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The parade will take place in downtown Wichita Friday, May 29. We’ll need to be in line by 5:30 p.m. and your time commitment will be around three hours. This is always a fun time and this year will be no different. Don’t miss your chance to show Wichita our KU spirit.

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Spring is in the air and that can only mean we’re one step closer to the Wichita Riverfest Sundown Parade. This year’s Riverfest slogan is “Have a Blast.” Pairing that with KU School of Medicine-Wichita, we’ll use “JayDoctor Who” as our theme … blasting through time and space. More information on the entry will be coming, but now’s the time to reserve your spot. We’re limited on how many can participate, so don’t delay. Email jeaton2@kumc.edu to sign up. The deadline to catch a ride in the Tardis is Thursday, May 14. Don’t blink or you’ll miss out. All participants will receive a custom T-shirt, Riverfest button, parade costuming, and a picnic dinner. Ours is an all-walking entry, so keep that in mind if you’re interested in joining us. We’re all required to wear the same team shirt, but we also encourage you to get creative. If you’d like to come up with your own accessories, feel free to let your imagination run wild.

Today is tax day. Have you filed? If not, you better get on the ball. You have until midnight to meet the deadline. Most people file electronically these days, so the post office has limited its locations that stay open late for

tardy taxers. However, if you’re still a fan of snail mail, one post office in Wichita will have extended hours today. It is located at 7117 W. Harry St. and will stay open until 5:30 p.m. with a last collection at 8 p.m.

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KU School of Medicine-Wichita and Newman University have joined forces on this informative health lecture series. You can join us too … the lectures are open to the public. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dugan-Gorges Conference Center, Newman University, 3100 W. McCormick Registration required: $5 (includes lunch) “Type 2 Diabetes” Tuesday, May 12 Justin Moore, M.D. healthpulse.kumc.edu

Did you know public affairs offers a variety of items to support your department events? We’ve

got your banners, flags, table cloths, easels, beverage tubs, and giant inflatable Jayhawk

covered. Visit our website and fill out an event support request form to reserve the goods that

will make your event shine.

Additionally, you can request an appearance by our very own Baby Jay to greet and hang out

with your guests, give photo ops, and generally create a fun atmosphere. Who doesn’t want a

high five from Baby Jay? All Baby Jay appearances must have a direct connection to KUSM-W.

Is there a special event happening in your department? Do you know a student who has an interesting hobby, or who has made a significant accomplishment? Are you involved in community outreach? An educational program? A hands-on workshop or training session? Public affairs wants to know about any and all of these events. There are a variety of ways we can publicize events and accomplishments in the school, but we can’t promote them if we don’t know they’re happening. Though not every event is going to catch the attention of the media, we can still promote your event through one of our social media accounts, our monthly community newsletter, or by writing our own feature story for the school’s website. Keep us informed. Drop us an email and tell us what’s happening. We’ll share the good news.

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Leslie Bretches, coordinator, Family and Community Medicine Leslie is a wonderful asset to the Family and Community Medicine department. She is positive, productive, accurate, and carries a particular enthusiasm through her job that radiates to those around her. In the years I’ve worked with Leslie, I’ve come to rely on her ability to provide a good work product and great inter- company customer service. I’ve also been able to count on her to always be a positive example of performing above and beyond. The university and the department are lucky to have her as part of their team.

Nominated by Jenny Biggs, accounting assistant, Medical Practice Association

Representatives from Costco will be on campus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, April 15, in the main lobby to promote special membership incentives offered to State of Kansas employees. The Wichita store grand opening will be June 3. Get more information.

