Thursday,eer>er January 5, 2006 ^^B^ Volume 16 | Number 1 New chancellor named Vital Signs4^ Erroll B. Davis Jr., chair of the fresh perspective and energy he will member of the University of Wisconsin-based Alliant Energy bring to this role." Wisconsin System Board of Regents Corp., has been named chancellor- Mr. Davis has chaired the board of from 1987-94, and as a former chair designate of the University System of Alliant Energy Corp. - an energy of the board of trustees of Carnegie Georgia. holding company with $8.3 billion in Mellon University, of which he is a Mr. Davis will assume the total assets and annual operating life member. He serves as a member chancellor's position early this year. revenues of $3 billion - since 2000, of the University of Chicago Board of His appointment was announced Dec. after joining the company in 1998 as Trustees. 8 during a special called meeting of president and chief executive officer. A native of Pittsburgh, Mr. Davis the Board of Regents. He will fill the He retired as president and CEO in earned a bachelor of science degree in position vacated by former July 2005, retaining the chair post. electrical engineering from Carnegie Chancellor Thomas C. Meredith, who Prior to the creation of Alliant Energy, Mellon University in 1965, and a resigned in July and served through Davis served as president and CEO of master's degree in business Sept. 30. Interim Chancellor Corlis WPL Holdings from 1990-98. From administration in finance from the Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr. Cummings has served since Oct. 1. 1978-90, Mr. Davis rose through the University of Chicago in 1967 In "Erroll Davis has the perfect senior management ranks at 2004, he was elected to the U.S. Most Powerful Blacks in Corporate Two new wheels combination of business acumen and Wisconsin Power and Light Company, Olympic Committee Board, and chairs America by Block Enterprise for Public Safety people skills required to be successful starting as vice president of finance the U.S. Olympic Committee's Audit magazine, and received the Carnegie in the chancellor's post," said Board and ending as CEO and president. His Committee. Mellon Alumni Distinguished Service of Regents Chair J. Timothy Shelnut. career also includes corporate finance He and his wife, Elaine, established Award and the Distinguished "He is a proven leader - both in positions at Xerox Corp. and Ford the Davis Family Foundation, which Alumnus Award from the University business and higher education circles Motor Co. makes annual grants to students in of Chicago's Graduate School of - and we are looking forward to the The chancellor-elect served as a need. He was named one of the 75 Business. Party helps local children get in the spirit Over 100 local children and their help of so many here at MCG." Residency program grandparents celebrated Christmas a Nationwide statistics show that grows little early at an annual party for 1.3 million children are being raised participants in the Medical College of by grandparents in parent-absent Georgia Healthy Grandparent homes. The Healthy Grandparents Program. Program, administered through the Children enjoyed arts and crafts, School of Nursing, aims to help some food and gifts from Santa Dec. 5 in of those children by providing the MCG Alumni Center. Thanks to support and services to their Issue X-Ray donations provided by numerous grandparents. The MCG program Bits & Bytes • 2 individuals across MCG, 122 children serves 12 area counties. being raised by their grandparents Studies show that grandparents Quotation Buzzle • 12 received Christmas presents. raising their grandchildren are more Campus "We would like to say a special likely to be poor, young, African- Beat • 14 thanks to the School of Nursing, American, unmarried and non-high MCG Marketplace • 15 Continuing Education Division and school graduates than grandparents Georgia Correctional Health Care for who are not primary caregivers to Milestones • 12 their continued support of the their grandchildren. program," Newsbriefs • 10 Families in the School of Nursing Healthy Grandparents program enjoyed meeting said Mike Patton, School For more information on the Santa Dec. 5. See additional holiday photos on pages 8-9. (Phil Jones photo) of Nursing social worker. "We would Healthy Grandparents Program, call Student Pulse • 7 not be able to do this without the Mr. Patton at ext. 1-6227

_ MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA I U.S. Postage PAI D beeper Permit No. 210 Division of External Affairs Augusta, GA Medical College of Georgia Non-Profit Org. Augusta, Georgia 30912 MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA beeper THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006 A visit from legislators Grant funds study of online patient information system by Toni Baker

