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With Valentine’s Day in February, the heart is already in the forefront of everyone’s minds. It only makes sense for February to be American Heart Month as well. Programs across the nation will get to the heart of the matter with the goals of education about and prevention of heart disease. One major heart initiative in February is the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign. Heart disease kills one in three women (approximately one every minute!) each year, and this initiative wants to set the facts straight about the misconceptions of heart disease in women. Using the tools on the “Go Red for Women” website, you can assess your risk factors, learn ways to become more heart healthy, and read stories from heart disease survivors. Learn how to be “one in a million” this Heart Month with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Million Hearts
TM Initiative. Launched in Sept. 2011, it is
a collaboration of the CDC and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services with the goal of preventing 1 million heart attacks and strokes by the end of 2016.
If you are looking for something a little closer to home, the Wichita chapter of the American Heart Association will host its Wichita Heart Ball on Saturday, Feb. 16. Are you a survivor of heart disease or stroke? Do you know someone who is? Have you lost a loved one to cardiovascular disease? The American Heart Association wants to honor survivors and remember those lost by including photos and names in a special PowerPoint presentation at the Ball. If you’d like to be included, e-mail [email protected] to submit a photo, name, and brief details about the individual. To learn more about this opportunity or about how to attend the Ball, call (316) 265-4238.
Robert “Bob” Knuth has been hired by KU Endowment as the Development Director, School of Medicine–Wichita, effective Thursday, Feb. 14. Bob joins us from The Blake School in Minneapolis, Minn., where he was the Director of Institutional Advancement. We’re looking forward to Bob’s arrival!
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KU Wichita Internal Medicine Midtown, KU Wichita Psychiatry, and KU Wichita Psychology patients now have access to the patient portal which gives them more flexibility and efficiency in communication with the provider’s office. The Patient Portal allows patients to:
Request, change, or cancel their appointments
Request medication refills
Ask questions about research
Ask questions about medical records
Ask questions about billing
Pay their bill electronically
View lab results
View medication history
Update demographic information
Options may vary by clinic. For more information contact Micah Nixon at [email protected] or 293-3492.
The payroll processing functions of the MPA were recently converted from in-house processing hardware and software, to ADP. ADP specializes in providing web-based software for payroll processing, payroll tax reporting, and human resource management tools. All time and attendance reporting for MPA employees is now managed using the ADP module. Employees and supervisors who verify and approve timecard information, as well as all time off requests and absences, have been enthusiastic about the change. Employees now have online access to their paycheck history, W-2 information, benefits elections, and demographic information.
FT - LPN for KU Wichita Internal Medicine Midtown IV certification required. 1-2 years previous office experience, preferably with HIV patients. FT - MA for KU Wichita Center for Internal Medicine 1-2 years experience in a physician clinic setting required, certification preferred. Excellent customer service skills a must; experience with EMR a plus. Must be a team player. FT - Computer Applications Specialist for Administration 2-4 years recent experience working with a mid to large size physician group. Experience with EMR implementation, training, customization, and maintenance. A working knowledge of Crystal Reports, experience with Allscripts products a plus. We provide a challenging opportunity with good benefits and compensation. If you know someone who might be interested in any of these positions, please have them contact Cecilia Luna, Director of Human Resources at [email protected] or (316) 293-3549 or Kristi Friesen, HR Coordinator at [email protected] or (316) 293-2620. Résumés are also accepted at [email protected]. The MPA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Check out the current issue of the Medical Practice Association's online newsletter. The newsletter is published monthly to keep you informed of what is happening with the MPA.
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The next KU Pride will take place at 9 a.m. today, Feb. 6, in the Sunflower Room. Dr. Barry Bloom and the Department of Pediatrics will give an overview of the department. A light breakfast will be served.
MicroMessaging 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 12 OR 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 Meadowlark Room Come attend a FUN and interactive class about the importance of how you communicate. “MicroMessaging” examines the nuanced behaviors that we often blindly use and react to in our dealings with others. These micromessages can reveal a lot about our own biases and preconceived notions. Learn how to constructively address these behaviors to bring about positive change. Register now! Save the Date for Professional Development Day 2013 Tuesday, May 7 Meadowlark Room Session times TBD
TIAA-CREF will be on campus Thursday, Feb. 21, and Tuesday, March 19, for individual counseling sessions. You can discuss your personal financial situation with an experienced TIAA-CREF financial consultant on a confidential basis. They are available to discuss how to help you achieve your financial goals by investing in financial solutions such as mutual funds, brokerage, life insurance, and annuities. You will get personalized, objective advice. A detailed evaluation tells you everything you need to know and do. Individual counseling session will help you answer these questions:
Are you setting realistic goals for key life events and retirement?