Staff ASA Standardized Patient pool Preventive Medicine and Public Health Research analyst Research assistant Wichita Center for Graduate Medical Education Coordinator

Faculty Family & Community Medicine Department faculty Faculty scholar Geriatrician (2 FTEs) Research faculty Residency faculty Internal Medicine Hospitalist Neurologist

Pediatrics Outpatient pediatrician Pediatric hematologist/ oncologist Pediatric hospitalist Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Child psychology fellow Inpatient float psychiatrist For more information, contact Leona Johnson, human resources, 293-1803, or ljohnson7@kumc.edu. For a complete and up-to-date listing, click on JOB VACANCIES.

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Be a smart health care shopper with some help from Castlight (Registering worth 3 HQ credits, complete the quiz worth 2 HQ credits) You would never buy a car without reading reviews, and you probably would not buy a pair of jeans if you knew the same ones were on sale for half the price at another store. Even if you are a smart shopper, it can still be difficult to shop around for the best medical care on your own. Fortunately, Castlight makes it easy. Castlight shows you comprehensive information about doctors and facilities in your area to help you make informed decisions—you can even read patient reviews. Castlight uses your health plan information to offer you personalized cost estimates, so you will have a sense of what you will pay long before you ever get the bill. Register or log in at www.mycastlight.com/SEHP and start shopping. Success story from an employee “I began my changes by participating in the health assessment/biometric screenings … mainly because it gave me points toward a discount on my insurance premiums. Then I began to find myself encouraged to improve my health through watching my progress. My next step was to participate in the tobacco cessation program. I was tired of smoking and wanted to quit. But could I stick with it? The nurse calls always seemed to come at the right time to encourage me to continue to NOT smoke. Would I have quit without the help? Maybe, maybe not. We think sometimes we don’t need help, that we’re strong enough or determined enough to do it alone. These programs provide the help and encouragement to really succeed. I’m healthier now than I’ve ever been. I eat better, I track my health, I go to the gym and I don’t smoke! I am “OUR” success story. And my rewards are being fit, healthy, and happy with the changes you’ve helped me achieve.”

Did You Know that all the HealthQuest programs are confidential? Your employer does not receive any personal data, only stats from the population

as a whole, trends in shifting risks, etc.

Body Media, Fitbug, Jawbone UP, and Nike+Fuelband are now integrated with kansashealthquest.com Alere has expanded their lifestyle device integration opportunities for participants within the Health Portal. In addition to the FitBit, we now support Body Media, Fitbug, Jawbone Up, and Nike+Fuelband. How does it work? The devices listed above are currently available for participants to link to via www.kansashealthquest.com. Each displays data in the Activity Tracker and Sleep Tracker (with the exception of Nike+Fuelband for sleep tracking). As an added benefit to coaching programs participants, coaches can also view this device data. With this knowledge, coaches are able to help participants set goals, provide encouragement for consistent activity, and celebrate success that leads to lifelong health improvement. Visit www.kansashealthquest.com, go to your account settings (located when hovering over your name in the upper right corner), and choose “My Devices.” You will see icons for all the new devices, giving you the opportunity to add your device to the portal.

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Rx Savings Solutions Rx Savings Solutions is a consumer tool to help you and all State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) members save money on your prescription medications. Rx Savings Solutions began working with the SEHP in July 2014 and they have helped thousands of SEHP members find savings. If you haven’t already, please take a minute to create your account in order to receive alerts when you have a savings opportunity. Once you create your account, Rx Savings Solutions does the work. When they find savings, you will get an alert via email or text message. You can also contact the Rx Savings member services team at 800-268-4476 for information. Savings method of the month – comparison shopping Comparison shopping can really pay off when it comes to prescriptions. Employees and dependents of the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) can potentially save money on their prescriptions by simply filling their medications at a different pharmacy. Because medication prices often vary greatly from one pharmacy to the next, consumers are sometimes unaware that they may be overpaying. By utilizing Rx Savings Solutions, you have the ability to comparison shop at the pharmacies in your area to find out which has the lowest pricing. This allows you to obtain the lowest price on your medication without spending your time on the phone gathering information from each pharmacy. Here is an example of how switching pharmacies can save you money: Utilizing our pricing tool, 90 tablets of the asthma medication montelukast 10mg (generic for Singulair®) costs $125 at one major retail pharmacy, but the same medication and quantity at another major retail pharmacy only 2.4 miles away costs $24.52. That is a savings of $401.92 per year. In certain situations, you may save more by using our pricing service and paying the cash price compared to your co-pay or co-insurance with your insurance card. It is important for you to be an active participant in managing your health.