The MCG Center for Patient and Family Centered Care has received a $30,000 grant to determine whether an online information system can help multiple sclerosis patients better manage their disease. MCG and the MCG Health System will test the efficacy of a software system that gives patients direct access to information about their medical condition, including their medical record and prescription drugs, and enables private e-mail correspondence with physicians. The study is funded by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation program Quality Allies: Improving Care by Empowering Patients. MCG Health System is pursuing additional pilot studies in other patient groups, such as type 1 diabetes, independent of the new grant. The goal is to make the software program developed by Kansas City, Mo.-based Cerner Corp., an information portal for all patients. Members of the Augusta-area Legislative Delegation visited the Medical College of Georgia campus Tuesday, Dec. 20 "We evaluated where our best opportunity was for really testing the goals of collaborative self- in preparation for the upcoming Georgia General Assembly session. Sen. Ed Tarver (from left), Sen. J.B. Powell, Rep. management support in our existing programs," Patricia Sodomka, center director and senior vice Ben Harbin, Rep. Pete Warren, Rep. Ernestine Howard and Rep. Quincy Murphy met with MCG President Daniel W. president for patient and family centered care for MCG Health, Inc. "That is when the multiple Rahn and MCG Health, Inc. President and CEO Don Snell. sclerosis patients surfaced as an ideal opportunity for this grant proposal." The Augusta MS Center, a collaborative venture of the MCG Editor's note: Information Technology Support and Services offers technology tips in this column. Neuroscience Center and Walton To submit questions or suggestions for topics, contact Becky Rogers, manager of customer sen/ice Rehabilitation Hospital in Augusta Bits & Bytes for ITSS, at ext. 1-3668. and an affiliated center of the National MS Society, follows about Dell Battery Pack Recall 1,000 patients from east-central Dell has announced a Battery 9200,9300; XPS Gen2 and Precision Batteries with the following part outlet. Georgia and South Carolina's Pack Recall Program for batteries M20 and M70 computers. numbers are being recalled: Turn laptop over. Piedmont region. used in Dell notebook computers. Affected batteries may have also 3K590 C5340 X5308 Remove the battery pack. "We already have a lot of These batteries may overheat, been provided during service calls. F5132 U5882 U5867 Look for the part number. experience with the involvement of which could pose a risk of fire. The batteries were shipped to 6P922 C5446 C2603 If necessary, request a free these patients and families in quality Potentially affected batteries were customers between Oct. 5,2004 and Part numbers are printed on the replacement battery from improvement initiatives," Mrs. sold with Dell Latitude model Oct. 13 2005. The words "DELL" and back of the battery packs. To check www.dellbatteryprogram.com/ Sodomka said. As an example, the numbers D4109, D505, D510, D610, "Made in Japan" or "Made in China" your battery's part number: batterymodels.aspx MS Patient Advisory Council was D800, D810; Inspiron model are printed on the back of the Turn laptop off. For more information, visit established five years ago to help numbers 510M, 600M, 6000, 8600, batteries. Unplug laptop from power www. dellbatteryprogram. com. make the MCG Health System's facilities and treatment approach more patient- and family-friendly. "This grant gives us the DON'T MISS A BEEP opportunity to pilot My HealthLink MCG Mission, in the MS patient population and see The deadline for the Jan. 19 issue Vision and Values how useful it is to patients by getting beeper is Jan. 11 at noon. Deadline for the their feedback," Mrs. Sodomka said. Feb. 2 issue is Jan. 25 at noon. Two patients who are members of www. meg. ed u/news/beeper Mission The mission of the Medical the grant's Learning Community Division of External Affairs College of Georgia is to improve Team will aid in project development. Medical College of Georgia Augusta, Georgia 30912 Patient advisors from several health and reduce the burden of patient advisory groups at MCG Christine Hurley Deriso, Publications Editor illness in society by discovering, Medical Center helped develop the disseminating and applying Ellen Gladden Jones, Beeper Editor project proposal and will help knowledge of human health and critique it. The MS Patient Advisory Beeper is published biweekly by Graphic Advertising a pnvate firm In no way connected with the Medical Cotege of disease. Council will provide qualitative Georgia. Opinions expressed by the writers herein are ta own and are not considered an official expression by the feedback on project efficacy at three- Medical College of Georgia. Hie appearance of advertisements in this publication, to include inserts, does not constitute an endorsement by the Medical College of Georgia of the products or services advertised. Vision month intervals. The Stanford Patient Education Research Center's News and photos are provided by the Division of External Affairs. 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College of Georgia will receive an reflect a 41 percent increase for costs Dr. Steve Schwab, interim dean of the School of Medicine, provides funds additional $455,000 to cover indirect associated with federally sponsored for a limited number of Dean's Student Summer Research Fellowships. costs, thanks to a 2.5 percent rate instruction projects, such as "This program not only exposes our students to the integral role of increase for indirect costs from the curriculum development, 29 percent research within the health sciences, it also cultivates their interest in U.S. Department of Health and Human for other sponsored programs, such as academic medical careers," Dr. Schwab said. Services' Division of Cost Allocation. public service projects, and 26 percent First-year medical students are the primary targets of the program, The additional money, paid to MCG for any grant-related research activities although senior students are eligible to participate during their vacation or as the principal award is spent, reflects done off campus. elective time. a raise from last year's rate of 43 "That was a major increase, Awardees will receive a $300 weekly stipend while spending eight to 12 percent. At that rate, MCG received particularly in the current financial (Photo illustration by Phil Jones) weeks conducting research under faculty supervision. Applications are due $430,000 for every $1 million in grant climate at the Department of Health Jan. 16. funding. New rates, negotiated for a associate vice president for research and Human Services," said Dr. Frank Application guidelines and forms for students are available at four-year period, will increase and sponsored program administration Treiber, vice president for research. www.mcg.edu/SOM/StudentResearch/. For more information, contact Dr. annually, eventually reaching 47 and director of the Division of "It's difficult to negotiate indirect cost Ayaz Chaudnary at ext. 1-2238 or [email protected]. percent in 2008. Sponsored Program Administration. increases normally, but even more so The money allocated for indirect Based on 2003 data, MCG spends now because federal dollars are costs is often used to cover expenses 45.5 cents on indirect costs for every tighter. 