Can you better balance your spending priorities to help you save more for your financial
goals?
What investment mix and strategy is best for you to increase your portfolio’s potential,
including protecting against cost-of-living increases?
What retirement income options best fit your situation?
To sign up for a counseling session, contact TIAA-CREF at 1 (866) 843-5640, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CT) Monday-Friday. Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as you can.
Take a break and join us for a fun employee appreciation event. 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 Sunflower Room
Staff AFS IRB Administrator ASA Standardized Patient Pool Facilities Management Custodial Specialist Family & Community Medicine Research Assistant (PT) PMPH Community Program Specialist HOP Coordinator (PT) Research Assistant (PT) Psychiatry PRN Research Nurses and Techs WCGME COO For more information, contact Stacey Hawkins, HR, 293-1868, or [email protected]. For a complete and up-to-date listing, click on JOB VACANCIES.
Faculty Family & Community Medicine FM Residency Faculty Geriatrician (2 FTEs) Research Faculty Internal Medicine Ambulatory Care/General Internal Medicine (3 FTEs) Dermatologist (2 FTEs) Endocrinologist (1 FTE) Endocrinologist (2 FTEs) Gastroenterologist (2 FTEs) Hospitalist (4 FTEs) Infectious Disease Specialist (3 FTEs) Infectious Disease, Chief Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program Director Neurologist Neurologist Rheumatologist (2 FTEs) Medical Sciences Assistant/Associate Professor of Anatomy Pediatrics General Pediatrician General Pediatrician Genetic Counselor Neonatologist (PT) Pediatric Diagnostic Cardiologist
Pediatrics, cont. Pediatric Emergency Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist Pediatric Hospitalist Pediatric Intensivist Pediatric Pulmonologist Pediatric Residency Associate Program Director (PT) Pediatric Urologist PMPH Clinician Investigator Psychiatry Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist General Psychiatrist Office of Research Senior Scientist/Director of Mid-Continent Center for Outcomes and Health Services Research WCGME Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education and Designated Institutional Official
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Three Options for Obtaining Biometric Values (Needed to Complete Health Assessment
Questionnaire)
HealthQuest offers three ways for employees to obtain their biometric numbers that are needed to complete an online health assessment questionnaire (required to earn the 2014 premium incentive discount): 1. Attend an onsite biometric screening event at your place of employment or a nearby
screening site 2. Use results from your personal physician as part of your annual Well Person Exam 3. Use results from an at-home screening kit Read details for all three options. Make 2013 the Year You Quit Tobacco For Good (Worth 10 Credits) Quitting tobacco may be the single best thing you can do for your health. When you enroll in the HealthQuest Tobacco Cessation Program, you’ll work with expert quit coaches to create and follow a tailored quitting plan. You’ll have their support via unlimited one-on-one coaching on the phone, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You may even qualify for free nicotine replacement therapy products, like the patches, gum, or lozenges, if they are part of your plan. As an added bonus, employees who complete five discussions with a quit coach by July 31 will earn 10 credits for the HealthQuest Rewards Program! Get more information.
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Jan. 30—People on the Move - Michael Cowan
Jan. 29—Award honoring Dr. Joe Meek established
Jan. 28—KU Med–Wichita adds HR director For the latest about KUSM–W, visit our news page.
Noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 Roberts Amphitheater Robert Jensen, J.D., M.D., F.L.C.M. Internal Medicine associate professor KU School of Medicine–Wichita Did you miss the Nov. 13 lecture about PTSD with Dr. Jeremy Crosby? FREE audio recordings and notes are available online within a week after each lecture.
Please join us for the next KU Pride day for the KU Cares campaign Wednesday, Feb. 20. With supervisor’s approval, you may wear jeans to work if you purchased a year pass or by purchasing a sticker for $2.50 in Human Resources. All proceeds will benefit KU Cares organizations. For more information, please contact Jennica King at 293-2643 or [email protected].
