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| Attached is a Test of the New e-Update Format
We will be sending out this sample newsletter to a small group of people to make sure that all of the kinks are out before we send the new and improved e-Update to the entire medical campus. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for improvement. Thank you.T-shirt Encourages, Guides Breast Self-Exam
If you’ve ever wanted to make a fashion statement that is actually good for your health, here’s your chance. The Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute at UM/Sylvester is partnering with Mark for Life, an Atlanta-based company, to raise awareness of the need for breast self-examinations in the battle against breast cancer. Mark for Life has created a breast self-exam T-shirt to help make it easier for women to take a more proactive role in the fight against this disease. Ten percent of all nationwide sales of the T-shirt will benefit the Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute. “We put a lot of work into developing this T-shirt and creating the perfect product,” said Stacie Linsky, president of Mark for Life. “And it was just as important to choose the right cancer center because breast cancer research is truly an important focus at the Braman Family Breast Cancer Institute.” October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer strikes more than 211,000 women each year in the United States, and more than 40,000 will die. But about 97 percent of women survive breast cancer when it’s discovered early. Research shows that women who perform regular breast self-exams find 70 percent of all breast cancer masses. The Mark for Life breast self-examination kit with patent-pending T-shirt are available for purchase online and at retail locations around the country for $24.99. Orders can also be placed by calling 877-512-LIFE (5433). | |
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| Breast Cancer Awareness Month Events
UM/Sylvester is encouraging everyone to get involved in October during breast cancer awareness month. WALK-A-THONS Saturday, October 15 - Susan G. Komen Race for a Cure at Bayfront Park from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you would like to walk or race for the cure with UM/Sylvester, please contact Carthy Thomas at 305-243-4071. Saturday, October 15 - American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer at Huizenga Park, 32 East Las Olas Blvd, from 7:30 to 11 a.m. For more information, contact Joanne Leahy at 954-571-0107. Saturday, October 29 - American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Bayfront Park from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you would like to walk or race for the cure with UM/Sylvester, please contact Carthy Thomas at 305-243-4071. ASK THE BREAST CANCER EXPERTS PHONE BANK EPEC LECTURE ON PALLIATIVE CARE FOUR SEASONS RESORT PALM BEACH WINE AND FOOD CLASSIC Maintenance Prescription Drug Program The University of Miami offers an enhanced benefit to faculty and staff for maintenance drugs (drugs you may be taking for prolonged time periods) purchased through one of the three University pharmacies (DayStar, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Bascom Palmer). Faculty and staff enrolled in a Humana health care plan at the University of Miami may get a three-month supply of maintenance medications for three copays at any of the three pharmacies. Alternatively, faculty and staff can save one-half copay of their out-of-pocket expense for maintenance drugs by using the Walgreen’s Healthcare Plus Mail Service Pharmacy Benefit offered by Humana. The Walgreen’s Healthcare Plus Mail Service Pharmacy Benefit allows employees to receive a 3-month supply of maintenance medications for two and one-half copays. For more information, visit http://www.miami.edu/UMH/CDA/UMH_Main/1,1770,2340-1;35008-3,00.html. Revised Town Hall Meeting Schedule The following is a revised schedule for 2006 Open Enrollment Town Hall meetings at the medical campus: October 17 in the eighth floor auditorium of the Mailman Center at noon and 5 p.m. Don’t Fall for Phishing: Fraudulent E-Mails Requesting Personal Information on the Rise Medical center e-mail users have seen an increase in fraudulent e-mails known as “phishing attacks,” which use fake e-mails and falsified web sites to scam recipients into divulging personal and financial data such as credit card numbers, computer account user-IDs and passwords, and social security numbers. To learn more about “phishing attacks,” including how to avoid becoming a victim, visit the Medical Information Technology web site at http://it.med.miami.edu/x500.xml. If you need more information, please contact the Medical Information Technology Help Desk at 305-243-5999 or help@med.miami.edu. Dell 1700/1700n Laser Printer Safety Notice and Recall Dell is voluntarily recalling and providing free replacements of 1700/1700n laser printers that were shipped from June 8 to August 18, 2004. It is possible in limited circumstances, if the printer is not properly grounded, that the Dell 1700/1700n could pose