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MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA beeper THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006 More residency training slots coming soon New postage rates by Kirn Miller Medicaid Services, which funds the redistribution will help offset effects With over 400 medical residents, for the new year education of 98,000 residents each of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, MCG has exceeded its allocation of MCG will receive federal money year, was mandated by the 2003 which froze the number of resident 290 Medicare-supported positions for MCG Campus Mail Services for an additional 25 resident slots as Medicare Modernization Act to slots eligible for payments from the past several years. Because MCG reminds all members of the MCG part of a redistribution of 3,000 repossess up to 75 percent of unused Medicare. is already above its residency cap, the community that postal rates will unused residency positions. resident slots in teaching hospitals MCG was among 542 institutions CMS funding will not immediately increase 5.4 percent Jan. 8. The Centers for Medicare and across the country. The applying for the redistributed add new positions. Instead, it will Among the rate adjustments, the positions. Only 3 percent of provide Medicare reimbursement for single-piece rate for First-Class Mail applicants received 25 resident slots, some positions previously funded will increase from 37 cents to 39 the maximum allotment allowed by through other resources, such as cents. Postcard rate will increase by law. Overall, 311 institutions were departmental funds and private one cent to 24 cents. Non-profit mail awarded training slots; 231 grants. will increase slightly. 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Student Help Desk now ready to serve by Ellen Gladden Jones Gauldin) and three part-time assistants, Mr. Armour oversees Information Technology the help desk as part of ITSS's Support and Services rolled out customer services department. An its newest venue for technical MCG employee for 25 years, Mr. support and assistance Jan. 3 Gauldin recently joined the ITSS with the opening of the Student staff from the Department of Help Desk. Radiology, where he provided Located in room 147 of the technical support. Greenblatt Library, the Student While the Student Help Desk is Help Desk centralizes support designed to address the with Web browser and account technology needs of students, access issues for MCG-related three full-time and one part-time applications such as Group Wise, employee provide technical One45, Quick Recovery, Tegrity support for faculty and staff via and WebCT. MCG technology phone (ext. 1-4000) and e-mail professionals offer students ([email protected]) assistance with wireless devices "The emphasis will be to assist and laptops and provide tutorial students in becoming self- sessions about IT services sufficient computer users while Medical student Phil Jones carries toys students donated to Toys for Tots. available to students. Services Student Help Desk staff Damon Armour (seated) offering them the technical are available to MCG students and Hal Gauldin work on several laptops. support they need," said Becky and residents from 7:30 a.m. to Rogers, manager of customer Students bring Christmas 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Thursday's is Symantec Antivirus services for ITSS. "Some of the Hours may be adjusted in the future 10 and Friday's topic is Microsoft schools are investigating requiring as student needs are better Antispyware. students to have laptops, and we cheer to local children identified. "We're really excited about this wanted to be able to provide more Jan. 11-13, a grand opening venue for face-to-face technology support for students to support these by Kirn Miller celebration will include door assistance," said Mr. Armour. "We educational requirements." prizes, food and daily help topics. want to provide students with the For questions about the Student Medical student Phil Jones is giving Santa Claus a run for his money. Damon Armour, Student Help tools they need to succeed Help Desk, e-mail ITDSupport® With contributions from MCG students, Mr. Jones, humanitarian for the Desk coordinator, and Hal academically - whether that is mcg.edu, Mr. Armour at darmour® Student Government Association, helped raise hundreds of dollars' worth of Gauldin, PC support specialist, hardware diagnostics or installing mcg.edu or Mrs. Rogers at brogers® toys and games for the annual Toys for Tots drive in Augusta. will display slides and handout anti-virus software - we are here to mcg.edu. For troubleshooting tips, The Toys for Tots program, sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, materials each day. Wednesday's help." visit the ITSS Web Page at collects new, unwrapped toys for children October through December to topic is Wireless Configuration, With the help of one full-time (Mr. www.mcg.edu/itss. distribute to needy children at Christmas. "We were really pleased with the turnout," Mr. Jones said. "The kids really appreciate it and it brings us together as students." In addition to the toy collection, students adopted several families staying Physical therapy award presented at the Ronald McDonald house a home away from home for dislocated by Kirn Miller Medical Center. families of hospitalized children - over the holidays. "We could always count on her regardless of the "This is the first time students adopted the entire house," said Karen Way, Blaine Henry, a December graduate of the MCG situation," Ms. Rahn said. "With her enthusiasm and director of Augusta's Ronald McDonald house. "I know the gifts were a physical therapy program, has received the 2005 Bella J. strong initiative, I think she'll do exceptionally well - a happy surprise for our guests." May Award in recognition of leadership and outstanding true asset to any team she belongs to." Mr. Jones' role as humanitarian is new to MCG student government. The academic and clinical performance. In his nomination letter, Dr. Keskula highlighted Mrs. position was created this year to bolster community service efforts on The $800 award honors the founding faculty member Henry's strong commitment to helping others. Among campus. of the MCG Department of Physical Therapy. Because the her community projects, Mrs. Henry raised more than " [SGA] realized that with our busy schedules, community service often award recognizes exceptional merit, the award is not $1,700 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's "Light falls to the wayside," Mr. Jones said. "Because community service is so given every year. the Night" event, and was recognized by the Georgia important to us, we decided to create this position - it's been a positive thing "Blaine is a competent, caring and creative chapter as the top individual fundraiser in the Augusta that we plan to continue." individual," said Dr. Doug Keskula, chair of the MCG area. Other volunteer efforts include the Blaze Sports Department of Physical Therapy. "In all my interactions Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, Special Olympics of with her, I have always found her to be extremely Georgia and Camp Oo-u-la, a camp for children with THANK YOU, STUDENTS! professional and willing to go the extra mile." burn injuries. Your response to the 2005 Beeper Mrs. Henry often worked extra hours during clinical Mrs. Henry maintained a 4.0 grade point average and rotations, according to Melanie Rahn, a clinical instructor was active in MCG student life. She served on the MCG reader survey was tremendous. and physical therapist at Augusta's Veterans Affaire •' • ' See AWARD page'l4 Read the results in the Jan. 19 issue. MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA beeper THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006

