“Happy are those who dream dreams and are ready to pay the price to make them come true.” ~ Leon J. Suenes
January 27, 2012
Georgia Bio Honors Innovative and Exemplary Neurosciences. …
We are extremely proud that REACH Health Inc. is a 2012 recipient of a prestigious Georgia Bio Community Award. REACH, founded by Dr. David Hess, is a highly innovative way to do stroke exams and treatment remotely, connecting with smaller rural hospitals in our state and beyond. REACH is now in more than 100 hospitals across the country, including 28 hospitals in Georgia. This is a great recognition for REACH and Dr. Hess. Congratulations.
Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) – Richmond County Medical Society Memberships (RCMS) … Advancing Our Statewide Advocacy and Leadership …
Recently our Physicians Practice Group Board of Trustees approved physician group membership with MAG and RCMS. Membership will advance our community engagement, leveraging local and state opportunities, expanding broader advocacy strategies and regional and state legislative opportunities. We will have more statewide support of our academic mission, medical education policy, and advocacy for funding as well as being able to take advantage of physician leadership opportunities … more later …
Synchronicity … Building Our Research Capacity … PowerTrials Phase Go-Live …
We are pleased that the first phase of PowerTrials went live recently, now allowing us to note if a patient is on or off of a clinical study. Patient information and clinical study information will be also available for us through the Clinical Study hyperlink. This will advance our clinical translational research and will aid our recruitment of clinician scientists. Our thanks to our Synchronicity team for their continued updates and work on this important initiative.
Students’ Gold Humanism Honor Society Volunteer Projects …
Teresa Ingram and Yasamin Chowdhury, Class of 2012 have been busy planning the Gold Humanism Honor Society Volunteer Projects for this year. Not only will these projects bring visibility to humanism in medicine but will provide learning opportunities for its members as well as for recipients (patients, students, faculty and staff). Some of the projects include: Solidarity Day which will be around Valentine’s Day and the I Am Fit campaign for kids. Please contact Teresa (tingram@georgiahealth.edu) or Yasamin (ychowdhury@georgiahealth.edu) to sign up.
Resident of the Month Award …
Congratulations to Dr. Candice Abrahams, Internal Medicine resident on receiving the “Resident of the Month” award. Way to go Candice!!!
GHSU – MCG 11th Annual Practice Opportunity Medical Fair …
The GME office and Georgia Board for Physician Workforce are co-sponsoring the annual Practice Opportunity Medical Fair this year on March 7 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Alumni Center. Representatives from several communities and hospitals throughout Georgia will be available to discuss practice opportunities within the state. This is a great opportunity for our interns, residents, and fellows. Please contact Holly Walp (hwalp@georgiahealth.edu) or Mary Stephens (marys@georgiahealth.edu) to register.
Death Rates from Certain Cancers Declining …
The American Cancer Society’s annual report (http://www.cancer.org/AboutUs/WhoWeAre/AnnualReport/2010-annual-report) recently released shows for the past two years death rates for the biggest cancer killers (lung, colon/rectum, breast, prostate) are down for both men (23%) and women (16%) … about a million lives saved. Lung cancer accounted for 40% of the total decline in men with smoking being the major influence. Obesity, high caloric intake and lack of physical activity are major contributors to cancer among many Americans and it is feared will one day surpass tobacco as the leading cause of cancer in the U.S. While both new cases and deaths continue to decline for just about everyone, it is of particular concern that rates continue to remain high for African Americans compared to Whites. American Indians and Alaska Natives, rates have stayed steady.
Basic Life Support/Advanced Cardiac Life Support … It’s Good For the Heart …
With February “heart month” right around the corner, we wanted to remind you that Pam Rosema, a BLS and ACLS instructor and registered respiratory therapist coordinates BLS/ACLS training. This is important training for all of us and February is a good time to take care of this. If you would like to register for a class or schedule a skills check-off, please contact Christina at 706-721-9892.
Upcoming Dates and Events …
January 30 – University Faculty Meeting – 5 pm, Greenblatt Library Room AB 108
February 17 – MCG Faculty Senate Meeting – 12 Noon, Lee Auditoria Center
February 21 – MCG Foundation Board Meeting and Alumni Association Reception – Idle Hour Country Club, Macon
SAVE THE DATE …
April 26-29 – GHSU Homecoming
May 10 – Hooding, 2 pm, Bell Auditorium – Keynote Speaker – Vice Admiral Matthew L. Nathan, Navy Surgeon General
May 11 – GHSU Graduation – 2 pm – James Brown Arena
Final Thoughts for This Week … Uplifting Leadership …
Congresswoman Gabby Giffords has shown great dignity in her recovery since the shooting. We have been touched and uplifted this week by her courage and motivating leadership.