e-Update
October 1, 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
--Purse Snatcher Has Been Apprehended, but Remain Aware of Your Personal
Security
--UM Employees Who Are Military Reservists Should Review Military Leave
Notice
--Deadline Extended for Returning Smoking Cessation Survey Has Been
--Pharmacology Invites You to Walt Disney World Field Trip to Benefit
United Way
--Weight Watchers Program Continues this Tuesday at Medical Center
--Enjoy Special Savings on Contact Lens Services at Bascom Palmer Clinic
--Upcoming Calendar Events
DEPARTMENT OF SECURITY
HAS CAUGHT MEDICAL CENTER PURSE SNATCHER
The Department of
Security apprehended the suspected purse snatcher who was preying on
individuals at the medical center last week. Although this culprit has
been caught, it is important to be aware of your personal safety and
security in all situations. For tips on how you can ensure your personal
safety and security, visit the Department of Security's web site at
http://ihs.med.miami.edu/security/security.htm.
REVIEW HR'S MILITARY LEAVE
NOTICE IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF U.S. MILITARY RESERVES
President George
W. Bush has authorized the Secretary of Defense to call 35,000 military
reservists to active duty on domestic military bases in response to
the September 11 terrorist attacks. If you are employed by the University
of Miami and are a reservist who may be called to active duty, please
review the Military Leave Notice at http://www.miami.edu/hr/militaryleave
for information pertaining to re-employment and benefits while on a
military leave of absence.
EMPLOYEES CHOSEN TO PARTICIPATE
CAN STILL MAIL COMPLETED SMOKING CESSATION SURVEY
Several employees
recently received a Smoking Cessation Survey from the Employee Assistance
Program. The original deadline for response of September 25 has been
extended to account for a late mailing of the surveys. If you received
a survey, please fill it out and return to the EAP as soon as possible.
You can send your submission through interoffice mail, locator code
4090.
ENJOY A DAY OF FANTASY
AT DISNEY WORLD AND SUPPORT THE UNITED WAY
The Department of
Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology is organizing a field trip to Walt
Disney World to benefit the United Way. A registration fee of $99 will
include transportation and a ticket to the park of your choice: Magic
Kingdom, Epcot, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom, Universal Studios, or Islands
of Adventure. The trip is scheduled for November 9, but your reservation
and payment must be received by October 31. A bus will depart from Mark
Light Stadium on the University's Coral Gables campus at 6 a.m., November
9, so you should arrive by 5:30 a.m. Broward residents should meet at
the Holiday Inn on Power Line Road (I-95, Exit 32) by 6 a.m. for a 6:30
bus pickup. To make a reservation or for more information call 305-243-5909.
TRIM YOUR WAISTLINE AND
EAT HEALTHY WITH WEIGHT WATCHERS
End of summer blues
got you down? Rejuvenate your body and your peace of mind by joining
this season's Weight Watchers series. Join the group this Tuesday, October
2, in ACC West room 128, noon to 1 p.m. The eleven-week program continues
on subsequent Tuesdays and costs $118 for new members. If you have any
questions or would like to sign up, call Frances Kaniewski at 305-243-1052.
SPECIAL DEALS AT BASCOM
PALMER CONTACT LENS CLINIC INCLUDE HALF-PRICE LENSES
The Hospital Contact
Lens Clinic at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute offers a 50 percent discount
on all contact lens purchases for UM/Jackson employees and their families.
You also can take advantage of a special $85 package that includes a
contact lens exam, two boxes of disposable lenses, training for care
and handling, solution, and six months of follow-up care. For other
special rates or to make an appointment, call the Contact Lens Clinic
at 305-326-6095
QUESTIONS ABOUT
COMPLIANCE?
TWO UM HELPLINES CAN ASSIST YOU
Medicare and billing
concerns? Address questions to Third Party Reimbursement/Office of Compliance
at 305-243-HELP or 877-415-HELP. For information about this helpline
or training programs offered by the compliance office, contact Gemma
Romillo at 305-243-5842. Research integrity concerns? Report concerns
regarding research integrity and adherence to federal or University
regulations directly to the Office of the Vice Provost for Research
at 305-243-6415, or you can call the University's toll-free compliance
hotline at 866-YOURCALL.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
HUMAN RESEARCH SUBJECTS ARE TOPIC OF WEEKLY SEMINARS
A program of weekly
small-group seminars on topics that pertain to the protection of human
subjects in research continues October 2, with "Standards of Care and
Experimentation," presented by Stephen M. Cohn, M.D, professor of surgery,
noon to 1 p.m., at the Mailman Center for Child Development, Room 3023.
Future seminars continue through November, featuring such topics as
data safety monitoring and HIV. The full calendar of seminars may be
viewed at http://www.miami.edu/research/lectureseries.
For more information or to register for any of these weekly seminars,
call Katherine Morales at 305-243-2311 or e-mail kmorales@med.miami.edu.
DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF
UM'S NEW ASSET MANAGED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM WITH FISHER CONSULTING
The Medical Purchasing
Department will conduct a presentation to demonstrate the benefits of
the University's new partnership with Fisher Consulting Services, which
will provide opportunities of reduced cost for equipment maintenance,
high-quality service, and lower operating expenses. Two sessions of
the presentation will be held October 1, at 10 a.m. and again at 2 p.m.,
in the Diagnostic Treatment Center, Room 254. For more information,
contact dlawrence@med.miami.edu
or call Medical Purchasing at 305-243-3666.
