e-Update
June
4, 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
--Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Honors Dr. Dorothy Hicks for Pioneering
Work
--Dr. George Schaiberger Named Medical School Faculty Member of the
Year
--Lack of Education Leads to Surge of AIDS Infection in Black and Gay
Communities
--Director of University of Pennsylvania's Cancer Research Institute
Presents Lecture
--UM Libraries and Local Bookstore Bring You News Anchor Dan Rather
--Fellowships Available for Non-Resident Female Graduate Students
--Learn to Better Manage Your Time and Ease Stress at Wellness Seminar
--Eye Exams at Bascom Palmer Are Covered by UnitedHealthcare
--Upcoming Calendar Events
DR. DOROTHY HICKS RECOGNIZED
FOR WORK WITH RAPE VICTIMS
Dorothy Hicks, M.D,
professor emeritus at the School of Medicine, was recently recognized
with an In the Company of Women Award from the Miami-Dade Parks and
Recreation Department. The award is given to women who have been pioneers
in their fields. Dr. Hicks has devoted her professional life to helping
rape victims piece together their lives from a position of strength
rather than weakness. "A woman has a choice: learning how to deal with
it or letting it destroy her," said Dr. Hicks, who helped found UM/Jackson's
Rape Treatment Center in 1974, one of the nations first such centers.
Dr. Hicks taught at UM from 1967 to 2000 and said she enjoyed shaping
her students' attitudes and broadening their experiences. To read the
Sun-Sentinel article on her career and award, visit http://archives.sun-sentinel.com/cgi-bin/get_fldoc.pl?DBLIST=fl01&DOCNUM=29138.
MICROBIOLOGY PROFESSOR
HONORED WITH 2001 TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD
George Schaiberger,
Ph.D., professor and director of the undergraduate program in the Department
of Microbiology and Immunology, was named medical school faculty member
of the year. Dr. Schaiberger was awarded for his outstanding work in
the education of medical school students. He has taught both medical
and undergraduate students since joining the University in 1962.
DIRECTOR OF ADULT HIV SERVICES
EXPLAINS THE GROWTH OF AIDS IN THE GAY COMMUNITY
Michael Kolber,
M.D., Ph.D., associate professor and director of Adult HIV Services,
discusses reasons for the increased infection rate of HIV/AIDS in the
black, gay male population in a recent Miami Herald article, "AIDS Epidemic
Surges; Gays, Blacks Hit Hardest." The story focuses on the lack of
education about AIDS prevention in lower socioeconomic groups. More
than half of new U.S. HIV infections occur among blacks, who make up
about 12 percent of the population. To read the full article, visit
http://www.miami.com/herald/content/news/national/digdocs/045376.htm.
UM/SYLVESTER PRESENTS ZUBROD
MEMORIAL LECTURE AND ANNUAL POSTER PRESENTATION
The Zubrod Memorial
Lecture and Annual Poster Presentation will feature Craig Thompson,
M.D., scientific director of the Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute
and chair of the Department of Cancer Biology at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Thompson will present "Does Apoptosis Play A Role in the Etiology
or Treatment of Cancer?" on June 7, at the Jackson Diagnostic Treatment
Center, rooms 259 and 270. Poster presentations will begin at 9 a.m.,
with the lecture at 11:45 a.m., and lunch will be served. To RSVP and
for more information, call 305-243-4071.
DAN RATHER TO READ FROM
NEW BOOK ON THE AMERICAN DREAM
UM libraries, in
partnership with Books and Books bookstore, presents a reading by Dan
Rather from his new book, June 4, 8 p.m., at Temple Judea, 55 Granada
Blvd. Entitled "The American Dream: Stories from the Heart of Our Nation,"
the book includes interviews with Americans who all created their own
version of the American dream. The book will be for sale at the event.
For more information, call Books and Books at 305-442-4408.
FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR
FEMALE, NON-RESIDENT, GRADUATE STUDENTS
Female graduate
students who are not American citizens or permanent residents are invited
to apply for a $16,860 fellowship for study or research in the United
States from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational
Foundation. Awards are for one year and will be given to full time graduates
or postgraduates studying in all disciplines and studies important to
changing the lives of women and girls. To download an application on-line,
visit http://www.aauw.org/3000/fdnfelgra/internet.html
or call the AAUW Educational Foundation at 317-337-1716.