a shock hazard. For more information on obtaining a replacement unit, see details on the Medical Information Technology web site at http://it.med.miami.edu/x984.xml. Dental Implants at a Discount The Miller School of Medicine's Division of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and General Dentistry now offers state-of-the-art dental implants at special discounts for employees and family members of the University. Single dental implants with crown are only $1,500 each, less than half of the typical price in a private practice. Whether you have a full or a partial denture or lost a single tooth, an implant may be the perfect professional and aesthetic solution for your needs. The UM/JMH Dental Implant Center is Miami's only dental practice that is staffed by expert academic surgical dentistry professionals. Express appointments for free evaluations are available by calling 305-585-6407 (ask for Tara). The center is located on the second floor of the ACC East building on the medical campus and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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 at the medical campus November 23 and December 13 to conduct individual financial counseling sessions. To schedule an appointment, contact Theresa Yong at (305) 245-7332 or via email at 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. October 26 and 28 and November 30. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-642-7131. A representative from TIAA-CREF will be at the medical campus 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
Any University of Miami employee reporting or deciding whether to report activity that may be in violation of a law, rule, or regulation is protected against retaliation by the Whistleblower Protection Statement. For more information, visit the Office of Compliance site. e-Update Submission Guidelines
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| Office of Research Compliance Assessment Workshop: SOPs in Research
10/5/2005, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Winn Dixie Hope Lodge Join in an open discussion of standard operating procedures (SOPs) in clinical research tomorrow (Wednesday) or Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Winn Dixie Hope Lodge. Discussion topics will include the importance of SOPs and how to optimally manage them, including their creation and revision. Lunch will be provided. To register for one of the workshops, visit <https://netlearning.miami.edu>. Blood Drive This Week 10/6/2005, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Second floor of the Retter Auditorium, second-floor student lounge in Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building, and the mobile unit located on the south side of UM/Sylvester There will be a blood drive on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The locations are the second floor of the Retter Auditorium, the student lounge on the second floor of the Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building, and the mobile unit located on the south side of UM/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Subway sandwiches, chips and soda will be provided. Everyone who donates will also receive two tickets to the Improv, a comedy club in Coconut Grove, and a free t-shirt. For more information, please contact the Office of Community Relations at 305-243-3453. United Way Fundraiser: Medical Library and Biomedical Communications David S. Howell, M.D. Art Display and Sale 10/11/2005, Calder Library On October 11, the Calder Library will open the David S. Howell art display and sale, organized by Biomedical Communications to honor Dr. Howell and support United Way. Thirty-seven artist-approved, studio-quality prints of Dr. Howell’s magnificent seascapes will be on display and available for purchase for your personal collection or as gifts during the upcoming holiday season. Please click on www.calder.med.miami.edu/biomed/howell/index.htm for examples of Dr. Howell’s artwork. David S. Howell has been a professor of medicine at the Miller School of Medicine since 1967, founder of its arthritis division, and author of hundreds of textbook chapters and journal articles. Dr. Howell previously served as a scientific advisor to United Way and has generously agreed to allow Biomedical Communications to produce studio-quality prints of his work to benefit United Way. Conversations About Cancer Series- "Hereditary Breast Cancer" 10/17/2005, noon to 1 p.m., UM/Sylvester, room 1301 Talia Donenberg, M.S., Board Certified Genetic Counselor, will discuss “Hereditary Breast Cancer,” on Monday, October 17 at UM/Sylvester, room 1301. It is free and open to the public. A light lunch will be served. Please call 800-545-2292 to reserve your space. Conversations About Cancer Series- "Basics of Chemotherapy" 10/17/2005, 12 to 1 p.m., UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach, 1192 East Newport Center Drive, suite 100 Rakesh Singal, M.D., will discuss “Basics of Chemotherapy,” on Monday, October 17 at UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach. This presentation will take