September 23, 1998, Vol. 20, No. 34
September 23, 1998,
Vol. 20, No. 34
Ground Breaking for Health in Aging FacilityGovernor and Senator Kassebaum-Baker join in the dig
Senator Kassebaum-Baker and Stephanie Studenski, MD (above)
watch as Gov. Bill Graves (right) speaks to the assembled crowd
of KUMC employees and dignitaries and other invited guests.
photos by Leslie Champlin
With a turn of the shovel, former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum- Baker and Kansas Gov. Bill Graves helped Stephanie Studenski, MD, and KU Medical Center leaders officially break ground for the $8 million Health in Aging facility on the North Campus. The ceremony on the former Bell Recreation Center site celebrated the construction of a center that will provide comprehensive health care for older adults.
The scope and breadth of the services planned at the Health in Aging facility won much praise from Sen. Kassebaum-Baker and Gov. Graves. Both lauded Stephanie Studenski, MD, director of the KU Center on Aging, for her vision in providing care to and increasing our understanding of aging Kansans. Moreover, KU Medical Center and state officials had exceptional foresight in supporting the center and its growth. The result, they said is a Center on Aging that is a national leader in service and research.
Making the Health in Aging facility a reality did, indeed, call on the collaboration of many, said Donald Hagen, executive vice chancellor.
"I am proud of the way the staff of the Center on Aging has created bonds of cooperation with so many individuals and groups to make this day possible," he said.
The only one of its kind in the Midwest, the facility will provide ambulatory care with specialized medical services, community wellness resources, a telemedicine program for statewide service, and research offices. Half of the project will be underwritten by KU Medical Center. The other half comes through federal grants.
New Pager System Increases Access for Patients, Referring Physicians
The campus-wide switch to AirTouch paging has dramatically increased student, patient, referring physician and research collaborators' access to KU Medical Center. In addition to significant cost savings and increased coverage areas, the AirTouch system allows people to page from PULSE and GroupWise in addition to the telephone.
The benefits were demonstrated recently, when a Warrensburg, Mo., physician called the KUMC Physician Referral Service to request a consultation. Unable to reach that physician through his office, the caller asked Marilyn Humphrey, coordinator of the physician referral service, to page the KUMC specialist. She did so through GroupWise, which allowed her to type a brief message explaining the caller's needs. The KUMC physician could then immediately respond to the caller's request.
"It really is an efficient way to facilitate physician-to-physician consultations," said Humphrey. "With the ability to page through GroupWise, I can send a detailed message to the pager and allow the recipient to determine whether it's an emergency that needs immediate response."
Students, faculty, researchers and others on campus will find similar conveniences once they have learned the new system. Several have submitted questions about the paging system. Topics has reprinted those questions and answers:
1) Where can I pick up my new pager? Pick it up at the pager warehouse, G031 Sudler, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call ext. 4900.
2) I'm having problems receiving pages. What's wrong? Verify your personal information in the Pulse Telephone Directory, especially telephone and pager numbers. You can do this by going to http://search.kumc.edu/cgi-bin/directory on Pulse. If there is wrong or missing information, ask your clinic administrator or department manager to correct it. PULSE is the source of all information for the Switchboard. Inaccuracies here are the root of most pager problems during this transition. Remember, the switchboard can't page "off-net" pagers such as Mobilfone or PageNet. If you elect to keep an "off-net" pager, people trying to page you will have to do so directly.
3) I need help/training on my new pager. Where can I get this? Contact your departmental "trainer" via your clinic administrator or department manager,. stop by the pager warehouse, G031 Sudler, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or Get the small, yellow card with instructions.
4) I'm having on-call problems. How can I solve these? On-call lists that are sent to the switchboard daily still have some of the old, incorrect pager numbers. Please verify your on-call lists for accuracy. The switchboard wants to help you, but must have accurate information to do so.
5) How can I get a new or replacement pager? Go to the pager warehouse or call ext. 4900. Your information must first be in PULSE, and a "New Pager Request" signed by your clinic administrator or department manager is required. For after-hours emergency replacement only, first call the switchboard at ext. 5005, then go to B450 KU Hospital for pick up.
6) Why am I getting pages to my own pager number? This means you have a recorded message in your pager voice mailbox. To access, call your own pager number and follow the instructions on the yellow card. You must have first activated your own personal access code. See instructions on the yellow card.
