FEATURES: May 1997

College of Health Professions to Award Honorary Degrees to David Broski, Sr. Mary Scullion, at May 16 Commencement
Jefferson's College of Health Professions (CHP) will award honorary degrees to David C. Broski, PhD, Chancellor, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), and Sister Mary Scullion, RSM, co-founder and current president of Project H.O.M.E., at Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the Academy of Music.

Jefferson's 1997 Commencement Set for Thursday, May 29, at Academy of Music
Usually held during the first week of June, this year's commencement is a week earlier because of the Academy of Music's renovation schedule

ACES Cancer Care Research Program Gaining National Visibility
Cancer care researchers at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson are taking steps to involve minority and underserved populations in Philadelphia in planning studies that may lead to the discovery of ways to reduce the burdens of cancer.

Jefferson 2000 Fund: Barry Green Continues Longtime Support
With a recent donation of $10,000 to the Stroke Center for research, Barry Green has added to a long history of assistance to Jefferson Medical College and to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. In appreciation of his generous gifts, Jefferson has awarded him the gold-headed physician's cane recognizing him as a new Fellow of Thomas Jefferson University.

Integration Update:

ISOC Completes Baseline Assessment of JHS Information Resources
Jefferson Health System's Information Systems Operating Committee (ISOC) has completed a comprehensive baseline assessment of all JHS information systems resources.

'Premier' Group Purchasing Contracts Save Jefferson Hospital $1.2 Million in 9 Months
Since implementing the first contract with Premier last August, Jefferson Hospital has now saved $1.2 million in group purchases under a collaborative agreement with Main Line Health hospitals.

Redesigning Jefferson for 2000
With over $40 million of the approved $80 million in cost savings ideas having been implemented, departmental management and staff, in conjunction with the Design Implementation Teams, are now tackling the more complex ideas.

Jefferson & Mercy Establish Shared Values
Common values will serve as the foundation of the efforts of Mercy Health System and Jefferson Health System to build a strong, successful Alliance.


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JEFFERSON'S 1996 ANNUAL REPORT
Thomas Jefferson University's 1996 Annual Report is also available through the publications office at 215-955-6204.