Well-read or well-rested Like to do a little reading before hitting the sack? You may want to stick with traditional books – not tablets or iPads. Harvard University researchers found that people who read electronically take an average of 10 minutes longer to drift off – and sleep less soundly. The likely reason, they say: light emitted by the devices interferes with a sleep-promoting hormone in the body called melatonin and resets the body’s circadian clock (which synchronizes the daily rhythm of sleep to daylight).

As a result, people don’t get enough shuteye – and feel drained and sluggish the next day, according to the study published in the “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.” The study adds to mounting evidence linking screen time to sleep interruption. Sleep is as key as diet and exercise to our health. Too little has been tied to heightened risk and worsening of arthritis and other chronic pain conditions, depression, heart and lung disease, diabetes, and many other illnesses. So it’s important to get enough. Trouble snoozing? Check with your doctor to rule out any underlying condition like sleep apnea. Tips for better ZZZs: Don’t use your computer or smartphone – or watch TV – close to bedtime. And if you want to read, be sure to snuggle up with a paperback – not an ebook.

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Call the Health Advisor: Receive 5 HealthQuest credits The Health Advisor Service is designed to help you better understand your personal risk factors after completing the Health Assessment Questionnaire. By speaking with a Health Advisor, you will also learn what resources are available to help you achieve your goals and get answers to your questions about the HealthQuest Rewards Program. With you they will discuss your personal:

Medical risks – blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides, and weight

Lifestyle risks – alcohol use, nutrition, physical activity, stress & coping, automobile safety, and tobacco use

Disease risks – cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke

Other health issues – health history, mental health, sleep & fatigue, and immunizations With each of these categories, they will talk with you about your risk levels, why they are important, and what to do next. They will also introduce you to different HealthQuest programs that you may find relevant and be interested in. Call the Health Advisor at 888-275-1205 (option 6) for help. And earn 5 HealthQuest credits. They are there to help guide you on the right path. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) webinar - 11:30 a.m. April 23 (Worth 1 HQ credit – automatically uploaded to your HQ account) The Impact of Attitude on Work and Life While you obviously need the appropriate knowledge and skills to do your job, the mind-set with which you approach your work plays a dominant role in your ability to perform. If you’re discouraged, you work sluggishly, think small, and give up easily. However, when you feel good, confident, and exhilarated you can win people to your side and create dazzling projects. This workshop will help participants explore how attitude can change their life and will provide them with opportunities to develop a more positive mind-set.

Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/534413592829404418. By filling in the registration form completely, one credit will be awarded to your HealthQuest account the month after the webinar (up to a maximum of three credits).

HealthQuest seminar (Worth 1 HQ credit) Changes at Home for Better Health Is your home environment the best it can be? A healthy home is vital to you and your family’s well-being. This seminar will share simple, easy steps to keep your home at its healthiest. The way your house is set up has a big impact on your habits. By taking a few easy steps, you can help yourself make smarter food choices, be a little more active, and even sleep better. Log on to www.kansashealthquest.com any time to access the seminar.

Welcome 40 new Wellness Champions to the Wellness Champion Network. We are excited to have you.

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New exhibit coming soon

“Digital Visions” Charles Gaynor, Ph.D. Digital graphics and photography Through May 22

For more information about the William J. Reals Gallery of Art, contact Jennifer Eaton at 293-3534 or jeaton2@kumc.edu.

Amanda Steventon, M.D., Wesley resident, and her husband, Aaron, are the parents of Thaddeus, born March 30.

