News Capsules 10/15/09
October 15, 2009 NEWS CAPSULES is a biweekly newsletter for faculty, staff, and students of the Academic Health Center. Please send submissions to Emily Jensen at jense888@umn.edu. Jump to: News
-- Headlines
People
Announcements
-- Updates
-- Opportunities
-- Calendar
-- Time Capsule
As a public university, much of the U’s success depends on the support we enjoy from our community. It’s now time for us to pitch in and support the needs of our community.
For those of you who may be new to the University, every October we hold the Community Fund Drive, in which we come together to make a real impact on area health, human services, education, and environmental charitable causes. The goal this year is to raise $1.25 million for the region’s nonprofits. For those of you who have given before, the needs are greater this year because of the economy.
Here are the ways you can contribute:
1. Pick a charitable federation or from among the hundreds of charities that are part of the charitable federations. The list is at http://www1.umn.edu/cfd/.
2. Or, pick your own charity and write it in on the online form.
3. Have your 2010 gift deducted each pay period or in one lump sum from one of your paychecks.
I know that your household may be feeling the squeeze of the recession, and this year it seems we all know someone who has lost a job or who has a spouse without work. And I know we have all sacrificed a pay raise this year. But because we are fortunate to be working, I hope you will consider giving what you can. Even a small amount from each paycheck can make a real difference to our community when it is multiplied throughout our institution.
The final thought I’d like to leave you with is that volunteerism is good for your health. So take a look at the information on the Community Fund Drive Web site and sign up today to help. Let’s be proud to increase the AHC’s participation rates!
– Frank B. Cerra, M.D.
Sr. Vice President for Health Sciences
Dean of the Medical School
Clinical integration with Fairview update
Join Senior Vice President for Health Sciences and Medical School Dean Frank B. Cerra, M.D., as he provides an update and takes questions regarding the proposed clinical integration with Fairview from 7:30-8:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 29 in the Mayo Auditorium (ITV to rooms 165 Duluth and 388 Rochester). Last week, Cerra updated the Board of Regents on the business planning taking place for integrating the clinical enterprise of University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, University of Minnesota Physicians, and other segments of Fairview Health Services.
More Twin Cities breast cancer patients choosing to have healthy breasts removed
Masonic Cancer Center researcher Todd Tuttle, M.D., found that more women in the greater Twin Cities region who are diagnosed with breast cancer in one breast are choosing also to have the healthy breast surgically removed. Four Medical School faculty elected to Institute of Medicine
Karen Hsiao Ashe, M.D., Ph.D., Michelle Biros, M.D., M.S., Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., and Susan M. Wolf, J.D., have been elected to the Institute of Medicine. One of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine, Institute of Medicine membership is awarded to those who have contributed significantly to medical sciences, health care, and public health. VMC Cardiology Service treats smallest dog ever with new device
Janet Olson, D.V.M., Anthony Tobias, B.V.Sc., Ph.D., and the CVM Cardiology Service team performed a two-and-a-half hour surgery that provided Gizmo, a three-pound puppy, with a repaired heart and a quick, pain-free recovery. This would not have been possible if she had undergone an invasive, open-chest procedure. Binge-drinking among college students has not improved
Led by School of Public Health researcher Toben Nelson, Sc.D., the study found that, at 18 heavy-drinking U.S. campuses, students’ alcohol habits showed little change over a dozen years.
Dean Connie Delaney, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., F.A.C.M.I., (School of Nursing) was selected as the 2009 recipient of the AMIA Virginia K. Saba Informatics Award. This award recognizes a distinguished career with significant impact permeating the care of patients and the discipline of nursing. Louis J. Ling, M.D., (Medical School) has been appointed to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education's Board of Directors. Ross Janssen and John Jensen have been re-appointed to the MN e-Health Initiative’s Privacy and Security Advisory Group. Retired assistant professor of radiology Helmut Diefenthal, M.D., (Medical School) and his wife, Rotraut, are recipients of the 2009 Honorary Award of The Vincent L. Hawkinson Foundation for Peace and Justice.
