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| Hurricane Katrina Toiletries and Clothing Drive
A group of community leaders has teamed up to collect goods that will be transported and distributed by Airline Ambassadors in Louisiana and Mississippi. Please donate new toiletries and clothing to Dr. Suzanne Lechner's office in the Fox Cancer Research Building, suite 308, to the Flipse Psychology building on the Coral Gables campus (fourth floor lobby), or to one of 20 other sites around Miami-Dade and Broward counties. If you have any questions, call Suzanne Lechner, Ph.D., at 305-243-1645, or e-mail slechner@med.miami.edu. Food items or money cannot be accepted. Miami Lite- Weight Loss Program The Diabetes Research Institute is starting a new session of “Miami Lite,” a weight loss program. This a continuous program held every Thursday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on the first floor of the DRI, 1450 N.W. 10th Ave. The program is open to the public and will help participants with weight loss, nutrition, portion size control, weight management techniques and guidelines for exercise. The cost is $20 per class or participants can pay for all ten sessions for $150. If you would like more information, please contact Anna P. Fraker at aperez4@med.miami.edu or call 305-243-3455. UM's United Way Campaign Begins The UM United Way campaign began yesterday, although the campaign got under way in earnest two weeks ago in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. There are numerous changes to the campaign this year, all designed to make it easier and more convenient for faculty and staff to make a donation. For instance, pledge cards have been eliminated and all employees will make their annual contributions through myUM, the same online interactive site where they sign up for benefits during Open Enrollment. Additionally, employees may designate the University and its programs as the beneficiary of their gift, which also counts toward the Momentum campaign. Employees may also make donations via credit cards and electronic checks through the University's secure server at myUM. For a complete overview of the campaign, frequently asked questions, and giving opportunities, please go to www.miami.edu/unitedway. Limited Preschool Spaces Available at UM Canterbury UM Canterbury Preschool, located at Dominion Towers, currently has a few spaces available for full time two-, three- and four-year-olds. To find out more about the National Association for the Education of Young Children-accredited program, visit http://canterbury.miami.edu. Priority enrollment given to UM employees. For registration information, e-mail pbochman@miami.edu <mailto:pbochman@miami.edu>. Preventing and Dealing with Spam Spam is electronic junk mail. Although it can be an annoyance when it’s used to advertise products you don't want or to provide information you don't care about, some spam can expose you to damaging software, either in attached files or in links to web sites. To find out more about spam e-mail and how to prevent it or deal with it, please visit http://it.med.miami.edu/x513.xml. Child Car Seat Installation Check To ensure that your child car seat is installed correctly, a certified child passenger safety technician will be available on Wednesdays in front of the Mailman Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The service is available to everyone who transports children under the age of 12 in their vehicle. For more information, e-mail gstepanian@um-jmh.org, or call 305-243-3928 to set up an appointment. Priority will be given to those with appointments. The Injury Free Coalition for Kids is a division of Holtz Children's Hospital/ Miller School of Medicine. Lincoln Financial Group, Fidelity Investments and TIAA-CREF Visit the Medical Campus A representative from Lincoln Financial Group will be on the medical campus to conduct individual financial counseling sessions on September 20. To schedule an appointment, contact Aimee Hugdahl toll-free at 866-524-2443, e-mail ahugdahl@lnc.com, or Theresa Yong at 866-772-4163, e-mail tmyong@lnc.com <mailto:tmyong@lnc.com> . A representative from Fidelity Investments will be on the medical campus to conduct individual counseling sessions from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. September 21 and 22, October 26, October 28, November 30, and December 1. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-642-7131. A representative from TIAA-CREF will be at the medical campus today (Tuesday), October 12 and 13, November 9 and 10, and December 14 and 15 to conduct individual counseling sessions. To schedule an appointment, click here http://www.tiaa-cref/moc, or call 1-800-842-2003 ext. 3522. All counseling sessions from these organizations will take place in the Human Resources Benefits Office, 901 N.W. 17th St., suite D. Questions about Compliance? UM Helplines Can Assist You