Daniel Nwachokor, MS4, was selected to receive the James Jones, M.D., Medical Student Scholarship to attend the Family Medicine Congressional Congress in May.

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Research is heating up, just like the weather. To make a referral into a clinical trial for early Alzheimer’s disease, bipolar disorder, depression, or schizophrenia, call 316-293-1833 or email clinicaltrialunit@kumc.edu. More information and a study interest form can be found on our website. KU Wichita Clinical Trial Unit needs adults with schizophrenia who abuse alcohol for a research study. Volunteers may be able to participate in this study if he or she is 18-65 years old, is a stable outpatient with schizophrenia, and has been diagnosed with alcohol use disorder. Those who qualify will be provided with all study medication and procedures at no cost. Study participation lasts approximately 12 to 18 months. Study participants may be compensated for their time. For more information, call 316-293-1833 or view the study flier. KU Wichita Clinical Trial Unit needs participants with Alzheimer’s disease for a research study. Volunteers may be able to participate in this study if he or she is 50-90 years old and has been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease or mild Alzheimer’s disease. Those who qualify will be provided with all study medication or placebo and procedures at no cost. You will receive an MRI and amyloid PET imaging. Study participation consists of 43 visits over 90 weeks. Study participants will be compensated for their travel. For more information, call 316-293-1833. KU Wichita Clinical Trial Unit needs participants with schizophrenia for a research study. Volunteers may be able to participate in this study if he or she is 18-40 years old and has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Those who qualify will be provided with all study medication and procedures at no cost. Study participation lasts approximately 16 weeks. Study participants will be compensated for their time. For more information, call 316-293-1833.

Matthew Macaluso, D.O., assistant professor, received the Early Career Achievement in Medicine alumnus award from the Office of Alumni Community Relations in Kansas City. He will be presented the award during Alumni Reunion Weekend Oct. 2-3.

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Grand Rounds are held in the McNamara Center at Via Christi Hospital, 3600 E. Harry. Lunch is served at 11 a.m. and the speaker is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Examining the Relationship Between Altered Interoceptive Insula Activity and Anxiety in Anorexia Nervosa Tuesday, April 28 Kyle Simmons, Ph.D., assistant professor Laureate Institute for Brain Research, Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Registration for the Research Forum is now open. The deadline to register is 5 p.m. today, April 15. The forum will be held Wednesday, April 29. Registration is not required to attend the forum, but is strongly advised to get an appropriate count for space, materials, and lunch. If you have any questions about the forum or submitting an abstract, contact Christina Frank or Trisha Richmeier. Further information can also be found online.

The Dean’s Level 1 Grant Award has been updated. The purpose of the Dean’s Level 1 Grants is to provide money to department chairs and program directors for faculty research projects, which will include resident research or scholarly activity. Applications are being accepted at any time for grants up to $3,000.

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Angie Shepherd, library assistant, and Mike Shepherd, HealthSim United, are the proud parents of Jack Ryan, born at 7:57 a.m. Friday, March 20. He weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and measured 21.5 inches long.

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Congratulations on your employment anniversary. We’re glad you’re here.

Warren Theater discounted tickets are now available for sale in the MPA Administration Office, on a limited basis, from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is $7 per ticket. Please make sure you have exact change, cash only. Contact Jennifer Herington at 293-3526 or jherington@kumc.edu with questions.

Alisha Sanchez April 15

Lindsey Bupp April 16

Rayna Herren April 16

Lisa Le April 17

Pam Malone April 20

Jon Schrage April 27

Kerry Nantsis April 28

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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 more information, call 316-293-3567 or 913-588-4009. We are looking for African-American women 60 and older to participate in a research study about how diet and exercise affects peripheral arterial disease. If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, diabetes, and/or high cholesterol, and/or you are a current or former smoker, you may qualify for the study. Recruits should call Michelle Redmond, Ph.D., at 316-293-1813 or email mredmond@kumc.edu.

