e-Update
July 15, 2003
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
--Paul Hudgins Named Associate Vice President for Medical Human
Resources
--Wellness Department Presents August Installment of BeSmokeFree Program
--Weight Loss Program Addresses Special Needs of Diabetes Patients
--Upcoming Calendar Events
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE WELCOMES
NEW LEADER IN HUMAN RESOURCES
Paul Hudgins will join the University later this month as the new associate
vice president for medical human resources. He will be the School of
Medicine’s senior leader responsible for developing new workforce
initiatives, streamlining and improving employment processes, and consolidating
all offices and resources involved with managing faculty, professional
employees, and staff. Faculty issues will continue under the purview
of the senior associate dean for faculty affairs.
COMMIT TO QUIT
WITH BESMOKEFREE
Another session of the new BeSmokeFree program (formally referred to
as “Kick the Habit”) will begin during the final weeks of
August. BeSmokeFree offers interventions that compliment the program’s
support group/classroom sessions, including pharmacological treatments,
such as the nicotine patch, gum, and Zyban (free to UM health insurance
plan members); a 12-week supervised cardiovascular fitness program (75
percent reimbursement for UM health insurance holders); and acupuncture
treatments or hypnotherapy (100 percent reimbursement for UM insurance
holders). Participants who are enrolled in the University’s health
care plan receive full reimbursement of program fees upon completion.
The cost is $84 for each participant, and all UM health care plan members
will receive a $12 voucher for each classroom session they attend. For
more information on BeSmokeFree, contact Jennifer Pinto at jpinto@miami.edu
or 305-243-3209.
DRI OFFERS WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES
The Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) presents “Miami Lite,”
a new program designed to help participants with weight loss, nutrition,
controlling portion sizes, diabetes education, weight management techniques,
and exercise guidelines. This 12-week program is open to the public
and will begin on July 31, 8 a.m., at the DRI, first floor. Participants
will meet on following Thursdays from 8 to 10 a.m. For more information,
contact Arleen Barreiros at abarreiros@med.miami.edu
or 305-243-1062.
QUESTIONS ABOUT COMPLIANCE?
TWO UM HELPLINES CAN ASSIST YOU
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, anonymous compliance hotline at 866-YOURCALL.
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.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
OPEN HOUSE AT NEW DENTAL OFFICE
WITHIN DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY
The Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the Dewitt Daughtry
Family Department of Surgery invites faculty and staff to an open house
at its new dental office, located at 1051 NW 14th Street, Suite 150.
The open house will be held July 18, noon to 3 p.m. Refreshments
will be served.
EAP SEMINAR OFFERS STRATEGIES
FOR ANGER MANAGEMENT
Learn to control anger and set a positive example for your children
at the Employee Assistance Program seminar “Managing Anger within
the Family.” This course, which will be held July 21, 12:30 to
2 p.m., at the Winn Dixie Hope Lodge, will help participants recognize
angry feelings, identify anger management skills, learn effective discipline
strategies, and improve relationships with significant others. To register,
call 305-243-3090 or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
HURRICANES HEAD NORTH
FOR CANESFEST 2003
The Miami Hurricanes will head to Broward and Palm Beach counties later
this month for CanesFest 2003. This free event offers fans a chance
to collect player autographs, participate in an interactive Kids’
Zone, see performances by the Sunsations and cheerleaders, buy Hurricanes
merchandise, and participate in a silent auction. The Canes will stop
at the Broward County Convention Center on Saturday, July 26, 2 to 6
p.m.; and the South Florida Fairgrounds in Palm Beach on Sunday, July
27, 1 to 4 p.m. For additional details and directions, visit www.hurricanesports.com
or call 1-800-GO-CANES.
HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH SEMINAR EXAMINES
USE OF PERSONNEL FROM OTHER INSTITUTIONS
The Human Subjects Research Seminar for July will feature Julia Beutler,
human subjects administrator, who will answer the questions, “When
are personnel from other institutions considered ‘engaged’
(involved) in a research study and are they covered by UM's assurance?”
The lecture will be held on July 29, noon to 1 p.m., in the Mailman
Center, Room 3023. Lunch will be served, and advance registration is
required. Reserve a seat by sending an e-mail to mabraham@med.miami.edu.
FINANCIAL ADVISORS VISIT CAMPUS
FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS
Representatives from Fidelity Investments and TIAA-CREF will visit the
medical campus at the end of this month to conduct individual financial
counseling sessions. Fidelity will hold appointments on July 30, and
TIAA-CREF will be on hand July 31. All meetings will be held at the
Human Resources Benefits Office, 901 N.W. 17th St., Suite D. To schedule
an appointment with Fidelity, call 800-642-7131. For a session with
TIAA-CREF, call 877-267-4510 or visit http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc.
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