7) How can I forward my pager to another pager? Follow instructions on your yellow card, but first you must have changed the access code from the default of 1998 to your own personal code.
8) How do I send a numeric or alpha/numeric page? See instructions at Pulse Pager Information:http://www2.kumc.edu/telephones/pagers.asp
Around KUMC...
What’s New
Meet retirement plan vendors today
Hospital employees have the chance to meet with all retirement
plan providers during a vendor information day 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
today, Sept. 23, in the Wyandotte Room of the Main Cafeteria.
Employees can stop by to learn more about the companies that will
be providing investment options. Retirement plan provider
comparison sheets are now available in human resources. If you
attended one of the retirement transition meetings and completed
the sign-in sheet, a copy has been sent to you. If you didn't
attend a meeting or sign in, stop by hospital human resources,
5021 Delp, and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Cancer survivors march, vigilSet for Sept. 26 on the
Plaza
Join cancer survivors, their families, health workers,
researchers, and physicians for the Sept. 26 MO-KAN March and
Candlelight Vigil. The event, "Coming Together in Kansas
City to Conquer Cancer," will be 7 p.m. at Brush Creek on
the Plaza. Spearheaded by KU Medical Center's Kansas Cancer
Institute, the MO-KAN March is Kansas City's participation in a
national movement to increase national funding for cancer
research. Kansas City's march is among many simultaneous events
across the country. Half of men and a third of women risk
developing cancer during their lifetimes. This year, 500,000
Americans will die from cancer. For every $10 the government
collects in taxes, it spends only one penny on cancer research.
For more information or to volunteer to help at the booth, call
Pat Adams, ext. 4718.
SEAD seminar discussesgay, lesbian issues in health
care
Gay and lesbian patients will discuss their experiences with the
health care system during a Students Educating and Advocating for
Diversity presentation noon to 1 p.m. today, Sept. 23, in Rieke
Auditorium. The presentation will be moderated by a physician
from the KC Free Health Clinic. Lunch will be provided.
Christmas in October volunteersCan sign up outside
cafeterias
You still have time to volunteer for the Oct. 10 Christmas in
October. Team captains will be at tables outside the main and
Delp cafeterias 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday
until Oct. 8. Even if you can't schedule time to help with
painting, repairing and sprucing up neighborhood homes, you can
help. Stop by the tables to drop off supplies, such as trash
bags, paint brushes, paint rollers, scrapers and other items that
can be used during the day. Christmas in October is a wonderful
way to help our neighbors, meet new friends among colleagues and
co-workers, and enjoy a beautiful autumn day. So stop by and sign
up today!
KUMC at Chiefs ticket drawing ends Friday
Don't forget to register for the chance to buy two Kansas City
Chiefs football tickets for the KUMC Night at the Chiefs. The
game is Oct. 26, when the Chiefs play the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Registration for the drawing will continue 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
through Friday, Sept. 25. Each $40 ticket admits you to a
tailgate party at Arrowhead and the 7:20 p.m. game. Only KUMC
employees, students, faculty and staff--not spouses and
children-can enter. Each person can enter only once. Winners will
be called before Sept. 20 and must buy their tickets before Sept.
30. If you already have tickets to the game, you can buy two
tailgate party tickets for $2.50 each. Contact Alissa Lange, ext.
5148 or alange@kumc.edu by October 14th to get tailgate party
tickets.
Kansas Kids Matter symposium coming
Mark your calendar for the Oct. 8-10 Multi-Disciplinary Emergency
Medical Services for Children symposium at the Topeka Holiday Inn
Holidome. The symposium, "Kansas Kids Matter," will
focus on emergency care, violence and injury prevention, and some
ethical/philosophical considerations in pediatric care. Among its
target audience: Physicians, physician assistants, nurses,
paramedics, mental health workers, and other health professionals
who work with infants and children. The conference is
co-sponsored by the State of Kansas Board of Emergency Medical
Services and the Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of
Pediatrics. For information or to register, stop by nursing
education and development, 2045 Wescoe.
