e-Update
April 16, 2001
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
--Dean Clarkson Asks House to Preserve Relationship Between Medical
Schools and VA
--Dade County Medical Association Names Dr. Allan McLeod as Life Honorary
Member
--New Fax Numbers for Medical Purchasing and Related Departments Since
Relocation
--Eyeware Savings Time at Optical Services Clinic Means Reduced Prices
through June
--Upcoming Calendar Events
DEAN CLARKSON ADDRESSES
HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON IMPORTANCE OF MEDICAL SCHOOL/VA RELATIONSHIP
John G. Clarkson,
senior vice president for medical affairs and dean of the School of
Medicine, recently appeared before a House of Representatives committee
on behalf of the Association of American Medical Colleges. Dean Clarkson
addressed the House Veteran's Affairs Subcommittee on Health, testifying
on the critical importance of VA academic affiliations and the VA research
program. Citing the efforts of both the VA and medical schools to ensure
quality patient care, research, and education, Dean Clarkson emphasized
the need to preserve the productive relationship between the country's
medical schools and VA institutions.
DR. ALLAN MCLEOD APPOINTED
LIFE HONORARY MEMBER OF DCMA
The Dade County
Medical Association (DCMA) honored Allan McLeod, M.D., professor and
director of quality assurance in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
with a life honorary membership on National Doctors' Day 2001. Each
year, the DCMA honors select community physicians for their contributions
and dedication to quality health care in South Florida.
MAKE NOTE OF NEW FAX NUMBERS
FOR MEDICAL PURCHASING AND RELATED PROGRAMS
The Medical Purchasing
Department recently moved to the third floor of the Mental Health Institute
Building, 1611 N.W. 12th Avenue, and would like to make you aware of
its new fax numbers. For Purchasing, fax related documents to 305-325-3061;
Equipment Managed Maintenance Program, 305-325-3063; and Fisher Consulting,
305-325-3064.
IT'S EYEWEAR SAVINGS TIME
AT BASCOM'S OPTICAL SERVICES
Tired of looking
through or around scratches on your eyeglass lenses? Enjoy a better
view: April-June is Employee/Student Eyewear Savings Time at Optical
Services, located at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Optical Services
will duplicate or fill your new single vision prescription for only
$38, bifocals for only $48, and progressive (no-line) plastic lenses
for just $95. This special offer includes UV and tint of choice at no
additional charge. Similar savings are available on the latest stylish
frames, starting at only $29. These discounts apply exclusively to UM/Jackson
employees, students, and their families. Note that certain prescriptions
and bifocal styles do not apply. For more information, call 305-326-6092
or stop by Optical Services, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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!
FISCAL CLOSING SURVIVAL COURSE TO DISCUSS FINANCIAL PROCEDURES AT THE UNIVERSITY
OF MIAMI
Be ready for the
fiscal year closing by attending this informative overview on April
17 or April 24, 9 a.m. to noon, Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155.
Learn about year-end closing procedures and general deadlines for the
University of Miami, year-end key contacts, and tools to reconcile your
accounts. For more information, call 305-243-3090, or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
WORKSHOP WILL PROMOTE CUSTOMER
SERVICE THROUGH TELEPHONE SKILLS
"Telephone Skills
for Service Excellence," teaches critical techniques to maximize your
skills and help you develop or reinforce telephone service excellence
in a workshop on April 19, 2 to 5 p.m., at the Dominion Parking Garage,
Suite 155. Topics will include departmental standards, greetings, questioning
skills, and taking messages. For more information, call 305-243-3090
or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
FACULTY AND STAFF INVITED
TO ATTEND REGIONAL ONCOLOGY WORKSHOP
The Florida Cancer
Registrars Association and Jackson Memorial Hospital present a Regional
Oncology Workshop on April 20, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Diagnostic
Treatment Center, Room 252. Continuing education hours for Nursing,
Radiation Oncology, AHIMA, and NCRA are applied for. To reserve a seat,
contact Lizette Acosta at 305-585-6533, or e-mail lacosta2@med.miami.edu.
ENHANCE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
AND SERVICE EXCELLENCE AT WORK
"Frontline Skills
for Service Excellence" provides an opportunity for employees to practice
telephone and face-to-face greetings, communication styles, and participative
listening skills. The course will take place on April 20, 9 a.m. to
noon, and 2 to 5 p.m., at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. This
class is designed for employees who have primary responsibility for
service excellence in the workplace. For more information, call 305-243-3090
or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PRESENTS TRAINING PROGRAM ON SHIPPING INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES
This training program
is required for all employees who are involved in the shipment of infectious
substances or samples that contain potentially infectious substances
such as blood, tissue, and human or animal body fluids. The program
will be held on April 25, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Dominion Parking Garage,
Suite 155. For more information or to register, call Professional Development
at 305-243-3090 or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
UM/SYLVESTER OFFERS FREE
HEAD AND NECK CANCER SCREENINGS
The Sylvester Comprehensive
Cancer Center will conduct free screenings for head and neck cancer
on April 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to coincide with National Head and Neck
Cancer Awareness Week. Head and neck cancer is one of the most common,
yet most preventable, cancers. For more information or to make an appointment
for your free screening, call 305-243-4071.
EMPLOYEE SUPPORT SOLUTIONS
OFFERS SEMINAR ON ESTATE PLANNING
Did you know that
estate taxes could run as high as 55 percent? Explore the basic financial
techniques available to minimize this potentially costly tax, and ultimately
pass along more money to your heirs. The seminar will be held on April
26, 9 to 10 a.m., at the Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. A basic
review of related documents is included, with their inherent advantages
and disadvantages. For more information or to register, visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
UNITED WAY SPONSORS SEMINAR
ON BUYING AND SELLING A HOME
Buying or selling
your house can be very simple. This seminar will give you the know-how
to make the best decisions. The course is sponsored by Benefits Administration
and will be held on April 26, noon to 1:30 p.m., in the Dominion Parking
Garage, Suite 155. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to
register, call Professional Development at 305-243-3090 or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
PUT ON YOUR WALKING SHOES
AND JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST PARKINSON DISEASE
Join the Parkinson
Walk for Hope and raise money for research efforts at the National Parkinson
Foundation. Every penny collected by walkers goes directly toward finding
a cure. The five-mile walk will start and end in Miami's Bayfront Park
on April 28. To register, organize a team, or volunteer your time, contact
Claudia Espinoza at 800-327-4545, extension 2985, or espinoza@parkinson.org.
JOIN TEAM UM AT THE 5K
WALK/RUN TO BENEFIT THE LEUKEMIA SOCIETY
Join Team UM for
this year's 17th Annual Club Med Corporate Walk/Run on May 3, 6:45 p.m.,
at Bayfront Park in Miami. Last year UM had a record 431 participants
and the women's, men's, and co-ed teams claimed first place in the Educational
Division. This is one of the year's biggest events for University employees.
Register at http://www.miami.edu/wellness.
Your entry entitles you participation in the race and the post-race
party at Bayfront Park, a Corporate Run commemorative t-shirt, and a
Team UM t-shirt. For more information, call 305-243-3209.
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