e-Update
May
21, 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
--Drs. McCoy, Ferreiro, and Fournier Named Finalists for Health Care
Heroes Awards
--New Guidelines from NIH Will Help Physicians Better Identify Risk
of Heart Attack
--Treat Yourself and Your Family to a Marlins Game and Free Skin Cancer
Screening
--Upcoming Calendar Events
SCHOOL OF NURSING WINS
HEALTH CARE HEROES AWARD; SELECT MEDICAL FACULTY NAMED FINALISTS
The University of
Miami School of Nursing recently received a Health Care Heroes Award
from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce in recognition of its work
with school-based, nurse-managed health programs around the community.
The awards are given each year to individuals, institutions, or programs
that are dedicated above and beyond to excellence in health care. Finalists
for the awards this year included Clyde McCoy, Ph.D., professor and
chairman of the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health; Julio
Ferreiro, M.D., professor in the Department of Medicine; and Arthur
Fournier, M.D., professor, vice chair for community health, and associate
dean in the Department of Family Medicine & Community Health. A Judges
Special Recognition Award was given to the Jackson Hutson Family, honoring
them for five generations of physicians, one of whom, James M. Jackson,
is the namesake of Jackson Memorial Hospital. Jim Hutson, M.D., assistant
professor in the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, is a
member of the family's youngest generation.
DR. RONALD GOLDBERG CONTRIBUTES
TO ARTICLE ON NEW GUIDELINES FOR IDENTIFYING HEART DISEASE
New cholesterol
guidelines were released by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
of the National Institutes of Health last week. The guidelines focus
on identifying patients at risk for heart disease, and lowering cholesterol
levels is a major factor in reducing that risk. With the guidelines,
physicians will thoroughly scrutinize patients who have no history of
cardiovascular disease to look out for high risks of potential heart
attacks, says Ronald Goldberg, M.D., professor at the Cardiovascular
Center and Diabetes Research Institute, in a Miami Herald article. To
read the full story, visit http://www.miami.com/herald/content/news/local/dade/digdocs/040250.htm.
UM/SYLVESTER OFFERS FREE
SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS AT TONIGHT'S MARLINS GAME
The Sylvester Comprehensive
Cancer Center will conduct a free skin cancer screening tonight, May
21, at the Florida Marlins-Atlanta Braves game at ProPlayer Stadium.
In recognition of National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, UM/Sylvester
has a number of events planned, including tonight's screening. At the
screening, you also can speak with dermatologists about skin cancer
risks and prevention. For some safety tips on protecting your skin,
visit http://www.med.miami.edu/medical-pr/news/view.asp?id=24.
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.
**Correction**
The May 14 issue of e-Update identified the Institute for Women's Health
as a part of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The institute
is an independent center at the School of Medicine, focused on all aspects
of women's health and not assigned to any specific department.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
ENHANCE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH SKILLS LEARNED AT DEVELOPMENT CLASS
"Frontline Skills
for Service Excellence" provides an opportunity for employees to practice
telephone and face-to-face greetings, communication styles, attentive
and participative listening skills, and more. This session is designed
for employees who have primary responsibility for service excellence
in the workplace, and will take place May 25, 9 a.m. to noon, in the
Dominion Tower Parking Garage, Suite 155. For more information or to
register, call 305-243-3090 or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
PRESENTS SEMINAR ON CARDIOVASCULAR TREATMENTS
The Division of
Continuing Medical Education and the American Heart Association's Council
on Clinical Cardiology present "Master Approach to Cardiovascular Problems,"
May 26 ñ 28, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Walt Disney World Contemporary
Resort Hotel. Robert Myerburg, M.D., professor and director of the Division
of Cardiology, and Agustin Castellanos, M.D., professor in the Division
of Cardiology, are the program directors. For more information, call
305-585-5537.
UNITED WAY SPONSORS SEMINAR
ON BUDGETING AND DEBT MANAGEMENT
Interest rates are
so high these days, can you afford them? Learn how to decrease and consolidate
your debt as well as many other ways to save money for the future by
attending this seminar sponsored by the United Way. The seminar will
take place on May 31, 8:30 to 10 a.m., Dominion Parking Garage, Suite
155. For more information, call 305-243-3090 or visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
ATTEND MEETING ON ATRIAL
FIBRILLATION: AN OLD CLINICAL PROBLEM WITH NEW THERAPIES
You are invited
to attend an interactive dinner meeting on May 31, 3:00 to 8:15 p.m.,
at the Biltmore Hotel Conference Center of the Americas. This educational
activity is designed for the cardiologist, internist, or primary care
practitioner who cares for patients with atrial arrhythmias. The School
of Medicine designates this course for a maximum of 4.0 hours in Category
1 credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. To register,
or for more information, contact the Division of Continuing Medical
Education at 305-243-6716 or visit http://cme.med.miami.edu.
JOIN UM CREW TEAM FOR FITNESS
AND FUN AT ROWING CAMP THIS SUMMER
Looking for a summer
activity that's a challenge and a workout? How about the Adult Learn
to Row Camp, offered by the University of Miami rowing staff. The camp
runs for three weeks and will teach you rowing basics, as well as offer
you the chance to become part of a team, work out in a beautiful setting,
and improve your fitness level. Two sessions are offered, the first
running June 11 - 29, and the second July 9 - 27, at the Shane Watersports
Center, 6500 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach. Classes will be held Monday
through Thursday in the morning or evening, and each camp will end with
a celebratory day of races and a potluck dinner. Classes will include
beginner/novice, intermediate, and advanced levels, so don't worry if
you're new to the sport! Each camp costs $200, but UM employees receive
a 20 percent discount. Call 305-861-1295 or e-mail joconnor@miami.edu
to register.
GO "BEYOND THE BARRIERS"
TO DISCUSS BREAST CANCER DETECTION IN OLDER WOMEN
A live video conference
addressing early detection of breast cancer in older women will be broadcast
June 26, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. The event will be held at the VA Research
Education Building, room 207, and is sponsored by the Virginia Geriatric
Education Center, the Virginia Health Quality Center, and the Cancer
Information Service. The cost for attendance is $5 if you register by
June 1, and $15 afterward. There also will be minimal fees for continuing
education credit. For registration information, call 888-794-0904 or
visit http://views.vcu.edu/sahp/gerontology/vgec/breastcancer.
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