place from noon to 1 p.m. It is free and open to the public. A light lunch will be served. Please call 800-545-2292 to reserve your space. Call for Scientific Posters 10/21/2005, noon to 2 p.m. As part of “Health in Aging” month, the University of Miami Center on Aging will be holding its third annual Scientific Poster Session on October 21 from noon to 2 p.m. All faculty and other interested professionals are invited to participate. Those who would like to present a poster should submit a one page abstract (limit 250 words) to Dr. Carl Eisdorfer either via e-mail, ceisdorf@med.miami.edu or fax 305-355-9092 by October 7. Lower Extremity Peripheral Vascular Disease and Critical Limb Ischemia International Summit 10/26/2005 to 10/27/2005, Hotel InterContinental Miami The first International Summit on Lower Extremity Peripheral Vascular Disease and Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) is scheduled for October 26 to 27 at the Hotel InterContinental Miami. The CLI Summit will be held in conjunction with New Cardiovascular Horizons, one of North America's largest multidisciplinary cardiovascular conferences. New Cardiovascular Horizons takes place October 27 to 29, also at the Hotel InterContinental Miami. Attendees can expect more options for education with sessions on peripheral vascular disease, primary cardiovascular care, wound care, critical limb ischemia, comprehensive cardiovascular nursing and catheter-based endovenous care. In addition, there are hands-on workshops and symposia, along with live cases presented by Cardiovascular Institute of the South physicians. Registrants completing the 2005 conferences can earn up to 31.75 CMEs or 36.6 contact hours. Complete conference information, agendas and on-line registration are available at www.newcvhorizons.com, www.CLIsummit.com and www.Medical-renaissance.com. Conversations About Cancer Series- "Ways to Avoid Infection" 10/28/2005, noon to 1 p.m., UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach, 1192 East Newport Center Drive, suite 100 Maggie Kane, B.S.M.T., L.H.R.M., will discuss “Ways to Avoid Infection,” on Friday, October 28 at UM/Sylvester at Deerfield Beach. It is free and open to the public. A light lunch will be served. Please call 800-545-2292 to reserve your space. Conversations About Cancer Series- "Radiation as a Treatment in Prostate Cancer" 10/31/2005, noon to 1 p.m., UM/Sylvester, room 1301 May Abdel Wahab, M.D., Ph.D., will discuss “Radiation as a Treatment in Prostate Cancer,” on Monday, October 31 at UM/Sylvester, room 1301. It is free and open to the public. A light lunch will be served. Please call 800-545-2292 to reserve your space. 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. | |
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AppointmentsMicheline B. McCarthy, M.D., Ph.D , associate professor and director of the Division of Neurovirology in the Department of Neurology, was appointed to the Thomas E. Wigham/Joseph R. Berger Chair in Neurological AIDS Research. Roberto C. Heros, M.D. , professor and co-chair of the Department of Neurosurgery, was installed as president of the Congress at the recent meeting of the International Congress of Neurosurgery of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies held in Marrakech, Morrocco. Dr. Heros’ term as president will last until the next Congress to be held in 2009. HonorsFranco Pissani and Ramon Montero from the Department of Dermatology were recognized as Young Investigator Award winners for their contributions, “Quantification of biofilm formation by Acinetobacter baummanii in-vitro” and “Can platelet rich plasma gels enhance epithelization of deep partial thickness wounds?” respectively by the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care. Their abstracts were selected from among 350 submitted. Carlos Ruiz , a doctoral student in the School of Medicine’s neuroscience program, received a Graduate Student Travel Award from The Society for Neuroscience to attend the 2005 Society for Neuroscience annual meeting. The Society for Neuroscience Chapters Graduate Student Travel Awards provide a stipend to defray some of the travel expenses plus complimentary meeting registration fees to honor outstanding graduate students nominated by their local chapters. Awardees are chosen on the basis of the scientific merit of the abstract, evidence of outreach activities, as well as letters of nomination from the principal investigator/mentor and the local nominating chapter. | |
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The Division of Cosmetic Dermatology, directed by Leslie Baumann, M.D., is looking for teenagers between the ages of 12 and 17 to participate in a research study to determine whether injections with BOTOX® (botulinum toxin type A) relieve excessive underarm sweating. If interested, please contact a member of the research staff at 305-532-5552. 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 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, acne, 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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