Recently, some KU School of Medicine–Wichita faculty, staff, and students have provided personal opinions to local media and in public meetings, affiliating themselves with KUSM–W. A reminder, when stating a position in any public venue (including, but not limited to, meetings, forums, newspaper editorials, social media, etc.), individuals are not to state a position as a school representative or using KU titles/associations. Per KU’s media policy, faculty, staff, students, and residents are free to support and express themselves as private citizens. Official KUSM–W statements are provided solely by Public Affairs. If you have any questions, contact Public Affairs at 293-2643 or [email protected].
Do you have a lot of KU spirit? Are you interested in getting up close and personal with the Jayhawk? We need you! Volunteer to appear as Baby Jay! We are always on the lookout for people willing to wear our mascot costume for special events, like the upcoming Match Day. To find out details contact Jennica King at 293-2643 or [email protected].
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Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health PAR-13-54 PAR-13-55 PAR-13-056 Investigators are encouraged to submit research grant applications that will identify, develop, evaluate, and refine effective and efficient methods, systems, infrastructures, and strategies to disseminate and implement research-tested health behavior change interventions, evidence-based prevention, early detection, diagnostic, treatment and management, and quality-of-life improvement services, and data monitoring and surveillance reporting tools into public health and clinical practice settings that focus on patient outcomes. Letters of intent are due by April 25. Applications are due by 5 p.m. May 25. Get more information.
March 4-8 Marillac Center University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, Kan. The Grantsmanship Training Program equips attendees with the skills needed to develop grant proposals that are competitive and meet the needs of your organization. This program is a comprehensive, hands-on workshop that covers the complete grant development process, from researching funding sources to writing and reviewing grant proposals. Enrollment is limited to 30 participants so early enrollment is encouraged. More information, including how to register, is available here.
The goal of the AHRQ-supported career development programs is to help ensure that a diverse pool of highly trained health services researchers are available in adequate numbers and in appropriate research areas to address the mission and priories of AHRQ. It’s anticipated the size and duration of each award will vary. AHRQ Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08) Application due dates Expiration date: Feb. 13, 2016 Get information about eligibility and how to submit an application.
The 21st Annual Research Forum is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, at the KU School of
Medicine–Wichita. Mark your calendars, and watch for details in the coming months.
Questions can be directed to Christina Frank, [email protected] in the Office of Research.
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If you plan to submit an NIH R03 or R21 proposal, send a brief e-mail of intent to [email protected] ASAP and include:
PI name
Department
Funding opportunity number (PA, PAR)
Funding mechanism (R01, R03, R21)
Find proposal announcements and timelines here. Find updated Cayuse procedures here.
The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) of the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, University of Kansas, University of Utah, and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is soliciting applications from all faculty members – senior as well as junior investigators – for pilot projects that will exemplify the CTSA mission of developing clinical and translational research to promote and support the “bench to bedside to community and practice and back” goal of the National Institutes of Health. Applications are due Feb. 15. Find more information on eligibility, project requirements, and how to apply.
The Dr. Joe Meek Leadership Development Award was created by the Medical Society of Sedgwick County. The annual award will recognize an emerging physician leader and financially support his or her participation in a variety of local, state, and national leadership activities.
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Wanted: Research Study Participants The KU School of Medicine–Wichita is looking for persons with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) to participate in a study examining poor leg circulation. The study will focus on those within the African-American community with low levels of activity and who experience pain and discomfort when walking. Participants will be compensated for their time and effort. For more information, call (316) 293-3567.
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Student Coordinating Council (SCC) is selling some great KU School of Medicine apparel with a portion of the proceeds going to the JayDoc Community Clinic in Wichita. A variety of sizes and styles are available. Jackets are $38 each, cash or check. To purchase your jacket, visit Academic and Student Affairs. THANK YOU for supporting SCC and the JayDoc Community Clinic.
The Wichita members of the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) are organizing a children's book drive as part of Gold Solidarity Day for Compassionate Care. Books will be collected in ASA now through Thursday, Feb. 14. All donations will be given to the Wesley Pediatrics program. The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) honors medical students, residents, role-model physician teachers, and other exemplars recognized for “demonstrated excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion, and dedication to service.” Thank you in advance for your donations!
Welcome to KUSM–W! The following Standardized Patients have joined the staff at KU School of Medicine–Wichita.