The presents have been exchanged. Carols have been sung. Leftovers have been frozen or finished off. While many members of the MCG community took time off during the month of December, those at work made the season merry in several ways. Here are a few photos from some of the festivities.

Children from the MCG Child Care Center Pre-K class jingled bells, sang and rocked around the Christmas tree as the entertain ment during the Dec. 13 School of Allied Health Sciences' holiday luncheon.

Santa delivered gifts and smiles at the School of Nursing Healthy Grandparents Program party. (See story, page 1)

At the Dec. 8 Noon Arts Concert, Augusta musicians The Edison Project shared music from the third annual 12 Bands of Christmas CD, a project to raise money for the CMC. This year's CD and concert provided $35,000 for the Tamara Cundey Dunstan Memorial Fund.

Dr. LynneJaffe, assistant professor of occupational therapy, delivered a dramatic As emcee of the MCG Arts Council's holiday concert, Dr. Mike Miller, vice president for enrollment and student services, took on the role of reading of A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas at the holiday installment Ebenezer Scrooge and bemoaned the joys of reindeer and Santa Claus. In very non-Scrooge like fashion, Dr. Miller handed out Santa hats to of the MCG Arts Council's Noon Concert Dec. 8 in the Large Auditorium. concert performers and candy canes to attendees. THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006 MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA beeper

Instead of exchanging gifts this year, employees in the Division of Sponsored Program Administration donated $805 to SAFEhomes Domestic Violence Intervention Center. Employees pictured seated are Cher The Department of Physiology celebrated its fifth year of collecting toys for MCG Children's Medical Center Cox-Bivens (from left), Cindy Mangrum, Lynn Norvell and Sheree Wight Standing are Jennifer Guy (from patients during its holiday party Dec. 16. Physiology faculty Drs. Nancy Webb, Chin- Chen Wu, Paul Kruzich, left), Laura Slizewski, Larry Rechedy, Kristin Rust, Temeka Wright, Marcy Kessinger, Marlo Key, Dr. Frank Clinton Webb and Anne Dorrance presented over 60 toys to Julie Moretz and Katie Lawhead of CMC Family Treiber, Brand! Schultz, JoyceAnn Tarver, Maritza Ortiz, Robin Sellers, Tammy Murrell, Keith Williams and Services Development. Vickie Wang. Not pictured: Betty Aldridge, Shirley Schulte. (Photo provided)

This caroler (far left) had a little too much of the joyful noises during the Dec. 13 School of Allied Health Sciences' holiday luncheon.

Local artist and art teacher Jim Ginsheer (at right) painted holiday cards during a Dec. 5 reception to honor artists, musi­ cians, performers and volunteers who support the MCG Arts Council. Attendees enjoyed carols by the MCG Chorus and lunch in the historic home of MCG's first family, Twin Gables.

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The inaugural Greg Hodges Golf Tournament raised more than $17,500 for the MCG Cancer Center. Pictured, from left to right, are James "Cotton"Flynn, general manager of Acura of Augusta and the Stokes-Hodges Auto Mall; lan Hodges, co-owner of the Stokes-Hodges A+ Medical & Mobility is The Best Provider Auto Group, Sham Vincent, MCG Health, Inc. administrative director of Cancer Services; for Highest Quality Custom Manual, and MCG neurologist Dr. Alfredo Voloschin. (Photo provided) Lightweight, and Power Wheelchairs, Our Custom Seating Team Can Produce Comfortable, Pressure-Relieving Contour Medical Seating. We Have a Fully Trained Installation McMillan is President and Service Staff Here To Help You. & Mobility Emeritus of the Southern t We Invite You to Come in or Call Today. Newsbri 7O6.722.O276 Education Foundation, Inc., in 1-8OO-24i-4636 Atlanta. The public is invited to the ceremony sponsored by MCG, and . For more information, call 1225 Walton Way Augusta, GA 3O9O1 Beeper deadline The deadline for the Jan. 19 issue ext. 1-4014. is Jan. 11 at noon. Send story ideas International luncheon or announcements to Beeper Editor The MCG International Club will Ellen Gladden Jones, FI-1042 host a luncheon Tuesday, Jan. 17 on (campus mail), ext. 1-4410 (phone), the second floor of the Student [email protected] (e-mail). For Center. Dr. Rod Mackert, professor of information about advertising, visit oral biology and maxillofacial www.graphic365.com or call 706- pathology, will sing and play guitar. 860-5455. For more information, contact Beverly Tarver in the Office of Student Could You Use EXTRA MONEY? Faculty Assembly Diversity at [email protected]. The Academic Council will host the General Faculty Assembly NIH grant training WE CAN HELP! Here's how: Thursday, Jan. 12 at 4 p.m. in the The Division of Sponsored Large Auditorium. New faculty will Program Administration will host a be recognized and MCG President National Institutes of Health- 30 Day Cash Advance Daniel W. Rahn will address faculty. sponsored training program on the When you can't wait for payday. E-Z qualifications. A reception follows. For more NIH's electronic grant application information, contact Annette Waters process Jan. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to atawaters@mcg. edu. noon in the Small Auditorium. The Car Title Loans Ceremony to honor MLK Jr. NIH plans to phase in the electronic University System of Georgia submission of all applications. Oct. Borrow on your clear car title even with less than perfect credit. Regent Elridge McMillan will be the 1 is the target date for Research Safe, easy alternative to title pawn with flexible payment options. guest speaker at a celebration Project Grants (ROls). The session honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s is free. To ensure adequate seating, birthday Friday, Jan. 13, at noon in RSVP to Joyce Ann Tarver: Personal Signature Loans the Large Auditorium. Regent [email protected]. Qualifying credit and your signature gets you cash on a payment that fits your budget. Sertoma hosts Valentine Dance Shag the night away with your sweetie while benefiting local children at the MCG Sertoma Club's Valentine Dance. CALL TODAY! The fun begins Friday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m. at with music by the Fantastic Shakers and dance instruction from the Augusta Shag Club. We're here to help you. The cost is $10 per person or $5 for MCG students with identification. All Downtown Augusta South Augusta Downtown Augusta proceeds benefit MCG Speech and Hearing, Girls Inc., Camp Juliana, Make A Wish Foundation and other MCG charitable organizations. Advance tickets EMPIRE FINANCIAL ADVANCED LOAN DELTA FINANCE are on sale at campus Health Center Credit Union locations. 903 Greene Street 3299 Peach Orchard Rd. 905 Greene Street For information, call MCG Sertoma Club President Valarie Chapman at ext. 792:1595., 1-2481 or MCG Public Safety Chief Bill McBride, dance coordinator, at ext. 1- kvJI£?LI?A;l?3§t-,v ,v*(79S^?MS§v V2814..V, , ,.V. ,,,;*,. •„..„...,, THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006 MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA beeper Changes coming to campus food court Chick-fil-A sandwiches, in the MCG Student Center for 2006. and Fridays, the center will offer receive a free color television. To your entry in the box. hamburgers, French-fries and sweet According to Len Davis, Sodexho's hamburgers and French fries. The submit your name for the cafeteria, Coffee, fruit, pastries, sandwiches, iced tea are just a few of the new new general manager of the food location of the sub sandwich booth e-mail Ms. Davis at [email protected] pizza and more are available Monday items on the menu at the food court court, many additional changes are has moved to the Freshens smoothie or stop by the food court and drop Friday from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the way for the new year. area, a grab-and-go sandwich and "We're not under new salad cooler has been added and a management, but we are under new grill is coming soon. attitude," said Ms. Davis. "We're To celebrate the changes, expanding the menu and we want throughout January the food vendors MCG to know that there is a lot are offering weekly drawings for a going on here. These activities are pair of tickets to see the Augusta for everyone, not just our students." Lynx, free products from spinning Editor's note: The Beeper would like to hear stories about your pets in this col­ Starting Jan. 9, the center will the Big Wheel and visits from the umn. Send photos and stories to Beeper Editor Ellen Gladden Jones at serve Chick-fil-A sandwiches on Chick-fil-A cow. No purchase is ejones(5)mcf.edu. For more information, callext 1-4410. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays necessary to enter the Lynx drawing; from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., or as long as however, food purchases will come supplies last each day. Wednesdays with additional chances to win. Student Center food court manager Len Additionally, a "Name the Davis welcomes the Chick-fil-A cow. (Ellen Cafeteria Contest" is being held Gladden Jones photo) through Feb. 10. The winner will Area codes to become a necessity for local calling Laurie Lane from the School of by Ellen Gladden Jones have to dial the 706 to reach them." outside the institution should be Medicine sent this photo of Reilly, her For MCG, along with business, checked to ensure accurate dialing. 2-year-old Golden Retriever/ Labrador New telephone dialing is needed schools or other entities with several "After April 3, the call will not go mix. "He is the baby of the Lane in the new year. telephone numbers, the new through, so it would be good for household. He loved to sleep on his After April 3,10-digit dialing will procedures will require folks to start dialing all 10 digits and back (as a puppy), and now at 80 be required on all local calls. Callers reprogramming fax machines, speed programming equipment to do so pounds he still loves ft" will not need to dial a 1 or 0 on local dial settings on phones and now," he said. calls, however an area code will be computer modems to dial 706. Mr. For more information about area required as a new area code has Peeples noted any equipment code changes, visit been created for the 706 region. programmed to dial a number www.bellsouth.com/areacode/762. Projected telecommunication growth in the Atlanta area led the Georgia Public Service Commission to assign new customers in the 706 Your professional region phone numbers with a 762 source for area code, explained Keith Peeples, Moving Systems complete data MCG telecommunications specialist. While MCG will not receive a new UNTTED management - area code, MCG and MCG Health, Inc. employees and students must Desktop Pick-up and Delivery dial the area code in addition to the Residential an X-Ray and Medical Storage Commercial Moves I seven-digit telephone number for Business and Legal Storage off-campus local calls. Calls and pages made from one MCG location Competitive Prices, On-Site File Purging to another will still be connected by Superior Value On-Site Record Destruction dialing 1 and the four-digit 24-7 Access to Records extension. Free Estimates "According to BellSouth, nothing Complete Customer Reporting will change for calls and pages sent Professional Packing Web Access within the institution," said Mr. Services Peeples. "However, if you call a 706.793.0186 number off MCG property, you will Full-Value Replacement need to dial 9, the area code and the Protection Available 888.299.0186 toll free seven-digit number." 3122 Mike Padgett Hwy, Augusta, GA "When this takes effect, within 24 Hour Tracking www.augustadatastorage.com your local calling area in Augusta, there could be more than one customer with the same seven digits, AUGUSTA but the difference will be the 706 or 706.793.0186 or ton free 888.299.0186 762 area code," said Mr. Peeples. iwwiNLadsimoving.com "There will be no long-distance 3122 Mike Padgett Hwy, Augusta, GA charge to call someone who is in, say, Columbia County, but you will CSRAs #/ Mover MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA beeper THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006