PMPH holds a monthly noon series titled Research in Program (RiP). This series is part of an effort to engage faculty throughout the school and locally in research ideas originating from PMPH faculty. It offers an opportunity for collaboration and development of research ideas. RiP is held the 4

th Thursday of every month from noon to 1 p.m.

The next session is April 23, in the Roberts Center Conference Room. The presenter will be Dr. Jeffrey Willet of the Kansas Health Foundation. If you are faculty interested in research, please join RiP. You are welcome to bring your lunch.

Population in Health Practice (PHP) Capstone project presentations will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, April 24, in Roberts Amphitheater. PHP is a fourth-year medical student clerkship in Preventive Medicine and Public Health. The following presentations will be given:

Improve the rate of counseling for smoking cessation at the Medical Practice Association's clinics

Colorectal cancer - increase the rate of screening of colorectal cancer at the Medical Practice Association's clinics

Lung cancer screening - measure and, if needed, suggest improvements for the reporting of chest CTs with pulmonary modules at Wesley radiology

Anticoagulation - measure and, if needed, suggest improvements for the effectiveness and efficiency of anticoagulation at Wichita Family Medicine Specialists

Contact Matt Hotzel for more information or with questions.

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The annual Senior Banquet was held Saturday, March 28, at the Petroleum Club. Congratulations to these award recipients. Thor Jager, M.D., Award Scott Stringfield, M.D. Jayhawker, M.D., Award Samuel Akidiva, M.D. Dean’s Award for Clinical Teaching P.J. Stiles, M.D. Jayhawker, M.D., Resident Award Aaron Nilhas, M.D. Raghavan Award Megan Foster, 4

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Wichita Student Voice Awards Elizabeth Barton, M.D. Abigail Brubaker, M.D. John Dorsch, M.D. Edmond Feuille, M.D. Matthew Kielt, M.D. Deborah Kroeker, M.D. Andrew Massey, M.D. Marilee McBoyle, M.D. Shean McKnight, M.D. Justin Moore, M.D. P.J. Stiles, M.D. John-Michael Watson, M.D.

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Massey McBoyle McKnight Moore

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Registrations for the 3rd

annual Head for the Cure 5K in Wichita are underway. The run/walk will be held Sunday, June 15, at Sedgwick County Park. Early registration for individuals is $30 until April 28. Teams of three or more can sign up for $25 per person until then. Starting April 29, the price increases to $35 per individual and $30 per team member. Everyone pays the $40 late registration amount from June 12 to race day. A portion of the proceeds from this year’s event will benefit The University of Kansas Cancer Center, where they treat brain tumors and cancer and conduct brain cancer research.

Register to participate, volunteer, or donate at www.headforthecure.org.

The ice machine and storage shelf for recycled toner cartridges/office supplies in the basement of the main building have been moved around the corner to the hallway leading toward the storage tunnel. Later this week, the drink and snack vending machines will be moved to the area where the ice machine was previously located. Contact facilities management at 293-2625 with questions.

For safety reasons, we recently asked everyone to unplug space heaters in offices at night. We also performed audits to make sure that this request was being followed. After a short learning curve, we’re happy to report that this new procedure seems to have become habit for everyone. Here’s a great big thank you for remembering to do this each evening. You make our job easier.

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KU Today is the official publication from the Office of Public Affairs at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Read the current edition.

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For sale Matching couch and love seat. Very good condition. View photos. $350. Call 258-2301. Wanted Rental home needed. Seeking 4-bedroom, 2-bath, modest home in College Hill or surrounding area. Need June 1. No more than $1,050 rent per month. Call 250-5695. If you have a classified ad you’d like listed in JTO, review the guidelines and submit the online form.

The deadline for the next issue of JTO is noon Monday, April 20. Please send items of interest to wicpa@kumc.edu.

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