e-Update
October 8, 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
--Assign Yourself a PIN to Be Ready for Upcoming in On-line Benefits
Open Enrollment
--Attention Instructors: Submit Textbook Adoptions for January by October
19
--Nominate Innovative Cancer Researchers for Awards from South Florida
Foundation
--Employee Assistance Program Office on Coral Gables Campus Has Relocated
--Biomedical Communications Selling Unique T-Shirts to Benefit United
Way
--Pharmacology Invites You to Visit Disney World and Support a Good
Cause
--Upcoming Calendar Events
OPEN ENROLLMENT IS 10/22
THROUGH 11/2. ARE YOU READY? DO YOU HAVE YOUR PIN?
Benefits Administration
is holding the first on-line, paperless open enrollment this year from
October 22 through November 11. To review or make changes to your existing
medical or dental benefits, pre-tax deductions, or non-smoking certifications--or
to enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts for 2002--you can access "Your
Benefits Link," the on-line enrollment system, at http://www.benefits.miami.edu.
You will need a PIN to access the system. This PIN is the same number
you use to access the University's EASY system. If you do not have a
PIN, you can assign one by visiting http://benefits.miami.edu.
You will need the net pay amount from your most recent paycheck to verify
your identity when assigning yourself a PIN.
DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR
INSTRUCTORS TO SUBMIT JANUARY 2002 TEXTBOOK ADOPTIONS
The Medical Bookstore
now is accepting textbook adoptions from School of Medicine instructors
for classes beginning in January 2002. The deadline for submitting orders
of textbooks you will need for Spring 2002 courses is October 19. Medical
faculty members will receive blank adoption forms in their mailboxes,
and the forms also can be picked up at the bookstore or the Office of
Medical Curriculum. For more information, address questions to John
Hepler or Maria Perez at 305-243-6068 or visit http://www.miami-medical.bkstr.com.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR
AWARDS TO RECOGNIZE CANCER RESEARCHERS
Nominations are
being accepted for two cancer research prizes of $200,000 each, funded
by the Kirk A. and Dorothy P. Landon Foundation. The awards, a joint
initiative of the Landon Foundation, UM/Sylvester, and the American
Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will recognize innovative South
Florida cancer scientists in basic science research and translational
research, respectively. If you would like more information on nominating
a candidate for either award, visit AACR's web site at http://www.aacr.org.
TAKE NOTE OF NEW LOCATION
AND MAILING CODE FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Effective October
1, the Coral Gables office of the Employee Assistance Program is re-located
to the Plumer Building on the Gables campus, second floor, Suite 24.
The new locator code for the Gables EAP office is 2429, and all e-mail
addresses, phone, and fax numbers remain the same.
BLACKBOARD T-SHIRTS FROM
BIOMEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS LET YOU EXPRESS YOURSELF
Biomedical Communications
is selling its unique, patented "Erasable Blackboard" t-shirts to benefit
the United Way of Miami-Dade. Express yourself as you choose and write
a chalk message on your t-shirt, which is machine washable and dryer
safe. Shirts are $10 each, and you can pick up your order on October
11 and 12, at the Biomedical Communications service window, Rosenstiel
Building, Room 1080. To make an order, look for a display table in front
of the Rosenstiel Building on October 11 and 12. You also can call Gloria
Patino or Tony Miyar at 305-243-6783 or e-mail gloria@beezer.med.miami.edu.
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.
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!
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE INS AND OUTS OF UNIVERSITY ACCOUNTING
Professional Development
presents "Financial Records Systems (FRS) Training," a two-session course,
on October 9 and 11, 9 a.m. to noon, Dominion Parking Garage, Suite
155. In this class, participants will obtain an overview of the University's
accounting system and will learn to interpret the Report 90s Account
Summary, Open Commitment Status Report, and the Report of Transactions.
To register, call 305-243-3090 or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE COURSE
OFFERS YOU RELIEF FROM STRESS AND BURNOUT
Do you feel overwhelmed
by your responsibilities at home or work? Sometimes the demands of a
high-stress lifestyle can take a toll on your psyche. Learn how to manage
your stress at the Employee Assistance Program's "Avoiding Stress, Burnout
and Compassion Fatigue." You will begin to identify your stressors,
practice skills to manage them, and discover better ways to use your
time and energy through personal management. The two-session course
begins October 9, 2 to 4 p.m., Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. The
second installment of the program will be held October 16, same time
and place. For more information or to register, call EAP at 305-243-7676.
GET FIT FOR A GOOD CAUSE
AT RACE TO BENEFIT BREAST CANCER TREATMENT
Join the Office
of Alumni Relations at the Komen Race for the Cure to benefit breast
cancer treatment, research, and education. The 5K or one mile run/walk
will be held October 13, 8:30 a.m., at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami.
For more information or to register, call Yolanda Perez at 305-284-2872.
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.
FINANCIAL WORKSHOP HELPS
YOU LEARN INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Employer Support
Solutions presents "Asset Allocation/Investment Strategies," an educational
financial workshop, October 15, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Dominion Parking
Garage, Suite 155. Experts will teach you to evaluate the risk of each
investment and learn the techniques of effective allocation of your
portfolio's assets. To register, call Benefits Administration at 305-284-6834
or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
EAP CLASS TEACHES HOW TO
HELP A CO-WORKER IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP
Are you aware of
the issues surrounding domestic violence and how it affects the workplace?
At "Domestic Violence: A Workplace Issue," the Employee Assistance Program
will teach you why domestic violence occurs, what it means to the work
environment, and how to help someone in an abusive relationship. The
course will be held October 17, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at the Dominion
Parking Garage, Suite 155. To register, call 305-243-7676.
ANNUAL EXTREME ETHICS CONFERENCE
TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES IN RESEARCH ETHICS
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.
JOIN DERMATOLOGY FOR MAKEOVER
DEMONSTRATION TO BENEFIT UNITED WAY
Put on a new face
at a makeover demonstration sponsored by the Department of Dermatology,
along with Bloomingdale's and Yves Saint Laurent. The event will be
held October 19, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., Rosenstiel Building, Room 2023.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $10 each. All proceeds
will benefit the United Way campaign. Skin care samples and lunch will
be provided. For more information or to order tickets, call Tere Calcines
or Monica Romero at 305-243-4472.
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 Millennium 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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