cancer. Before that, he completed a progressive neuroscience programs Michigan College on a football two-year clinical research fellowship known for their early adoption of scholarship until he joined the Army Milestones at the National Institute of Dental technology and advanced clinical during World War II. After graduating and Craniofacial Research. programs. from MCG, he volunteered to serve in Dr. Ogbureke is a member of NeuroSource Inc., a health care the Korean War as a battalion aid Dr. Marion awarded Telehealth (formerly Telemedicine World Association for Medical Law, consulting company specializing in surgeon, where he earned a Combat Dr. Lucy Marion, dean of the Center) for seven years. the American Association for Dental the neurosciences, and HealthTech, Medic Badge. Dr. Sullivan completed School of Nursing, has received the Research, the American Academy of a non-profit research and education his surgical oncology training at the 2005 Public Health Nurse Creative Dr. Thomas named fellow Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and organization, conducted the survey. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital in Achievement Award from the Dr. Dilip A. Thomas, director of the American Bar Association. He is New York City. He founded and American Public Health Association. oculoplastic/orbital surgery and a reviewer for the Journal of Obituaries coached eight peewee baseball teams The annual award recognizes neuro-ophthalmology, has been Molecular Histology. Marsha Holman, a retired through the Richmond County creative contributions that enhance named a fellow of the American He earned a bachelor's degree in administrative coordinator in the Recreation Department. He played the quality of care of patients and Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and dental surgery from the University of curriculum office, died Dec. 9 at age baseball during his service with the the professional status of public Reconstructive Ibadan in Nigeria, a master's degree 64. Ms. Holman served MCG for 34 Army and with the Augusta City health nurses. The APHA is the Surgery. in medical science from the University years and later was employed at League. A baseball field at Julian oldest and largest organization of The society of Glasgow in Scotland and a Health Center Credit Union. Ms. Smith Casino was named in his public health professionals in the advances education, doctorate in medical sciences and oral Holman was born in Virginia and honor. Survivors include his wife, world. research and clinical biology from Harvard University. Dr. resided in the North Augusta/ Anne Kelly Sullivan (daughter of Dr. Marion was recognized for her practice in aesthetic, Ogbureke has a graduate certificate in Belvedere area since age 2. The North MCG's first president, Dr. G. Lombard innovations combining teaching and plastic and the business of medicine from John Augusta High School class of 1959 Kelly); daughters Patricia Sullivan practice to better prepare nursing reconstructive surgery Hopkins University and a juris graduate was active in numerous Briscoe and Kathleen Sullivan Elms; Dr. Thomas students. Early in her career at the of the face, orbits, doctorate from Suffolk University Law clubs and organizations. She son Daniel Barber Sullivan; sister University of South Carolina, where eyelids and lacrimal (tear) system. School in Boston. volunteered with Community Frances Sullivan Bishop; and 12 she taught from 1968 to 1993, she Dr. Thomas specializes in treating Ministry of North Augusta and was a grandchildren. Dr. Natarajan joins faculty took her students into disadvantaged Graves' eye disease, orbital and member of the Mary Martha Sunday Dr. Kavita Natarajan, who recently communities to expose them to the eyelid tumors, eyelid disorders, tear School Class at First Baptist Church of Annie Lois Smith, a retired clerk in completed an MCG hematology/ realities of public health. The drainage system problems and North Augusta. Survivors include her clinic business services, died Dec. 18, oncology fellowship, has joined the practice was considered unorthodox prosthetic eyes as well as cosmetic husband, Bob J. Holman; daughter at age 82. Mrs. Smith served MCG for faculty of the MCG Section of at the time, but has since become a eyelid and facial surgery. His Holly E. Holman; mother Edith B. 24 years. She was a member of St. Hematology/Oncology. standard in public health curricula. research includes the use of Cook; brother Gerald W Metis; and Luke United Methodist Church, the Dr. Natarajan focuses on bleeding More recently, she established a electrical stimulation to improve several grandchildren. Memorials may American Legion, the VFW, Senior and clotting community-based academic health facial nerve weakness. be made to St. Joseph Hospice, 2260 Friends and the Friendship Group. disorders. Her plans center in Chicago that treats patients He also directs the adult Inpatient Wrightsboro, Rd., Augusta, GA 30904. She was also a volunteer at include joining the with mental illness who also suffer Ophthalmology Consultation Service Shepeard Community Blood Center. Hemostasis and from other conditions including at MCG Medical Center and is a Dr. Daniel B. Sullivan, a retired Survivors include stepson Danny Thrombosis diabetes, high blood pressure, consultant to the Veterans Affairs professor in the Department of Smith; brother Robert Waldroup; two Research Society to asthma, sexually transmitted Medical Center in Augusta. Surgery and 1949 graduate of the nephews; two nieces; and two step- enable more diseases and substance abuse. Dr. Dr. Thomas joined the MCG MCG School of Medicine, died Dec. grandchildren Memorials may be participation and Marion was a nursing professor at faculty in 1999. He was selected as *... ,. , .. . , 11, at age 81. Mr. Sullivan served MCG made to Shepeard Community Blood initiation of clinical the University of Illinois at Chicago one of the "Best Doctors® in for 21 years. Born in Gilbert, Minn., Center, 1533 Wrightsboro Road, trials. She wants to work with the before coming to MCG in 2004. America" for 2005-06 and is Dr. Sullivan attended Central Augusta, GA 30904. Department of Obstetrics and included in the current issue of the Gynecology to develop a Dr. Stachura re-elected president Consumers' Research Council book, comprehensive program for Dr. Max E. Stachura, director of "America's Top Ophthalmologists." hematological disorders in women the MCG Center for Telehealth, has especially in pregnancy and with the been re-elected president of the Dr. Ogbureke named fellow Department of Pathology to develop nonprofit Alliance for Public Dr. Kalu Ogbureke, an assistant a comprehensive coagulation Technology Board of Directors. professor of oral biology and laboratory. The alliance educates nonprofit maxillofacial pathology in the School She is a 1994 graduate of Baroda groups and the public about of Dentistry, has Medical College in India and technology and telecommunications been named a fellow completed internal medicine training services and helps eliminate service of the American at St. Barnabas Hospital (now St. barriers. The organization has College of Legal Barnabas Health Care System) in approximately 120 member Medicine. Livingston, N.J., an affiliate of organizations from sectors including The college is Mount Sinai School of Medicine of health care; seniors; minorities; made up of the City of University of New York labor groups; urban, rural and low- _ . . , physicians, dentists and MCP-Hahnehamm University income populations; and people Dr. Ogbureke and other health care School of Medicine in Pennsylvania. with disabilities. professionals, as well as attorneys, Prior to her hematology/oncology Dr. Stachura, Georgia Research scientists and others with a fellowship at MCG, Dr. Natarajan Alliance Eminent Scholar in sustained interest in medical/legal completed a year of clinical training Telemedicine, has served on the affairs. The group promotes in the MCG Sickle Cell Center. Washington, D.C.-based alliance's interdisciplinary cooperation where D 2006 Daniel R. Pearson. All rights reserved. Board of Directors since 1998, was law and medicine converge. Neuroscience Center of Excellence Jackie Robinson, 1919 -1972 elected treasurer and a member of Dr. Ogbureke, who specializes in named "Institute" DIRECTIONS: Recreate a timeless nugget of wisdom by using the the Executive Board in 2003 and was oral and maxillofacial pathology, The MCG Neuroscience Center of first elected president in 2004. came to MCG in 2005 from the Excellence recently joined other letters in each vertical column to fill the boxes above them. Once any He joined the MCG faculty in 1981 as National Institutes of Health in nationally recognized programs by letter is used, cross it out in the lower half of the Buzzle. Letters may chief of the Section of Metabolic and Bethesda, Md., where he was a earning the distinction of "Institute." only be used once. Black squares indicate spaces between words, and Endocrine Diseases. He has research fellow studying served the role of The designation is the result of a words may extend onto a second line. _ , .. as director of the Center for certain proteins in the biology of oral national survey to identify the most * Solution on page 15. THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006 MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA beepe: Testing may prevent cervical cancer Editor's note: The following information was provided by Dr. Sharad Ghamande, MCG gynecologic oncologist.