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| Cervical Cancer Town Hall Meeting
9/12/2005, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Diagnostic Treatment Center, room 259 The Jackson Memorial Hospital and UM/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center cancer committee is hosting a seminar, “Cervical Cancer: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment,” tomorrow (Wednesday) in Jackson’s Diagnostic Treatment Center room 259, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Presenters will include gynecologists, gynecological and radiation oncologists, and psychosocial support service representatives from Jackson and UM/Sylvester. A full day of education on risk factors, prevention, diagnostic techniques, treatment, survival, and new discoveries will be discussed. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. Reservations are encouraged by contacting Alice Moody at 305-585-6038 or e-mail AMoody@UM-JMH.org. This meeting is free and open to the public, cancer services organizations, and medical center staff. Ovarian Cancer Educational Workshop 9/13/2005, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach, 1192 East Newport Center Drive, suite 100 In recognition of September’s designation as Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach is hosting “Learning More About Ovarian Cancer,” an educational workshop for the community today (Tuesday) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 1192 East Newport Center Drive, Suite 100. Presenters include Joseph A. Lucci, III, M.D., professor and director, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Patricia Yali, A.R.N.P., and Suyen Ortega, Gynecologic Oncology Site Disease Group, UM/Sylvester, and Maureen Seiden, ovarian cancer survivor and volunteer at The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. This presentation is offered free of charge through the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in collaboration with Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services and the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. A light lunch will be served. Conversations About Cancer- "Complementary vs. Alternative Medicine, Part II" 09/15/2005, noon to 1 p.m., UM/Sylvester, room 1301 Karon Rzad, R.D., C.D.E., will discuss “Complementary vs. Alternative Medicine, Part II,” on Thursday, September 15. This presentation will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in UM/Sylvester conference room 1301. It is free and open to the public. A light lunch will be served. Please call 305-243-1000 or 800-545-2292 to reserve your space. EAP Sponsoring Social Security Seminar 9/15/2005, noon to 1:30 p.m., Diabetes Research Institute, room 6012 The future of Social Security is a concern for many. Lawmakers have spent a great deal of time debating ways to fix the system. The chief concern is that Social Security, as a pay-as-you-go system, will not be adequately funded for future generations. This seminar will be conducted by a public affairs specialist from the Social Security Administration in Miami-Dade County with over 20 years experience in the Social Security system. Participants will learn about the challenges for Social Security and about benefits available through the Social Security Administration, as well as when and how to apply. The seminar will be held on Thursday, September 15, from noon to 1:30 p.m., in room 6012 of the Diabetes Research Institute. To register, go to www.miami.edu/netlearning. For questions about registration, contact 305-284-5110 (Gables/Rosenstiel) or 305-243-3090 (Medical). For questions about content, call the EAP at 305-284-6604. Sponsored Programs Roundtable Series 9/15/2005, noon, Flipse Building, room 502 On Thursday, Sandy G. Blanco, director, Coral Gables Office of Research Administration, will present “Completing the Proposal Transmittal: It’s Not As Easy As You Think.” The presentation will explore why the proposal transmittal form is an important part of the grant/contract submission process as well as address what the many fields mean and why they need to be completed. This discussion group will take place at noon in the Flipse Building, fifth-floor conference room (Room 502), on the Coral Gables campus. To register, logon to NetLearning using your UM ID # (C-Number) at https://netlearning.miami.edu. For more information, please e-mail Maria Valero-Martinez at mvalero@med.miami.edu. Hurricane Relief Day on the Medical Campus 9/16/2005, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Alamo Park The Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami Medical Group, and Jackson Health System will co-sponsor a fundraising day for Hurricane Katrina relief this Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Alamo