Jackson employees, students,
and their families. Optical Services is located at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute,
900 N.W. 17th Street, first Floor. Questions? Call 305-326-6092. DISPLAY
YOUR HURRICANES PRIDE WITH UM SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES Capture
the Hurricanes spirit with a UM license plate. The collegiate license plate is
available at auto tag agencies throughout Florida. For each plate and each annual
renewal sold, the University of Miami Alumni Scholarship Fund receives $25 from
the State of Florida. For more information, visit http://www.miami.edu/alumni.
GO ON-LINE TO
VIEW SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN The
Summary Annual Report for the University of Miami Flexible Benefits Plan for the
period beginning January 1, 2000, and ending December 31, 2000, is complete. To
review it on-line, visit http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/1,1770,2340-1;8346-5,00.html.
QUESTIONS ABOUT
MEDICARE BILLING?
CONTACT THE OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE Address
questions regarding Medicare billing and compliance to Third Party Reimbursement/Office
of Compliance at 305-243-HELP or 1-877-415-HELP. For more information about the
help line or training programs offered by the compliance office, contact Gemma
Romillo at 305-243-5842. MARK
YOUR CALENDAR!
GUIDELINES FOR STAYING CLEAR OF FINANCIAL MISFORTUNE PROVIDED
AT TIAA-CREF SEMINAR Learn
how to protect yourself and your family from financial misfortune at "Protecting
Income and Assets," presented by TIAA-CREF. Are you protected if you become disabled?
Is your family protected if you were to die prematurely? After retirement, what
does long-term care insurance provide that Medicare doesn't? Get the answers to
these questions and more at this course, July 24, 9 to 10 a.m., at the Dominion
Parking Garage, Suite 155. To register, call the Office of Professional Development
at 305-243-3090. DISCOVER
REWARDS OF SELF-EXPRESSION AT WELLNESS DEPARTMENT JOURNALING CLASS Do
you keep a personal journal or are you planning to start one? Whether you are
recording joyful, exciting, sad, or unexpected events in your life, journaling
can help lead to personal growth. The Department of Wellness and Recreation presents
"Creative Journaling Exercises" to help you on the path to successful self-expression.
This course will present a mix of instruction, sample journal entries, and writing
prompts to help turn your journal into a reflection of the things that are important
in your life. The next class is July 24, noon to 1 p.m., at the Dominion Parking
Garage, Suite 155, and lunch will be provided. Subsequent sessions will follow,
and you can attend one or all of the classes at your discretion. To register,
call 305-243-3090. LEARN
SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATION STYLES TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICE "Frontline
Skills for Service Excellence" provides employees with the opportunity to practice
telephone and face-to-face greetings, communication styles, listening skills,
and more. This course is aimed at employees who have primary responsibility for
service excellence in the workplace, and the class will be held July 26, 2 to
5 p.m., at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. For more information or to
register, call the Office of Professional Development and Training at 305-243-3090
or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
IS TOPIC OF LECTURE FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS UM/Sylvester
presents a Domestic Violence Inservice, July 26, 3 to 4 p.m., in Sylvester Conference
Room 1301. One nursing contact hour is provided for the lecture. You must register
for this event, so call 305-243-9192 to reserve your space. FOOTBALL
SEASON IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER - GET READY FOR CANESFEST 2001 Upcoming
CanesFest events in Broward and Palm Beach kick off the start of the 2001 Hurricanes
football season. You can meet head football coach Larry Coker, his staff, and
members of the football team. CanesFest 2001 in Broward will be held July 28th,
2 to 7 p.m., at the War Memorial Auditorium; CanesFest 2001 in Palm Beach is the
following day, July 29th, 1 to 5 p.m., at the South Florida Fair Grounds. For
more information, visit http://hurricanesports.fansonly.com.
DEVELOPMENT
COURSE WILL TEACH YOU UM PURCHASING GUIDELINES AND TIPS Become
familiar with the University's purchasing process and guidelines governing purchases.
Also learn how to work with the Purchasing Department to fill all your needs.
"Purchasing Policies and Procedures" will be held July 31, 9 to 11 a.m., at the
Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. For more information or to register, call
the Office of Professional Development and Training at 305-243-3090 or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
SPACE STILL
AVAILABLE FOR GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP Ferne
Labati's one-day shooting camp will be held August 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the
Knight Sports Complex on the University's Coral Gables campus. The camp is designed
for girl's 7 to 17 years old, and instructors will teach proper shooting techniques
for the jump shot, foul shot, and three point shot. The price of the camp is $85,
and UM faculty and staff receive a ten percent discount. Call the Women's Basketball
office at 305-284-5802 to register.
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