Larry Hoover, MD, to discuss head, neck surgery
projects in Nepal
Larry Hoover, MD, chair of otolaryngology, will describe his
20-year medical interest in the Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal during
this season's first International Lecture on oct. 1. His
presentation, "Head and Neck Surgery Asia Projects,"
will begin with a 4 p.m. reception in the History of Medicine
foyer, followed by a 5 p.m. lecture in the Clendening
Amphitheater. The presentation will include photographs and
videotapes describing medical training, daily life, culture and
environmental issues in Nepal. Dr. Hoover also will show slides
and videotapes of his visit to the Tumor Institute in Bishkek,
Kyrgyzstan.
Burn Center fund-raiser is Oct. 10
Join your co-workers Oct. 10 for the Mid-Continent burn
foundation’s annual walk-a-thon, which raises money for the
KU and Children's Mercy Burn Centers. Check- in is 7:30 a.m. in
the Murphy Building Lobby. The four-mile walk starts at 8:30 a.m.
Entry fee is $10. Awards will be given to those with the top four
pledges, and t-shirts will be given to registered entrants. Pick
up a pledge sheet at the burn unit or call Kathy Elliott, PT, at
ext. 6542 for an entry form.
Environmental Services celebrated employees’ dedication
and commitment to KUMC during National Housekeeping Week. At a
display table Valarie Bani-Nasur checks out the new uniforms for
Environmental Services staff.
photos by Leslie Champlin
Donald Hagen, EVC
Our visit with our Seattle area alumni was a smashing hit. We met with sixty alumni from all our schools and updated them on our activities and dreams. Dr. Robert Van Citters was our host at the beautiful Harbor Club. These events are designed to help us reconnect with our alumni and build a stronger program and donor base. Our alumni are critical to our growth and development, so I hope you'll remember to share our good news when you meet with your alumni friends.
Last week was another historic week. Our Hospital Authority Board met Sept. 14 and 15 and approved the Master Affiliation Agreement, the Transfer Agreement and the Ground Lease. On Sept. 16, we gave a progress report to the Board of Regents in Hays and they approved the agreements also. Now the transfer is truly a reality. Thanks to all of you for the tremendous effort. No other state has been able to do this much in such a short time.
We are blessed to have the support from our Board of Regents and the state legislature. They are proud of our institution and its programs. Recently, many universities experienced declining support, but we've maintained and steadily increased our base funding because of their support. This is a trust we must treasure and honor.
We continue to build our north campus. Gov. Bill Graves and former Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker joined Chancellor Hemenway, Dr. Stephanie Studenski and me for the new Center on Aging building's ground-breaking ceremony. We received about $4 million from the Federal government to construct the two-story building. We are matching the Federal grant, and seeking an additional $4 million to support the programs and staff. When completed, the building will have model ambulatory and restorative clinics for seniors, a community education area, and research and classroom space for the statewide programs and faculty offices.
We can make this investment for several reasons. First is the Center on Aging's leadership in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research. The prestigious Claude D. Pepper Older American's Independence Center grant of $7.8 million to study stroke and stroke recovery is just one example of the Center's high quality work. Another is the Hartford Center's $500,000 faculty development grant. This award will help our faculty gain additional expertise in caring for senior citizens. I'm proud to say our Center on Aging is doing it right! They are committed to excellence in education, patient care and research.
As we approach the sacred Jewish New Year celebrations of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, take time to recognize this important holiday. This is a time of reflection, repentance and renewal. If you are unaware of the beautiful meanings of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, read about it on our Diversity Calendar- http://www3.kumc.edu/diversity/roshhash.html.
Classifieds
For Sale
For sale: Sleeper sofa, cream colored, $50; Epson stylus color 500, 1.5 years old, great condition, PC/Mac compatible, bought for $300, asking $200. Call 371-1536.
For sale: Two Vito clarinets for sale. Need some re-corking. Both have new cases. $100 and $250 or best offer. Would be great for beginners. Call Trish at 525-2325, evenings.
For sale: Weight lift floor bench (DP-Fit-For-Lift) $10. New baseball glove, $5. Three fishing poles, $8 for all three. Punch bowl set, $9. Two-drawer cabinet, $10. Call 649-8477.
For sale: Freezer, white upright, 2 1/2 years old, like new, 20 cubic-feet, $400. Call 358-6319 after 7 p.m.
For sale: Bunk bed, eight months old, excellent condition, wood, $150. Computer desk, new, $15. Call Elena at 498-8607.