Park. There will be live music, lemonade, popcorn, T-shirts, and other items for sale, with all proceeds going to relief efforts on the Gulf Coast. There will also be a blood drive. Sebastian the Ibis will attend for part of the day, and other special guests are expected. Donated items will not be collected at this event. Medical campus employees can make a cash or check donation for hurricane relief in advance through the Community Relations Office, RMSB room 1125. If your department would like to participate in the relief day efforts by conducting a sale of baked goods or other items, contact Community Relations at 305-243-3453. Conversations About Cancer- "Recent Advancements in Prostate Cancer" 09/19/2005, noon to 1 p.m., UM/Sylvester, room 1301 Rakesh Singal, M.D., will discuss “Recent Advancements in Prostate Cancer,” on Monday, September 19. This presentation will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in UM/Sylvester conference room 1301. It is free and open to the public. A light lunch will be served. Please call 305-243-1000 or 800-545-2292 to reserve your space. 4th Annual South Florida Model Spinal Cord Injury System Conference on Wellness and Fitness 9/20/2005, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Diagnostic Treatment Center, second floor The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine will present the 4th Annual South Florida Model Spinal Cord Injury System Conference on Wellness and Fitness at Jackson’s Diagnostic Treatment Center second floor on Tuesday, September 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For registration or to receive a conference brochure, please call Mayra M. Miró, Psy.D., at 305-585-1339, or send e-mail to mmiro@med.miami.edu. Lunch will be provided to registered attendees only. There is no registration fee. Center for Ethics and Public Service Fall Reception 9/21/2005, 5 to 7 p.m., Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge, first floor of UM School of Law The Community Health Rights Education Project is an interdisciplinary teaching, research and community service program jointly sponsored by the University of Miami Schools of Law, Nursing and Medicine. The CHRE will honor the “Friends of the Center in the Community Health Rights Education Clinic,” who include Arturo Brito, M.D., Lawrence Friedman, M.D., JoNell Efantis-Potter, R.N., Ph.D., and Gwen Wurm, M.D., with a reception on Wednesday, September 21, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Alma Jennings Foundation Student Lounge located on the first floor of the University of Miami School of Law. RSVP by tomorrow (Wednesday) at 305-284-3934. Office of Technology Transfer Seminar 9/22/2005, 11 a.m., Lois Pope LIFE Center, room 705 UM’s Office of Technology Transfer will host Bruce Becker, M.D., J.D., of Needle & Rosenberg, P.C. in Atlanta, for a special seminar on “University Inventions, Patents and Publications.” Dr. Becker’s presentation will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 27, in room 705 of the Lois Pope LIFE Center. Refreshments will be served. RSVP by September 22 to 305-243-5689, or e-mail fvillago@med.miami.edu. Rehabilitation Medicine Grand Rounds 9/23/2005, 8 to 9 a.m., Jackson Rehabilitation Center, third-floor auditorium The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine will present “Plantar Fasciitis and Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome,” on Friday, September 23, from 8 to 9 a.m., in the third floor auditorium of the Jackson Rehabilitation Center. The speaker will be Andres Restrepo, M.D. For further details, please contact Coretha Davis at 305-585-1431. Conversations About Cancer- "Computer Assisted (Robotic) Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer: Beyond the Hype" 09/26/2005, noon to 1 p.m., UM/Sylvester, room 1301 Raymond Leveillee, M.D., will discuss “Computer assisted (Robotic) Minimally Invasive Surgery in the Treatment of Prostate Cancer: Beyond the Hype,” on Monday, September 26. This presentation will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in UM/Sylvester conference room 1301. It is free and open to the public. A light lunch will be served. Please call 305-243-1000 or 800-545-2292 to reserve your space. Medical Education Grand Rounds 9/30/2005, noon, Rosenstiel Medical Science Building, fifth-floor auditorium Richard Tiberius, Ph.D., director of the Educational Development Office for the Miller School of Medicine, will be the guest speaker at Medical Education Grand Rounds on Friday, September 30, at noon in the fifth floor of the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building. Lunch will be provided. The title of his presentation is “Scooped! An Educational Researcher’s Fantasy.” For more information, contact the Office of Educational Development at 305-243-7482. 