If you could do one thing to help prevent cancer, would you do it? Since the late 1960s, Pap smears have helped reduce the rate of cervical cancer. According to the MCG Gynecological Cancer Prevention Center, these annual tests remain an essential part of a woman's checkup. Cervical cancer is generally preventable if detected early. Regular Pap smears facilitate early detection. In general, it takes several years for cervical cancer to develop. Precancerous changes detected through regular Pap smears are usually easily treated. Ask your doctor if he performs the new liquid-based Pap smears, which have a higher success rate in detecting precancerous changes in the cervix. Most women who are diagnosed with cervical cancer have not had a Pap smear in four or five years. There are numerous reasons including women thinking they are not at risk for cervical cancer. Fourteen-thousand women every year develop cervical cancer. Another 50,000 women have advanced precancerous cells and an additional 3 million Located on the , Enterprise Mill houses loft have abnormal Pap smears. The MCG Gynecological Cancer Prevention apartments, a fitness center, The Mill Deli, commercial Center advises all women to make an annual checkup a priority. Cervical risk factors include: offices, meeting and banquet rooms, and the Augusta Canal Human papillomavirus infection. There are many different strains of HPV, including Type 16 and Type 18, which more commonly cause cervical cancer. National Heritage Area Interpretive Center — all within Ask your physician about tests that can detect these specific types of HPV walking distance of MCG and the medical complex. infection. Having many sexual partners. Having initial sexual intercourse at a young age. Smoking. Oral contraceptive use. • Weakened immune system. IffiO Greene Street 1706,262,4001 menterprisemilLcoin Signs of cervical cancer include unusual vaginal bleeding or discharge, pelvic pain and post-coital pain or bleeding. Early detection usually means a better prognosis. January is Cervical Health Awareness Month.

