e-Update
October 2, 2000
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
--Dr. Pat Caralis Receives Laureate Award from American College of Physicians
--Renowned UM Physical Therapist is Subject of Miami Herald Article
--Dean Presents Esteemed Teaching Award to Dr. Joan Weiss Mayer
--Update Your Contact Information On-Line with EASY System
--Visit Touch Research Institute for Refreshing Mid-Day Massage
--Upcoming Calendar Events
DR. PAT CARALIS HONORED WITH DISTINGUISHED AWARD
Pat Caralis, M.D., professor in the Department of Medicine and chief of the General Medicine Section at the Miami VA, received the Laureate Award at the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine (ACP-ASIM) Florida Chapter's Scientific Meeting, September 23. The award honors members who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in patient care, education, or research and serve both their community and the ACP. Dr. Caralis has received many awards at the School of Medicine in recognition of her dedication to teaching and service, including the Peer Award of the Teaching Faculty in 1997 and an appointment to the UM Medical Women's Association's Hall of Fame.
ROBERT GAILEY OF PHYSICAL THERAPY IS SUBJECT OF HERALD FEATURE STORY
The Miami Herald recently profiled Robert
Gailey, assistant professor in the Division of Physical Therapy, who is internationally
renowned for his work with amputees. Gailey focuses on improving the gait of patients
with prostheses, and some of his patients have gone on to compete in the Paralympic
Games, including gold medalist Carolina Bulow, who won the 4x100 swimming freestyle
relay at the 1992 games in Barcelona. The article, titled "Rising to the Challenge,"
ran in the newspaper's September 27 issue. To read the full story, visit http://www.herald.com/content/wed/living/docs/035951.htm.
DR. JOAN WEISS MAYER NAMED 1999-2000 TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Joan Weiss Mayer, M.D., professor in the Department of Medicine, received the Teacher of the Year Award for the academic year 1999-2000. The award was presented at the School of Medicine's commencement ceremony in May. Dr. Mayer was recognized for her positive contributions to the education of medical students, who know her best as their guide through the "Harvey" course during fourth year studies. Dr. Mayer also educates nurses and community physicians, and has received many awards honoring her teaching abilities.
BENEFITS WEB SITE MAKES IT "EASY" TO UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
As the Benefits Administration Open Enrollment Fair approaches, it is important
for all employees to update contact information that has changed over the past
year. Employees may refresh addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses
on the University's EASY system. To use EASY, you must have a PIN number, which
can be obtained in person at the Human Resources and Faculty Affairs offices or
on-line at http://www.benefits.miami.edu.
To update your contact information, visit http://easy.miami.edu,
and click the green button labelled "Personal Biographical Info." Open Enrollment
will be held from October 16 through November 17, with a Benefits Fair at the
Jackson Cafeteria on November 2 and 3.
TOUCH RESEARCH INSTITUTE OFFERS CHAIR MASSAGE DURING LUNCH BREAK
Research shows that a 15-minute chair massage twice a week leads to reduced job stress and cortisol (stress hormone) levels, better math computations, and enhanced alertness measured in brain wave patterns (EEG). Call 305-243-6781 for more information on the benefits of massage for numerous conditions including lower back pain, headaches, and PMS, or to schedule an appointment. Massage therapy is available during the lunch hour and after hours until 6 p.m.
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!
SYLVESTER'S BREAST CANCER AWARENESS FAIR FEATURES EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and many events are scheduled at the School of Medicine to educate and inform faculty, staff, and patients about the disease. UM/Sylvester will present the Breast Cancer Awareness Fair on October 3, Sylvester Conference Room 1301, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature displays from the American Cancer Society, Cancer Information Service, Beauty Wise Cosmetic & Skin Care, and the Courtelis Center, among others.
LEARN COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS AT EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE SEMINAR
The Employee Assistance Program will conduct the seminar "Conflict Communication Skills," October 3, 1 to 3 p.m., in the Office of Professional Development and Training, Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155. The course will teach you to listen reflectively, focus on the problem at hand, and involve others in creating a solution. To register, call 305-243-3090.
BUY QUALITY JEWELRY AT GREAT SAVINGS TO SUPPORT MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY
The Office of Human Resources will hold a jewelry sale to benefit the United Way of Miami-Dade on October 5 and 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in front of the Rosenstiel building.
FINANCIAL ADVISOR VISITS MEDICAL CAMPUS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS
A representative from TIAA-CREF will be at the Professional Development and Training Office, Dominion Parking Garage, Suite 155, to conduct individual financial counseling sessions on October 12. To schedule an appointment, call 800-842-2003, extension 3522.
ETHICS PROGRAM OFFERS SEMINAR ON CORE ISSUES
School of Medicine faculty will present various lectures on trends in medical
ethics at "Extreme Ethics: Unusually Difficult Challenges in Epidemiology and
Human Subjects Research," a three-day seminar, October 12 - 14. The course will
be held at the James L. Knight International Center, downtown Miami, and topics
will include the ethics of genetics, computing, public health research, and scientist
advocacy, among others. For more information or to register, contact Kenneth Goodman,
Ph.D., director of the Bioethics Program, at 305-243-5723 or kwg@cs.miami.edu.
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