2006 Benefits Fair on Campus 10/28/2005, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Diagnostic Treatment Center, Jackson Food Pavilion The 2006 Benefits Fair will be on the medical campus from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 27 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, October 28 at the Jackson Food Pavilion in the Diagnostic Treatment Center. Meet representatives from the benefits department and receive information about medical, dental and other voluntary programs. Pediatric Brain Injury Conference 11/4/2005 to 11/5/2005, Alexander Hotel, Miami Beach, FL. The Miller School of Medicine Departments of Pediatrics, Surgery and Neurosurgery are proud to announce the third annual Pediatric Brain Injury Conference, November 4 and 5 at the Alexander Hotel in Miami Beach. This is a unique meeting focusing on research and clinical issues along the continuum of care of children following brain and spinal cord injury. The two full days of plenary sessions include a break-out session on the first day exploring more detailed aspects of pediatric neurocritical care versus neurorehabilitation. For full details and to register online, please go to http://pedibrain.org/conference/conference.asp. Third Annual Jay Bon Salle Memorial Golf & Tennis Outing 11/10/2005, Crandon Park Golf Course, Key Biscayne, FL. The Third Annual Jay Bon Salle Memorial Golf and Tennis Outing will be held on November 10 this year. All proceeds from this year’s outing will benefit the University of Miami Cardiovascular Center. For more information, please contact Milen Gonzalez at 305-243-2721 or via e-mail at mileng@miami.edu, or visit the Jay Bon Salle Foundation Web site at http://www.thejbsfoundation.org. Human Subjects Research Seminar 9/24/2005, noon to 1 p.m., Mailman Center, room 3023 The Human Subjects Research Seminar for September will feature Jay Sosenko, M.D., speaking on: “Research on Children.” The seminar will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, at the Mailman Center, room 3023. Advance registration is required as room capacity is limited. To Register, logon to NetLearning using your UM ID # (C-Number) at https://netlearning.miami.edu. For more information about this seminar, e-mail Maira Abraham at Mabraham@med.miami.edu. | |
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Bruce Rubin, M.D., is currently performing a study on trigeminal neuralgia (TN) treatment with subcutaneous injections of BOTOX® to evaluate the effectiveness of treating facial pain associated with TN. Patients must have a diagnosis of TN for more than three months and be at least 18 years of age. Please contact Amy L. Kaye, ARNP, for more information at 305-243-6223. Dr. Rubin is also seeking patients for a research study on the treatment of tightness/spasticity in the wrist, fingers, and elbow caused by a stroke while evaluating the effect of BOTOX® on pulmonary functioning. Patients must be 18 years of age, have had a stroke six months ago or longer, have a pulmonary/breathing problem and cannot have used BOTOX® or any other botulinum toxin previously for any condition. Please contact Amy L. Kaye, ARNP, at 305-243-6223 for additional information. If you are interested in in-vitro fertilization, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical research study being conducted at the University of Miami Infertility Center. The study is evaluating the use of progesterone suppositories in women seeking infertility treatment using IVF. Qualified participants will receive IVF treatment medications, study exams, and compensation for their time. If you would like more information, please contact Marisol Sloane, RN, at 305-243-8642, or send an e-mail to msloane@med.miami.edu. The Center for Treatment Research on Adolescent Drug Abuse (CTRADA) is recruiting adolescents ages 12-17 for participation in a substance abuse treatment-research study. To be eligible, the adolescent’s parents must be willing to participate in treatment and assessments, adolescents must have moderate to severe substance use, and no more than three lifetime arrests. For more information, please call 305-243-5020 or write to jcooley@med.miami.edu. More information is also available on our website at www.miami.edu/CTRADA. The University of Miami School of Medicine-Miami Heart Research Institute Cardiovascular DNA Diagnostic Laboratory is recruiting both pediatric and adult individuals and/or families with any of the following: QT interval greater than 0.5 at any time; lethal ventricular arrhythmias, especially in the setting of a first myocardial infarction; sudden cardiac death; drug-induced ventricular arrhythmias or long QT syndrome, or congenital long QT syndrome. These samples will be used for research studies of genes that may be associated with these conditions. To make a referral of a patient or family, or to obtain more information about