e-Update
May 15, 2000
Weekly News Briefs
e-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
--General Faculty Meeting Will Address Current Campus Issues
--Medical Network Servers Back to Normal after "ILOVEYOU" Disruption
--University Leaders Want Your Suggestions for Next President
--Wall Street Journal Health Summit Features UMSM Chairman
--UMSM Doctors Address Attention Deficit Disorder in Herald Article
--School of Medicine Video Promotes Medical School's Mission
--Make Your Voice Heard about Campus News Publications
--Upcoming Calendar Events
DEAN ENCOURAGES ATTENDANCE AT TODAY'S GENERAL FACULTY MEETING
A general faculty meeting will be held on May 15 at 4 p.m. in Bascom Palmer's Retter Auditorium. John Clarkson, M.D., senior vice president for medical affairs and dean of the School of Medicine, urges all faculty to attend in order to assure a productive exchange of opinions and issues. President Edward T. Foote II, Provost Luis Glaser, and David Lieberman, senior vice president for business and finance, will be in attendance. Topics to be addressed include updates on curriculum, research strategic planning, and chair searches, among others.
UNIVERSITY E-MAIL SYSTEMS AND E-UPDATE BACK ON TRACK AFTER "LOVEBUG" VIRUS INFECTION
Last week, the University's infection with the "ILOVEYOU" virus had e-mail services shut down for several days to avoid further effects. Consequently, e-Update was not distributed the week of May 8. Network Services monitored incoming mail and suspended attachments for a brief period, as well. All systems are back to normal service and attachments are allowed. Network Services asks that you delete any suspect messages, as a number of copycat viruses have emerged since the original virus was sent out. Delete suspect messages immediately and do not open their attachments. If you are concerned that your computer may have been infected with the virus, visit http://mns.med.miami.edu/killvirus.exe to run a fix program provided by Network Services. If you have any other concerns or questions, call the Help Desk at 305-243-5999.
SHARE YOUR OPINIONS ON THE UNIVERSITY'S PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH AT TOWN MEETING TODAY
The Presidential Search Committee invites the University of Miami community
to share thoughts, concerns, and suggestions concerning the search for a new
University president today, May 15, at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Retter
Auditorium from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. If you have any questions or comments,
contact Aileen Ugalde, Associate General Council, at 305-243-5500 or augalde@miami.edu.
CHAIRMAN OF PEDIATRICS PARTICIPATES IN WALL STREET JOURNAL HEALTH CONFERENCE
R. Rodney Howell, professor and chairman of the Department of Pediatrics, was a featured speaker at the Wall Street Journal Health Summit 2000 on May 3 - 4 at the Ronald Reagan Building of the International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. The summit was organized to address current issues in health care through presentations, interviews, and roundtable discussions. A further goal of the conference was to examine the integration of medicine, business and public policy. Dr. Howell presented "Personal Medicine: The Future of Genomics in Care and Prevention." For more information, visit http://info.wsj.com/healthsummit.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PHYSICIANS CONTRIBUTE TO HERALD ARTICLE ON ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
The American Academy of Pediatrics issued guidelines for diagnosing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children this week, according to the May 2 Miami Herald article "Guidelines Aid Diagnosis of Attention Deficit in Kids." Lee Worley, M.D., professor in the Department of Pediatrics, said in the article that ADHD is difficult to diagnose because it is not a concrete condition, in that no medical symptoms are associated with the disorder and the diagnosis is based on the opinions of parents and teachers. Eugene Hershorin, M.D., associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, stated that he supports the guidelines as a method of preventing an "incorrect diagnosis." To view the article in full, visit http://www.herald.com/herald/content/tue/living/digdocs/health/061221.htm
NEW VIDEO PROMOTING MEDICAL SCHOOL'S MISSION NOW AVAILABLE
Looking to recruit new students? Motivate your staff? Spread the medical school's mission to the community? Look no further than the School of Medicine's new all-purpose video. This five-minute broadcast was created to capture the school's mission -- patient care, research, community service, and education -- and does so through the eyes of a student, physician, researcher, and the dean. The video also can be customized with a slant for recruitment, orientation, academics, marketing, or development. To view the video or discuss departmental uses, call the Office of Public Relations at 305-243-3249.
GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK: ANSWER OUR READER SURVEY
We want you to give it to us straight! That's right. In order to provide you
with the best mix of news and information, the editors of your campus publications
want to know how we can make Medical Center Update, the monthly newsletter of
the medical center, and "e-Update," the weekly e-mail news service,
your source for news around campus. Simply log on to http://www.med.miami.edu/medical-pr/feedback.html,
print out the reader survey, fill it out, and fax it back to 305-243-5681. As
always, your comments and news items are welcome. Send them to update@med.miami.edu.
Help us serve you better!
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!
UM/SYLVESTER HELPS YOU CARE FOR YOUR BODY'S LARGEST ORGAN - YOUR SKIN
In recognition of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, UM/Sylvester will hold free skin cancer screenings during the month of May. Learn how to protect yourself and your children from skin cancer, get a free screening from UM/Sylvester dermatology experts, and try some of the newest skin prevention products from Coppertone. No RSVP is required. Screenings will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 17 at Eckerd Drugs, 17811 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, and on May 20 at UM/Sylvester, 1475 NW 12th Avenue.
FINAL HUMAN SUBJECTS CERTIFICATION SEMINAR FOR ACADEMIC YEAR APPROACHES
The final certification seminar for investigators working with human subjects will be held on May 31 at Jackson Memorial Hospital's Diagnostic Treatment Center, Room 259, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. All investigators must attend this session if they have not participated in any previous certification seminars this academic year. Those who fail to attend will not be certified to continue performing current studies or initiate new studies that require approval by the Institutional Review Boards at UM or the VA. For a registration form, contact Mary Palmer at 305-243-2079.
SYLVESTER OFFERS FUN AND GAMES ON NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS' DAY
UM/Sylvester's sixth annual National Cancer Survivors' Day Celebration will
be held at Dave and Buster's, 3000 Oakwood Boulevard, Hollywood, on June
3. Registration begins at 11 a.m., but participants must RSVP by May 26.
The gathering includes admission to Dave and Buster's, lunch, games, and
an award presentation. Cancer survivors can bring one guest free of charge,
and additional guests will be admitted for $20 each. Call 305-243-4302 for
a registration form. |
