October 2000
Announcements
Be
Patient for Your Flu Shot
If you want a flu shot this year, please be patient.
Manufacturing problems may cause a delay in the distribution of the influenza vaccine. Once physicians and hospitals receive their initial supply, they should give first priority to people in high-risk categories, including the chronically ill and those over 65, recommends the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.
"Thomas Jefferson University Hospital will comply with this recommendation," says Ellen O'Connor, MD, Medical Director, University Health Services, which traditionally begins giving free flu shots to Thomas Jefferson University employees and students in mid-October.
"Since we don't know how long the delay in vaccine availability will be, we recommend calling for an update before coming to University Health Services or going to your doctor for a flu shot. Fortunately, a shot received by late December will provide ample protection through-out the flu season."
University Health Services recently relocated to suite 6230 in the Gibbon Building, and can be reached at 5-6835.
New U.S. Savings Bond Offered
The new United States Series I Savings Bond offers its owners the safety of a piggybank and pays interest adjusted to inflation to preserve its purchasing power. You can learn more about the new Series I bond at the Benefits Fair October 17 at McClellan Hall or by calling the benefits office at 3-7858. You can invest in the new bonds, as well as Series EE bonds, through payroll deduction.
9th
Annual Lupus Loop Set for Oct. 29
The 9th annual Lupus Loop Run and Walk will be held Sunday, Oct.
29, in Fairmount Park. The 5-Mile Run and 2.5-Mile Walk will benefit The
Lupus Foundation of America, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Inc. Thomas Jefferson
University Hospital is a sponsor. For information, contact Darlene Croce,
215-955-5862.
Psychiatry Relocates
The Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior consolidated Administrative,
Undergraduate Medical Education and Outpatient Services to 833 Chestnut
East, Suite 210, on October 1.
Previous sites were at 1201 Chestnut and 833 Chestnut East, Suite 1001. Telephone numbers remain the same with a new general number, 215-955-4747, for all inquiries.
Blood Shortage Still Critical
Blood
donors are needed every day to maintain an adequate blood supply for our
patients.
The Blood Donor Center urges all eligible donors to call for an appointment at 5-7791. The Center's hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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