our work, contact Nanette H. Bishopric, M.D., at n.bishopric@miami.edu, Todd Miller, Ph.D., at t.miller@miami.edu, Lisa Baumbach, Ph.D., at lbaumbac@med.miami.edu, or Shauntelle Elliott, RN, at selliott2@um-jmh.org. The NIH-sponsored SARA Study (Study of Acid Reflux and Asthma) is recruiting asthmatic subjects between 18-60 years of age to determine if adding a drug that treats gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD) to usual asthma treatment reduces the number of asthma flare-ups. The study will be conducted on the medical school campus. Participants will be given a physical exam, a test to diagnose GERD and a pulmonary function test at study entry. They will then be asked to come to the laboratory for eight study visits over a six-month period to complete questionnaires about asthma symptoms and to perform a pulmonary function test. For more information about the study and compensation for participation, please call Eliana Mendes, M.D., at 305-243-2568. Have you or one of your relatives been diagnosed with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder? Are you in regular contact with this person? If so, you and your family member(s) may be eligible to participate in a free schizophrenia intervention study. In this study, you and your relatives will participate in four assessment sessions of approximately one and one-half to two hours each as well as a weekly family treatment of several 75-minute sessions. To enroll or learn more about the study, please contact Amy G. Weisman, Ph.D., at 305-284-5455. More than 5.5 million women in North America are affected by endometriosis and its symptoms, including pelvic pain. If you have endometriosis, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical research study evaluating a new investigational medication for pelvic pain due to endometriosis. To qualify, you must be a woman between 18 and 45 with regular menstrual periods, have endometriosis diagnosed by a surgical procedure (laparoscopy or laparotomy) within the past three years, have moderate to severe pelvic pain due to endometriosis for at least three months, not be using oral contraceptives for the past 30 days, be sexually active, and have not had a surgical treatment for endometriosis in the past six months. For more information, please call 305-243-1613. The Department of Psychology, Behavioral Medicine Research Center, is recruiting participants for several studies investigating the impact of psychological factors such as stress on quality of life and disease progression in several older adult (> 50 yrs. old) populations. The studies are actively recruiting men and women recently diagnosed with head and neck cancer, HIV-positive men, and men treated for advanced prostate cancer. For more information about these studies, please call Frank Penedo, Ph.D., at 305-575-7122. The Center for Family Studies, Healthy Families Program, is recruiting HIV-positive women over the age of 18 with a recent history of substance abuse treatment. Women who participate in the study should also be willing to have at least one family member participate in their treatment. The Healthy Families Program is a family therapy-based intervention for HIV-positive women addressing issues such as HIV risk behavior, drug abuse relapse and HIV medication adherence. Participants will be assigned to either the family therapy-based intervention or a women's HIV education group, which will take place over four months. Participants will be interviewed at baseline and then at two- month intervals over the course of the 12-month study. Interested women should contact the Healthy Families Program office at 305-243-8149, or via e-mail at sross@med.miami.edu. The SPARE Study (Soy Phytoestrogens As Replacement Estrogen) is currently recruiting women between 45-60 years of age to study the role of soy phytoestrogens given in tablet form to prevent bone loss. Participants will be given a physical exam at study entry, an annual mammogram and bone density test, and will be asked to come for 10 study visits over a period of two years for blood tests and to complete questionnaires about diet, exercise, and well-being. Interested women should contact the SPARE Study Office at 305-243-4330 or via e-mail at aherrin@med.miami.edu. The UM Skin Research Group, directed by Brian Berman, M.D., Ph.D., professor of dermatology and internal medicine, is conducting several research studies on keloids, hypertrophic scars, and atopic dermatitis (eczema). If you are interested in participating please contact us at 305-243-5519 or visit our website at http://www.skininvestigation.com. Researchers at the MRI Center need healthy subjects for a magnetic resonance imaging study. For more information please visit http://midas.med.miami.edu/Research/MRStudies.htm. | |
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