SEMINAR WILL TEACH YOU
HOW TO USE TIME TO YOUR BEST ADVANTAGE
Organize and prioritize
with the Employee Assistance Program at "Time Management," presented
October 2, noon to 1:30 p.m., at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite
155. Participants will learn how to set goals, identify time wasters,
make decisive choices, and more. For information or to register, call
the EAP at 305-284-6604.
QUIET YOUR MIND AND SOOTHE
YOUR HEART FOR A GOOD CAUSE AT UMHC YOGA CLASSES
The University of Miami
Hospital and Clinics invites you to stretch your way to a calm and stress-free
state of mind with yoga classes to benefit the United Way. There are many classes
to choose from, including multiple locations around the medical center. For
convenience to anyone who wants to attend, classes will be held at UM/Sylvester,
the Mailman Center, the Ortho Rehab Auditorium, and the Winn Dixie Hope Lodge.
Classes begin October 4 and run through November. Each installment is $5 and
you also can purchase a 10-class pass for $50. Call Sue Radcliffe, UMHC's United
Way Ambassador at 305-243-3663 for a schedule of classes and registration information.
LEARN TO ASSERT YOURSELF
AT EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE SEMINAR ON GABLES CAMPUS
Do you have trouble
getting your voice heard? The Employee Assistance Program can help with
"Assertiveness Training," a two-part course to be held on the University
of Miami's Coral Gables campus, beginning October 4, 2 to 4 p.m., in
the Max Orovitz Building, Room 139. Learn to identify your style of
communication, techniques for assertiveness, and more. The second installment
of the program will be held October 11, same place and time. For more
information or to register, call 305-284-6604.
DISCUSS YOUR FINANCIAL
CONCERNS ONE-ON-ONE WITH FIDELITY INVESTMENTS
A representative
from Fidelity Investments will be at the Professional Development and
Training Office, Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155, on October 5 to
conduct individual counseling sessions. To schedule your appointment,
call 800-642-7131.
UPCOMING MAGEC SEMINARS
TO DISCUSS NURSING AND PODIATRY
The Miami Area Geriatric
Education Center will hold a nursing module, beginning October 5, and
continuing on the following two Fridays. To register for the course
and for location information, call MAGEC at 305-243-6270 or visit http://www.miami.edu/magec.
The podiatry module also continues this week on October 4, with two
classes to follow on November 1 and December 6. Continuing education
units are offered at each class, and UM/Jackson employees are eligible
for reduced rates.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS
TODAY FOR ADOLESCENT DRUG ABUSE CONFERENCE
The Center for Treatment
Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse presents a conference on cutting-edge
treatment approaches for adolescent drug abuse, October 12 - 13, at
the Omni Colonnade Hotel in Coral Gables. Leading scientists will discuss
various treatment modalities, offer treatment options for cultural and
gender issues, and answer questions. UM/Jackson faculty and staff can
attend the conference for $125, and continuing education credits are
available for an extra $25. A special rate of $45 is available for students
who wish to attend, but seating is limited, so students must call the
registration office to inquire about the offer's availability. The registration
deadline is October 1, so call 305-243-6434 to reserve your space. For
more information, call or visit http://www.miami.edu/ctrada.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE WANTS
TO HELP YOU RECOGNIZE SIGNS OF DEPRESSION
Depression affects
more than 17 million Americans, but many do not receive proper treatment
due to misunderstanding or improper diagnosis. Join your Employee Assistance
Program at "Depression: What You Need to Know," and learn the signs
and symptoms of the condition, treatment modalities, and more. The seminar
will be held October 15, noon to 1 p.m., at the Dominion Parking Garage,
Suite 155. To register or for more information, call 305-284-6604.
ANNUAL EXTREME ETHICS CONFERENCE
TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES IN EPIDEMIOLOGY
The Ethics Programs
of the University of Miami present "Extreme Ethics: Unusually Difficult
Challenges in Epidemiology and Human Subjects Research," October 18
- 20, at the Sheraton Biscayne Bay Hotel in Miami. The conference will
feature a one-day workshop on IRB standards, followed by a two-day program
to include topics like ethics and bioinformatics, research in genetically
isolated communities, and scientists as social advocates, among others.
The program will include lectures and interactive roundtable discussions.
Continuing education credits will be available for physicians, nurses,
and psychologists. For more information or to register, call the Ethics
Programs at 305-243-5723, e-mail ethics@miami.edu,
or visit http://www.miami.edu/ethics.
UM/SYLVESTER BREAST CANCER
WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND ADVANCES
In recognition of
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Courtelis Center presents an all-day
workshop, "Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment: The Millenium Update,"
October 23, at Sylvester Conference Room 1301. Topics of discussion
will include early diagnosis and prevention, genetic advancements, and
psychosocial issues, among others. UM/Jackson employees can attend for
$20; the cost is $60 for all others. Six contact hours will be provided
for nurses, social workers, and mental health counselors. Preregistration
is required, so call Fariba Ostovary at 305-243-4274 to reserve your
space.
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