THANK YOU on 15th Street across from the MCG Annex j. to the 'MERMAN AND 784-3309 businesses who helped MSTREET i alEstate make observance of the Beeper's 25th anniversary a success: Health Center All you care to cat: Credit Union Pizza « Pasta Wild Wing Cafe Salad Bar * Breadsticks « Pizza Hut for on«l Cinnamon Sticks SPECIAL OFFER GOOD FOR A LIMITED TIME on 15th Street « MEDIUMS 8 LARGES Cloud Nine Natural WEST AUGUSTA TOWNHOUSE UP TO 3 TOPPINGS, ANY LOVER'S 3 bedroom, 3 bath, with garden tub in Master bath. Freshly painted. LINE OR SUPREME. SUPER SUPREME $1 MORE PER PIZZA. Ceramic tile in kitchen and baths, one-car garage, VALID ON PAN, THIN 'N CRISPY Toner Charge AND HAND-TOSSED STYLE two walk-in attic closets and lots of upgrades. PIZZA. ONE COUPON PER PARTY Must see! Won't last long! Just $122,900 PER VISIT. NOT VALID WITH ANY www.graphic365.com SPECIAL OFFER GOOD FOR A LIMITED TIME OTHER COUPON OR OFFER. SPECIAL OFFER GOOD FOR A LIMITED TIME Sherman & Hemstreet/GMAC Call Annette Goebelt: 706-373-9045 WE'RE OPEN 11-11 SEVEN BAYS SUPPORT BEEPER e-mail: [email protected] or visit ADVERTISERS! www.AugustaHomeHunter.com We Deliver! I Limited delivery area. $8 minimum order. I And tell them thanks! id The Beeper crossword puzzle will return next issue. Stay tuned. MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA beeper THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006 1

Campus beat IANCHARD proudly introduces The following incidents were recorded by the MCG Public Safety (&LHOUN WHITNEY POINTE Department Periodic reports of crime-related news on campus RtalEHmte Co. are posted in conjunction with federal, state and local laws and are intended to max­ imize campus safety and aware­ ness. To report crimes or suspi­ cious activity, call MCG Public Safety at 1-2911 or #2911 from a cellular phone.