ROUTINE EYE EXAMS AVAILABLE
AT BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE
Need to get your
eyes checked? The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute/Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital
is a participating UnitedHealthcare provider. Routine eye examinations
obtained by faculty and staff enrolled in the United HMO are covered
when the service is provided by Bascom. The co-payment for a routine
eye examination is $15. To make an appointment, call 305-243-2020.
LEARN TIME MANAGEMENT FOR
THE PERFECTIONIST
Have you already
mastered every time management technique in existence and still can't
find enough time to achieve your life goals? Do you feel agitated when
you cannot finish what you had planned for the day? Do you feel a burning
need to be ranked in the top 10 percent in most of what you do? Join
Jennifer Pinto, assistant director for employee wellness, to participate
in a lunchtime seminar that will really get to the core of the problem.
Learn how to attain balance and achieve a more fulfilling existence
through time management. The program will be held on June 7, noon to
1 p.m., 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.
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!
ATTEND LUNCHTIME YOGA CLASSES BROUGHT TO YOU BY WELLNESS DEPARTMENT
The next session
of lunchtime "lyengar" yoga classes will begin on June 4 at the medical
campus. The six-week session will cost $30, or $5 per class. Call Zelda
at 305-243-3209 to register.
SHIPPING INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES
TRAINING PROGRAM IS THIS WEEK
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 June 6, 9 a.m. to noon, 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.
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS VISITS
CAMPUS TO ANSWER YOUR FINANCIAL QUESTIONS
Jason Friday, a
representative from Fidelity Investments, will be conducting individual
financial counseling sessions on June 6 and 7, at the Dominion Parking
Garage, Suite 155. He will be available to address your financial questions
and also discuss retirement planning issues. Space is limited, so call
1-800-642-7131 to schedule an appointment.
ESCAPE FOR LUNCH WITH THE
MEDICAL CAMPUS BOOK CLUB
Sit back, relax,
and discuss a favorite book! The next meeting of the medical campus
book club will be held on June 7, 1 to 1:45 p.m. Dominion Parking Garage,
Suite 155. Refreshments will be served. Call 305-243-3209 by June 5
to RSVP.
THE DR. JOHN T. MACDONALD
CENTER FOR MEDICAL GENETICS HOSTS VISITING LECTURER
Louis J. Elsas,
II, M.D. Professor of Pediatrics and Biochemistry and Director of the
Division Medical Genetics at Emory University, will speak on "Galactosemia:
A Paradigm for Investigating Common Complex Diseases," June 7, 3 to
4 p.m., at the Mailman Center for Child Development, eighth floor Auditorium.
For more information, call 305-243-3985.
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.
ATTEND SEMINAR ON INTRODUCTION
TO CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Learn why there
is a process to help improvement, how this process relates to your job,
what the different approaches are, what causes some improvement efforts
to fail, and where you can get improvement help. The seminar will be
held on June 12, 9 to 11 a.m., 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.
YOU ARE INVITED TO A SEMINAR
ON REACHING YOUR FINANCIAL GOALS
Whether your goal
is to save for a home, a child's education, or even your retirement,
TIAA-CREF will provide you with the investment strategies to consider
and the types of products that will work best to help meet your financial
goals. The seminar will be held on June 14, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Dominion
Parking Garage, Suite 155. For more information, call 305-243-3090 or
visit http://www.miami.edu/development-training.
ORDER TICKETS NOW FOR MARLINS
VERSUS YANKEES; PROCEEDS GO TO UM/JACKSON CLINIC
The UM/Jackson Cleft
Lip and Palate Clinic is going to the ballgame on July 13, 7:05 p.m.
Reserve your space now to see the Florida Marlins play the New York
Yankees and save $7 per ticket. All proceeds from ticket sales benefit
the UM/Jackson Cleft Lip and Palate Clinic. Orders must be received
by July 3. To order your tickets, contact Maria at 305-243-3248 or Teresa
at 305-585-5285.
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