AHC, Medical School invite applications for new position
The AHC and Medical School invite applications and nominations for the newly combined position of associate vice president for research in the Academic Health Center and vice dean for research in the Medical School. This new position combines aspects of two previous positions and will be filled by an internal search. Hit the lights
Join the AHC and make a pledge to turn off lights when you leave your office, classroom, or anywhere else where you have the power to flip a switch. Fall 2009 Medical Bulletin available online
Access the fall 2009 issue of Medical Bulletin, the Medical School’s award-winning magazine, online today. Read about researchers who are making the most of federal funds to teach teachers about cancer, Medical School alumni reunion weekend, the Stem Cell Institute at 10 years, and more. - Sign up to receive electronic MMF publications and updates
Medical Biosciences Building Cafe Naming Contest
Want to provide the name for the newest cafe on campus? Here's your chance.
Pediatric Adolescent Health Training Program selected for Innovative Diversity Peer Collaborative
The resident and graduate training programs for the University of Minnesota’s Divisions of Adolescent Health and Medicine and Academic General Pediatrics were among the five training programs nationwide selected by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau’s (MCHB) Training Branch to participate in Diversity in MCH Training: A Peer Collaborative.
Take your health to heart
5:30-7:45 p.m., Oct. 20, Radisson University Hotel
Join University of Minnesota Physicians for an evening of education. Attend two free seminars and learn about stress and heart disease in women, as well as rhythm disorders of the heart. To register, call 612-672-7272.
Medical School, School of Dentistry team-up for unique symposium
7 a.m., Oct. 23, Coffman Theatre
Join physicians and dentists from the University and Mayo Clinic to learn the latest diagnostic techniques and management strategies for premalignant and malignant diseases of the oral cavity.
"The Art of Caring: A benefit to support Phillips Neighborhood Clinic"
7-10 p.m., Oct. 28, Weisman Art Museum
Listen to live music, participate in a silent auction, and more to support the Phillips Neighborhood Clinic, a free clinic operated by University students from the schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and public health. Cancer U: PSA: Issues in Screening and Diagnosis
6-8 p.m., Oct. 29, A.I. Johnson Great Room, McNamara Alumni Center.
Join University of Minnesota researchers as they present information and answer questions about issues surrounding the use of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test for prostate cancer. This event is free and open to the public. "Valuing Clinical Scholars"
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 30, Campus Club, 4th Floor Coffman Union Rooms A,B,C
Faculty discuss the value of clinical scholars and clinical faculty, as well as strategies for revising the criteria and processes for participation in faculty governance and promotion decisions. “Summit of Sages: Inspiration, Innovation & Transformation”
Nov. 4-6, Minneapolis
Listen to six “sages” from all walks of health care share how they transformed health care delivery. The keynote presentation is by Daniel Pink, best-selling author and expert on innovation, competition, and the changing world of work. Take advantage of the faculty and student reduced rate by e-mailing your information to densford@umn.edu. Exhibit celebrates 100th Anniversary of the School of Nursing
Through Dec. 15, Wangensteen Historical Library, 5th floor, Diehl Hall
View artifacts and documents from the History Center for the Future of Nursing in the School of Nursing and highlight such events as the cadet corps and the first black student admitted to the nursing school.
Oct. 19
“ALA Spotlight Series: Discover laboratory automation and be discovered yourself”
2:30-6 p.m., McGuire Translational Research Building, Room 1-110
More information: 612-659-8689
Oct. 20
Deepak Chopra: Special Event and Book Signing
7:30 p.m., Northrop
More information: 612-624-2345
Nov. 13
Center for Bioethics Lecture
"Family Stories: Decision-Making in Advanced Dementia"
12:15-1:30 p.m., 1-451 Moos Tower
More information: Call 612-624-8478, or e-mail lhoekstr@umn.edu.
More events like these can be found on the AHC calendar, http://www.ahc.umn.edu/calendar. You can submit an item to the AHC calendar by going to http://www.ahc.umn.edu/submitevent. VPHS Job Ads
The first open search for the Vice President for Health Sciences took place in 1981 to replace Lyle French, M.D., Ph.D., whom the Regents appointed in 1970. Read the 1981 job ads.
AHC News Capsules is a biweekly newsletter for faculty, staff, and students of the Academic Health Center. Please send submissions to Emily Jensen at jense888@umn.edu. 
|