For sale: In-dash car stereo, brand new, never installed, $50. Stomach crunch exerciser with head support, $40. Two stereo speakers, three-feet tall by 10-inches, wood grain look on removable pedestals, $40. Call 432-7475.
For sale: Service for eight silver-plate flatware with some serving pieces. missing one knife. asking $50. Call Debby, 444-6091.
For sale: Window unit air conditioner, White Westinghouse, 8,000 BTU, Best Buy extended warranty, only one year old. Excellent condition. Call Rami, 236-6436.
For sale: Piano, spinet in good condition. Mahogany finish with matching bench. $500 or best offer. Call 942-5644 after 5 p.m.
For sale: Black metal full-size futon, frame and mattress included, $100. Call 432-7155 and leave message if not available.
For sale: Maternity clothes, size medium or 9/10. Two car seats. Boy's baby clothes and bottles. Call Julie, 363-0254 after 6 p.m.
Garage Sales
Two-family garage sale: 83rd and Cherry, KCMO. Furniture, baby items, household items, books, two IBM computers, and much more. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26.Giant garage sale: 2730 N. 52nd, Kansas City, Ks., Sept. 23 and 24. Lots of needlecraft, holiday, kitchen items and some furniture.
Housing
For sale: Mobile Home, 1993 Belmont. Excellent condition, 14 x 70 feet, two bedroom, two bath, central air, vaulted ceiling with fan, built-in bookcases. Appliances included. Storage shed, fenced yard in nice Johnson County park with pool and clubhouse. Asking $19,500. Call 397-8649.
For rent: Two bedroom, one bath house on fenced half-acre. Safe, quiet neighborbood near KUMC campus, 3628 Springfield St. Call 789-8642.
For rent: Garage space for motorcycle or small vehicle for winter storage. $25 a week or $85 a month. Call 432-7475.
Automotive
For sale: 1990 Honda Civic. Gold. 160,000 miles. Condition, everything works. Must see. Call Trenese, 333-8543.
For sale: Chevy Nova, 1987, four-door white sedan, in good condition for driving to work or teen's car. 125,000 miles. $2,000. Call 358-6319 after 7 p.m. daily.
For sale: 1995 Dodge Neon. Good condition. 52,000 miles. $5,900. Call 262-5654.
For sale: 1997 Jeep Wrangler, green/tan, A/C, cloth interior, soundbar, larger tires, alarm, excellent condion. 35,000 miles, $14,000. Call 363-3069 evenings.
For sale: 1981 Olds Cutlass, two-door. New tires. Needs minor mechanical repair. $800. Call Donny at 334-0409 after 6 p.m.
For sale: 1997 Chevy S-10 LS Sportside. Automatic, AM-FM with CD, alarm system. Loaded with options. 16,098 miles. $13,500. Call 375-9615 evenings.
For sale: 1985 Ford F150, V8, 4x4, $2500. Call 779-6920 leave message if needed.
Wanted
WANTED: Project EAGLE family needs a two-child stroller (one child in front, one child in back) and a baby gate to block stairway. Prefer a donation but a low price would be considered. Please contact Heather Rhoades with Project EAGLE at 281-2648 or hrhoades@kumc.edu.
Study Subjects
Healthy Volunteers
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is seeking 15 healthy
volunteers of both genders between the ages of 18 and 75, without
any symptoms and not taking any drugs, for the study of a
medication called Propulsid (cisapride). Participants will
receive a good stipend and undertake two (before and after 7 days
of treatment) salivary and esophageal secretion tests conducted
using nasogastric tube. For more information call Michele, ext.
4051.
Migraine Attacks
Subjects with one to four clear-cut migraine attacks needed for
placebo-controlled trial of non-toxic medication to be taken as a
preventive for three months. Subjects must be 18-60, otherwise in
good health, not subject to daily headache and willing to report
by phone weekly. $25 compensation upon completion. Call Ms.
Adkins, ext. 6916.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Research participants aged 40-70 are needed for a study involving
rheumatoid arthritis. Study does not involve any changes in
medications. Some subjects will participate in exercises in a
class or at home, all will participate in four assessments and
receive a stipend for each. Contact Peggy at ext. 1648.
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Marketing. The deadline for submitting news briefs for
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Hospital, or e-mail: lchampli@ kumc.edu or call ext. 1602
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