Recovered Stolen Vehicle - Arrest On Dec. 23 at approximately 10 a.m., MCG Police was notified by the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, that a blue 1997 Saturn SL2 Sedan that was reported stolen on Dec. 20 had been recovered at 4104 Windsor Spring Road. The driver of the vehicle was taken into Physical therapy instructor Donavon Reimche presents Blaine Brand new all brick total electric 3 and 4 bedrooms, Henry with the 2005 Bella J. May Award. (Phil Jones photo) custody and charged with theft by receiving stolen property. MCG Police processed the vehicle and 2 bath homes featuring sodded lawns, irrigation systems, released it to its owner. security systems, fenced yard and much more. AWARD from page 7 Located within 2.5 miles of MCG. Physical Therapy Honor Board, MCG Physical Therapy Motor Vehicle Theft Seller pays $2500.00 towards closing cost. Student Affairs Committee and MCG Judicial Committee. A blue 1997 Saturn SL2 Sedan was taken from the Offering prices range from $120,900 to $129,900. Mrs. Henry is a member of the Alpha Eta Society, a first level of the 15th Street Parking Deck between national scholastic honor society for the allied health Dec. 19 at 11 p.m. and Dec. 20 at 9:30 a.m. Call Woody Mock: 706-877-3757 or 706-868-1000 professions, and the American Physical Therapy Anyone with information concerning this incident Association's Spinal Cord Injury Special Interest Group. She should contact the MCG Police at ext. 1-2914. plans to work at the Shepherd Center, an Atlanta-based rehabilitation hospital. Support our advertisers! The Learning Curve HKoffers UNCOMMON APARTMENTS training Editor's note: The MCG Division of Human Resources lists training opportunities in this monthly « CONVENIENT ACCESS column. Courses are free for MCG employees and are held in room 1151 of the Annex unless otherwise indicated. Registration forms and course descriptions are located at TO AND FROM CAMPUS www.mcg.edu/hr/training/index.html. Courses are also available through the Human Resources link on the MCG Events Calendar at http://calendar.mcg.edu. V 'Marks Church Stevens Creek* f Jan. 3 - P-Card training, 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 25 - Effective listening, 9-11 a.m. Commons Commons % Jan. 4 - P-Card training, 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 25 - Administrative support certification, Jan. 9 - PeopleSoft financials, 1-4 p.m. session II, 2-4 p.m. Jan. 10 - Brown Bag, Benefits of regular exercise Jan. 26 - P Card training, 9-10:30 a.m. (Terrace Dining Room) noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 26 - HR policies and procedures, 2-4 p.m. nmun ENTS Jan. 17 - P-Card training, 9-10:30 a.m. Jan. 27 - Personnel Action Request Form training, www.corcoranapts.com * www.rent.net Jan. 18 - Sexual harassment, 9-11 a.m. 9-11 a.m. Jan. 18 - Administrative support certification, Jan. 27 - Microsoft Access, 1-3 p.m. ^—-- GREAT ROOMMATE FLOOR PLANS • SPACIOUS 1 & 2 session I, 2-4 p.m. Jan. 30 - Spanish II, 9-11 a.m. BEDROOM SUITES • SHORT-TERM FURNISHED APIS Jan. 19 - Effective telephone communication, 9-11 a.m. Jan. 31 - PeopleSoft Human Resources Management • SPECIALS FOR MCG STAFF AND STUDENTS • Jan. 19 - PeopleSoft basic query, 1-4 p.m. Systems, 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 20 - Personnel Action Request Form training, For more information about training courses not listed <2t Corcoran Management Company t 2-4 p.m. here, contact Training and Development Manager Ale L5J No pets please • Equal Housing Opportunity £) Jan. 23 - Spanish II, 9-11 a.m. Kennedy at ext. 1-6197 Jan. 24 - PeopleSoft delivered reports, 9 a.m. to noon COME BY FOR A TOUR TODAY! A printed version of the 2006 Training Course Guide is now available in the Human Resources Department.

HR Course Registration Guidelines: tarpon capital • Class sizes are limited and are filled on a first-come basis. • Register at least one to two weeks prior to the scheduled training date. management • Registration forms are located at www.mcg.edu/hr/training/. Complete and submit one form per class. • Registration forms received after a class is filled are put on a waiting list. Waiting-list registrants are notified of financial planning • asset management vacancies and moved into the classes as cancellations are received. • A GroupWise appointment will be sent to your e-mail when availability for a requested course is confirmed. britt bickley • president Press 'Accept' in the upper left-hand corner and your GroupWise calendar will be updated for this training www.tarponcapitalinc.com • 843.425.8351 session. To be removed from the roster, press 'Decline.' "It's time. Get started." THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2006 MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA beeper MCG Marketplace

VEHICLES \ ROOMMATE NEEDED to share 3BR-house. W/D hookups $750.00 month plus deposit. Call One mile to Campus. Washer/dryer/dishwash­ Steve at 833-8685 or 733-7647 roi 2004 ACURA TL 24,000 miles, black w/tan er, wireless/cable internet, clean/quiet room­ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Find vour name? leather, xmsr, navigation, on-star, 270hp, DVD mates, fenced yard/pets o.k., good-sized BR HILL AREA COTTAGE 1 BR efficiency, $340 We had no winner in the December 8 issue. Thelma Gee's $31,500, call 706-736-2669. (3) with lots of storage. A nice place. $275/month a month, water included. Call Steve: (706) +1/3 utils. Call James 706-373-8457 rai 833-8685 or 733-7647 name was hidden in the University Village ad on p. 4 WANTEDl FOR RENT Convenient to MCG. 1 BR/1 BA, WIN FIFTY BUCKS!!! NANNY for two school-aged children. Pre and HOUSE FOR RENT 2 bdrm, 1 bath, newly ceiling fans, hardwood floors, AC. Water and post school. Overnight on occasional weekdays renovated. Central H/A, W/D hookups. Fenced WILL YOUR NAME BE HIDDEN IN THIS ISSUE? trash pick up included. $395/mo and $350 and weekends up to 7 days a month. yard, near MCG. $550/mo. Deposit, lease, cred­ CHECK OUR ADS TO FIND OUT! AND REMEMBER: Experience and references required. Call (706) it check. (706) 294-9094 HI deposit. 1839-B McDowell St. 706-231-1948 CALL BEFORE THE FRIDAY NOON DEADLINE! 447 8520 (0) SUPERB RENTAL AVAILABLE!!! Don'tmiss MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES i this patio home in the Historic District of North Augusta. Very convenient to MCG, ASU, & I- WEDDING DRESS New spectacular Ivory HONEYBEE STUMP AND TREE Call JT for 20. 2 large bdrms, 1 and 1/2 bath with vani­ wedding dress Size 12 includes new acces­ estimate 798-8733 (798-TREE) ui ty/sink in second bedroom. Large great room, sories & shoes $1K OBO Call (562) 833-9087 eat-in kitchen, washer/dryer connections and (CELL) (0) ...wherein we hide (with fiendish cleverness) the names of randomly chosen students and employees one per issue then slather them TUTORING Math & English, all levels. Call 706- fenced-in back yard. Unbelievable condition!!! with cash if they manage to find their name. If your name is hidden in 495-2259 isi Please call 706-830-6816 for more info.