Dra Aguilar Saajan Bhakta Durrell Carr Ashley Cravens Shana Gutierrez
Linda Reynolds Gabriel Saludares Mina Truong Pat Winton
Do you know what to do if a fire alarm sounds while you are on campus? Every fall, we conduct an annual fire drill to ensure that everyone on campus knows what action to take in the event of a fire. Unfortunately, many people are not on campus when we do these drills and they are losing out on information that is very valuable. Each department has assigned floor monitors who are responsible for assisting in evacuating their work areas when the fire alarm sounds. The floor monitors wear a distinctive orange vest for identification during an
emergency (or drill). Employees should make themselves aware of the possible evacuation routes from their work areas. Keep in mind, when the fire alarms sounds, the elevators will not work. Additionally, you should look for alternative routes out of the building before there is a fire or other emergency evacuation ordered, in case your normal evacuation route is blocked. Also, look for evacuation routes from other areas on campus you may visit regularly. Once outside the building, you should to go to your department’s designated evacuation site (if possible) so that you can be accounted for. If you are separated from your department during an evacuation, contact the floor monitor at the evacuation site where you are located so they can account for you. For more information concerning fire safety, visit the Facilities Management website.
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New exhibit info coming soon!
“Three Generations of Stitchers” An exhibit including works by Dorothy Barker, Jill (Barker) Longstaff, and Jessica (Longstaff) O’Melia Counted cross stitch and crewel embroidery by three generations of one family
For more information about the William J. Reals Gallery of Art, contact Anita Peeters at 293-3400.
The outgoing mailbox located in the lobby is no longer in use. But, you may have noticed that it hasn’t been removed. If you’ve tried putting a letter in it, you’ve discovered that the mail slot has been permanently sealed. Instead of removing the box from campus, the postal service has decided to leave it, in its disabled state. So, from here on out, it can be considered campus art.
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KU School of Medicine–Wichita researchers are looking for adults (ages 18-65) who are suffering from treatment-resistant depression to participate in a research study offering a cutting-edge treatment. To participate, the current depressive episode must have lasted at least eight weeks, and the participant must have had an inadequate response to all approved antidepressants administered during the current episode. The study will consist of 18-19 visits during a 16-week period. Each visit will last two to four hours. Participants will receive physical exams, lab assessments, study-related mental health assessments, and study medication at no cost. Participants will be compensated for their time. If you are interested or want more information, please contact Jamie Ryan at (316) 293-1833 or [email protected]. KU School of Medicine–Wichita researchers are looking for children and adolescents (ages 7-17) who have been diagnosed with Depressive or Anxiety Disorder for a research drug study to find out which doses of an antidepressant drug will work well in children and adolescents with depression and/or anxiety. Those who qualify will participate in a study lasting six or seven weeks, depending on the dose level to which your child is assigned. There will be a possibility for your child to continue with the study drug treatment in an optional six-month extension study if the study doctor finds it appropriate for your child. There is no cost to the participant for study medication and study-related assessments/exams. Compensation may be provided. Your child will receive investigational study medication, study-related mental health assessments, lab assessments, and physical exams. If you are interested or want more information please call Adrienne Harris-Connell at (316) 293-3805 or [email protected].
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Feb. 6 David Timler Gie Yu Feb. 8 Dean Flaten Lisa Gilbert Erin Kenny Susan Tusher Feb. 9 Ashley Hervey Phuong Nguyen Feb. 10 Lan Dang Kari Hamlin Christine Harlan Maralyn Livengood Ruth Wetta Tracy Williams Feb. 11 Ellen Bell Durrell Carr Jill Hanrahan Aniesa Slack Feb. 12 Paul Cleland
Feb. 13 Richard Dunn Feb. 14 Christopher Anderson Jennifer Herington Carolyn Johnson Jennifer Roehrs Feb. 15 Paul Aaron Melissa Chenoweth John Coates Joshua Matthews Aaron Nilhas Feb. 16 Vipul Bhimani Margaret O'Hara Feb. 17 Scott Pauly Jimmie Stewart Feb. 18 Martha Lindemann Feb. 19 Annabel Mancillas Katie Omo William Johnson
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For Sale White medicine cabinet $50. View photo. E-mail [email protected] or text (316) 734-6200.
JTO Deadline The next JTO deadline is noon Monday, Feb. 11. Please send items of interest to [email protected].
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David McDonald, Ph.D. Adjunct Professor of Medical Sciences
The second-year class has created a publicly available Facebook page to educate teens and young adults about the value of immunization against human papillomavirus. The page was created in response to a class assignment on how to communicate effectively with young patients who have little or no knowledge of basic biology. The creative artwork, graphics, and text are all the work of this group of eight imaginative students.
