Calendar
BROWN BAG LUNCHES
Tuesday, September 8
Lesbian and gay lunch group for staff, students and other members of the
Jefferson community, noon, 1015 Chestnut, room 202. Call Naomi at 5-2578.
Jefferson Cocaine Treatment Program, Lorraine Scalzo, MSW, Clinical
Director, Family Center, “Special Issues for Women in the Treatment of
Addictions,” noon to 2 p.m., 2nd floor conference room, 1021 S. 21st Street.
Friday, September 18
AISR’s JEFFLINE Internet Forum, brown bag lunch group with free
soft drinks, third Friday of every month, 12 to 1 p.m., Solis-Cohen Auditorium, JAH.
“Welcome (Back) to JEFFLINE,” will include an overview of JEFFLINE and highlight
new features. Find monthly topic and location, visit Web page http://jeffline.tju.edu/or
call 3-2830.
CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
Friday, September 4
Physiology, Geert W. Schmid-Schoenbein, PhD, Professor of
Bioengineering, University of California, “The Inflammatory Side of Arterial
Hypertension,” noon, 427 JAH.
Thursday, September 17
Physiology, Peter F. Davies, PhD, Director, Institute for Medicine and
Engineering, “Mechanotransduction Mechanisms in the Endothelium,” noon, 427 JAH.
Saturday, September 19
College of Health Professions, “Emerging Technologies in Radiologic
Sciences,” 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., DePalma. To register, call 3-3131.
Thursday, September 24
Tuesday, September 29
Physiology, Eduardo Lapetina, PhD, Professor of Medicine, Physiology and
Biophysics, Director, Molecular Cardiovascular Research, Case Western Reserve University,
“Macrophage Resistance to Apoptosis Mediates Atherosclerosis,” noon, 427 JAH
LECTURES
Wednesday, September 6
Health Awareness, Howard S. Kroop, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of
Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, “That Burning Feeling:
Peptic Ulcer Disease,” noon to 1 p.m., DePalma. Please call “Healthy
Neighbors” at 1-888-WELL-123 to reserve a seat.
Monday, September 14
Health Awareness, Karen Sabatini, RN, MSN, Rothman Institute at
Jefferson, “Live It Safe,” learn the simple measures you should take to prevent
broken hips, noon to 1 p.m., 105 BLSB. Please call “Healthy Neighbors” at
1-888-WELL-123 to reserve a seat.
Thursday, September 17
“Chemotherapy Management of Head and Neck Cancer,” Everett
Vokes, MD, Medical Oncology University of Chicago, 5:15 p.m., B312, Simon Kramer
Conference room. Free dinner provided by Bristol Oncology.
Friday, September 18
Health Awareness, Peter Sharkey MD, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic
Surgery, Rothman Institute at Jefferson, “Treatment Options for Knee or Hip
Arthritis,” noon to 1 p.m., DePalma. Please call “Healthy Neighbors” at
1-888-WELL-123 to reserve a seat.
Friday, October 2
Health Awareness, Alexander R. Vaccaro, MD, Associate Professor of
Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Institute, “Oh, My Aching Back,” learn how to
manage common lower back and neck problems, noon to 1 p.m., 105 BLSB. Please call
“Healthy Neighbors” at 1-888-WELL-123 to reserve a seat.
GRAND ROUNDS
Wednesday, September 2
Family Medicine, no conference.
Pediatrics, Peter Mattel, MD, Harvard Medical School, Department of
Surgery, “Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery,” 8 a.m., AIDI.
Thursday, September 3
Medicine, Geno Merli, MD, Ludwig Kind Professor of Medicine, Director,
Division of Internal Medicine, “Outpatient Management of Deep Venous
Thrombosis,” 8 a.m., DePalma.
Pediatrics, Mary Carskadon, PhD, Professor, Department of Psychiatry,
Brown University, Emma P. Bradley Hospital, E. Providence, RI, “The Sleep Wake Cycle
in Adolescents,” 8 a.m., AIDI.
Wednesday, September 9
Pediatrics, Leon Aussprung, MD, Instructor, Riddle Memorial Hospital,
“Health Care Laws: Medical Malpractice to Fraud,” 8 a.m., AIDI.
Family Medicine, David Zelouf, MD, Clinical Instructor of Orthopedic
Surgery, Philadelphia Hand Center, “Common Hand and Wrist Disorders,” 8 to 9
a.m., 101 BLSB.
Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Phillip G. Janicak, MD, Professor,
University of Illinois at Chicago, “Advances in Diagnosis and Drug Therapy of
Psychotic Disorders,” 10:30 to noon, DePalma.
Thursday, September 10
Medicine, Rita Axelrod, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of
Hematology/Oncology, “Head and Neck Cancer: Overview for the Internist,” 8 a.m.,
DePalma.
Wednesday, September 16
Pediatrics, David Paul, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of
Neonatology, Christiana Care Health Services, “Intraventricular Hemorrhage in Preterm
Infants,” 8 a.m., AIDI.
Family Medicine, Coleen Kiviahan, MD, MSPH, Professor of Family and
Community Medicine, Assistant to the Dean for Health Policy, Associate Chief of Staff for
Clinical Outcomes, Director, Office Clinical Outcomes and Medical Management, University
of Missouri-Columbia, “The Role of the Academic Medical Center in the Health of the
Community,” 8 to 9 a.m., 101 BLSB.
Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Ruth P. Zager, MD, Clinical Professor,
“Domestic Violence and the Biopsychosocial Paradigm,” 10:30 to noon, DePalma.
Thursday, September 17
Wednesday, September 23
Pediatrics, Elias Schwartz, MD, Professor, Director of Research,
“Iron Overload,” 8 a.m., AIDI.
Family Medicine, John Abruzzo, MD, Professor of Medicine, Director,
Osteoporosis Prevention and Treament Center, “Prevention and Treatment of
Osteoporosis,” 8 to 9 a.m., 101 BLSB.
Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Mohammadreza Hojat, PhD, Research
Professor, “The United Nations Convention on the Rights of The Child & The
Obligation of Mental Health Professionals,” 10:30 to noon, DePalma.
Thursday, September 24
Medicine, Kilmer Serjus McCully, MD, Pathologist, Veterans Affairs
Medical Center and Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology, Brown University School of
Medicine, “Risk Factors Signifying Athersclerosis,” 8 a.m., DePalma.
Wednesday, September 30
Pediatrics, Greg Sylvester, MD, Cabinet Secretary of the Department of
Health and Social Services for the State of Delaware. “Infant Mortality: Are We
Winning the Fight?” 8 a.m., AIDI.
Family Medicine, James Studdiford, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor,
“Medical Mistakes,” 8 to 9 a.m., 101 BLSB.
Psychiatry and Human Behavior, no scheduled grand rounds.
MEETINGS
Tuesday, September 1
Monday, September 14
Scientific and Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees, 9
a.m., Connelly Conference Hall.
Full Board of Trustees, noon, board room, Scott.
Thursday, September 24
JMC Alumni Executive Committee, 6 p.m., JAH.
Monday, September 28
College of Health Professions’ Executive Council, 12:15 p.m.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Wednesday, September 2
College of Health Professions’ new student registration, JAH.
Activities Office, “A Taste of the Neighborhood,” restaurant
expo, 11:30 a.m., to 1:30 p.m., Scott Plaza.
Thursday, September 3
Wednesday, September 9
TJU Choir rehearsal, 7 p.m., McClellan Hall. Also September 16, 23 and
30. (Refreshments will be served following the first rehearsal.)
Sunday, September 20
Rothman Institute at Jefferson, “Making Waves Against Kidney
Disease,” 5K beach run/walk. For registration information, contact The National
Kidney Foundation at 215-923-8611.
Friday, September 25
Saturday, September 26
Jefferson Cancer Network March on the Mall, Washington, DC. To register
and reserve your space on the bus to Washington, call 1-800-JEFF-NOW.
Sunday, September 27
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Walk for the Cure, Fairmont Park, Memorial
Hall, registration, 9 a.m., walk, 10 a.m. Call Rebecca O’Shea, Hospital Team
Coordinator at 955-7514.
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
Wednesday, September 3
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Wednesday, September 2
Hospital Christian Fellowship brown bag Bible study, 1 to 2 p.m., 302
MOB. Call Hyacinth Williams at 474-0864. Also September 9, 16, 23 and 30.
Thursday, September 3
Jefferson Prayer and Praise Worship hour, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., room 207.
Also September 10, 17 and 24. Call Regina at 5-7071 (7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).
SUPPORT GROUPS
Caregiver support/education, one-time phone consultation with a Wills
Geriatric Psychiatry Program staff member. All caregivers of older adults may call
215-928-3084 to set up your consultation appointment.
Epilepsy Foundation of Southeastern Pennsylvania (EFSEPA) Epilepsy
Support Group for Women, Joyce D. Liporace, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology,
Jefferson Medical College, and Lisa Pfeifer, Clinical Coordinator for Penn Epilepsy Center
at University of Pennsylvania, Co-facilitators. For schedule information and topics,
contact Sue Livingston, Director, Community Education, Outreach and Family Services,
EFSEPA, at 1-800-887-7165.
Tuesday, September 1
Lupus is held the first Tuesday of every month, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 204
College.
Thursday, September 3
CARE, breast cancer is held the first and third Thursday of every month,
5:30 to 7 p.m., M-24, JAH. Also September 17. No registration necessary. Call 5-6254.
Monday, September 7
Wednesday, September 9
The Jefferson Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Blaine Cloud, PhD,
Neuropsychologist, and Laurie M. Ryan, PhD, Neuropsychologist, are co-facilitators, the
support group is held the second Wednesday of every month, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., 4130 Gibbon.
For information, call Michele at 5-1111.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is held the second and last Wednesday of
every month, 7 to 9 p.m., East Atrium conference room, Gibbon. Also September 30. Free
parking or bus tokens. Call 5-1400.
Wednesday, September 16
Laryngectomee is held the third Wednesday of every month, 1:30 to 2:30
p.m., Rehabilitation Medicine, 3rd Main. Call Barbara Baskin or Nancy Travers at 5-2554.
Days, Weeks, Months to Note
September 1 - 30 is National Cholesterol Education, National Healthcare, Healthy Aging,
National Pediculosis Prevention, National Sickle Cell Awareness month.
September 13 - 19 is Hearing Aid Awareness week.
September 13 - 19 is National Reye’s Syndrome week.
September 14 - 20 is National Rehabilitation week.
September 21 - Rosh Hashanah
September 21 - 27 is Prostate Cancer Awareness week.
September 21 - 25 is National Allied Health Professions week.
September 29 - OCTOBER 5 is National Materials Management week.
September 30 - Yom Kippur |
